Volume: 5, 2026
5th International PhD Students’ Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: E016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL5.E016
Published online: 22 April 2026
Ecophysiography as a foundation for the implementation of urban plant-based water retention systems
Katarzyna Michaś
Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 28 Głęboka St., 20-612 Lublin, Poland
Corresponding author: katarzyna.michas@up.edu.pl
The implementation of plant-based retention systems is becoming a key component of sustainable urban water management. The aim of this study is to determine whether an ecophysiographic analysis can assist in the selection and placement of plant-based retention systems in urban areas. The study focuses on the Wrotkow district in Lublin and examines whether the environmental conditions identified in the ecophysiographic analysis can indicate suitable locations for the implementation of retention solutions.
The study is based on cartographic documentation of the study area, including hydrographic, geological and geo-environmental maps. Additional analyses were carried out concerning land cover, the urban green space system, terrain morphology, soil conditions and environmental hazards. These analyses allow for the identification of areas with varying infiltration potential and environmental characteristics that may influence water retention in the urban landscape.
The results suggest that an ecophysiographic study can provide useful guidelines for the implementation of plant-based retention systems. Analyses of topography, land cover and soil permeability enable the identification of areas where retention is likely to be most effective. Consequently, incorporating eco-physiographic analyses into urban planning processes can support better spatial planning of nature-based retention solutions in cities.
Keywords: city; ecophysiographic study; retention systems; water
How to cite
Michaś K., 2026. Ecophysiography as a foundation for the implementation of urban plant-based water retention systems. In: 5th International PhD Students’ Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL5.E016