The analysis of the traits determining the development of some plant species typical for the meadow habitats of the Natura 2000 network

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the traits in peculiar species which most influence their survivability during early growth and development. Eight representative plant species typical for four non-afforested habitats of river valleys were tested. The results showed that for the restoration of natural habitats, the following species are best suited: Allium angulosum (Cnidion dubii, 6440) due to its good seed germination capacity and fast growth rate of its seedlings; Galium boreale (Molinion, 6410) due to the fast growth rate of its seedlings; Tragopogon pratensis (Arrhenatherion elatioris, 6510) due to its large seeds, good seed germination capacity and fast growth rate of its seedlings; regarding to tested species of Festuco-Brometea (6210), the obtained results do not give a definite answer.

Keywords

• herbaceous dicotyledonous species
• seed germination characteristic
• seedling growth and development
• seedling survival
• grassland restoration