The epiphytic bryophyte succession of Buxus sempervirens forests in the Fırtına Valley, Rize (North Türkiye)

In this study, the epiphytic bryophyte succession of the Buxus sempervirens L. forests in Fırtına Valley (Çamlıhemşin-Rize, North Türkiye), one of the nine biodiversity hotspots in Türkiye, were investigated. For this purpose, a total of 60 sampling plots were taken from the live trunks of the B. sempervirens trees of different ages. Twenty-nine epiphytic bryophyte species were determined (24 mosses and 5 liverworts) within the sample plots. Also, six different life form types and four different habitat affinity categories were determined. The mat type life form is in the first place with 34.4% whereas the and cortico-saxicolous species are the most common with 51.7%. Two-Way Indicator Species Analysis (TWINSPAN) classified the epiphytic bryophyte communities on the trunks of the B. sempervirens at the second level into two main clusters (A and B) and three sub-clusters (A1, B1 and, B2). Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA) axis 1 was interpreted as gradient along the height of the epiphytic habitat (from the lower base to the upper zone) on trunks and the DCA axis 2 was interpreted as gradient of moisture (from mesic to xeric). Exsertotheca crispa (Hedw.) S.Olsson, Enroth & D.Quandt was the species with the highest Index of Ecological Significance (IES) value on the lower bases of the aged trees. Species diversity and epiphytic cover in the upper zones were lower than in the basal and middle zones in the study area. While Metzgeria furcata, (L.) Corda, Oxyrrhynchium hians (Hedw.) Loeske, Plagiothecium nemorale (Mitt.) A.Jaeger, and Radula lindenbergiana Gottsche ex C.Hartm were only found on old trees, Ctenidium molluscum (Hedw.) Mitt. and Pseudoleskeella nervosa (Brid.) Nyholm were only found on middle-aged trees

Ermenek Vadisi (Karaman, Mersin-Türkiye)’nin Briyofit Florası

In this study, the bryophyte flora of Ermenek Valley (Karaman, Mersin) was investigated. In a total 163 taxa belonging to 27 families and 64 genera were determined by identifying the bryophyte specimens collected from 33 stations at different habitats and different vegetation periods between the years 2019 and 2020. Marchantiophyta, 10 taxa belonging to 8 families and 10 genera, Bryophyta, 153 taxa belonging to 19 families and 54 genera are represented. Among them, 39 taxa are new records for C12 grid square and, also Fissidens gymnandrus is recorded for the second time from Turkey. While Pottiaceae (44 taxa) and Brachytheciaceae (26 taxa) two largest families in the study area, Ptychostomum (11 taxa), Syntrichia and Grimmia (10 taxa) are the most species rich genera. Taxa in the floristic list, along with ecological characteristics and life forms were given.Bu çalışmada, Ermenek Vadisi’nin (Karaman, Mersin) briyofit florası araştırılmıştır. 2019 ve 2020 yılları arasında vejetasyonun farklı dönemlerinde 33 istasyonun farklı habitatlarından toplanan briyofit örnekleri teşhis edilerek 27 familya ve 64 cinse ait toplam 163 takson tespit edilmiştir. Marchantiophyta, 8 familya ve 10 cinse ait 10 takson, Bryophyta, 19 familya ve 54 cinse ait 153 takson ile temsil edilmektedir. Bunlardan 39 takson C12 karesi için yeni kayıtır ve ayrıca Fissidens gymnandrus Türkiye’den ikinci kez kaydedilmiştir. Pottiaceae (44 takson) ve Brachytheciaceae (26 takson) en büyük iki familya olurken, Ptychostomum (11 takson), Syntrichia ve Grimmia (10 takson) tür bakımından en zengin cislerdir. Floristik listede taksonlar, ekolojik özellikleri ve hayat formları ile birlikte verilmiştir

Scapania gracilis Lindb. (Hepaticae, Scapaniaceae), new to bryophyte flora of Turkey

Scapania gracilis Lindb. is a hygro- to mesophytic liverwort species which is reported for the first time from Turkey. The species is described from material collected from the north-west Anatolia (Sakarya) which has very warm summers and mild winters with high annual rainfall (800–1000 mm) in Marmara region and very humid conditions. Turkish plants are described and illustrated.

New epiphytic bryophyte communities from Turkey

The epiphytic bryophyte vegetation of the Kümbet Plateau (Dereli-Giresun) was investigated. A total of 40 relevés taken from tree trunks in different vegetation periods of the year 2019 were analysed using multivariate analysis methods such as detrended correspondence analysis (DECORANA) and two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN), and the Braun-Blanquet method was also applied. As a result, Frullanio tamarisci-Neckeretum pumilae Alataş, Ezer, Batan & Erata ass. nov. and Frullanio tamarisci-Neckeretum pumilae-isothecietosum alopecuroidis Alataş, Ezer, Batan & Erata subass. nov. were described as new syntaxa from Turkey. In addition, Ulotetum crispae -sanionietosum uncinatae was recorded for the first time from Turkey, while Ulotetum crispae was recorded for the second time from Turkey. These syntaxa were analysed in terms of their ecological and floristic aspects

European endemic Ptychostomum minii (Bryaceae, Bryophyta) - new to Turkey and its significant range extention to SW Asia

In this study, Ptychostomum minii, a European endemic species is recorded for the first time in Turkey and Southwest Asia. The species was found in the Bolkar Mountains in Turkey. Insights into recent discoveries, along with accompanying photographs, ecology, and location specifics in Turkey are presented

Checklist of Turkish bryophyte vegetation

A list of the known bryophyte syntaxa in Turkey compiled according to the methodology of Braun-Blanquet is presented in this study. Altogether, 41 associations and 19 subassociations belonging to 19 alliances, 12 orders, and eight bryosociological classes have been determined to date in Turkey. Moreover, six communities and 17 units of unknown phytosociological status have also been reported. The bryosociological syntaxa are grouped on the basis of their aquatic, terrestrial, or epiphytic character and given together with their localities and synonyms

Türkiye’deki Pohlia ludwigii (Spreng. ex Schwägr.) Broth., (Bryaceae, Musci) türü üzerine bir not

Pohlia ludwigii (Sprengl. ex Schwägr.) Broth. Türkiye’den ilk kaydının verildiği tarihten yarım yüzyıldan fazla bir zaman sonra ikinci kez kayıt edildi. Dahası bu kayıtla bu tür Türkiye’nin Batı Karadeniz bölgesinden ilk kez rapor edilmiş oldu. Türün ayrıntılı bir tanımlaması ile birlikte onun ekolojisi ve fitocoğrafik öneminin bir tartışması da sunuldu.Pohlia ludwigii (Sprengl. ex Schwägr.) Broth. is recorded for the second time in Turkey after more than half a century from the first recording time. And also with this record, this species is reported for the first time from Western Black Sea region of Turkey. A description of the species is given along with its ecology and a discussion of its phytogeographical significance

A New Bryophyte Community and Three New Records for the Epiphytic Bryophyte Vegetation of Turkey

Based on 38 releves, the Lewinskyetum affinis ass. nov. (Ulotion crispae alliance) was described and characterized as a new epiphytic association from the Abant Mountains (Northwest Turkey). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report about three epiphytic bryophyte associations, namely Dicranetum taurici, Pterigynandretum filiformis, and Orthotricho straminei-Pterigynandretum filiformis, in Turkey. In addition, multivariate analysis techniques such as two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN) and detrended correspondence analysis (DECORANA) were used to examine epiphytic bryophyte communities for cluster analysis and ordination analysis, respectively

The Moss Flora of Yeşilyurt and Battalgazi (Malatya/Turkey) District

In this study, the moss flora of the Yeşilyurt and Battalgazi District (Malatya) was investigated. In total 42 taxa, belonging to 11 families and 24 genera were determined by identifying moss specimens collecting the study area. From these taxa, 16 for Malatya province and 10 for B9 grid square according to the grid-square system of Henderson (1961) are new records. While the highest families in terms of number of taxa are Pottiaceae (12), Brachytheciaceae (7), Grimmiaceae (5), the largest genera are Syntrichia, Didymodon, Orthotrichum, Tortula and Grimmia (3). Also, the life forms of the taxa which were examined in terms of ecological and floristic have been analyzed. From life forms; while Turf life form ranks the first, Mr and Cu life forms ranks the second. The most of taxa within the floristic list are xerophyt, photophyt and subneutrophyt