Abstract: Depth of edge influence of landscape boundary is an important component of landscape boundary research,and also,the hotspot of ecological research at home and abroad.This paper summarized the recent decades’ research advances abroad in depth of edge influence,including quantitative methods,depth of edge influence on abiotic and biotic factors,and affecting factors on depth of edge influence .The studies on depth of edge influence in our country were also discussed,with the development trend prospected.

Key words: Region along Huaihe River, Available S, Demand, Abundance and deficiency, Frequency distribution