Arid Urban Green Areas Reimagined: Transforming Landscapes with Native Plants for a Sustainable Future in Aksu, Northwest China
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsPlease see my comments below.
Much information is missing in the methods. The section on plant structure parameters in the methods needs improvement, and a section on trait parameters is missing. The discussion does not demonstrate the novelty of the study. The conclusion needs to be revised to reflect the more relevant results.
Abstract
The objective is mentioned twice, but it is not clear in either instance. Please state the objective clearly.
L15 Which potential?
L16 examine?
L16 Do these species occur only in this city? And how many species are being tested?
L17 Again, which potential?
L18 May in the last sentence the authors referring to the potential uses of "dust absorption, windbreak, and sand fixation"? If your answer is yes, please be direct.
L18 What type of analyses?
Introduction
L39 I suggest including a sentence after this one. "... offer a multitude of ecological services…”. Somehow, urban ecosystems provide by urban environment includes pollination and fruit supply for humans and fauna (Batista et al. 2023). May, you can also use this reference to mention that, while native species are acknowledged for their role in providing ecological services in urban landscapes, many cities tend to plant non-native species. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the role of native species in urban landscapes.
L46 ‘hold significant significance’ may you could improve this sentence
L51-55 need backup to statements
L58-70 May a single paragraph?
L61-63 see the reference above mentioned. Maybe you can use it to improve this sentence.
L78-85 need backup to statements
L87-93 The objective is too vague. Please provide more details on ecological function were studded here.
Methods
L100 temperature range from X to Y ºC
L113 I don’t think this is necessary
L117 meaning
L118 the authors must mention how it was done
L120-126 Again? Also, revise the number of samples, please. Above you said 22 and here 23
L129 "Flora of China" and "Flora of Xinjiang" what is the difference?
L130 Native of where?
L131-135 it should be described in detail.
Fig 1. It is difficult to understand the meaning of figures without labels that indicate the differences among them. Also, I did not understand the relevance of the first figure on the right side.
Result
155 May the authors could mention the number of genus and family. Please mention how many native and exotic species.
L156 `Prominent among these are` meaning
L164 ` The species proportion in…` I would remove this sentence
Fig 2. Please change the y-axis label to something like "Number of species per site/plot and number of individuals per site."
Table 1 did not include all species. Please include in the legend an explanation of why only a subset of species is presented here. Replace "Latin name" with "species" or "species name"
L181 “Findings from a survey conducted on native plant plots.” It is not necessary to repeat this information multiple times.
L3.2 Functional Analysis of Native Plants. It is not possible to analyze this session without information on the methods.
Discussion
L284 “… showed a scarcity…” that is too vague. Please be more specific about this.
L282-293 there is a lot of raisons because species exotic is choosing instead native ones for urban green areas. Please, see Guilherme at al for know more about this.
L303-304 Which ones?
L309-351 Maybe is important to mention in the discussion that many native plants are vulnerable in natural habitat, and native plant in urban areas contributed to ex situ conservation (Batista et al. 2023).
Batista, D. A. M., Maciel, E. A., Machado, D. L., Coelho, C. P., & Guilherme, F. A. G. (2023). Urban greening dynamics in a Brazil Central city as a subsidy for public policies. Urban Ecosystems, 1-12.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageEnglish review is necessary.
Author Response
Response to Reviewer 1 Comments
We thank the reviewers for providing constructive feedback. We have fully revised our manuscript (2822607) and have addressed all of the reviewers' comments, as well as added new analyses to further strengthen our work.
The major revisions and new analyses we have undertaken are summarized below and discussed in detail in the point-by-point responses.
Point 1: Much information is missing in the methods. The section on plant structure parameters in the methods needs improvement, and a section on trait parameters is missing. The discussion does not demonstrate the novelty of the study. The conclusion needs to be revised to reflect the more relevant results.
Response 1: We have revised sections 2.2 and 2.3 of the manuscript on plant st- ructural parameters, adding plant trait parameters. We have emphasized researc- h gaps and innovations, which are marked in sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the discuss- ion in the manuscript, and the conclusion section has been revised.
Point 2: The objective is mentioned twice, but it is not clear in either instance. Please state the objective clearly.
Response 2: We emphasized the research objectives in lines 15-18 of the man- uscript, the specifics are as follows: “the primary aim of this study was to invest- igate the landscape and ecological functions of indigenous plants in the context of urban landscape implementation, and then provided utilization strategies of indigenous plants for urban landscape construction”.
Point 3: L15 Which potential?
Response 3: We were to investigate the untapped potential landscape and eco- logical functions of indigenous plants in the context of urban landscape implem- entation.
Point 4: L16 examine?
Response 4: This research focuses on the study of native plants in Aksu (a city in northwest China). We have surveyed the plants in the study area.
Point 5: L16 Do these species occur only in this city? And how many species are being tested?
Response 5: These plants are not only found in the Aksu region, but are comm-
on in arid urban areas, with a total of 36 plant species currently being tested.
Point 6: L17 Again, which potential?
Response 6: We were to investigate the untapped potential landscape and ecol- ogical functions of indigenous plants in the context of urban landscape implem- entation.
Point 7: L18 May in the last sentence the authors referring to the potential uses of "dust absorption, windbreak, and sand fixation"? If your answer is yes, please be direct.
Response 7: We revised lines 19-21 of the manuscript, using comparative analy- sis to explore the potential uses of native plants in dust retention, wind preventi- on, sand fixation, and landscape.
Point 8: L18 What type of analyses?
Response 8: We have explained the research methods in lines 18-21 of the man- uscript, where we used comparative analysis to examine the differences between the dust retention, windbreak and sand fixation, and landscape functions of indi- genous plants and exotic plants in the manuscript. The specifics are as follows: “This research focuses on the utilization of native plants in Aksu’s urban green spaces (a city in northwest China). Through a contrastive analysis of the dust retention, windbreak and sand fixation, and landscaping capabilities of these native plants between indigenous and exotic plants, certain indigenous species are identified as suitable candidates”.
Point 9: L39 I suggest including a sentence after this one. "... offer a multitude of ecological services…”. Somehow, urban ecosystems provide by urban environment includes pollination and fruit supply for humans and fauna (Batista et al. 2023). May, you can also use this reference to mention that, while native species are acknowledged for their role in providing ecological services in urban landscapes, many cities tend to plant non-native species. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the role of native species in urban landscapes.
Response 9: We greatly appreciate the suggestion you have put forward, and we agree with your opinion. We revised lines 40-41 of the manuscript.
Point 10: L46 ‘hold significant significance’ may you could improve this sentence
Response 10: We revised lines 48-51 of the manuscript, the specifically as follo- ws: “Plants are an important part of garden landscapes. The scientific and reaso- nable use of indigenous plants can improve the urban ecological environment, enhance the characteristics of urban garden landscapes, and elevate the standa- rd of plant landscapes”.
Point 11: L51-55 need backup to statements
Response 11: We added relevant literature to support the statement in lines 54-58 of the manuscript.
Point 12: L58-70 May a single paragraph?
Response 12: We revised lines 61-72 of the manuscript, specifically as follows: “Nevertheless, in numerous contemporary urban landscaping endeavors, native plants are frequently disregarded. While native species are acknowledged for their role in providing ecological services in urban landscapes, many cities tend to exotic species. This phenomenon results in a homogenous urban landscape and diminishes biodiversity, thereby directly affecting the landscape attributes and ecological resilience of urban green spaces, and causing significant detrim- ental effects on urban ecosystems. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the role of native species in urban landscapes. Furthermore, To improve the landscape attributes and biodiversity of urban gardens, the incorporation of native plants with ecological functionality and economic viability has emerged as a significant hurdle in contemporary urban landscaping endeavors. Consequently, there is an urgent need for comprehensive research on the utilization of native plants in the reconstruction of urban gardens”.
Point 13: L61-63 see the reference above mentioned. Maybe you can use it to improve this sentence.
Response 13: We greatly appreciate the suggestion you have put forward. We revised lines 62 -63 of the manuscript, specifically as follows: “While native spec- ies are acknowledged for their role in providing ecological services in urban lan- dscapes, many cities tend to exotic species”.
Point 14: L78-85 need backup to statements
Response 14: We added relevant literature to support the statement in lines 81-90 of the manuscript.
Point 15: L87-93 The objective is too vague. Please provide more details on ecological function were studded here.
Response 15: We provided more details on ecological functions in lines 95-107 of the manuscript.
Point 16: L100 temperature range from X to Y ºC
Response 16: We added a temperature range from 20 to 25 ℃ in line 122 of the manuscript.
Point 17: L113 I don’t think this is necessary
Response 17: We greatly appreciate the suggestion you have put forward. We revised lines 135-136 of the manuscript.
Point 18: L117 meaning
Response 18: We recorded relevant data for the surveyed plants, ensuring the authenticity and reliability of the data, and providing data for the results section of the manuscript.
Point 19: L118 the authors must mention how it was done
Response 19: We explained the sampling process in lines 141-144 of the manus- cript, specifically as follows: “During the survey, five specimens of each type of g- reen plant were selected. For each plant, we used a tree height meter to measure the actual height of the plant; and a meter ruler to measure the lengths of the tr- ee crown”.
Point 20: L120-126 Again? Also, revise the number of samples, please. Above you said 22 and here 23
Response 20: Our plant sampling survey in the Aksu region consists of two parts , with 22 and 23 sampling points respectively. One part is a survey of urban publ- ic green spaces in the Aksu region, with the aim of determining the use of native and exotic plants in urban landscaping in the Aksu region, using a total of 22 sa- mple points. The other part is to determine the native plant resources suitable for urban landscape renovation in the Aksu region. We conducted a survey of native plants distributed along river edges, around farmland, and in desert areas, using a total of 23 sample points.
Point 21: L129 "Flora of China" and "Flora of Xinjiang" what is the difference?
Response 21: "The Flora of China" and "The Flora of Xinjiang" are both profess- ional books that provide detailed descriptions of plant classification, distribution, morphology, ecology, andmore. However, their main difference lies in the geogr- aphical scope and types of plants studied.
"The Flora of China" is a professional book that classifies, describes, and studies all plants in China. It includes all types of plants in China, including seed plants, ferns, mosses, algae, andmore. The goal of this flora is to comprehensively reco- rd and study the plant diversity in China.
"The Flora of Xinjiang", on the other hand, is a professional book specifically de- dicated to classifying, describing, and studying the plants in the Xinjiang region of China. The Xinjiang region has a rich variety of plant species, many of which are endemic, thus necessitating dedicated research and documentation. The goal of this flora is to comprehensively record and study the plant diversity in Xinjiang
Point 22: L130 Native of where?
Response 22: The native plants we surveyed in our manuscript are from the Aksu region (a city in northwest China).
Point 23: L131-135 it should be described in detail.
Response 23: We provided a detailed description in lines 159-168 of the manu- script, specifically as follows: “In order to comprehensively assess the contributi- ons of native and exotic plants in Aksu region in terms of landscape and ecology, we conducted a series of comprehensive evaluations, including the collection an- d collation of survey data and related literature.These parameters cover the spec- ies number and individual number, frequency, species ratio, flowering period, or- namental value, plant height, crown width, spacing, leaf surface characteristics, and dust adherence amount per leaf area of native and exotic plants in the Aksu region. Using comparative analysis, we analyzed the differences between native plants and exotic plants in terms of dust retention, windbreak and sand fixation, and landscape functions. For data processing and statistical analysis, we used Excel 2017 and Origin 2019 software”.
Point 24: Fig 1. It is difficult to understand the meaning of figures without labels that indicate the differences among them. Also, I did not understand the relevance of the first figure on the right side.
Response 24: Figure 1 in the manuscript marks their differences, specifically as follows: “Note: (a) Schematic diagram of the location of Aksu region in Xinjiang; (b) Schematic diagram of the 45 sampling points investigated in the study area, including farmland, rivers, deserts, road green spaces and park green spaces; (c) Enlarged schematic diagram of some of the sampling points investigated, inclu- ding 12 road green spaces and 4 park green spaces”.
Point 25: 155 May the authors could mention the number of genus and family. Please mention how many native and exotic species
Response 25: We added the genera and species of native and exotic plants in lines 191-193 of the manuscript, specifically as follows: “There are 26 species of native plants in 15 families, 23 genera, and 40 species of exotic plants in 22 fam- ilies, 33 genera”.
Point 26: L156 `Prominent among these are` meaning
Response 26: `Prominent among these are` means the plants mainly used for greening. We revised lines 193-195 of the manuscript, specifically as follows: “The main landscaping plants used include Platanus acerifolia, Malus spectabilis, Salix matsudana, Populus bolleana, Prunus cerasifera, Buxus microphylla, and Ligustrum sinense, among others”.
Point 27: L164 ` The species proportion in…` I would remove this sentence
Response 27: We greatly appreciate the suggestion you have put forward. We revised line 202 of the manuscript and deleted it.
Point 28: Fig 2. Please change the y-axis label to something like "Number of species per site/plot and number of individuals per site."
Response 28: The y-axis label to something like "Number of species per plot and number of individuals per site" in Figure 2.
Point 29: Table 1 did not include all species. Please include in the legend an explanation of why only a subset of species is presented here. Replace "Latin name" with "species" or "species name"
Response 29: In Table 1, we marked the explanation of why only a subset of species is presented here, and replaced "species name".
Point 30: L181 “Findings from a survey conducted on native plant plots.” It is not necessary to repeat this information multiple times.
Response 30: Thank you very much for pointing out this suggestion. We revised line 220 of the manuscript and deleted it.
Point 31: L3.2 Functional Analysis of Native Plants. It is not possible to analyze this session without information on the methods.
Response 31: We added the research method of native plant function analysis in lines 159-168 of the manuscript.
Point 32: L284 “… showed a scarcity…” that is too vague. Please be more specific about this.
Response 32: We revised lines 320-323 of the manuscript, specifically as follow: “The surveyed green spaces in this study showed that only 2 plots exhibited nati- ve plant species and quantities surpassing 50 % of exotic plants. Compared to exotic plants, the use of native plants is relatively scarce both in terms of variety and quantity”.
Point 33: L282-293 there is a lot of raisons because species exotic is choosing instead native ones for urban green areas. Please, see Guilherme at al for know more about this.
Response 33: We revised lines 323-336 of the manuscript according to the liter- ature you recommended, the specifically as follows: “In general, studies have sh- own a predominance of exotic plants in urban greening. This is mainly because landscaping professionals tend to rely on existing plants in urban green space construction, resulting in a limited range of plant species. Additional, exotic plan- ts are easier to obtain than native plants due both to the resistance of these spe- cies to pests and diseases as well as the availability of seeds and seedlings that are easily acquired. In urban greening of Aksu region, the selected arbors are often tall, with large canopies and high ornamental value, such as Platanus acerifolia, which has the highest frequency and species proportion in Aksu's green spaces. Moreover, with the increasing demand for aesthetics, some less visually appealing native plants, such as Casuarina equisetifolia and Haloxylon ammodendron, have been eliminated, while highly ornamental plants have been retained. This may be another reason for the low diversity of native plant species. Lastly, the limited availability of native plant seedlings in the Aksu imposes certain constraints on the selection of plants for landscaping”.
Point 34: L303-304 Which ones?
Response 34: Native ornamental foliage plants, with only three species Berberis thunbergii, Populus euphratica, and Morus alba.
Point 35: L309-351 Maybe is important to mention in the discussion that many native plants are vulnerable in natural habitat, and native plant in urban areas contributed to ex situ conservation (Batista et al. 2023).
Response 35: Thank you very much for pointing out this suggestion. In section 4.2.1 of our manuscript, we discuss ’many native plants are vulnerable in natural habitats, and native plants in urban areas contribute to ex situ conservation’.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsReview
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Response to Reviewer 2 Comments
We thank the reviewers for providing constructive feedback. We have fully revised our manuscript (2822607) and have addressed all of the reviewers' comments, as well as added new analyses to further strengthen our work.
The major revisions and new analyses we have undertaken are summarized below and discussed in detail in the point-by-point responses.
Point 1: Manuscript is interesting, please explain the research methodology
Response1: We have explained the research methods in lines 18-21 of the man- uscript, where we used comparative analysis to examine the differences between the dust retention, windbreak and sand fixation, and landscape functions of indi- genous plants and exotic plants in the manuscript. The specifics are as follows: “This research focuses on the utilization of native plants in Aksu’s urban green spaces (a city in northwest China). Through a contrastive analysis of the dust retention, windbreak and sand fixation, and landscaping capabilities of these native plants between indigenous and exotic plants, certain indigenous species are identified as suitable candidates”.
Point 2: Research goal ?
Response 2: We emphasized the research objectives in lines 15-18 of the man- uscript, the specifics are as follows: “the primary aim of this study was to invest- igate the landscape and ecological functions of indigenous plants in the context of urban landscape implementation, and then provided utilization strategies of indigenous plants for urban landscape construction”.
Point 3: Research hypotheses are missing
Response 3: We added research hypotheses in lines 102-104 of the manuscript, the specifics are as follows: “Native plants applied to urban public spaces have certain potential in terms of landscape and ecological functions”.
Point 4: The aim of the research should be more precise
Response 4: We revised the research purpose in lines 107-110 of the manuscript , the specifics are as follows: “This study purpose to explore the potential landsc- ape and ecological functions of indigenous plants in urban landscapes by analyz- ing their current utilization in the green spaces of Aksu city, and provid suitable strategies of urban landscape construction for a sustainable Future”.
Point 5: There is a lack of literature for the determination of plant species
Response 5: We added literature references for identifying plant species in the manuscript, the specifics are as follows: 1. Yang, B.Y.; Keremu, R.; Muheiyate, L.; et al. Priority analysis of native plants and exotic plants in urban greening in Urumqi. J. Xinjiang Univ. 2020, 37, 75-85+93.; 2. Baidourela, A.; Halik, U.; Aishan, T.; et al. Dust retention capacities of urban trees and the influencing factors in Aksu, xinjiang. China. J. Desert Res. 2015, 35, 322-329.; 3. Nurmamat, K.; Halik, U.; Baidourela, A.; et al. Characterization and Valuation of Dust Retention of the Main Species of Strect Trees in Aksu. City. Sci. Silvae Sin. 2017, 53, 101-107.; 4. Tuerxun, M.; Halik, U.; Maimaiti, Z.; et al. Relationship between Morphological Structure and Dust-holding Capacity of Ten Fruit Tree Leaves in Peri-urban Area of Aksu. J. Northwest for Univ. 2016, 31, 279-283+304.
Point 6: Shorten the results
Response 6: We shortened the results of 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 in lines 238-241 and 269-271 of the manuscript.
Point 7: Add foreign references
Response 7: We added 5 foreign literature references in the manuscript, the specifics are as follows: 1. Batista, D.A.M.; Maciel, E.A.; Machado, D.L.; et al. Urban greening dynamics in a Brazil Central city as a subsidy for public policies. Urban Ecosystems. 2023. 1-12.; 2. Smetana, S. M.; Crittenden, J.C. Sustainable plants in urban parks: A life cycle analysis of traditional and alternative lawns in Georgia, USA. Landsc. Urban Plan. 2014, 122,140-151.; 3. de Sousa, M.P.; Rabbani, A.R.C.; Crepaldi, M.O.S.; et al. Arborização viária e sua relação com a infraestrutura urbana em Almenara, MG, Brasil. Terra Plur. 2020, 14, 1–21.; 4. Miranda, Y.C.; Machado, M.; dos Santos Silva, L.; et al. Análise quali–quantitativa da arborização de ruas do município de Godoy Moreira-PR. Rev da Soc Bras Arborização Urbana. 2015, 10, 71–81.; 5. Abad, C.J.P. Environmental recovery of abandoned mining areas in Spain: Sustainability and new landscapes in some case studies. J. Sustainability Res. 2019, 1.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDear Authors, please consider the following recommendation when revising your paper.
'garden green spaces' refer to private small gardens, public green spaces are a better term.
Line 54: 'more likely to flourish in comparison to non-indigenous plants', this does not apply to invasive alien species.
Line 79: please elaborate on how did this occur... 'the limited research on the landscape attributes of relevant native plants and the absence of cultivation techniques for native plant seedlings have resulted in a low utilization rate of native plants' Usually this happens due to the nursery marketing pressure.... it should be broadly explained.
Table 1: correct Native plant to Native plant
Regarding the dust, it is not absorbed it is adhered. This should be revised.
Populus species are not recommended for windbreaks due to the low wood quality. Their root system tends to be shallow. Recommended species should be revised.
After careful paper consideration, the title does not match the content.
Green belt could be rewritten as green infrastructure or simply green areas.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageMinor polishing is needed.
Author Response
Response to Reviewer 3 Comments
We thank the reviewers for providing constructive feedback. We have fully revised our manuscript (2822607) and have addressed all of the reviewers' comments, as well as added new analyses to further strengthen our work.
The major revisions and new analyses we have undertaken are summarized below and discussed in detail in the point-by-point responses.
Point 1: 'garden green spaces' refer to private small gardens, public green spaces are a better term.
Response 1: We greatly appreciate the suggestion you have put forward, and we agree with your opinion. We have made revisions in the manuscript, which are marked in red.
Point 2: Line 54: 'more likely to flourish in comparison to non-indigenous plants', this does not apply to invasive alien species.
Response 2: We have explained in lines 54-58 of the manuscript that native pla- nts are more likely to thrive than exotic plants. The details are as follows: “due to their extensive growth and evolutionary history, native plants exhibit robust ada- ptability to local growing conditions, soil compositions, and other pertinent fact- ors. Consequently, they are more likely to flourish in comparison to non-indigen- ous plants, thereby augmenting the distinctive attributes of urban garden lands- capes”.
Point 3: Line 79: please elaborate on how did this occur... 'the limited research on the landscape attributes of relevant native plants and the absence of cultivation techniques for native plant seedlings have resulted in a low utilization rate of native plants' Usually this happens due to the nursery marketing pressure.... it should be broadly explained.
Response 3: We have added further explanation in lines 81-90 of the manuscri- pt. The details are as follows: “However, the available native plant species for la- ndscaping industry are limited, the nursery market lacks supply of native plants, with a limited variety of seedlings. Additionally, some native plants have low orn- amental value, which fails to meet market demand and restricts landscaping pra- ctitioners in their selection of native plants. Furthermore, landscaping practition- ers tend to rely on existing plant pairing patterns, lacking the exploration of new native plants, which results in a lack of motivation in the nursery market to deve- lop new native plants. Therefor, the limited research on the landscape attributes of relevant native plants and the absence of cultivation techniques for native pla- nt seedlings have resulted in a low utilization rate of native plants in Aksu's urban landscaping”.
Point 4: Table 1: correct Native plant to Native plant
Response 4: We have made revisions to Table 1 in the manuscript.
Point 5: Regarding the dust, it is not absorbed it is adhered. This should be revised.
Response 5: We greatly appreciate the suggestion you have put forward, We have made revisions in the manuscript, which are marked in red.
Point 6: Populus species are not recommended for windbreaks due to the low wood quality. Their root system tends to be shallow. Recommended species should be revised.
Response 6: We greatly appreciate the suggestion you have put forward. Howe- ver, after reviewing relevant literature, we believe that poplar trees can be used for windbreak forests. The reasons are as follows: The Populus species is a relati- vely drought-tolerant tree that grows rapidly and is widely distributed. Its root system is quite unique, often considered shallow, but in the actual growth proc- ess, its shallow roots often develop into a massive root network, which can main- tain the stability of the tree to a certain extent. The roots of the Populus bolleana and Populus euphratica are relatively deep, with strong wind resistance, and are not prone to pests and diseases. For this reason, the lifespan of Populus bolleana and Populus euphratica is longer than other tree species, and they grow rapidly, making them very suitable for windbreak and sand fixation.
Point 7: After careful paper consideration, the title does not match the content. Green belt could be rewritten as green infrastructure or simply green areas.
Response 7: We changed the original title “Arid Urban greenbelt Reimagined: Transforming Landscapes with Native Plants for a Sustainable Future in Aksu, northwest China” to “Arid Urban green areas Reimagined: Transforming Landscapes with Native Plants for a Sustainable Future in Aksu, northwest China”.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe authors addressed the comments. The manuscript presents a great improves relative to the first version.
Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsCongratulations on the succesfull implementation of required changes.
Table 1 still has a typo so please correct native 'palnt' to native plant.
