Legumes in natural post-fire successions of forest meadows and pastures in Northern Bulgaria

We have witnessed a drastic increase in global fires recent years that are strongly linked to climate change. On the other hand, prescribed applied agricultural practice; however, their effectiveness is controversial. It important study effects of both types – wild and predict impact on biota. In this study, four different locations Central Norther Bulgaria recovered after fire were studied concerning biodiversity abundance first colonizer species. Two generations from demonstrated legume plants dominant. The abundant species morphological physiological characteristics described. annual like Bituminaria bituminosa, Vicia striata, Medicago minima propagated with seeds perennial rhizome Lathyrus pratensis Trifolium medium show best potential resprout events. Presented results will help responsible authorities our county take adequate actions for burned areas recovery. directions future studies highlighted. URL: https://www.upjs.sk/pracoviska/botanicka-zahrada/odborne-aktivity/contents-abstracts/