ArticleFrontiers in plant science2026
Seed bank contributions and environmental filtering shape seasonal dynamics and restoration potential of submerged macrophytes in Baiyangdian Lake.
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Introduction: Submerged macrophytes are essential for maintaining the structure and functioning of shallow lake ecosystems. Seasonal environmental fluctuations strongly shape the structure and recovery capacity of submerged macrophyte communities. Methods: To evaluate seasonal recovery potential and environmental constraints in Baiyangdian Lake, we integrated species richness, biomass, community structure, β-diversity components, and assembly processes with water and sediment variables based on field surveys, seed bank germination experiments, and multivariate analyses. Results: The results showed that seed bank had the highest species richness and contained four unique species, whereas richness in submerged macrophyte communities declined steadily from spring to autumn. PERMANOVA revealed significant seasonal differences in community structure (R² = 0.1662, Discussion: These findings provide a process-based foundation for ecological risk diagnosis and support season-specific restoration and adaptive management in shallow lake ecosystems.
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