Summary
Research in Hortobágy National Park, Hungary, reveals that species richness in grasslands and wetlands peaks at specific biomass levels, forming humped-back curves. Maximum diversity occurs at 750 g/m² for grasslands and 2000 g/m² for wetlands, with litter identified as a key factor limiting richness in highly productive ecosystems. The study analyzed eight grassland and five wetland types, examining relationships between total aboveground biomass, litter, and species diversity across productivity gradients. These findings provide critical insights for conservation strategies, balancing productivity with biodiversity to sustain ecosystem health.
Citation
Tóth, K. (2021). Biomassza-fajgazdagság kapcsolatok vizsgálata szikes gyepekben és vizes élőhelyeken. Gyepgazdálkodási Közlemények, 10(1-2), 57–61. https://doi.org/10.55725/gygk/2012/10/1-2/9873