D. Dubyna, S. Iemelianova, T. Dziuba, A. Davydova, D.B. Davydov, P. Tymoshenko
{"title":"Ruderal vegetation of Ukraine: Stellarietea mediae Tx. et al. in Tx. 1950","authors":"D. Dubyna, S. Iemelianova, T. Dziuba, A. Davydova, D.B. Davydov, P. Tymoshenko","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2022-0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2022-0006","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Between 2015 and 2020 a study was conducted on the diversity of ruderal vegetation of the Stellarietea mediae class on the territory of Ukraine. It was discovered that this class consists of 48 associations from 12 alliances and 5 orders (Aperetalia spicae-venti, Atriplici-Chenopodietalia albi, Eragrostietalia, Papaveretalia rhoeadis, Sisymbrietalia sophiae). Based on the results of ordination analysis it was found that the distribution of annual ruderal communities is determined by the variation of moisture, soil aeration as well as carbonate and nitrogen content.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"23 1","pages":"11 - 38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82529438","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}
B. Jackowiak, J. Błoszyk, M. Dylewska, M. Nowak, P. Szkudlarz, M. Lawenda, Norbert Meyer
{"title":"Digitization of and online access to data from the natural history collections of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań: Assumptions and implementation of the AMUNATCOLL project","authors":"B. Jackowiak, J. Błoszyk, M. Dylewska, M. Nowak, P. Szkudlarz, M. Lawenda, Norbert Meyer","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2022-0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2022-0004","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper describes a project aimed at digitizing and openly sharing the natural history collections (AMUNATCOLL) of the Faculty of Biology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (Poland). The result of this project is a database (including 2.2 million records) of plant, fungal and animal specimens, which is available online via the AMUNATCOLL portal and on the Global Biodiversity Information Facility website. This article presents selected aspects of the “life cycle” of this project, with a particular focus on its preparatory phase.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"10 1","pages":"23 - 34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90475335","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}
M. Nowak, M. Lawenda, P. Wolniewicz, M. Urbaniak, B. Jackowiak
{"title":"The Adam Mickiewicz University Nature Collections IT system (AMUNATCOLL): portal, mobile application and graphical interface","authors":"M. Nowak, M. Lawenda, P. Wolniewicz, M. Urbaniak, B. Jackowiak","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2022-0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2022-0002","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The paper describes the interfaces implemented in the AMUNATCOLL IT system, which enable access to and explorationand manipulation of data available in the database containing unique natural collections from the Faculty of Biology of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (FBAMU). Data can be accessed using the two available interfaces: graphical and programming application interfaces. The first is implemented in two forms: a portal, which is the main interface for accessingthe data stored in the database, and a mobile application that complements functions related to field research and creating private collections. To deliver the required set of operations, the portal was equipped with simplified and advanced searching, statistical analysis and spatial processing (BioGIS). Data openness and the ability to collaborate with other solutions and systems are key elements in achieving synergies in conducting research on biodiversity. AMUNATCOLL IT offers an opportunity to respond to these challenges, enabling data export for independent processing with external tools related to portal functionality or giving access to data directly using an application programming interface. Graphical interfaces are subject to numerous requirements and restrictions reflected in the graphic design and accessibility issues related to the accommodation of disabled individuals. These interfaces must properly address both groups of target recipients, considering their different goals and level of knowledge, as well as adjusting the level of interaction due to the limitations of using the interface.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"54 1","pages":"49 - 67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90874060","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}
M. Lawenda, J. Wiland-Szymańska, M. Nowak, Damian Jędrasiak, B. Jackowiak
{"title":"The Adam Mickiewicz University Nature Collections IT system (AMUNATCOLL): metadata structure, database and operational procedures","authors":"M. Lawenda, J. Wiland-Szymańska, M. Nowak, Damian Jędrasiak, B. Jackowiak","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2022-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2022-0001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper describes the procedures and operational aspects related to the proper storage and handling of taxonomic, biogeographic and ecological data of biological specimens digitised under the AMUNATCOLL project. In the introductory phase of this process, the definition of the metadata is carried out, which is the formal handler of the structure, based upon the analysis of existing standards. The set of parameters derived from the standard is extended by data that is important according to the point of view of the specificity and functionality of the developed system. Subsequently, the database, as a key element in many IT systems, must be set up for data storage along with the suitable structure that reinforces efficiency. The process of preparing and casting a large amount of data requires automated procedures with dedicated tools attached. These approaches address a variety of processes starting from data preparation, where occasionally conversion must occur, aggregation and finally validation, which guarantees that data apply defined rules. Above all, dedicated operational procedures must be defined and applied to enable proper handling of the entire process.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"15 1","pages":"35 - 48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73349212","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}
B. Jackowiak, J. Błoszyk, Z. Celka, S. Konwerski, P. Szkudlarz, J. Wiland-Szymańska
{"title":"The natural history collections of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (Poland): an outline of their history and content","authors":"B. Jackowiak, J. Błoszyk, Z. Celka, S. Konwerski, P. Szkudlarz, J. Wiland-Szymańska","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2022-0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2022-0003","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The origins of scientific nature collections in Wielkopolska (Western Poland) date back to the seventeenth century. Their development was repeatedly disrupted by major events, including two world wars fought in Poland in the twentieth century. The rescued historical collections as well as specimens of algae, plants, fungi and animals systematically collected after 1945 are now stored under optimal conditions at the Faculty of Biology of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (FBAMU). The current collections include approximately 2.2 million pre-catalogued objects that document not only the biodiversity of Wielkopolska and Poland but also that of many regions of the world on all continents. Specimens included in the FBAMU are used extensively in taxonomic, biogeographic, phylogenetic, ecological and genetic studies. The collections also have significant educational value and help disseminate knowledge about biodiversity.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"177 1","pages":"1 - 22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74963725","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":"Effects of substrate on the germination and seedling growth of Quercus suber L.","authors":"Djamel Kholkhal, B. Benmahioul","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2021-0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2021-0008","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The seedling quality is one of the most important factors for the success of reforestation programs. In this sense, this work aimed to evaluate the effects of substrate on the germination of cork oak acorns from El Aouana forest, located in the Jijel region of north-eastern Algeria, and on the performance of seedlings, particularly their growth. The experiment was performed in the nursery of the Tlemcen Forest Conservation. For this purpose, five substrates were used: S1 (sand), S2 (topsoil), S3 (potting soil), S4 (1/2 sand + 1/2 topsoil) and S5 (1/3 sand + 1/3 topsoil + 1/3 potting soil). Germination and survival rates, and seedling morphological traits: average height of seedlings, average root collar diameter, stem height/root collar diameter ratio (H/D), average number of leaves per plant, leaf length, leaf width and leaf area, were evaluated. Results obtained after 16 months of monitoring in the nursery showed high germination rates of 91.4%, with an average survival rate of 89.5%, and significant differences were recorded between the substrates tested. In terms of growth, the best results were obtained with the potting soil substrate (S3) for all parameters. The lowest yields were recorded in seedlings grown on sand alone (S1).","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"34 1 1","pages":"7 - 14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91196146","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}
J. Mathew, Salim Pichan, Radhamany Madhavan, Usha Soman Sarojini, K. Madhusudhanan, D. Szlachetko
{"title":"Seidenfia manikathila (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Malaxideae), a new species from south Western Ghats, India","authors":"J. Mathew, Salim Pichan, Radhamany Madhavan, Usha Soman Sarojini, K. Madhusudhanan, D. Szlachetko","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2021-0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2021-0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Seidenfia manikathila J.Mathew, P.M. Salim & Szlach. (Orchidaceae), a new species from the southern Western Ghats, Kerala, India, is described and illustrated based on morphological data. We demonstrate that the new species differs from other Seidenfia species both in vegetative and floral characters. The diagnostic morphological characters, distribution and images of the new species are presented in this paper. Images and key to the known species of Seidenfia coming under the section Seidenfia from India (S. densiflora, S. intermedia, S. malabarica, S. rheedi, S. versicolor) is also provided.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"35 1","pages":"1 - 6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75260837","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":"Ficus virens Aiton var. dispersa (Moraceae): a new record for India","authors":"S. S. Nair, K. Bachan, P. J. Ebin","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2021-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2021-0007","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract An interesting specimen of Ficus L. was collected from the Idukki district of Kerala. Based on detailed examination with protologues, literatures and type specimens, the plant was identified as Ficus virens Aiton var. dispersa Chantaras. This is the first report on the occurrence of this taxon in India. A detailed description, photographs, illustrations, comparison with allied taxa and identification key are provided.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"74 1","pages":"41 - 47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74646703","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}
D. Woubit, Shiferaw Eleni, Sileshi Fitsum, Assefa Mekonnen, Aklilu Shimeles
{"title":"Assessment of genetic diversity and wilt disease resistance in hot pepper (Capsicum annuum) germplasm from Ethiopia","authors":"D. Woubit, Shiferaw Eleni, Sileshi Fitsum, Assefa Mekonnen, Aklilu Shimeles","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2021-0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2021-0006","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is an economically important crop in Ethiopia. Wide variability in hot pepper germplasm in Ethiopia is expected due to the presence of diverse environmental conditions and variation in farming systems. The present study was carried out to evaluate the resistance of 75 hot pepper accessions to wilt disease and assess their genetic diversity using SSR markers. Out of 75 accessions tested, the present study identified 23 accessions that showed resistance (R) with the value of 1-10% disease incidence. The genetic diversity assessment using 13 polymorphic SSR markers allowed the detection of 111 clear and scorable bands. The number of alleles per locus ranged from 5 to 13, with an average of 8.54. The PIC value ranged from 0.27 to 0.87 with an average of 0.59. The gene diversity indices were highly variable across SSR loci and ranged from 0.29 to 0.88 with mean genetic diversity of 0.62. Observed heterozygosity was also highly variable between loci (0.01-0.45) indicating that the accessions were not fixed to homozygosity. Furthermore, genetic diversity parameters were estimated among populations by grouping accessions based on their origin. Within populations, the PIC value ranged from 0.31 to 0.77. The genetic distances among the eight populations ranged from 0.15 to 0.48. The observed highest genetic diversity (0.80) in the Amhara region (Gojam) may indicate this area as the primary site for designing in situ conservation for this crop in Ethiopia. The research findings provide baseline information on disease resistance germplasm sources to be used for the breeding program, as well as the status of genetic diversity of the accessions for efficient conservation and proper utilization of the existing genetic resources in the country.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"39 1","pages":"31 - 40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79725515","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}
R. Gogoi, W. Adamowski, N. Sherpa, Ashutosh Sharma, S. Borah
{"title":"Misinterpretations and plagiarism in a publication about Himalayan Impatiens: polemics with the paper of Singh R.K. et al. 2021","authors":"R. Gogoi, W. Adamowski, N. Sherpa, Ashutosh Sharma, S. Borah","doi":"10.2478/biorc-2021-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2021-0005","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In the publication “Typifications, new combinations and new synonyms in Indian Impatiens (Balsaminaceae)” by Singh, R. K. et al. (2021), the authors used pseudoscientific theoretical background, utilized material collected by other persons without citing the source of data in support of their claims, and made serious errors in the determination and delimitation of Impatiens taxa occuring in Himalayas and adjacent areas. They proposed new combinations and statuses without sufficient field and literature studies and failed to show convincing evidences in their treatments. Their documentation lacks important details, like authorship of the published pictures, locations and dates of pictures, or measurements of plant parts; the whole documentation has geographically biased gaps – in case of Western Himalayan or Sikkimese taxa, there is almost no original illustrative material. Finally, they falsely claimed extensive field studies in Western Himalaya. This paper reinstates 19 species and 1 variety synonymised by Singh et al. (2021) with scientific evidences based on illustrations from types and colour photographs from fresh collections.","PeriodicalId":30223,"journal":{"name":"Biodiversity Research and Conservation","volume":"5 1","pages":"1 - 30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82463109","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}