A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for Arctic ecosystem restoration
Extreme environmental conditions and limited understanding of ecosystem processes and community dynamics pose significant challenges for Arctic ecosystem restoration activities. As pioneer species, bryophytes are critical to the function and structure of northern ecosystems and play an important rol...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:9dc18da88b9048d99a53c15bae0cbb87 2023-10-01T03:52:30+02:00 A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for Arctic ecosystem restoration Jasmine J.M. Lamarre Amalesh Dhar M. Anne Naeth 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2022-0046 https://doaj.org/article/9dc18da88b9048d99a53c15bae0cbb87 EN FR eng fre Canadian Science Publishing https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/as-2022-0046 https://doaj.org/toc/2368-7460 doi:10.1139/as-2022-0046 2368-7460 https://doaj.org/article/9dc18da88b9048d99a53c15bae0cbb87 Arctic Science, Vol 9, Iss 3, Pp 743-749 (2023) Arctic ecosystems bryophyte propagation cover count restoration tundra Environmental sciences GE1-350 Environmental engineering TA170-171 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2022-0046 2023-09-03T00:48:51Z Extreme environmental conditions and limited understanding of ecosystem processes and community dynamics pose significant challenges for Arctic ecosystem restoration activities. As pioneer species, bryophytes are critical to the function and structure of northern ecosystems and play an important role in facilitating soil and microhabitat development. A total of 11 bryophytes species were collected from a mixed community near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories, Canada, and a 12 week laboratory study was conducted. Three propagule types (large = 2.1–40 mm, medium = 1.0–2 mm, and small = <1 mm phyllids) and three slurries (distilled water, beer, and buttermilk) were used to determine effective bryophyte propagation techniques and slurries for species introduction in Arctic restoration sites. Medium-size fragments were more effective than large or small for propagating bryophytes as they led to greater bryophyte plant count and cover. Water and beer were more effective than buttermilk, although their effects decreased after 12 weeks. Bryum pseudotriquetrum Hedw. was the most abundant species propagated, followed by Aulacomnium turgidum (Wahlenb.) Schwägr. and Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid. This study suggests that propagation with medium-size fragments and distilled water would be most efficient for field application in Arctic ecosystem restoration if bryophyte revegetation is a focus. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Arctic Northwest Territories Tundra Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Canada Lac de Gras ENVELOPE(-110.501,-110.501,64.500,64.500) Northwest Territories Arctic Science |
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Extreme environmental conditions and limited understanding of ecosystem processes and community dynamics pose significant challenges for Arctic ecosystem restoration activities. As pioneer species, bryophytes are critical to the function and structure of northern ecosystems and play an important role in facilitating soil and microhabitat development. A total of 11 bryophytes species were collected from a mixed community near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories, Canada, and a 12 week laboratory study was conducted. Three propagule types (large = 2.1–40 mm, medium = 1.0–2 mm, and small = <1 mm phyllids) and three slurries (distilled water, beer, and buttermilk) were used to determine effective bryophyte propagation techniques and slurries for species introduction in Arctic restoration sites. Medium-size fragments were more effective than large or small for propagating bryophytes as they led to greater bryophyte plant count and cover. Water and beer were more effective than buttermilk, although their effects decreased after 12 weeks. Bryum pseudotriquetrum Hedw. was the most abundant species propagated, followed by Aulacomnium turgidum (Wahlenb.) Schwägr. and Ceratodon purpureus (Hedw.) Brid. This study suggests that propagation with medium-size fragments and distilled water would be most efficient for field application in Arctic ecosystem restoration if bryophyte revegetation is a focus. |
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Jasmine J.M. Lamarre Amalesh Dhar M. Anne Naeth |
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Jasmine J.M. Lamarre Amalesh Dhar M. Anne Naeth |
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A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for Arctic ecosystem restoration |
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A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for Arctic ecosystem restoration |
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A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for Arctic ecosystem restoration |
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A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for Arctic ecosystem restoration |
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A propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for Arctic ecosystem restoration |
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propagation technique for native tundra bryophytes for arctic ecosystem restoration |
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Canadian Science Publishing |
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Arctic Canada Lac de Gras Northwest Territories |
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