Investigation on the phytosociology and characteristics of a carob tree soil in North-east Morocco

Carob tree soil

1. Investigation on the phytosociology and characteristics of a carob tree soil on North-East Morocco Yassine Mouniane 1 , Ahmed Chriqui 1 , Issam El-Khadir 1 , Ayoub Bensaid 1 , Driss Hmouni 1 1 Ibn Tofail University , Faculty of Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Kenitra, Morocco Corresponding author's e-mail address : [email protected] 6. INTERNATIONAL PALANDÖKEN SCIENTIFIC STUDIES CONGRESS

2. Plan 01 | Introduction 02 | Materiel et methods 03 | Results and discussion 04 | Conclu sion

3. Introduction One cannot underestimate the importance of the carob tree as a keystone species in the Mediterranean forest ecosystem. Its presence has a profound influence on the surrounding plant and animal communities. The carob tree acts as a hub, providing essential resources and serving as a habitat for numerous organisms. Its ecological significance extends far beyond its individual stature.

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5. Material and Methods Study area 06

6. Vegetation survey Material and Methods Analysis of soil 06 The phytosociological surveys was carried out using the Braun- Blanquet method. pH Electrical conductivity Organic matter Nitrogen Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Iron (Fe) Magnesium (Mg) Sodium (Na) Nickel (Ni) Zinc (Zn) Cadmium (Cd)

7. Résultats et discussion 3 07

8. Phytosociological

9. Physico-chemical characteristics of the soil pH 7.55 ± 0,03 Electrical conductivity (μs cm –1 ) 337 ± 1 Organic matter content (%) 7.83 ± 0.11

10. Soil nutrients NPK Nitrogen (N) g/kg 38,7 ± 2,15 Phosphorus (P) 119,52 Potassium (K) g/kg 3,03

11. Profile of traces mineral in the soil

12. Conclusion These findings have implications for sustainable resource management and ecosystem conservation efforts. It is crucial to consider these soil characteristics and the diversity of plant species in future conservation initiatives aimed at preserving the carob tree and its associated biodiversity. 12

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