The impact of climatic parameters in Belgrade on the Indigo Himalayan species from the subtropical biome
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Understanding the impact of climatic parameters on vegetation is significant for understanding the potential of urban green spaces, which play a crucial role in the ecological protection of cities and adaptation to climate change, particularly in regulating ecosystem services. In future climatic conditions, exotic species must be taken into account for ecosystem preservation. Therefore, for the first time, this study documents the differential attributes and phenology of Indigofera heterantha Wall. ex Brandis in Belgrade, thus increasing the floral diversity of Serbia. Through an integrative approach combining phenological and climatic data with biometric characteristics, indicators for the management and sustainability of Indigo Himalayan were identified, based on research conducted in 2024. The findings contribute to understanding urban biodiversity and strategies for adapting new exotics in Belgrade. However, further research is necessary to predict the impact of climate change on Indigo Himalayan.
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