Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Francesca Degola, Luigi Sanita di Toppi, Alessandro Petraglia
Summary: There are numerous factors that drive individuals to leave their homeland, such as escaping competition and seeking new opportunities. However, the absence of unfavorable biotic interactions can be counterbalanced by other antagonistic abiotic forces. Although the journey of ancestral photosynthetic organisms to establish on dry land remains unknown, traits developed by the ancestors of modern bryophytes have allowed them to adapt and persist in such a different habitat.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi Lu, Finnur Freyr Eiriksson, Margret Thorsteinsdottir, Nils Cronberg, Henrik Toft Simonsen
Summary: Bryophytes, such as mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, have attracted researchers due to their diverse chemicals and potential applications in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. They accumulate long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (l-PUFA) to maintain cell fluidity in cold environments. While Iceland has a rich bryophyte vegetation, the lipid profiles of these plants are largely unknown. In this study, lipidomics analysis was performed on 39 local bryophyte species in Iceland using UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS, revealing that six moss species had abundant arachidonic acid (AA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in their phospholipids and glycerolipids.
Review
Plant Sciences
Jose Angel M. Sanchez, Kristiina Mark, Joao Paulo S. Souza, Ulo Niinemets
Summary: Desiccation-rehydration experiments have been widely used to evaluate desiccation tolerance of bryophytes. However, there is a lack of standardization in experimental protocols and a limited coverage of taxonomic and ecological representation. Future research should focus on standardizing protocols, filling taxonomic and ecological gaps, and using a combination of experimental techniques to gain a mechanistic insight into the traits modified during desiccation.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Noe Fernandez-Pozo, Fabian B. Haas, Sven B. Gould, Stefan A. Rensing
Summary: Bryophytes are valuable models for various studies in plant evolution, development, stress responses, and gametogenesis. Advances in genomics research have provided a wealth of resources, including annotations, databases, and bioinformatics tools, for better understanding bryophytes. The use of bioinformatics, phylogenetics, and comparative genomics has significantly contributed to our knowledge of bryophytes and their evolution.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Javier Martinez-Abaigar, Encarnacion Nunez-Olivera, Francesca Degla
Summary: Bryophyte UV-omics research provides insights into the evolutionary and ecological significance of bryophytes in coping with high UV radiation and other adverse environmental factors, as well as their unique features in terms of research methods, protection mechanisms, environmental interactions, biomonitoring, and applications.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Aya Permin, Aline B. Horwath, Daniel B. Metcalfe, Anders Prieme, Kathrin Rousk
Summary: Ground-covering mosses in tropical mountain cloud forests play an important role in nitrogen fixation, providing a significant nitrogen input to the ecosystem. Temperature has little effect on nitrogen fixation, but low moisture levels suppress nitrogen fixation activity.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irina P. P. Filippova, Olesia N. N. Makhutova, Valeriya E. E. Guseynova, Michail I. I. Gladyshev
Summary: The composition of fatty acids (FAs) in gametophyte samples of 20 Siberian bryophyte species from four orders of mosses and four orders of liverworts collected in relatively cold months was analyzed. The study found 37 FAs, including mono-, polyunsaturated, and rare FAs. Acetylenic FAs were found in all examined species of the Bryales and Dicranales orders. Multivariate discriminant analysis showed that FA composition is related to the taxonomic status of species. Several individual FAs were identified as chemotaxonomic markers at the level of bryophyte orders.
Review
Plant Sciences
Mauro Commisso, Francesco Guarino, Laura Marchi, Antonella Muto, Amalia Piro, Francesca Degola
Summary: Bryophytes, often considered less evolved than vascular plants, possess a rich array of biologically active compounds that can be utilized for various medicinal and agricultural purposes. The antifungal potential of the three divisions of Bryophyta, including mosses, hornworts, and liverworts, is being explored as a potential source of bioactive constituents.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kristel van Zuijlen, Michael P. Nobis, Lars Hedenaes, Nick Hodgetts, Juan A. Calleja Alarcon, Belen Albertos, Markus Bernhardt-Roemermann, Rosalina Gabriel, Ricardo Garilleti, Francisco Lara, Chris D. Preston, Josef Simmel, Edi Urmi, Irene Bisang, Ariel Bergamini
Summary: Building on recent publications and previous compilations, the Bryophytes of Europe Traits (BET) data set includes a comprehensive collection of biological and ecological traits of bryophytes, as well as bioclimatic variables based on European distribution. With 65 traits and 25 bioclimatic variables, this data set provides valuable information for future studies in bryophyte biology, ecology, and conservation.
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chin Wen Koid, Nur Fariza M. Shaipulah, Gaik Ee Lee, S. Robbert Gradstein, Yoshinori Asakawa, Yosie Andriani, Arifullah Mohammed, Nik Norhazrina, Poh Wai Chia, Muhammad Zulhimi Ramlee
Summary: Volatile emissions from 22 bryophyte species in Peninsular Malaysia were analyzed using GC-MS, revealing species-specific compositions and potential roles in plant-plant communication and plant-insect interaction. The VOC composition varied between montane forest and lowland dipterocarp forest, with different dominant compounds detected.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tamara Machado Matos, Denilson Fernandes Peralta, Lucas Paradizo Roma, Deborah Yara Alves Cursino dos Santos
Summary: This study analyzed the cuticular waxes on gametophytes of several species of liverworts and mosses in the Sao Paulo state, Brazil. It was found that wax content was generally higher in liverworts than in mosses, with fatty acids and alkanes being the main classes, while some compounds were described for the first time in bryophyte gametophytes.
JOURNAL OF BRYOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
T. L. Blockeel, N. E. Bell, M. O. Hill, N. G. Hodgetts, D. G. Long, S. L. Pilkington, G. P. Rothero
Summary: A new checklist of bryophytes in Britain and Ireland has been presented based on recent taxonomic changes, detailing the number of hornworts, liverworts, and mosses at species level. The research incorporated new taxa reported since 2008, reflecting the latest updates in the European flora taxonomy.
JOURNAL OF BRYOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Marko S. Sabovljevic, Marija V. Cosic, Bojana Z. Jadranin, Jovana P. Pantovic, Zlatko S. Giba, Milorad M. Vujicic, Aneta D. Sabovljevic
Summary: This article provides an introduction to the conservation physiology of bryophytes, discussing the problems, solutions, and examples of using physiological approaches for bryophyte conservation. The importance of experimental treatments for bryophytes is emphasized, as well as the documentation of functional traits and eco-physiological mechanisms of bryophytes for conservation purposes. Additionally, insights from specific case studies are presented, highlighting the introduction of bryophytes into a new scientific field.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Angel Benitez, Edison Jaramillo, Erika Yangua-Solano, Harold F. Greeney
Summary: A study conducted in Ecuador found that bryophytes are an important resource for bird nest construction, especially for the species Myadestes ralloides and Catharus fuscater. These birds select similar bryophyte species for nest elaboration.
Article
Forestry
Pavel Danek, Pavel Samonil, Libor Hort
Summary: This study assessed the factors influencing the regeneration of European beech and Norway spruce in mixed old-growth mountain forests. It found that beech regeneration was more successful in litter-rich microsites and drier soils, while spruce was more common in deadwood and moister soils. Both species showed an ability to modify their environment to favor their own regeneration, with beech being more successful than spruce under current conditions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Damian Chmura, Jan Zarnowiec, Monika Staniaszek-Kik
Summary: Preserving the continuity of epiphytic and epixylic cryptogamic flora requires maintaining the natural characteristics of forest communities and implementing sustainable forest management. There is a correlation between altitude and species' environmental requirements, as well as between decomposition stage of deadwood and species' nutrient and moisture requirements. There are significant differences in habitat requirements among different species groups.
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ewa Stefanska-Krzaczek, Grzegorz Swacha, Jan Zarnowiec, Malgorzata W. Radula, Zygmunt Kacki, Monika Staniaszek-Kik
Summary: Bryophytes are good indicators of habitat conditions and their diversity and distribution in Central European forests were assessed in this study using vegetation records from the Polish Vegetation Database. The study found that bryophyte species number and cover were high in moist forest types with both deciduous and coniferous tree stands, and their composition and abundance depended on substrate moisture, fertility, pH, and tree species composition.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Katarzyna M. Zielinska, Marcin Kiedrzynski, Przemyslaw P. Tomczyk, Anastazja Greda, Monika Staniaszek-Kik, Zuzanna Mrowinska
Summary: Fine-grain species niche modelling was conducted in a topographically diverse area to study the factors enabling species' survival and understand current species distribution. The study focused on the niches of Cotoneaster integerrimus and Valeriana tripteris in a limestone hill area called G acute accent ora Zbor acute accent ow. The results revealed the importance of environmental differentiation and species coexistence in this area.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Marcin Dyderski, Jan Zarnowiec, Adam Stebel, Damian Chmura
Summary: This study aimed to develop species distribution models for invasive bryophytes based on climate, land-use, and introduction history variables. The results showed that anthropogenic land-use types played a significant role in driving the invasion of bryophyte species, which is important for early detection, spread prevention, and management of invasive species.
Article
Forestry
Gabriela Wozniak, Damian Chmura, Marcin K. Dyderski, Agnieszka Blonska, Andrzej M. Jagodzinski
Summary: This study compared the taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity between forests developed on post-coal mining heaps and non-industrial forests in South Poland. The results showed higher functional richness and dispersion in coniferous forests, but distinct differences in species composition between the two habitats. No differences were found in functional evenness and divergence.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anna Salachna, Katarzyna Marcol, Jan Broda, Damian Chmura
Summary: Grazing is a successful management tool for maintaining and restoring biodiversity, and provides various ecosystem services. The Silesian Beskids, with a long tradition of pastoralism, shows positive impacts of grazing on vegetation maintenance and habitat creation, as well as the development of a specific highlander culture. However, not all potential ecosystem services associated with sheep are realized in the study area.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gabriela Wozniak, Damian Chmura, Teresa Nowak, Barbara Bacler-Zbikowska, Lynn Besenyei, Agnieszka Hutniczak
Summary: Long-term exploitation of mineral resources has caused significant changes to the natural environment in urban-industrial landscapes. However, the excavation sites have also provided specific habitats for plant species and spontaneous vegetation, contributing to the emergence of novel ecosystems. This study investigates the spontaneous vegetation on post-extraction sites, revealing that species composition and vegetation types vary over time. These post-extraction novel ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting plant and vegetation diversity in urban-industrial landscapes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agnieszka Blonska, Damian Chmura, Agnieszka Hutniczak, Zbigniew Wilczek, Jacek Jarosz, Lynn Besenyei, Gabriela Wozniak
Summary: The absence of traditional management in grasslands has led to changes in plant community species composition and diversity in Europe. This study aimed to determine the effects of management treatments and their frequency on the abundance of Calamagrostis epigejos and the diversity of grassland species in Silesia, Poland. The results showed significant changes in species richness and diversity after different periods and treatments.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Damian Chmura, Andrzej M. Jagodzinski, Agnieszka Hutniczak, Artur Dyczko, Gabriela Wozniak
Summary: Human activity is altering the natural environment, particularly in urban-industrial landscapes, where the emergence of novel ecosystems is a significant concern. There is a gap in the current understanding of the functional mechanisms and biodiversity-dependent functioning of these ecosystems, which is crucial for effective environmental management.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Damian Chmura, Anna Salachna, Jan Broda, Katarzyna Kobiela-Mendrek, Andrzej Gawlowski, Monika Rom
Summary: Earthworks in man-made facilities can cause erosion on slopes, but using geotextiles made from reclaimed fibers can prevent degradation and facilitate reclamation. This study examined the mechanical and chemical properties of geotextiles and found that they promote plant growth and enhance the colonization process on slopes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wojciech Bierza, Gabriela Wozniak, Agnieszka Kompala-Baba, Franco Magurno, Monika Malicka, Damian Chmura, Agnieszka Blonska, Andrzej M. Jagodzinski, Zofia Piotrowska-Seget
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether biotic or abiotic factors have a stronger influence on the biomass of soil microbial communities and soil respiration in novel ecosystems. The results showed that abiotic factors, particularly substrate pH, had a greater impact on microbial biomass than plant diversity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Staniaszek-Kik, J. Zarnowiec, D. Chmura, E. Stefanska-Krzaczek
Summary: Windthrows create unique land microtopography and provide new habitats for species. This study analyzed lichens, liverworts, mosses, and vascular plants in root plate-pit-mound (RPM) complexes across different vegetation types. The research found that the species composition, richness, and abundance were mainly influenced by the species of uprooted trees and the vegetation type. The presence of uprooted trees with diverse features was crucial for the biodiversity of mountain forests. It is recommended to allow natural colonization of uprooted trees, especially large objects, and to support a mosaic of forest communities in managed forests.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maria Zych, Katarzyna Urbisz, Magdalena Kimsa-Dudek, Maria Kamionka, Slawomir Dudek, Barbara Klaudia Raczak, Stanislaw Waclawek, Damian Chmura, Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Zebrowska, Adam Stebel
Summary: This study examined the effects of certain species of mosses on the skin and found that their extracts have antioxidant properties. However, these extracts also had an impact on the expression of genes encoding key enzymes in the skin, suggesting that they may not be suitable for use in anti-aging cosmetics.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)