Download Abstract The term biodiversity means biological diversity at different

Abstract
The term biodiversity means biological diversity at different levels – from genetic diversity,
species diversity to ecosystem diversity. The distribution of plant diversity on Earth is not
uniform and it is influenced by various factors. In my thesis I emphasize physical-geographic
factors, which include climate, soil and topography. Next I assess the influence of
environmental heterogeneity, ecological phenomenons, biotic factors and disturbances. I also
assess biodiversity gradients, which include altitude and latitude gradient and size and
remoteness of habitats. Another part is focused on the plant-habitat diversity relationship
because this relation will be researched in the second part of my thesis. Křivoklátsko PLA
was chosen as a model area for its specificity, interest and high species and habitat diversity.
The aim of my thesis is to determine the species-habitat diversity relationship in the selected
area.
Key words: plant diversity, habitat diversity, Křivoklátsko PLA