Resurvey studies of terricolous bryophytes and lichens indicate a widespread nutrient enrichment in German forests

Diekmann, Martin; Heinken, Thilo; Becker, Thomas; Dörfler, Inken; Heinrichs, Steffi; Leuschner, Christoph; Peppler‐Lisbach, Cord; Osthaus, Magdalena; Schmidt, Wolfgang; Strubelt, Ilka; Wagner, Eva‐Rosa

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“…The intricate interplay between soil properties and moss physiology is evident in the varied responses of these plants to different soil types. For example, the nutrient-rich, well-draining qualities of certain soils can enhance moss growth, whereas compact, nutrient-poor soils may limit their spread [17,18].…”

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Spatial, Geographical, Climatic, and Edaphic Influences on Moss Community Structure: A Case Study from Qinhuangdao, China

Zheng,

Gu,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Forests

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In the realms of ecology and biogeography, the interaction between biodiversity and environmental factors is a critical area of research. This intersection highlights how biological communities, especially among groups like bryophytes, are influenced and shaped by their surrounding environmental conditions. This study presents a pioneering investigation into the diversity and community structure of mosses in Qinhuangdao, Hubei Province, China, a region marked by its diverse topography and climate. Employing extensive field surveys across 30 plots, we gathered and analyzed the relationship between moss species distribution and environmental variables, including topographical, climatic, and soil factors. Utilizing a range of analytical techniques, such as cluster analysis, canonical correspondence analysis (CCA), and partial least squares path modeling (PLS-PM), we characterized the intricate relationships between moss biodiversity and environmental gradients. The research has documented 84 species distributed among 36 genera and 13 families. Solar radiation has a great impact on moss diversity. There were significant differences between Form. Entodon compressus and Form. Plagiobryum demissum. Climate has a great impact on the community structure of mosses. Geographical factors were also identified as key secondary influences, affecting moss community structures both directly and indirectly by creating suitable microenvironments and influencing climate and soil properties. Additionally, the study highlights the indirect impact of spatial factors on these environmental variables, which in turn shape the structure of biological communities. The findings indicate that the annual temperature range is a key factor influencing the distribution and formation of moss community structures. The findings provide new insights into the ecological adaptation of mosses in diverse environmental settings and lay a crucial foundation for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management in the Qinhuangdao area.

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Spatial, Geographical, Climatic, and Edaphic Influences on Moss Community Structure: A Case Study from Qinhuangdao, China

Zheng,

Gu,

Zhao

et al. 2024

Forests

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Changes in epiphytic lichen diversity along the urban-rural gradient before, during, and after the acid rain period

Gauslaa

2024

Biodivers Conserv

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Spatial variations in epiphytic macrolichen richness in the city of Oslo were assessed annually 1973–2019. These observations were contrasted with earlier published data from 1930 to examine how long-term changes in species richness of functional groups track different stages of air pollution regimes. From 1930 to the 1970’s, representing the early surge and late peak of S-deposition, the lichen-deficient urban area remained largely unaltered. Epiphytic macrolichen richness in the surrounding zone declined and changed from a mix of nitrophytes and acidophytes in 1930 when agriculture was still present to a dominance of acidophytes in the 1970’s shortly after the acid rain peak. The subsequent 1980-2019-period marked by significantly lower S-emissions, and weakly decreasing N-deposition, experienced a shift from acidophytes to nitrophytes, following the successful control of acid rain. This underscores the role of pH as a contributing determinant of the strong nitrophyte recolonization. While successive pollution regimes shaped functional group-specific changes in lichen richness over the past 90 years, continuous rain in autumn 2000 led to sudden temporal lichen dieback across the urban-to-rural gradient, delaying lichen recovery after the acid rain period by approximately 5 years for nitrophytes and over 15 years for acidophytes. Epiphytic lichen richness never returned to the high levels seen in 1930, even in the outer parts of the urban-rural gradient and despite the reduction in S-deposition. Excess N impedes effective establishment of acidophytic lichens and prevents full recovery of the former diversity.

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Bryophytes in managed lowland forests of Slovakia (Central Europe): looking into species diversity across different forest types

Mišíková,

Mišík

2024

Biodivers Conserv

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The majority of the woodland area in Central Europe is composed of managed forests. Although the species diversity and composition, particularly in older forests, may be similar to those of natural or close-to-nature forests, intensive forestry and other human activities have adverse impacts on biodiversity. The present study focused on bryophyte diversity in managed lowland forests, as these have received less attention compared to other types of forests. Our research targeted the area located within the Borská nížina Lowland in south-western Slovakia. In total, 37 forest sampling plots (SPs) were selected, representing five different forest types, namely Quercus, Fraxinus, Robinia, Pinus, and mixed forests. Multivariate statistical analyses were conducted across these forest types to demonstrate variations in bryophyte species richness, composition, and functional traits. Overall, 60 species of bryophytes were identified, of which five were liverworts and 55 were mosses. Epiphytes were the most abundant substrate group in deciduous and mixed stands, while epigeic species prevailed in Pinus forests. Considering environmental factors, the bryophyte diversity was influenced mostly by the forest type and area size of SPs. Clear differences in species composition were observed when comparing coniferous and deciduous stands, as well as non-native Robinia forests and native tree stands. Overall, intensive forest management results in a high concentration of hemerophilous and nitrophilous species, along with the absence of rare and threatened mosses and liverworts. Nevertheless, by adhering to proper management methods, even managed forests can provide suitable habitats for various bryophytes.

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Resurvey studies of terricolous bryophytes and lichens indicate a widespread nutrient enrichment in German forests

Cited by 3 publications

References 56 publications

Spatial, Geographical, Climatic, and Edaphic Influences on Moss Community Structure: A Case Study from Qinhuangdao, China

Spatial, Geographical, Climatic, and Edaphic Influences on Moss Community Structure: A Case Study from Qinhuangdao, China

Changes in epiphytic lichen diversity along the urban-rural gradient before, during, and after the acid rain period

Bryophytes in managed lowland forests of Slovakia (Central Europe): looking into species diversity across different forest types

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