Bryophyte Studies and Records

Taxonomic and biogeographic insights into Australasian fingerworts in the Lepidozia ulothrix clade

This study uses phylogenetic analysis and molecular species delimitation to refine species boundaries in the Lepidozia ulothrix clade, revealing new subspecies and uncovering overlooked diversity.

A data-driven approach to integrative taxonomy

This paper integrates multi-omics data to improve species delimitation and reveal evolutionary drivers in liverworts.

UVfinder: a tool to extract bryophyte sex-linked gene copies from the GoFlag408 probe set

UVfinder identifies sex-linked gene copies in moss genomes, revealing neo-sex chromosome formation and phylogenetic insights from sex-linked loci.

Homology of the dark cells of Paleozoic liverworts with the specialized oil body cells of modern liverworts (Marchantiophyta)

The paper compares dark cells in Paleozoic liverworts with oil body cells in modern liverworts, finding they are homologous structures with similar distribution and function.

Spatial Phylogenetics with Continuous Data: an Application to California Bryophytes

This paper applies smooth spatial phylogenetic methods to California bryophytes to analyze diversity and conservation value without categorizing continuous data.

Baseline Inventory of the Bryophytes of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah

This paper presents a baseline inventory of bryophytes in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, identifying 117 taxa and highlighting diversity hotspots for future monitoring.

Consolidating the knowledge of the Caatinga's bryophytes: a comprehensive synthesis with new records

This study consolidates and expands knowledge of Caatinga bryophytes by integrating field, herbarium, and literature data, revealing high diversity and identifying conservation gaps.

Rooting the deep divergence of land plants

The paper tests bryophyte monophyly using a large genome dataset and shows it is supported despite phylogenetic disputes and outgroup effects.

Developing an approach to list bryophytes of conservation interests for England's Local Nature Recovery Strategies

The paper develops a data-driven approach to generate preliminary lists of bryophytes of conservation interest for England's Local Nature Recovery Strategies using open access data.

Aridity and coexistence with vascular plants determine the dynamics of coastal dune bryophyte communities

This study examines how aridity and interactions with vascular plants influence coastal dune bryophyte communities and predicts their response to climate change.

Evidence for active regulation of transpiration in non-stomatal plants

This study shows that mosses, lacking stomata, actively regulate water loss through cell membranes and walls, challenging the assumption of passive transpiration in non-stomatal plants.

Early morphogenetic patterns of protonemata and gametophores of Physcomitrium patens (Hedw.) Mitt.

This paper describes the morphogenetic patterns of protonemata and gametophores in Physcomitrium patens, focusing on the directional growth and branching of chloronemata and caulonemata.

Two liverworts from same habitats developed many similar but few distinct seasonal adaptive strategies: Insights from a transcriptomic approach

This study compares seasonal transcriptomic adaptations in two liverwort species from the same habitat, revealing distinct strategies for coping with environmental challenges.

Reference BioImaging to assess the phenotypic trait diversity of bryophytes within the family Scapaniaceae

The paper presents a high-quality reference dataset of macro- and microscopic images of Scapaniaceae bryophytes with FAIR metadata and documentation for biodiversity research.

Draft genome of the aquatic moss Fontinalis antipyretica (Fontinalaceae, Bryophyta)

The paper reports the draft nuclear genome of the aquatic moss Fontinalis antipyretica, sequenced and assembled using 10x Genomics, with a scaffold N50 of 38.8 kb and 89.4% BUSCO coverage.

Peripatric speciation associated with genome expansion and female-biased sex ratios in the moss genus Ceratodon

The paper examines genetic and genome size diversity in Mediterranean Ceratodon populations to assess the role of allopatry and ploidy change in speciation, finding evidence of peripatric speciation with genome expansion and female-biased sex ratios.