Biogeochemistry of landscapes of the Matua Island (Central Kuril islands)
Abstract
A significant landscape-geochemical diversity of Matua Island is shown, which is determined by active volcanic activity, ocean influence and the intensity of modern exogenous processes. The biogeochemical heterogeneity of catenas is increasing due to the complexity of vegetation cover and the proximity of elementary landscapes with different types of biological cycle. The phytomass of the grass layer and the stock of ash elements in it, as well as the ability of plants to absorb microelements, were chosen as indicators of the bioproduction process. It has been revealed that the production of phytomass is higher in large-grass and fern alders than in reed grass and barley meadows. With a general tendency to the accumulation of cationic elements (Mn, Cu, Zn), the biogeochemical activity of alder, large grass and ferns is higher compared to boreal shrubs, grasses and sedges. Along with the species specialization of plants, the involvement of elements into the biological cycle is corrected by the ecological and geochemical characteristics of the habitats.
Keywords
Kuril Islands,
the Matua Island,
geochemical landscapes,
diversity,
bioproductivity,
biogeochemical activity of plants
Supporting agencies: The study was financially supported by the Russian Geographical Society (project № 02/2017-R).
About the Authors
I. A. Avessalomova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Physical Geography and Landscape Science, Associate Professor, PhD. in Geography
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Physical Geography and Landscape Science, Associate Professor, PhD. in Geography
A. N. Ivanov
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Physical Geography and Landscape Science, Associate Professor, PhD. in Geography
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Physical Geography and Landscape Science, Associate Professor, PhD. in Geography
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Avessalomova I.A., Ivanov A.N. Biogeochemistry of landscapes of the Matua Island (Central Kuril islands). Vestnik Moskovskogo universiteta. Seriya 5, Geografiya. 2019;(5):77-85. (In Russ.)
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