Elena Aistova

Adventive flora of Amur region Elena Aistova

This paper presents data on the adventive flora of the Amur region. The history of its study from 1855 to 2005 is considered. The outline, which shows the methods of immigration, distribution and degree of naturalization of advent species in the region, is compiled. At present, the adventary flora of the Amur region has 126 naturalized species from 94 genera and 27 families. A separate chapter is devoted to quarantine species. Changes in segmental flora during 32 summer period (1973-2005) were studied. Possibilities of practical application of adventive and weed plants as ornamental, fodder and medicinal are considered. The publication is intended for botanists, teachers, students and agricultural workers.