Since the late Cambrian era, bryophytes have been sha** terrestrial ecosystems through
unique and diverse suites of anatomical, physiological, and morphological traits. In this …

Desiccation tolerance has evolved recurrently across diverse land plant lineages as an
adaptation for survival in regions where seasonal rainfall drives periodic drying of vegetative …

Abstract Background and Aims Cyanobacteria associated with mosses represent a main
nitrogen (N) source in pristine, high-latitude and-altitude ecosystems due to their ability to fix …

PREMISE Desiccation tolerance (DT) is a widespread phenomenon among land plants, and
variable ecological strategies for DT are likely to exist. Using Syntrichia caninervis, a dryland …

Abstract Setting aside tree retention patches at final harvest is a common forest conservation
measure, but the long-term responses of species of conservation concern to different types …

Bryophytes play a crucial role in the ecosystem's water compartment due to their unique
ability to retain water. However, their role within temperate native ecosystems is mostly …

Climate and land-use changes are altering fire regimes in many regions around the world.
To date, most studies have focused on the effects of altered fire regimes on woody and …

Mosses of the genus Sphagnum are the main components of peatlands, a major carbon-
storing ecosystem. Changes in precipitation patterns are predicted to affect water relations in …

Bryophytes are poikilohydric organisms that play a key role in ecosystems, while some of
them are also resistant to drought and environmental disturbances but present a slow …

Peatlands have become a focal point in climate mitigation strategies as these ecosystems
have significant carbon sequestration capacities when healthy but release CO2 and other …