Spatial Patterns of Plant Diversity, Biomass Allocation and Vegetation Biomass Carbon Storage in Major Mangrove Forests of Hainan, China.

Yuting Cao, Wei Zhou, Yuanying Peng, Siyao Liu, Junjie Lei, Wende Yan, Xiaoyong Chen

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Yuting CaoYuelushan Laboratory, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.

Wei ZhouWildlife Division, Central South Inventory and Planning Institute of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Changsha 410014, China.

Yuanying PengCollege of Arts and Sciences, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2975-1425

Siyao LiuWildlife Division, Central South Inventory and Planning Institute of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Changsha 410014, China.

Junjie LeiCollege of Water and Soil Conservation, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.

Wende YanCollege of Water and Soil Conservation, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.

Xiaoyong ChenCollege of Arts and Sciences, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0810-9863

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National Forestry and Grassland Administration's Independently Developed Research Projects (2020LC-2-05)National Key Research and Development Plan Program (2024YFD2200900)Yuelushan Laboratory 502251067

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Abstract

Mangrove ecosystems are among the most productive and carbon-dense coastal forests globally, playing a critical role in plant diversity conservation and climate regulation. However, spatial variability in plant diversity, biomass allocation, and vegetation biomass carbon storage remains insufficiently quantified at regional scales, particularly in biogeographically complex regions such as Hainan Island, China. Here, we investigated four representative mangrove regions in Hainan Province: Dongzhai Port (DPMD), Qinglan Port (QPMD), Yalong Bay (YBMD), and Xinying Port (XPMD). Based on 73 field plots (0.5 ha each), we quantified species composition, community diversity, importance value index (IVI), organ-level biomass allocation (leaves, stems, and roots), and vegetation biomass carbon storage using species-specific allometric equations and published carbon concentration factors. A total of 12 mangrove species from 7 families were recorded, with

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biomass allocationcarbon storagecommunity structuremangrove ecosystemsspecies diversitytropical coastal wetlands

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PMID42588858

DOI10.3390/plants15152355

PMCPMC13468178

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