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Spatio-Temporal Changes in Forest Bryophyte Diversity: Patterns, Processes and Conservation Applications

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Biodiversity".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (22 March 2024) | Viewed by 2892

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Shao

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Department of Ecology and Ecological Engineering, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
Interests: bryophyte; species diversity; spatial distribution; function traits; taxonomy; bryophyte assemblage; conservation
Dr. Jian Wang

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School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Interests: bryophyte; species diversity; conservation; altitudinal gradients; climate change
Prof. Dr. Alain Vanderpoorten

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Institute of Botany, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
Interests: bryophytes; population genetics; population ecology; species distribution modelling; climate change
Dr. Ting Shen

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CAS Key Laboratory of Tropical Forest Ecology Xishuangbanna, Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
Interests: microclimate ecology; ecology & evolution; biodiversity & conservation; spatial distribution; bryophytes; epiphytes; forest canopy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Bryophytes are the second richest group of land plants after the angiosperms. Their diversification patterns are characterized by sharp bursts that occurred as a response to an explosive increase in the structural diversity provided by the development of Angiosperm forests. The tight link between bryophyte diversification and angiosperm forest evolution explains the crucial roles played by bryophytes in forest ecosystem functioning including water retention, nutrient cycling, and interactions with other organisms. The high sensitivity of bryophytes to environmental changes, coupled with the increasing availability of information on the spatiotemporal variation in forest composition, structure, and microclimatic conditions, opens an avenue of timely research on the ecological and evolutionary mechanisms behind the species richness and composition of forest bryophyte communities in a changing environment.

In this Special Issue, we invite authors to take advantage of this timely framework to address a series of questions related to the spatio-temporal variation of bryophyte species richness, function traits, ecology and evolution in forest ecosystems. We welcome studies on forest bryophytes in all dimensions, including species diversity, functional diversity, and phylogenetic diversity, across different forest habitats, forest types, and forest ecosystems at local and regional spatial–temporal scales. By the investigation, assessment, and monitoring of bryophyte diversity and their dynamic in forest ecosystems, this Special Issue aims to improve our understanding of the ecological significance of bryophytes and their contributions to forest health and sustainability, providing invaluable information for forest managers and conservationists.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Diversity and distribution;
  • Ecology and evolution;
  • Function traits;
  • Physiological ecology;
  • Biotic interactions;
  • Population ecology;
  • Biodiversity conversation.

Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Shao
Dr. Jian Wang
Prof. Dr. Alain Vanderpoorten
Dr. Ting Shen
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • bryophytes
  • distribution
  • diversity
  • ecology
  • evolution
  • function traits
  • forest
  • conversation

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Multiple Dimensions of Functional Traits in Subtropical Montane Mosses
by Zhiwei Liu, Lingli Yi, Xiaohang Zhou, Yong Xiong, Jinhui Liu, Haiyan Qiu and Weiqiu Liu
Forests 2024, 15(4), 587; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15040587 - 24 Mar 2024
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The study of functional traits and their relationship to trade-offs has provided valuable insights into how plants adapt to environmental changes. Nonetheless, further research is necessary to fully comprehend the subtropical montane trade-off patterns in moss functional traits and the impact of environmental [...] Read more.
The study of functional traits and their relationship to trade-offs has provided valuable insights into how plants adapt to environmental changes. Nonetheless, further research is necessary to fully comprehend the subtropical montane trade-off patterns in moss functional traits and the impact of environmental gradients on the correlation of these traits. To address this gap, we conducted a study of 11 moss species (7 families, 9 genera) in 54 patches from two subtropical mountain ranges, examining 40 functional traits related to photosynthesis, nutrients, water retention, and architecture. Through principal component analysis (PCA) and bi-variate correlation analysis, our findings reveal a strong correlation between light capture and nutrient assimilation strategies, as evidenced by the coordination between the traits of light capture and nutrient per area along a main principal component. Interestingly, we observed a trend towards smaller leaves and leaf cells in species with higher capacity for photosynthesis and metabolism, consistent with global trait spectra in vascular plants. However, we found that the trade-off between light capture and nutrient assimilation strategies was independent of water-holding capacity at shoot levels. Instead, we found that water-holding capacity was closely associated with nutrient utilization, energy metabolism, chlorophyll synthesis, and the primary process of photosynthesis. Our results highlight the multiple dimensions of functional traits in subtropical montane mosses and demonstrate that variation in these traits is driven by water availability, slope, and canopy density. Overall, our study provides valuable insights into the co-variation of moss traits and how environmental changes may impact mosses and ecosystem function. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Spatio-Temporal Changes in Forest Bryophyte Diversity: Patterns, Processes and Conservation Applications)
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Spatial, Geographical, Climatic, and Edaphic Influences on Moss Community Structure: A Case Study from Qinhuangdao, China
by Guochen Zheng, Jiqi Gu, Wei Zhao, Yuhan Zhang, Zidan Guan, Ming Lei and Chenyang He
Forests 2024, 15(3), 424; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15030424 - 22 Feb 2024
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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 [...] Read more.
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. Full article
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The Diversity and Community Pattern of Liverworts on Sygera Mountain, Tibet
by Xiaotong Song, Jiqi Gu, Yanhui Ye, Wei Li, Yujia Liao, Ruihong Wang, Heping Ma and Xiaoming Shao
Forests 2024, 15(1), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15010048 - 25 Dec 2023
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Elevation has been a cornerstone of biodiversity research, and changes in the environmental factors behind it influence biodiversity and community patterns. Exploring the potential reasons behind liverwort community patterns has been a matter of multiplied interest for ecologists. In the present study, we [...] Read more.
Elevation has been a cornerstone of biodiversity research, and changes in the environmental factors behind it influence biodiversity and community patterns. Exploring the potential reasons behind liverwort community patterns has been a matter of multiplied interest for ecologists. In the present study, we recorded the liverwort taxa of Sygera Mountain growing on decaying wood, trees, soil, and rocks along an elevational gradient from 3100 m to 4500 m using complex field surveys in 2017 and 2019; we investigated the effects of elevation and various climatic factors on the liverworts’ diversity and community composition. Furthermore, we used mixed effect modeling, NMDS, ANOSIM, and CCA to help us critically assess liverwort diversity with respect to environmental variables. The results of the study showed a bimodal variation in the richness of liverwort communities according to elevation, with peaks occurring at 3500 m and 4100 m, respectively. The variation in elevation was significant, with communities at 4300 m being associated with high mean diurnal range environments and those at 3100 m and 3300 m favoring areas of higher solar radiation and the precipitation of the wettest month. Among the climatic factors, the variation in the mean diurnal range was found to be the determinant of liverwort communities. The results suggest that the mean diurnal range plays a crucial role in the distribution and community structure formation of mountain liverwort. This study deepens our understanding of liverwort ecology and emphasizes the importance of climatic variables in determining liverwort community composition. Full article
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