فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

One of the most important drivers of floristic biodiversity in the agricultural landscapes is semi-natural edge habitats. Rice paddy terraces are mostly found in the foothills and sub-montane parts of Iran's northern provinces, whereas rice is mostly farmed in the country's lowlands. The present study provides information on the floristic distribution of rice-terraced paddy bunds in the foothill areas of northern Iran. A total of 121 species, representing 29 families of vascular plants were recorded. Therophytes (50.4%) were the most frequent life forms, indicating typical ruderal vegetation and environmental disturbances. The most dominant chorotypes of recorded species were pluri-regional (53.7%) and cosmopolitan (15.7%) elements. In terms of conservation status, there are five species on the IUCN Red List that are mainly classified in the "least concern" category. Alien species are estimated to comprise 19.8 % of the flora. The results of the current study can be used as a scientific backbone for developing agricultural landscape management and conservation plans in Iran.