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Hummocks and other forms of microtopography in arid and semi-arid regions are essential for regulating soil moisture and supporting plant growth. However, research on this topic in Mongolia is limited. This study aims to explore the physical and ecological characteristics of hummocks and associated microtopography, as well as plant distribution in the Zuunkharaa region, and to propose restoration strategies based on these features. Field surveys were conducted in July 2025 within two 20×20 m quadrats: one dominated by woody plants (Quadrat 1) and the other by herbaceous plants (Quadrat 2). A total of 71 hummocks were examined, and small 1×1 m quadrats were set up to record hummock dimensions (major axis, minor axis, basal area, and height) and resident plant species. We identified 34 plant species, categorized as forbs (25 species), graminoids (5 species), and shrubs (4 species). Quadrat 2 showed significantly greater short axis length, basal area, and height compared to Quadrat 1, suggesting a decrease in size or compression during the establishment of shrubs. Additionally, the shrub emergence rate was notably higher in Quadrat 1 (65%) than in Quadrat 2 (26%), indicating shifts in biotype composition based on the development stage of the hummocks. This underscores the need for ecological restoration strategies that replicate the ecosystems associated with such microtopography in arid and semi-arid regions.
1. 서 론
2. 재료 및 방법
2.1. 연구 대상지 현황
2.2. 현장 조사 방법
2.3. 데이터 분석
3. 결과 및 고찰
3.1. 관속식물 서식 현황
3.2. 미세지형인 구조토의 크기 특성
적 요
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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