Investigation of Vegetation Characteristics of the Permanent Pasture within the Çukurova University Campus

Authors : Hasan Beytullah Dönmez

Pages : 843-849

Doi:10.47115/bsagriculture.1757453

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Publication Date : 2025-11-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was conducted in 2025 with the aim of determining the vegetation characteristics of the pasture located in the Sarıçam district of Adana province. In the vegetation survey, a modified loop method was used to determine botanical composition and vegetation cover across the eastern, western, and northern sections of the pasture. Plant life spans and grazing response categories were assessed based on species characteristics. According to the findings obtained from the study, the average vegetation cover was 77.6%. Within the vegetated areas, the proportions of grasses, legumes, and other plant families were determined as 40.2%, 12.9%, and 46.9%, respectively. A total of 59 plant species belonging to 30 families were identified in the surveyed pasture, most of which were classified as invasive species. Among the different sections of the pasture, yellow bluestem (Bothriochloa ischaemum (L.) Keng) was identified as a decreaser species, whereas bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.) was found to be an increaser species. The results of the study indicate that, due to the high density of invasive species in the pasture within the Çukurova University campus, appropriate pasture improvement and management strategies need to be developed.
Keywords : Botanical composition, Permanent pasture, Vegetation cover ratio

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