Growth and development of succulent mixtures for extensive green roofs in a Mediterranean climate.

ABSTRACT: Green roof systems, aimed at reducing anthropic impact on the environment, are considered environmental mitigation technologies and adopted by many countries across the world to strengthen urban ecosystem services. This study evaluates two mixtures of succulent: one of Crassulaceae and the other of Aizoaceae, used in the creation of a continuous and homogenous plant groundcover in Mediterranean environments. To assess the species mixtures, the parameters plant height, growth index, cover percentage and flowering were observed. Hydrological observations were also carried out to evaluate the rainfall retained by the test system in any given month. All data were subjected to analysis of variance. Growth indicators in the study showed trends characteristic of xeric plants, which tend to slow d

SUBMITTER: Di Miceli G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9165813 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature