{"title":"Altitudinal Gradients of Lichen Species Richness in Tibet, China","authors":"Manrong Huang, W. Guo","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11159","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"85 1","pages":"192"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84901019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research Progress on Diversity and Variation in Flower Color","authors":"Xiaoxin Tang, Shuang‐Quan Huang","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12030","url":null,"abstract":"Flower color is extremely diverse not only among flowering plants, but also in different populations and/or individuals of the same species (i.e. , flower color polymorphism). There is also color variation within the same or different floral structures. Understanding the formation and maintenance of the diversity of flower color provides a cue to unveil the evolution of flowers. A long standing view considers flower color functioning as visual signal for pollinators, which may facilitate pollen transfer and increase foraging efficiency. Here we introduce four aspects of flower color diversity at interspecific and intraspecific levels, four different methodologies of studying color variation, discuss three hypotheses that explain the color variation. Future studies combining phylogenetic analysis and involving multiple factors including pollinators, herbivores and environments will be much helpful for a better understanding the diversity and evolution of flower color.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"21 1","pages":"239"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83259260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Ping, Zhao Na, Li Jingxin, Bai Yamei, L. Hui, Wu Yan, Tian QiuYang, W. Shuai
{"title":"Distribution patterns of invasive plants in Heilongjiang Province and the impact factors.","authors":"L. Ping, Zhao Na, Li Jingxin, Bai Yamei, L. Hui, Wu Yan, Tian QiuYang, W. Shuai","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11138","url":null,"abstract":"It is significant to study the relationships between the distribution of invasive plant and the economic, social, environment conditions of the city/region for controling and preventing invasive plants under the province level. Based on literature consultation, specimens consultation and field survey, used correlation analysis to determine the effects of social-economic factors and ecological environmental factors on the distribution of invasive plants in Heilongjiang Province. The results showed that there were 52 invasive plant species in Heilongjiang Province, the invasive plants belonging to 19 families, most invasive plants belonging to Compositae family, less belonging to Amaranthaceae family. Hibiscus trionum and Oenothera erythrosepala were the most frequently invasive plants, most of the 52 species were annuals or two-year herbage,most of the species originated from the North America and Europe. Most invasive plants were found in Harbin, less were found in Mudanjiang, Qiqihaer and Suihua, least were distributed in Shuangyashan, Daqing and Qitaihe. Total population and production value of the transport, storage and post were the two factors which impact the distribution pattern mostly, while for the density of the invasive plant species, the total land area, and the area of nature reserves were negatively related with the density.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"51 1","pages":"367-375"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76925482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Features of Leaf Appendages of Bretschneidera sinensis in Different Development Stages","authors":"Q. Tu, Tao Wu, Liang-cheng Zhao, Yu-Cheng Liu, Ren-lin Liu, Zhi-xiang Zhang","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11184","url":null,"abstract":"Leaf appendages (trichome, cuticle, papillae, stomatal apparatus) of Bretschneidera sinensis in different development stages were observed by paraffin section and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that there were epidermal trichomes composed of one or several cells in a row on both leaf epiderms and veins. The density of the trichomes decreased with leaf development. The upper epiderm was covered with striated cuticles. The lower epiderm was covered with flower-like papillae and the density also decreased with the development of leaf. The stomatal apparatus were anomocytic and found only on lower epidermis. By possessing similar papillae, combined with morphological, anatomical and molecular evidence, the close relationship between Bretschneidera sinensis and Akaniaceae was inferred. The characters of leaf appendages of Bretschneidera sinensis reflect its long-term adaption to environment.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"128 1","pages":"248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77208412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plant Diversity and Its Elevational Gradient Patterns in Wulu Mountain, Shanxi, China","authors":"B. Qu, Qin-di Zhang, Y. Miao, Qin Di Zhang, R. Bi","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12022","url":null,"abstract":"Samplings were gathered and examined in forests along altitudinal gradients of Wulu Mountain, China. The results indicated that the major communities in the forests can be classified as Quercus wutaishanica, Pinus tabulaeformis, Acer ginnala, Betula platyphylla, Pinus bungeana, Syringa reticulate- Acer ginnala and Betula platyphylla community. Our research suggests that the Quercus wutaishanica community appears to be a dominant community in a successional stage toward temperate deciduous broad-leaved forests. The species richness in different layers of these communities can be distinguished as, herb layer shrub layer tree layer. Both the Shannon-Wiener diversity index and Simpson diversity index showed similar patterns. The species diversity indices of different layers and overall importance value of the forest communities indicate that the forests appear to be successional and sub-climax communities in Wulu Mountain. Our research also suggests that there is a peak with higher species diversity index in the communities of middle elevation. We suggested that the pattern could be affected by temperature, moisture, and human disturbance. The pattern could also be influenced by the nature of successional stages and sub-climax communities.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"10 1","pages":"276"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86182390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Development of Classical Plant Taxonomy and iFlora","authors":"W. Fang, EN-DE Liu","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12144","url":null,"abstract":"The paper briefly introduces four basic parts in classical plant taxonomy:identification,description,nomenclature and classification.First,identification:Interactive identification (like delta-intkey) is one mean of morphological identification;pattern recognition could be applied to photographic identification;the core of species identification is the molecular identification which reveals the hereditary essence of species.Second,description:DELTA System or analogous systems whose language is aligned with logical computer will be the basic language of the next-generation Flora (iFlora).Third,nomenclature:the last 20 years have witenessed some challenges and the desire for change of the ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature,which is now the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae,Fungi,and Plants).Two typical examples are the Draft BioCode and PhyloCode.The attempts will promote the change of nomenclatural rules,which likely to be reflected in iFlora.Fourth,classification:the molecular phylogenetic systems,represented by the APG System (progressing through APGI,II,and III),is becoming the dominant system of plant classification.However,at the species level,the genetic information cannot stand alone for the definition of a species.We need access to comprehensive information of characters,which will also promote the uniting of morphological traits,genetic traits,distribution data and other information.Familiarization with and mastering of these new techniques and ideas are essential.Undoubtedly,this integration will provide an important reference point for the design and compilation of the iFlora.In the coming decade,iFlora will be the embodiment of the achievements of modern plant taxonomy.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"39 1","pages":"532"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77505862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu-liang Wang, Abdulla Adilijian, Tumur Anwar, Abbas Abdulla
{"title":"Diversity and Community Quantitative Characteristics of Floor Lichen in Yaoluoping National Nature Reserve of Anhui, China","authors":"Yu-liang Wang, Abdulla Adilijian, Tumur Anwar, Abbas Abdulla","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11122","url":null,"abstract":"Twenty-nine quadrats belonging to various habitats were sampled in Yaoluoping National Nature Reserve,lichen species in each quadrat were identified and the lichen coverage of each quadrat was measured,combined with several environmental indices,with the purpose of understanding the lichen distributing pattern and community quantitative characteristics.Factor analysis was used to appraise relationships among ecological factors,cluster analysis and Spearman rank correlation coefficient test were employed for ordination and Fisher' s exact test was applied to evaluate interspecific correlation.Factor analysis showed that the number of species decreased as the altitude increased,and there was significant positive correlation between dominant species quantity and coverage(P=0.034),very significant positive correlation between humidity and habitat type(P=0.001).Based on cluster analysis data,twenty-nine quadrats were divided into 5 types of association.Fisher' s exact test indicates 10 species pairs were very significant positive association and four species pairs significant positive,but no species pair was negative significant association.Fisher' s exact test demonstrated that the competition between the species was low.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"1 1","pages":"199"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88653613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nomenclatural notes on alien invasive vascular plants in China (2).","authors":"Shou HaiYang, Yan Xiaoling, Ma Jinshuang","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12016","url":null,"abstract":"Some literatures recorded on the invasive plants in China are confused. Authors from the different regions in different time treated same species with different scientific names, or different species with same Chinese name, especially in the local reports. All those made it much worse in the study of alien invasive plants in China. This work reports twenty confused species, includes their scientific and Chinese names, synonyms, their origin, distribu鄄 tion in China, and necessary discussions.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"54 1","pages":"132-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74829760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gene Flow Dependent Introgression and Species Delimitation","authors":"F. Du, Fang Xu","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.11187","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"36 1","pages":"257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75539804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Framework of Scientific-Cloud for iFlora","authors":"Huifu Zhuang, Yu-hua Wang","doi":"10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3724/SP.J.1143.2012.12139","url":null,"abstract":"In order to meet the broad requirements of the public and state departments to recognize and distinguish plant species,a plan for the next-generation Flora was proposed,which is internet-,DNA-sequence-and information-technology-based,i.e.,iFlora.In this paper,we suggest and present a research framework of \"Scientific-Cloud for iFlora\",which is a combination of Resource-Cloud (Resource and Service layer),Intelligent Re-organization System,Mobile-Clients (Application layer) and Key-Users.(1) Resource-Cloud:a collaborative working platform in the cloud site.This platform is used to integrate all relevant information resources,including DNA barcoding reference library,plant biodiversity information,and analysis models.(2) Intelligent Re-organization System of Virtualization:a system to retrieve,re-organize and present iFlora-records of a given plant species automatically and intelligently.(3) Mobile-Clients:software applications of mainstream mobile platforms,such as iOS,android and Windows phone.Constructed by these three parts,the framework will not only service for the key users with co-operating platform but also providing web service for the general public.The construction of this project will gradually combine botany and informatics.We are aiming to construct a sharing,easily accessible,and seamless connected Scientific-Cloud,with which numerous scientists co-operate together for iFlora.In addition,the Scientific-Cloud will integrate cognitive abilities of the machine,network,and taxonomists.It will provide an intelligent public service to perceive the plant world in a new dimension.","PeriodicalId":20246,"journal":{"name":"Plant Diversity and Resources","volume":"6 1","pages":"623"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80097979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}