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The Braun-Blanquet method

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This method is a visual assessment technique developed in the early 20th century by plant sociologist Braun-Blanquet. It is a rapid and highly repeatable approach, requiring only a few minutes per sampling site. The method involves visually estimating the abundance of different herbaceous species within a sampling area, focusing on their percentage coverage rather than individual species frequency. Effective application of this technique requires expertise in identifying weeds at all phenological stages, from seedlings to mature plants. A vegetation survey conducted using the BraunBlanquet method is referred to as a "phytosociological survey."

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15096328

Authors: Spagnolo, Sandra, Bassignana, Chiara Flora, Migliorini, Paola

Institution: University of Gastronomic Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies

Subfield: Nature and Landscape Conservation

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

Award: ReAlising DynamIc vAlue chaiNs for underuTilised crops