Research on Ecological and Botanical Diversity in Haloxylon Persicum Community at Al-Qassim Region in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Haloxylon persicum is an important species in the desert. It not only helps to stabilize sand dunes, but it also helps to conserve soil and water and slow the development of desertification. The fact that the plant species is endangered, however, has major implications. Haloxylon persicum is a drought-tolerant plant endemic to northwest China, Russia, and the Middle East. The research regions for this study were chosen based on how well they represented the ecological and botanical variety of the H. persicum species in the Al-Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. From the three areas, the researcher identified nine sites. The vegetative metrics such as species coverage, density, and frequency were calculated by the researcher.In addition, soil analysis was carried out in each of the three research regions.Electrical conductivity (EC) Mmoh / cm, pH, total dissolved salts (TDS) as parts per million (ppm), Sodium Ions, Potassium, and soil texture were all tested to determine the soil types. The findings reveal that soil factors play a critical influence in the survival and distribution of H. persicum species, beginning with seedling emergence and establishment. To protect the H. persicum community, the researcher recommends that the plants be stopped from being overgrazed and used as the primary supply of wood for charcoal. It is important that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other nations in which H. persicum exists protect the species because of the role it plays to the desert topography.