Table 4.
Summary of the total species (genus) numbers of soil algae revealed in various farmlands in mid Taiwan
| Group | Rice paddy | Vegetable farm | Sugarcane farm | Tea garden | Orchard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanobacteria | 18 (9) | 11 (6) | 0 (0) | 4 (3) | 8 (4) |
| Chlorophytes | 8 (7) | 6 (6) | 5 (5) | 6 (6) | 7 (7) |
| Diatoms | 15 (6) | 12 (4) | 6 (5) | 7 (6) | 12 (6) |
| Euglenoids | 2 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Total | 43 (24) | 29 (16) | 11 (10) | 17 (15) | 27 (17) |