Bestandsveranderungen und Besiedlungsdynamik der Deutschen Tamariske, Myricaria germanica (L.) Desv., an der Oberen Isar (Bayern)

authored by

H. C. Bill, P. Spahn, M. Reich, H. Plachter

Abstract

Distribution and patch dynamics of the threatened shrub Myricaria germanica were studied in four braided sections of the Upper Isar River (Bavaria, Germany) between 1992 and 1996. Due to human impact (reservoirs, weirs, diversion structures) the sections studied differ in discharge, amount of sediment transported, and flood regime. Habitat preferences, seed dispersal, germination characteristics, and establishment of seedlings in the floodplain were also studied. M. germanica distribution and abundance reflect the different hydrological and geomorphological conditions. We found peak floods to be important for the survival of this species characteristic for braided rivers in the Alps.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Environmental Planning

Type

Article

Journal

Zeitschrift fur Okologie und Naturschutz

Volume

6

Pages

137-150

No. of pages

14

ISSN

0940-5178

Publication date

1997

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ecology