Contributions to the lichen flora of the Stavropol Territory (Central Caucasus, Russia)

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 417-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. N. Urbanavichene ◽  
G. P. Urbanavichus
Keyword(s):  
North Caucasus ◽  
Natural Areas ◽  
Lichenicolous Fungi ◽  
Saprobic Fungi ◽  
The North ◽  
Central Caucasus ◽  
Protected Natural Areas ◽  
Lichen Flora

New data on lichen flora of the Stavropol Territory (Central Caucasus) are provided. Study of four protected natural areas of the Stavropol Territory — «Lermontova Skala» and «Mashuk Mountain» natural monuments, and «Beshtaugorskiy» and «Malyy Essentuchok» sanctuaries resulted in finding of 279 species: 258 species of lichens, 18 species of lichenicolous fungi and 3 species of non-lichenized saprobic fungi. Among them Bacidia notarisiana, Buelliella minimula, Pertusaria pluripuncta, Protoparmelia memnonia, Psorotichia vermiculata, Rebentischia massalongii are new for Russia, 23 species are new for Caucasus, 25 species for the North Caucasus, 164 species for the Central Caucasus and 225 species are new for the Stavropol Territory.

Contributions to the lichen flora of the North Ossetia Nature Reserve (Republic of North Ossetia — Alania). I. Cluster “Shubi”

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 349-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. N. Urbanavichene ◽  
G. P. Urbanavichus
Keyword(s):  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Saprophytic Fungi ◽  
The Caucasus ◽  
Lichenicolous Fungi ◽  
Saprobic Fungi ◽  
The North ◽  
Central Caucasus ◽  
First Time ◽  
North Ossetia ◽  
Lichen Flora

New data on the lichen flora of the North Ossetia Nature Reserve from cluster “Shubi” are provided. This cluster is located in Skalistyy and Pastbishchnyy ranges. The specimens of lichens, lichenicolous fungi and non-lichenized saprophytic fungi were collected from 8 localities in cluster “Shubi” in June 2016. In total, 273 lichen species, 4 non-lichenized saprobic fungi and 17 lichenicolous fungi were recorded. Among them 254 species are new for North Ossetia Nature Reserve, 214 species are new for Republic of North Ossetia — Alania, 130 species are new for the Central Caucasus, and 14 species are new for the Caucasus. Bacidina mendax, B. sulphurella, Candelariella boleana, Cryptodiscus tabularum, Halecania elaeiza, H. viridescens, Leptorhaphis maggiana, Verrucaria hegetschweileri were not previously reported from Asia. Nine species are reported for the first time for Russia: Bacidina mendax, Bagliettoa steineri, Candelariella boleana, C. xanthostigmoides, Chaenothecopsis trassii, Halecania elaeiza, H. viridescens, Leptorhaphis maggiana, Verrucaria hegetschweileri.

Materials to the lichen flora of Samurskiy Ridge (high mountainous Dagestan)

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 397-406
Author(s):  
A. B. Ismailov ◽  
G. P. Urbanavichus
Keyword(s):  
North Caucasus ◽  
Lichenicolous Fungi ◽  
Greater Caucasus ◽  
Altitudinal Range ◽  
The North ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Mountainous Landscapes ◽  
First Time ◽  
Lichen Flora

The lichens and lichenicolous fungi of high mountainous landscapes of Samurskiy Ridge were studied in altitudinal range 2400–3770 m a. s. l. for the first time and 112 species are recorded. Among them 33 species, 10 genera (Arthrorhaphis, Baeomyces, Calvitimela, Epilichen, Lambiella, Psorinia, Rufoplaca, Sagedia, Sporastatia, Tremolecia) and 4 families (Anamylopsoraceae, Arthrorhaphidaceae, Baeomycetaceae, Hymeneliaceae) are new for Dagestan, six species (Buellia uberior, Carbonea atronivea, Lecanora atrosulphurea, Lecidea fuliginosa, L. swartzioidea, Rhizoplaca subdiscrepans) are reported for the first time for the Greater Caucasus and two species (Acarospora subpruinata and Rhizocarpon postumum) — for the North Caucasus. Most of the new findings were collected from 3500–3770 m a. s. l.

scholarly journals 42 Genetic differentiation of Russian goats and wild relatives based on microsatellite loci

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 19-20
Author(s):  
Marina I Selionova ◽  
Magomet M Aibazov ◽  
Tatyana V Mamontova ◽  
Sergey N Petrov ◽  
Veronica R Kharzinova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Wild Relatives ◽  
Hybrid Zones ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
North Caucasus ◽  
Genetic Characteristics ◽  
The Third ◽  
The North ◽  
Central Caucasus ◽  
Capra Aegagrus

Abstract Goat breeding is a traditional livestock industry for many regions of Russia. Due to unpretentiousness and high adaptive qualities, the Karachai, Dagestan wool and Dagestan down breeds are widespread in the North Caucasus. Moreover, their uniqueness is determined by sharing a common habitat with their wild relatives, West Caucasian and Dagestani turs, thus forming hybrid zones. The aim of the research was to study allele pool and interbreed differentiation of domestic goat breeds and wild relatives by microsatellites. Research was performed based on 16 loci on the ABI 3130xl analyzer. Population genetic characteristics were calculated in GenAlEx 6.5, and the phylogenetic tree was constructed in Populations 1.2.30 and SplitsTree 4.14.5. The sample collection included goat breeds (n = 226): Karachai (KRCH), Dagestan down (DAGD), Dagestan wool (DAGW) (North Caucasus), Soviet wool (SOVW) (Siberia), Orenburg (OREN) (South Ural), and wild goats (n = 72). Wild goats comprised mountain goats: Siberian goats (Capra sibirica) from the Altai, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and the Himalayas; bezoar goats (Capra aegagrus) from Turkey and Pakistan; and tur (Capra caucasica) from the West Caucasus (Kuban), Central Caucasus, and East Caucasus (Dagestan). The Karachai breed was characterized by the highest level of genetic diversity: the average number of alleles per locus (NA) and allelic richness (AR) were 9,154 and 7,713, respectively, while these indices varied from 6,538 to 7,538 and from 6,425 to 7,538 (Table 1) in other breeds, respectively. The values of genetic distances showed differentiation of Karachai, Dagestan down and Dagestan wool breeds from Orenburg and Soviet wool breeds (Table 2). The formation of three clusters was established. The first one included subspecies of the Caucasian tur, the second one comprised Siberian goats, and the third contained domestic goats. Bezoar goats were in the root of the third cluster that confirmed their participation as an ancestral form of domestic goats.

scholarly journals Contributions to the lichen flora of the Kologriv Forest Nature Reserve (Kostroma Region)

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-138
Author(s):  
I. N. Urbanavichene ◽  
G. P. Urbanavichus
Keyword(s):  
Indicator Species ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Lobaria Pulmonaria ◽  
Lichenicolous Fungi ◽  
Saprobic Fungi ◽  
Red Data Book ◽  
Data Book ◽  
Habitat Specialists ◽  
First Time ◽  
Lichen Flora

New data on the lichen flora of the Kologriv Forest Nature Reserve from the cluster Kologrivskiy are provided. The specimens of lichens, lichenicolous fungi and non-lichenized saprophytic fungi were collected from 9 localities mainly in the Sekha River valley in cluster Kologrivskiy in September 2018. Altogether 110 lichen species, 9 non-lichenized saprobic fungi and 2 lichenicolous fungi are recorded for the first time for the nature reserve, including 69 species and 21 genera new for the Kostroma Region. The genus Leptosillia with species L. wienkampii and lichenicolous fungus Opegrapha phaeophysciae are published for the first time for European Russia. Altogether over 20 indicator species and habitat specialists of biologically valuable forests are known from the study area. Moreover 4 species (Leptogium burnetiae, Lobaria pulmonaria, Menegazzia terebrata, Nephromopsis laureri) are included in the Red Data Book of Russia.

scholarly journals THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING AND EFFICIENCY OF NEW FAUNAL AREAS IN THE NORTH KAZAKHSTAN REGION

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
В.С. Вилков ◽  
С.В. Пашков
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Climatic Factors ◽  
Landscape Conservation ◽  
Natural Areas ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
The North ◽  
Effi Ciency ◽  
Motley Grass ◽  
Protected Natural Areas ◽  
Total Dependence

В статье анализируется эффективность создания Аксуатского и Акжанского зоологических за- казников в северной (разнотравно-злаковой) степи Се- веро-Казахстанской области, сочетающих степные и водные биотопы, которые были призваны, на перспективу, если не восстановить, то хотя бы стабилизировать состояние животного мира рассматриваемых ООПТ. Од- нако динамика численности животных и птиц за 2013–2017 гг. свидетельствует об их колеблемости и практи- чески полной зависимости от природно-климатических факторов, даже в состоянии «консервации» ландшаф- тов в режиме заповедования. На основе вышеизложенного сделано предположение, что природоохранные меры в новых заказниках носят преимущественно паллиативный характер и не сыграли сколь-нибудь значительной роли в стабилизации созологической репрезентативности видов животных рассматриваемых ООПТ, кроме по- пуляции сурка-байбака. The article analyzes the effi ciency of Aksuatsky and Akzhansky faunal areas creation in the northern (motley-grass) steppe of the North Kazakhstan region, combining steppe and water biotopes which were intended if not to restore then at least to stabilize the condition of fauna in the considered Special Protected Natural Areas. However, change in the number of animals and birds during the period of 2013–2017 testifi es the unsteadiness and almost total dependence on natural climatic factors, even being in a state of landscape “conservation” in the reserved mode. Based on the above it has been assumed that the environmental protection measures in the new faunal areas are predominantly palliative, but they have not made any signifi cant contribution to the stabilization of sozological representativity of animals, except of groundhog-baybak, that are being considered by the Special Protected National Areas.

scholarly journals Assessment of landscape and recreational potential using geoinformation methods (example of Central Caucasus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-403
Author(s):  
Vitaly Proskurin
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Weighting Coefficient ◽  
North Caucasus ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
The North ◽  
Territorial Planning ◽  
Potential Development ◽  
Central Caucasus ◽  
Integral Assessment ◽  
Method Of Assessment

The article presents the results of an integrated assessment of the landscape and recreational potential (hereinafter referred to as LPR) of the territory of the Central Caucasus using GIS technologies. Landscapes located within the Central Caucasus are of particular interest for the development of recreation and tourism. In the territory of the Central Caucasus, there has not been an assessment of the LPR of landscapes before. The process of assessing the PSR was performed using the Quantum GIS, zoning for certain types of tourism was also performed in Quantum GIS. The borders of the Central Caucasus were drawn and clarified. The displayed boundaries of groups of landscapes, which are located within the Central Caucasus. The method of assessment of landscape LPR is justified, which is based on a ball approach that allows taking into account natural resources for the development of certain types of recreation. To calculate each indicator and visualize the results of the study, the method of cartograms was used. When analyzing individual landscape components, the method of 5 km-side hexagonal operators was used. After calculating the main indicators for each polygon, we classified each component (layer) into 5 classes (points). The Jenkens natural boundary algorithm was used for classification. All evaluation factors were calculated for each operating cell. Individual components of the landscape have different significance for the development of certain types of tourism. We introduced a weighting coefficient for each landscape component and estimated its impact on a specific type of tourism. The weighting coefficient is calculated based on a survey of experts in the field of tourism and recreation. An integral assessment of the landscape and recreational potential of groups of landscapes in the Central Caucasus has been carried out, which allows us to identify zones of various degrees of favorability in the landscapes for certain types of tourism (mountaineering, trekking, rafting, and skiing). The result of the component-by-component assessment of landscapes was a combined map of landscape and recreational potential of landscape groups in the Central Caucasus. The zoning of landscapes allows us to determine the vectors of tourism development in municipalities located within the Central Caucasus, as well as depressed territories. According to the obtained data of the integrated assessment, the conclusion is made about the most promising landscapes in which it is necessary to develop various tourist destinations. The received data must be taken into account in the territorial planning documents. The selected zones in the landscapes of potential development of various types of tourism, with appropriate solutions, will create a more competitive environment in the republics of the North Caucasus.

ASSESSMENT OF PROMISING ALFALFA VARIETIES’ ECONOMICALLY VALUABLE TRAITS IN THE PIEDMONT ZONE CONDITIONS OF THE CENTRAL CAUCASUS

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1070-1076
Author(s):  
N.N. Doguzova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Nitrogen Accumulation ◽  
North Caucasus ◽  
Mineral Salts ◽  
Green Mass ◽  
The North ◽  
Central Caucasus ◽  
Economically Valuable Traits ◽  
Alfalfa Varieties

Among perennial leguminous grasses, the leading place is occupied by alfalfa, which has valuable biological characteristics and economically useful traits, which have great potential and prospects for use. Alfalfa is grown in more than 80 countries of the world on an area of over 35 million hectares, in various climatic and ecological conditions and on a variety of soils. Alfalfa increases soil fertility as a result of nitrogen accumulation. Alfalfa provides high-protein feed, carbohydrates, mineral salts, including trace elements, in terms of nutrient content. Alfalfa, like other perennial legumes, is used for hay, grass flour, and green mass. Alfalfa contains a lot of lysine, and in terms of the content of essential amino acids, it surpasses corn, sorghum, soybeans, barley and a number of other crops. In recent years, the acreage of alfalfa has been expanding, the demand for seeds is increasing, but their production remains at a low level. The aim of the study is to study various varieties of alfalfa, in order to create varieties that are resistant to biotic and abiotic to stress environmental factors for cultivation in the North Caucasus. According to research, it was established that Sinegibridnaya and Kizlyarskaya alfalfa varieties surpassed other varieties by 4-6% in terms of height and green mass. The higher productivity among the tested alfalfa varieties was possessed by the Kizlyarskaya variety, in which the yield indicators were most successfully combined with height and green mass.

The lichens and allied fungi of the Oranienbaumsky Prospective Protected Area (St. Petersburg)

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 210-230
Author(s):  
D. E. Himelbrant ◽  
I. S. Stepanchikova ◽  
G. M. Tagirdzhanova
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
Leningrad Region ◽  
Lichenicolous Fungi ◽  
Saprobic Fungi ◽  
Red Data Book ◽  
Lichen Diversity ◽  
The North ◽  
Data Book ◽  
First Time ◽  
North Western

The diversity of lichens and allied fungi of the Oranienbaumsky (Rambovsky) Prospective Protected Area (St. Petersburg, Russia) has been studied for the first time. Among 214 discovered species 199 are lichens, 11 are lichenicolous fungi and 4 are saprobic fungi traditionally reported in lichenological lists. The lichen diversity of the territory is estimated as one of the richest within the limits of St. Petersburg. The lichen Protothelenella petri is recorded for the first time for Russia, the lichens Biatora cuprea, Brianaria bauschiana, Micarea leprosula and Thelocarpon lichenicola are new for the North-Western European Russia, lichens Aspicilia laevata and Trapelia glebulosa, as well as the lichenicolous fungi Stigmidium fuscatae and Syzygospora physciacearum are new for St. Petersburg, the lichenicolous fungus Sphaerellothecium coniodes was not earlier known either from St. Petersburg or Leningrad Region. Nine species included in the Red Data Book of St. Petersburg are known from the Oranienbaumsky Prospective Protected Area. Of these, Ramalina sinensis has not been reported from the administrative territory since 1938 and is probably extinct from the historical localities. Parmelia fraudans was found in St. Petersburg for the first time in 80 years and we propose to include this species into the Red Data Book. The lichen flora of the Oranienbaumsky Prospective Protected Area comprises regionally rare and vulnerable species and deserves protection as one of the richest in St. Petersburg.

Foliicolous lichens and associated lichenicolous fungi in the north-eastern Iberian Peninsula: the effect of environmental factors on distribution

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteve LLOP ◽  
Antonio GÓMEZ-BOLEA
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Iberian Peninsula ◽  
Mediterranean Climate ◽  
Lichenicolous Fungi ◽  
Foliicolous Lichens ◽  
The North ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Climatic Features ◽  
Lichen Flora

The foliicolous lichens and the environmental factors at 14 stations in Catalonia were examined and the relationships between their foliicolous flora and climatic features analysed. This information could be used to predict potential sites with foliicolous lichens in areas with a Mediterranean climate. In addition, two species new to the European lichen flora (Bacidina canariensis and Fellhanera semecarpi) are recorded, and also 8 species new to the lichen and lichenicolous flora of the Iberian Peninsula (Arthonia leptosperma, Byssoloma diederichii, Chionosphaera apobasidialis, Cladosporium arthoniae, Fellhanera christiansenii, Fellhanera seroexspectata, Strigula smaragdula and Vezdaea dawsoniae).

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