Growth Pattern and Survival of Mangrove Seedlings on the Coast of Peunaga Cut Ujong, West Aceh

Authors

  • Eka Lisdayanti Department of Aquatic Resources, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Teuku Umar University
  • Nurul Najmi Department of Aquatic Resources, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Teuku Umar University
  • Rahmawati Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Teuku Umar University
  • Eko Perbowo Dian Hermawan Environmental Management, Conservation, and Biodiversity, PT Mifa Bersaudara

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https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v12i3.894

Abstract

Mangroves are coastal ecosystems with different abilities to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Habitat characteristics that continue to change cause morphological, anatomical, and physiological adaptations of mangrove species. This study aims to observe the survival and growth rate of Rhizhopora mucronata in Peunaga Cut Ujong, Meurebo, West Aceh. The mangroves were planted in 2022 and observed one year after planting. The observation and data collection of 35 tree samples were conducted every two weeks. The results showed a decrease in the survival rate from the third month of observation until the end, showing a decrease of 78%. In contrast, tree growth increased from months 1 to 5. Salinity conditions and substrates dominated by sand with minimal nutrients indicate adaptation to the growth of some relatively small mangrove species. Fluctuating salinity conditions with the dominance of sand have the potential to support the survival of R. mucronata, although with low growth. Its main influence still needs to be studied over a longer period.

Keywords: adaptations, growth, morphometrics, salinity

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Published

15-07-2024

How to Cite

Lisdayanti, E., Najmi, N., Rahmawati, & Hermawan, E. P. D. (2024). Growth Pattern and Survival of Mangrove Seedlings on the Coast of Peunaga Cut Ujong, West Aceh. Jurnal Sylva Lestari, 12(3), 634–647. https://doi.org/10.23960/jsl.v12i3.894

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