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UV-absorbing compounds in subarctic herbarium bryophytes.

S Huttunen1, N M Lappalainen, J Turunen

  • 1Botany Division, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 3000, FIN-90 014 University of Oulu, Finland. satu.huttunen@oulu.fi

Environmental Pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)
|November 3, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Herbarium specimens of subarctic bryophytes were analyzed for UV-B-absorbing compounds to assess past radiation climates. While most species showed no significant trends, one Sphagnum species exhibited a decrease in these compounds over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Plant physiology
  • Environmental science
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Bryophytes are sensitive to environmental changes, making them potential bioindicators.
  • UV-B radiation is a significant environmental factor affecting plant physiology and biochemistry.
  • Herbarium specimens offer a historical archive for studying past environmental conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate UV-B-absorbing compounds in subarctic bryophyte herbarium specimens.
  • To determine if these compounds reflect historical changes in the radiation climate.
  • To identify potential indicator species for past UV-B radiation levels.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of methanol-extractable compounds from 10 subarctic bryophyte species (1926-1996).
  • Quantification of UV-B-absorbing compounds using spectrophotometry (A280-320 nm).

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  • Correlation analysis between compound amounts, latitude, and summertime daily global radiation.

    • Main Results:

    • A varying order of total UV-B-absorbing compounds was observed among species per unit mass.
    • UV-B-absorbing compounds per specific surface area correlated with summertime global radiation and latitude.
    • Most species showed no significant temporal trends in UV-B-absorbing compounds, except for a decrease in Sphagnum capillifolium.

    Conclusions:

    • Certain bryophyte species (e.g., P. alpinum, F. hygrometrica, three Sphagnum species) show promise as indicators of past UV-B radiation.
    • Herbarium specimens can provide insights into historical environmental conditions, though long-term trends may be species-specific.
    • The study highlights the potential of using preserved plant material to reconstruct past environmental radiation levels.