Terrestrial mosses as a substrate and potential host for cyanobacteria, green algae and diatoms.

ABSTRACT: Most studies of terrestrial bryophytes as natural substrates for photosynthetic microorganisms have been performed in the polar regions, where bryophytes are an important part of the ecosystem. As they remain green throughout the year, bryophytes may also be an ideal substrate for epiphytic organisms in temperate regions. The present study investigated the colonization potential and diversity of microalgae on selected plant species in riparian forest and spruce monoculture in a temperate region. It examines whether the presence of algae is related to substrate humidity, the micromorphology of gametophyte or the seasonal availability of substrate. The taxonomic diversity of algae was studied. Cyanobacteria and green algae were cultured on BG-11 agar medium, while diatoms were identified in

SUBMITTER: Szczepocka E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392977 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature