Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, Chile
The community composition of epiphytic macrolichens from two tree species (<i>Araucaria araucana</i> and <i>Nothofagus antarctica</i>) was conducted in temperate forests in the Conguillío National Park, Chile. The composition of lichen biota is influenced by phorophyte specie...
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| description | The community composition of epiphytic macrolichens from two tree species (<i>Araucaria araucana</i> and <i>Nothofagus antarctica</i>) was conducted in temperate forests in the Conguillío National Park, Chile. The composition of lichen biota is influenced by phorophyte species, bark pH, and microclimatic conditions. A total of 31 species of macrolichens were found on <i>A. araucana</i> and <i>N. antarctica</i>. Most of the species showed phorophyte preference, with nine being exclusive to <i>A. araucana</i> and 10 to <i>N. antarctica</i>. The detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) indicated the formation of three communities: one representing macrolichens growing on <i>N. antarctica</i> and two others growing chiefly on <i>A. araucana</i>, either with north or south exposure. More work is needed to study the lichen biota of the forests of the Chilean Andes, which are under multiple threats, including clearing and climate change. In order to counteract such risks to native forests and to the biodiversity of the associated epiphytic lichens, conservation plans should be established that consider the factors that influence the composition of the lichen community. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-520a3712864d43efa585e4bb731c674b2023-11-18T17:17:39ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472023-06-011213245210.3390/plants12132452Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, ChileJohana Villagra0Leopoldo G. Sancho1David Alors2Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Acuícolas, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Campus San Juan Pablo II, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco 478 0694, ChileDepartmento de Farmacología, Farmacognosia y Botánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Madrid 28040, SpainDepartamento de Biología y Químicas, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Campus San Juan Pablo II, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco 478 0694, ChileThe community composition of epiphytic macrolichens from two tree species (<i>Araucaria araucana</i> and <i>Nothofagus antarctica</i>) was conducted in temperate forests in the Conguillío National Park, Chile. The composition of lichen biota is influenced by phorophyte species, bark pH, and microclimatic conditions. A total of 31 species of macrolichens were found on <i>A. araucana</i> and <i>N. antarctica</i>. Most of the species showed phorophyte preference, with nine being exclusive to <i>A. araucana</i> and 10 to <i>N. antarctica</i>. The detrended correspondence analysis (DCA) indicated the formation of three communities: one representing macrolichens growing on <i>N. antarctica</i> and two others growing chiefly on <i>A. araucana</i>, either with north or south exposure. More work is needed to study the lichen biota of the forests of the Chilean Andes, which are under multiple threats, including clearing and climate change. In order to counteract such risks to native forests and to the biodiversity of the associated epiphytic lichens, conservation plans should be established that consider the factors that influence the composition of the lichen community.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/13/2452macrolichensexposure<i>Araucaria araucana</i><i>Nothofagus antarctica</i> |
| spellingShingle | Johana Villagra Leopoldo G. Sancho David Alors Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, Chile Plants macrolichens exposure <i>Araucaria araucana</i> <i>Nothofagus antarctica</i> |
| title | Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, Chile |
| title_full | Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, Chile |
| title_fullStr | Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, Chile |
| title_full_unstemmed | Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, Chile |
| title_short | Macrolichen Communities Depend on Phorophyte in Conguillío National Park, Chile |
| title_sort | macrolichen communities depend on phorophyte in conguillio national park chile |
| topic | macrolichens exposure <i>Araucaria araucana</i> <i>Nothofagus antarctica</i> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/13/2452 |
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