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Understorey Plant Diversity in Imbo Putui Customary Forest, Kampar Regency, Riau Syaiful Syifa; Pebriandi Pebriandi; Viny Volcherina Darlis
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): April - Juni
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i2.11369

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The Imbo Putui Customary Forest is an ecosystem that plays an important ecological role as a provider of environmental services and habitat for tropical biodiversity. This study analyzes the diversity of understory plants in the Imbo Putui Customary Forest using a descriptive quantitative research design. Data collection was carried out using a 100 × 20 m main plot combined with 2 × 2 m subplots as sampling units for understory vegetation. The results of this study show that there are 29 plant species belonging to 18 families, originating from 4 habits: herbaceous, shrub, grass, and shrub, and three families were found to be abundant, namely Poaceae, Arecaceae, and Asteraceae. The results showed that the understory plant community consisted of various growth forms, with herbaceous plants showing the highest level of diversity, while shrubs showed the lowest level of diversity. Overall, the level of diversity indicates that the forest ecosystem is in relatively good ecological condition. These findings confirm the ecological stability of the Imbo Putui Customary Forest and emphasize the importance of sustainable conservation and management efforts to maintain ecosystem balance and provide benefits to indigenous communities.
Leaf Morphology and Functional Traits of Four Mangrove Seedling Species Under Nursery Conditions Lefdi Agung Nugraha; Pebriandi Pebriandi; Viny Volcherina Darlis; Muhammad Mardhiansyah; Ewi Irfani
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 3 (2026): Juli - September
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i3.11822

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Mangrove species exhibit variations in leaf functional traits that reflect differences in resource-use strategies; however, information on the coordination of these traits during the seedling stage remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate leaf functional trait variation among four mangrove species (Avicennia alba, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Bruguiera parviflora, and Rhizophora apiculata) by analyzing leaf economic traits, leaf morphological traits, and their interrelationships. A total of 120 seedlings grown under relatively uniform nursery conditions were evaluated. The measured traits included Specific Leaf Area (SLA), Leaf Dry Matter Content (LDMC), Aspect Ratio (AR), and Shrinkage Index (SI). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT), and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The results showed that all measured traits differed significantly among species (P < 0.05), with effect sizes ranging from moderate to very large. PCA revealed that the first two principal components explained 73.75% of the total variation in leaf traits, indicating that interspecific variation was driven by the coordination of multiple leaf traits rather than by a single trait. These findings demonstrate that a multivariate approach provides a more comprehensive understanding of leaf functional trait variation among mangrove seedlings.
Co-Authors Abda Abda Adelia Hayati Ananta Agus Hikmat Agus Sutikno Agus Sutikno Ahmad Baiquni Ahmad Baiquni Rangkuti Akmal Gian Fernando Akmal Gian Fernando Anesha Allasselcida Aprianto, M. Ikhsan Arida Susilowati Iswanto Arya Arismaya Metananda Arya Arismaya Metananda Astuti, Riya Bakara, Jhon Pontas Bayu Suhendra Cindy Melky Utami Darwis Gidion Defri Yoza Diana Wati Dinda Tri Agustina Eko Prianto, Eko Elfana, Risa Elni Segita Elyasa Elyasa Elyasa Elyasa, Elyasa Ervizal AM Zuhud Evi Sribudiani Ewi Irfani Fadli, Zulkhoiri Fifi Rahmadani Gandhiko Mohta Gusnaini, Nurmutia Gustiara Ningsih Hanifah Ikhsani harahap, ari azhari Hardi Yuda Harsanto Mursyid Hasiolan Siahaan Idwar, Idwar Ika Lestari Ika Lestari Hutasuhut Ika Lestari, Ika Indriyani, Sri Isma, Olla Jesi Meirani Kesi Elisabeth Silvania Siregar khairul anwar Kukuh Kurniawan M. Mardiansyah Mardiansyah, M. Mardiansyah Maryani Maryani Masita Agustina Masita Agustina Masruri, Niskan Walid Metananda, Arya Arismaya Mikrajni Harahap Mikrajni Harahap Miswadi Miswadi Mufidah Aulia Muh Arisandi Muhamad Fadly Muhammad Khaerul Anwar Muhammad Mardhiansyah Muhammad Mardiansyah Muhammad Rudy Hidayat Muhammad Rudy Hidayat Muhammad Vikko Alshar Ningsih, Gustiara Niskan Walid Masruri Niskan Walid Masruri Nugraha, Lefdi Agung Nur Suhada Nur Suhada, Nur Nurul Qomar Nurwijayanti Oktorini, Yosi Pandu Rasyidi Pangestu, Wibowo Pebriandi, Pebriandi Putra, Agung Kartika Putriani, Chirin Ni’mah Qori Amatun Nufus Rahmadani, Fifi Rahmatdillah Rahmatdillah Rangkuti, Ahmad Baiquni Rangkuti, Rangkuti Romie Jhonnerie Rudianda Sulaeman Rudianda Sulaeman Rudianda Sulaeman Sahab, Ahmad Sania Dwi Mulia Sasmita, Fani Septi Eva Lina Simamora, Roza D. Somadona, Sonia Sukma Rela Sukma Rela Syafathisca Syafathisca Syaiful Syifa Syukri, Zulhusni Tengku Aisyah Asyari Umum Juwanto Umum Juwanto Wahyu Bintoro Wahyu Bintoro, Wahyu Wan Muhammad Yunus, Wan Muhammad Wishnu Sukmantoro Yossi Oktorini Zikri Al Fikri