Table 1.
Information on the species examiined in this study
| Species name | Abbreviation | Life form | Pollination type | Cover (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potentilla acaulis | Pa | Forb | Entomophilous | 3·44 |
| Potentilla bifurca | Pb | Forb | Entomophilous | 2·00 |
| Agropyron cristatum | Ac | Grass | Anemophily | 3·22 |
| Potentilla tanacetifolia | Pt | Forb | Entomophilous | 1·76 |
| Allium bidentatum | Ab | Forb | Entomophilous | 1·43 |
| Stipa krylovii | Sk | Grass | Anemophily | 4·45 |
| Heteropappus altaicus | Ha | Forb | Entomophilous | 1·43 |
| Artemisia frigida | Af | Shrub | Anemophily | 26·73 |
Cover is calculated as the average of the coverage in the control plots in late August from 2006 to 2009.