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January 18, 2026Ecological ProcessesOpen Access

Physicochemical properties of soils drive floristic richness of pastures in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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SBSamy B. BacigaleYMYannick MugumaarhahamaVMValence Bwana Mutwedu

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Overview

Analysis identifies soil and plant diversity impacts on pasture productivity in eastern DRC, suggesting management strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore how soil characteristics affect the diversity of plant species in eastern DRC pastures.
  • Analyzed soil physicochemical properties across various regions in eastern DRC
  • Assessed floristic diversity, identifying dominant plant families and species
  • Evaluated ecological adaptations of plants under grazing pressure
  • Identified 209 plant species across 49 families, highlighting Poaceae, Fabaceae, and Asteraceae as dominant
  • Determined that soils in Ruzizi plain are sandy with low phosphorus and medium nitrogen content
  • Findings revealed a high percentage of annual grasses, indicating vulnerability to grazing pressure

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Bacigale et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c774feb60fb80d13959d3https://doi.org/10.1186/s13717-025-00663-4
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