New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)

In terms of lichens, Salair region is the least studied area of Altaisky krai, with as few as five species being reported from the territory, whereas Salair Range within Novosibirsk and Kemerovo regions was well investigated lichenologically. The first data on lichens of Salair province in Altaisky...

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Main Authors: E. A. Davydov, L. A. Konoreva
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Published: Altay State University 2017-12-01
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Online Access:http://turczaninowia.asu.ru/article/view/3516
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description In terms of lichens, Salair region is the least studied area of Altaisky krai, with as few as five species being reported from the territory, whereas Salair Range within Novosibirsk and Kemerovo regions was well investigated lichenologically. The first data on lichens of Salair province in Altaisky krai are presented: ninety six mostly corticolous and lignicolous lichen species and two non-lichenized fungi traditionally treated with lichens (Phaeocalicium polyporaeum и Schizoxylon albescens) are recorded from Abies sibirica – Populus tremula tall grass forests of Zalesovsky Reserve. Among them, Acrocordia cavata and Phaeocalicium polyporaeum are new records for Siberia. Fuscidea pusilla and Bacidina delicata are new for South and West Siberia respectively. Eighteen species are new for Altaisky krai: Absconditella delutula, Arthonia apatetica, Bacidia circumspecta, B. igniarii, B. incompta, B. polychroa, B. subincompta, Biatora efflorescens, Calicium denigratum, Melanelixia fuliginosa ssp. glabratula, Micarea lignaria, Mycobilimbia epixanthoides, Pertusaria hemisphaerica, P. leioplaca, Placynthiella dasaea, Pseudoschismatomma rufescens, Rinodina efflorescens, and Xanthomendoza fulva. Most recorded species are epiphytes, because the ground is almost completely covered by vegetation dominated by tall grasses and forbs; stones were not found. “Calicioid lichens” – three Calicium and four Chaenotheca species, which are well-known as markers of ecological continuity in forest communities, are relatively diverse and abundant. Several other species, e. g. Absconditella delutula, Acrocordia cavata, Arthonia apatetica, Bacidia spp., Collema furfuraceum, Lobaria pulmonaria, Ramalina spp. are also characteristic for old-growth biologically valuable forests in Altaisky krai. One species – Lobaria pulmonaria – is included in the Red Data Book of Russia, and another species – Ramalina roesleri – in the Red Data Book of Altaisky krai. It is strongly recommended to maintain the special protection regime and exclude felling of the forest in Zalesovsky reserve.
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spelling doaj.art-62a6517aade3429cab09b99c35d0c91c2022-12-21T22:46:08ZengAltay State UniversityTurczaninowia1560-72591560-72672017-12-012041851973516New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)E. A. Davydov0L. A. Konoreva1Altai State UniversityPolar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute, Kola Science Center, Russian Academy of SciencesIn terms of lichens, Salair region is the least studied area of Altaisky krai, with as few as five species being reported from the territory, whereas Salair Range within Novosibirsk and Kemerovo regions was well investigated lichenologically. The first data on lichens of Salair province in Altaisky krai are presented: ninety six mostly corticolous and lignicolous lichen species and two non-lichenized fungi traditionally treated with lichens (Phaeocalicium polyporaeum и Schizoxylon albescens) are recorded from Abies sibirica – Populus tremula tall grass forests of Zalesovsky Reserve. Among them, Acrocordia cavata and Phaeocalicium polyporaeum are new records for Siberia. Fuscidea pusilla and Bacidina delicata are new for South and West Siberia respectively. Eighteen species are new for Altaisky krai: Absconditella delutula, Arthonia apatetica, Bacidia circumspecta, B. igniarii, B. incompta, B. polychroa, B. subincompta, Biatora efflorescens, Calicium denigratum, Melanelixia fuliginosa ssp. glabratula, Micarea lignaria, Mycobilimbia epixanthoides, Pertusaria hemisphaerica, P. leioplaca, Placynthiella dasaea, Pseudoschismatomma rufescens, Rinodina efflorescens, and Xanthomendoza fulva. Most recorded species are epiphytes, because the ground is almost completely covered by vegetation dominated by tall grasses and forbs; stones were not found. “Calicioid lichens” – three Calicium and four Chaenotheca species, which are well-known as markers of ecological continuity in forest communities, are relatively diverse and abundant. Several other species, e. g. Absconditella delutula, Acrocordia cavata, Arthonia apatetica, Bacidia spp., Collema furfuraceum, Lobaria pulmonaria, Ramalina spp. are also characteristic for old-growth biologically valuable forests in Altaisky krai. One species – Lobaria pulmonaria – is included in the Red Data Book of Russia, and another species – Ramalina roesleri – in the Red Data Book of Altaisky krai. It is strongly recommended to maintain the special protection regime and exclude felling of the forest in Zalesovsky reserve.http://turczaninowia.asu.ru/article/view/3516asiabiodiversitylichenized ascomycotanew recordssalair ridgezalesovsky reserve
spellingShingle E. A. Davydov
L. A. Konoreva
New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)
Turczaninowia
asia
biodiversity
lichenized ascomycota
new records
salair ridge
zalesovsky reserve
title New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)
title_full New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)
title_fullStr New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)
title_full_unstemmed New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)
title_short New data on lichens from Salair province in Altaisky krai (Siberia, Russia)
title_sort new data on lichens from salair province in altaisky krai siberia russia
topic asia
biodiversity
lichenized ascomycota
new records
salair ridge
zalesovsky reserve
url http://turczaninowia.asu.ru/article/view/3516
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