Projects / Programmes
Fungi as sensitive and accumulative bioindicators of forest site pollution
Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
1.03.00 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Biology |
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fungi, bioindication, types of ectomycorrhiza, mycorrhizal potential, inventory, biodiversity
Researchers (9)
Organisations (1)
Abstract
The fungi (e.g. abundance and diversity of external mycelia, of ectomycorrhizae, and of fruiting bodies) are highly sensitive bioindicators of antropogenic pollutants. In addition, they also act as accumulative bioindicator since they have tremendous bioaccumulative potential for heavy metals. In the preposed research project we will focus on fungi as sensitive and accumulative bioindicators of forest site pollution moreover, the second objective will be estimation of fungal biodiversity in selected areas. Two forest research plots will be situated in the emission area of The thermal Power Plan of Šoštanj; both plots will be as similar regarding site characteristic. The following issues will be done: (a) Forest health assessment (the percentage of ectomycorrhizal fungi in the total count of macromycetes will be calculated). (b) Inventory of higher fungi with emphasis on sensitive and tolerant ectomycorrhizal species of macromycetes. (c) Mycorrhizal potential of forest soil will be determined. d) Bellow ground ectomycorrhizal species composition will be estimated (by mycobioindication method). (e) Heavy metal levels will be determined in fruiting bodies. In the present study the the sensitive and accumulative bioindication will be combined for complex evaluation of forest site pollution.