Research progresses of ecological characteristics and environmental effects of Spartina alterniflora
SHEN Jiafeng
LIANG Tengfei
HU Hong
WANG Lu
HONG Bo
ZHAO Xiaoming
Abstract：Spartina alterniflora,introduced to China for coastal protection early,exhibits wave attenu-ation,sediment accretion,and carbon sequestration functions.However,its widespread invasion sig-nificantly impacts the ecological environment of coastal estuaries and intertidal zones in China.In this paper,we reviewed the research findings in the dispersal mechanisms,spatial distribution characteris-tics,influencing factors,ecological impacts on intertidal environments,carbon sink characteristics,and management measures of S.alterniflora communities.We explored the interactions between S.al-terniflora communities and intertidal habitats,proposed ecological management measures,and provid-ed a theoretical support for assessing the ecological impacts of the invasive plants in coastal intertidal zones and formulating ecological restoration measures.
Keywords：Spartina alternifloradispersal mechanismsspatial distributionecological impactcar-bon sinkmanagement measure
Publication Date：2025-08-30
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：9( 274-282 )