× Pseudorhiza nieschalkii (Senghas) P.F.Hunt nothosubsp. siculorum H.Kertész & N.Anghelescu, 2020 A Intergeneric Orchid Hybrid New to Science

Abstract We describe the ﬁrst reported intergeneric hybrid to naturally occur between two subspecies belonging to different genera, Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp. sooana (genus Dactylorhiza) and Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis (genus Pseudorchis), as × Pseudorhiza nieschalkii (Senghas) P.F.Hunt nothosubsp. siculorum H.Kertész & N.Anghelescu, 2020. The hybrid was found and digitally photographed for the first time by Hajnalka Kertész in June, 2020, within Terra Siculorum, in one of the Natura 2000 protected areas, known as Harghita Mădăraș, ROSCI00090. Following detailed morphometric analysis using 67 characters and molecular karyological analyses, we identified this unique specimen as an intergeneric hybrid, new to science. The hybrid, an F1 generation plant, most likely representing a single intergeneric pollination event, is phenotypically intermediate between its parental species in most of the characters scored, but it significantly closely resembles Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis parent. Since the parental species occurred in near proximity (1-10 meters distance), we suggest that the production of this hybrid required a minimum travel distance of ca 1-10 meters, by the pollinators and frequent exchange of pollen between the parental species was very likely.

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New intergeneric orchid hybrid found in Romania × Pseudorhiza nieschalkii (Senghas) P.F.Hunt nothosubsp. siculorum H.Kertész & N.Anghelescu, 2020

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0241733 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. e0241733

Author(s):

Nora Eugenia D. G. Anghelescu ◽

Hajnalka Kertész ◽

Nicoleta Constantin ◽

Alexandra Simon-Gruița ◽

Georgiana Duță Cornescu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Flowering Time ◽

Morphometric Analysis ◽

Parental Species ◽

Intergeneric Hybrid ◽

Natura 2000 ◽

Pollinator Community ◽

Generation Plant ◽

Frequent Exchange ◽

First Time

We describe the first reported intergeneric, which naturally occurs between two subspecies belonging to different genera, Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp. sooana (genus Dactylorhiza) and Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis (genus Pseudorchis), as × Pseudorhiza nieschalkii (Senghas) P.F.Hunt nothosubsp. siculorum H.Kertész & N.Anghelescu, 2020. The hybrid was found and digitally photographed for the first time by Hajnalka Kertész in June, 2020, within Terra Siculorum, in one of the Natura 2000 protected areas, known as Harghita Mădăraș, ROSCI00090. Following detailed morphometric analysis using 67 characters and molecular karyological analyses, we identified this unique specimen as an intergeneric hybrid, new to science. The hybrid, an F1 generation plant, most likely representing a single intergeneric pollination event, is phenotypically intermediate between its parental species in most of the characters scored, but it significantly closely resembles Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis parent. Since several individuals of the parental species occurred in near proximity, within 1–10 meters distance, we suggest that the production of this hybrid required a minimum travel distance of ca 1–10 meters, by the pollinators and frequent exchange of pollen between the parental species was very likely. The parental species and the hybrid, which display a considerable synchronicity in their flowering time, overlap in the pollinator community, sharing various species of Hymenopterans and Dipterans, very abundant in the heathland. This Terra Siculorum hybrid is thus best described as a rarely occurring intergeneric hybrid that shows strong Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis parental dominance in inheritance patterns.

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× Pseudorhiza nieschalkii (Senghas) P.F.Hunt nothosubsp. siculorum H.Kertész & N.Anghelescu, 2020 AN INTERGENERIC ORCHID HYBRID NEW TO SCIENCE FOUND IN TERRA SICULORUM, ROMANIA

10.1101/2020.10.21.345462 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nora Eugenia D. G. Anghelescu ◽

Hajnalka Kertész ◽

Nicoleta Constantin ◽

Alexandra Simon-Gruiţa ◽

Georgiana Duţă Cornescu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Flowering Time ◽

Morphometric Analysis ◽

Parental Species ◽

Intergeneric Hybrid ◽

Natura 2000 ◽

Pollinator Community ◽

Generation Plant ◽

Frequent Exchange ◽

First Time

AbstractWe describe the first reported intergeneric hybrid to naturally occur between two subspecies belonging to different genera, Dactylorhiza fuchsii subsp. sooana (genus Dactylorhiza) and Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis (genus Pseudorchis), as × Pseudorhiza nieschalkii (Senghas) P.F.Hunt nothosubsp. siculorum H.Kertész & N.Anghelescu, 2020. The hybrid was found and digitally photographed for the first time by Hajnalka Kertész in June, 2020, within Terra Siculorum, in one of the Natura 2000 protected areas, known as Harghita Mădăraş, ROSCI00090. Following detailed morphometric analysis using 67 characters and molecular karyological analyses, we identified this unique specimen as an intergeneric hybrid, new to science. The hybrid, an F1 generation plant, most likely representing a single intergeneric pollination event, is phenotypically intermediate between its parental species in most of the characters scored, but it significantly closely resembles Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis parent. Since the parental species occurred in near proximity (1-10 meters distance), we suggest that the production of this hybrid required a minimum travel distance of ca 1-10 meters, by the pollinators and frequent exchange of pollen between the parental species was very likely. The parental species and the hybrid, which display a considerable synchronicity in their flowering time, overlap in pollinator community, sharing various species of Hymenopterans and Dipterans, very abundant in the heathland. This Terra Siculorum hybrid is thus best described as a rarely occurring intergeneric hybrid that shows strong Pseudorchis albida subsp. tricuspis parental dominance in inheritance patterns.

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New data on aphyllophoraceous fungi (Basidiomycota) of the protected areas of the Leningrad Region. X. State Nature Reserve «Kurgalsky»

Novosti sistematiki nizshikh rastenii ◽

10.31111/nsnr/2018.52.1.101 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

pp. 101-121 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

V. M. Kotkova

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Protected Area ◽

Nature Reserve ◽

Leningrad Region ◽

State Nature Reserve ◽

X State ◽

First Time ◽

Aphyllophoroid Fungi ◽

State Nature

The paper provides the data on aphyllophoroid fungi of the State Nature Reserve «Kurgalsky» situated in the Kingisepp District of the Leningrad Region. The list includes 285 species annotated by data on their habitats, substrates and frequency. In total 25 species protected in the Leningrad Region and 3 species protected in Russian Federation were found in the protected area. Chaetodermella luna, Phlebia subochracea and Trechispora stevensonii are published for the first time for the Leningrad Region. The specimens of selected species are kept in the Mycological Herbarium of the Komarov Botanical Institute RAS (LE).

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Assessment of recreational use of specially protected natural territories of Tatishchevsky district of Saratov region

RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety ◽

10.22363/2313-2310-2019-27-2-117-127 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 117-127

Author(s):

Yulia M Andriyanova ◽

Irina V Sergeeva ◽

Yulia M Mokhonko ◽

Natalia N Gusakova

Keyword(s):

Natural Resources ◽

Protected Areas ◽

Saratov Region ◽

Future State ◽

Forest Phytocenoses ◽

Long Time ◽

Main Components ◽

First Time ◽

Recreational Use ◽

Specially Protected Natural Territories

The influence of recreation being a set of measures to restore health and recreation, on the main components of forest phytocenoses in specially protected natural territories of the Tatishchevsky district of the Saratov region has been studied for the first time. These phytocenoses have been intensively used for tourism for a long time. The intensity and visits activity of protected areas has been determined; the recreational capacity of territorial objects has been studied. The degree of forest landscapes has been revealed in specially protected natural territories. The findings allow predicting the future state of the natural resources of the Saratov region and can be taken into account when assessing their optimal use.

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Intergeneric hybrids between Thinopyrum and Psathyrostachys (Triticeae)

Genome ◽

10.1139/g90-127 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 845-849 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Richard R.-C. Wang

Keyword(s):

Genome Analysis ◽

Parental Species ◽

Intergeneric Hybrids ◽

Meiotic Pairing ◽

Green Leaves ◽

Psathyrostachys Juncea ◽

Basic Genome ◽

Chromosome Associations ◽

Thinopyrum Elongatum ◽

First Time

Intergeneric hybrids were synthesized for the first time from the diploid crosses Thinopyrum elongatum (JeJe) × Psathyrostachys juncea (NjNj), T. elongatum × P. fragilis (NfNf), T. bessarabicum (JbJb) × P. huashanica (NhNh), and T. bessarabicum × P. juncea, as well as from a cross between the amphidiploid of T. bessarabicum × T. elongatum (JbJbJeJe) and P. juncea. Spikes of these hybrids are morphologically intermediate between those of the parental species. Double spikelets occurred occasionally at central nodes of the spikes. Glaucous blue leaves appeared in the F1 only in the cross T. bessarabicum × P. huashanica, suggesting that the gene(s) for glaucous blue leaves in T. bessarabicum is (are) recessive to a gene(s) for green leaves in P. juncea but is (are) dominant to that for yellowish green leaves in P. huashanica. Meiotic pairing at metaphase I in these diploid (JN) and triploid (JJN) hybrids revealed a very low level of homology between the basic J and N genome. Therefore, the J and N genomes are nonhomologous and justifiably represented by different genome symbols. The triploid hybrids exhibited a pattern of chromosome associations that substantiated the earlier conclusion that the genomes in T. bessarabicum and T. elongatum are two versions of a basic genome (J). These hybrids will be useful in genome analysis, forming new Leymus species with the J and N genomes and broadening the diversity in the genus Pascopyrum with the SHJN genomes.Key words: hybrid, Thinopyrum, Psathyrostachys, genome.

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Ecological Observations on Hybrid Populations of European Plethodontid Salamanders, Genus Speleomantes

Diversity ◽

10.3390/d13070285 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 285

Author(s):

Enrico Lunghi ◽

Fabio Cianferoni ◽

Stefano Merilli ◽

Yahui Zhao ◽

Raoul Manenti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Condition ◽

Parental Species ◽

Stomach Contents ◽

Trophic Niche ◽

Natural Hybrid ◽

Ecological Information ◽

Total Length ◽

Plethodontid Salamanders ◽

The Future ◽

First Time

Speleomantes are the only plethodontid salamanders present in Europe. Multiple studies have been performed to investigate the trophic niche of the eight Speleomantes species, but none of these studies included hybrid populations. For the first time, we studied the trophic niche of five Speleomantes hybrid populations. Each population was surveyed twice in 2020, and stomach flushing was performed on each captured salamander; stomach flushing is a harmless technique that allows stomach contents to be inspected. We also assessed the potential divergence in size and body condition between natural and introduced hybrids, and their parental species. Previously collected data on Speleomantes were included to increase the robustness of these analyses. In only 33 out of 134 sampled hybrid Speleomantes we recognized 81 items belonging to 11 prey categories. The frequency of empty stomachs was higher in females and individuals from natural hybrid populations, whereas the largest number of prey was consumed by males. We compared the total length and body condition of 685 adult salamanders belonging to three types of hybrids and three parental (sub)species. Three group of salamanders (one hybrid and two parental species) showed significantly larger size, whereas no difference in body condition was observed. This study provided novel ecological information on Speleomantes hybrid populations. We also provided insights into the potential divergence between hybrids and parental species in terms of size and body condition. We discuss our findings, and formulate several hypotheses that should be tested in the future.

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Conservation priorities for terrestrial mammals in Dobrogea Region, Romania

ZooKeys ◽

10.3897/zookeys.792.25314 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 792 ◽

pp. 133-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Iulia V. Miu ◽

Chisamera Gabriel B. ◽

Viorel D. Popescu ◽

Ruben Iosif ◽

Andreea Nita ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Environmental Changes ◽

Natura 2000 ◽

Habitats Directive ◽

Conservation Priorities ◽

Terrestrial Mammals ◽

Core Areas ◽

Mammal Distribution ◽

Intensive Sampling ◽

Mammal Diversity

Based on species occurrence records of museum collections, published literature, and unpublished records shared by mammalian experts, we compiled a distribution database for 59 terrestrial mammals populating the extensively protected Dobrogea Region of Romania. The spatial patterns of mammal distribution and diversity was evaluated and systematic conservation planning applied to identify priority areas for their conservation. The spatial analyses revealed that intensive sampling was not directly correlated to mammal diversity but rather to accessibility for inventory. The spatial prioritisation analysis indicated a relatively aggregated pattern of areas with a high or low conservation value with virtually no connecting corridors between them. The significant overlap between Natura 2000 sites and national protected areas induced an over-optimistic vision of the effectiveness and representativeness of existing Natura 2000 network for species found in Annexes II and IV of the Habitats Directive. These results represent a key step in identifying core areas for the protection of mammal diversity and dispersal corridors for improved connectivity, and to guide future conservation efforts in increasing the effectiveness of the existing protected areas in the context of environmental changes.

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Tourist Attractiveness of Protected Areas in the Podlaskie Province in the Opinion of its Residents

Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne ◽

10.2478/ers-2018-0026 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 70-83

Author(s):

Joanna Pietrzak-Zawadka ◽

Jan Zawadka

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Natura 2000 ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

Selection Of

SummarySubject and purpose of work: The article explores the issue of protected areas in the Podlaskie Province with particular reference to Natura 2000 areas. Its purpose is to investigate the familiarity of those areas as well as the perception of their attractiveness among the inhabitants of the Podlaskie Province.Materials and methods: Surveys conducted in the study involved 275 adult inhabitants of the Podlaskie Province. The selection of the research sample was accidental.Results: The meaning of the Natura 2000 concept was widely known among the respondents. These areas were considered to be attractive to tourists and quite often visited by the respondents. The most popular were the Bialowieza, Augustow and Knyszyn Forests. Hiking, cycling and canoeing were held most often in those areasConclusions: Natura 2000 areas in the Podlasie Province constitute a valuable and popular tourist destination. What they need is proper tourism organization so as to give visitors an opportunity to get acquainted with their most important values, as well as ensure sustainable tourism and area protection.

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LIGHT POLLUTION IN SLOVENIA IN 2019 WITH SPECIAL REGARD TO NATURA 2000 AREAS

Geografski pregled ◽

10.35666/23038950.2020.42.69 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

pp. 69-81

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Protected Areas ◽

Remote Sensing Data ◽

Natura 2000 ◽

The State ◽

Light Pollution ◽

Sensing Data ◽

Special Regard ◽

Ljubljansko Barje

Light pollution in Slovenia in 2019 with special regard to Natura 2000 areas The article shows the state of light pollution in Slovenia. Remote sensing data from the Suomi satellite were analysed. Light pollution is shown by radiance expressed in nW/(sr cm2 ). In Slovenia, there are large differences in state of light polution. The most polluted areas are located in the area of larger settlements and in areas with higher levels of infrastructure. The spread of light does not stop at the borders of protected areas, so we also analyzed the state of light pollution in Natura 2000 sites in Slovenia. It turns out that the most lightpolluted areas are those that lie around larger settlements or suburbanised regions (Ljubljansko Barje, Šmarna gora, Drava).

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On two species of Riocypris (Crustacea, Ostracoda) from northern Patagonia and their relation to Eucypris fontana: implications in paleoenvironmental reconstructions

Canadian Journal of Zoology ◽

10.1139/cjz-2017-0233 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 96 (8) ◽

pp. 801-817 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

C.A. Coviaga ◽

A.P. Pérez ◽

L.Y. Ramos ◽

P. Alvear ◽

G.C. Cusminsky

Keyword(s):

Sexual Dimorphism ◽

Morphometric Analysis ◽

Indicator Species ◽

Taxonomic Status ◽

Geometric Morphometric ◽

Comparative Analyses ◽

Northern Patagonia ◽

Geometric Morphometric Analysis ◽

The Individual ◽

First Time

Two species of ostracods new to Patagonia, Argentina, are described. One of them, Riocypris whatleyi sp. nov., is described for the first time, and the second, Riocypris sarsi (Daday, 1902) comb. nov., is reallocated from genus Eucypris to genus Riocypris. Inter- and intra-specific variations in shape, size, and sexual dimorphism were evaluated based on geometric morphometric analysis. Moreover, morphological and morphometric comparative analyses were applied to re-examine living and quaternary specimens recovered from previous studies. Based on these results, a generic reassignment for the Patagonian Eucypris fontana (Jurine, 1820) into the genus Riocypris is proposed. Contributing to the knowledge on the systematic and autecology of this enigmatic species, widely distributed in Patagonia and frequently used in paleolimnological reconstructions, generates science-based evidence for their use as indicator species. Additionally, our results emphasize the usefulness of studying the living representatives (i.e., with valves and appendages) for elucidating the taxonomic status of the individual specimens, especially those present in paleontological records and used as bioproxies in paleolimnological studies.

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