Environmental and Topographical Factors Influencing Moss Distribution in Semi-Arid Regions: A Study of Çankırı-Eldivan Mountain

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2, 179 - 190, 05.12.2024

Serhat Ursavaş , Semih Edis

https://doi.org/10.26672/anatolianbryology.1594697

Öz

This research investigated the environmental and topographical variables influencing the distribution of moss, utilizing data from 455 sampling locations in the Çankırı-Eldivan Mountain region. Logistic regression analysis results indicated that the primary determinants of moss presence were elevation, mean temperature, and slope. Elevation positively influences moss presence, whereas mean temperature negatively affects it. Slope, conversely, positively influenced moss habitats by enhancing water retention and soil stability. Despite the limited impact of the aspect, surfaces oriented towards the north and east were more advantageous. The total precipitation positively influenced moss presence; however, this effect was eclipsed by elevation. These findings significantly enhance the comprehension of mosses' ecological tolerance and reliance on environmental variables. The research underscores critical environmental variables influencing moss distribution and establishes a foundation for natural resource management, biodiversity conservation strategies, and evaluation of climate change impacts. Future research should investigate anthropogenic influences on moss distribution more comprehensively and employ molecular ecological techniques.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Microclimate, Ecosystem, Topography, Adaptation, Bryophyte, Türkiye

Yarı Kurak Bölgelerde Karayosunu Varlığını Etkileyen Çevresel ve Topoğrafik Değişkenler: Çankırı-Eldivan Dağı Örneği

Öz

Bu çalışma, Çankırı-Eldivan Dağı’ndaki 455 örnekleme noktasından elde edilen veriler kullanılarak karayosunu varlığını etkileyen çevresel ve topoğrafik faktörleri incelemektedir. Lojistik regresyon analizi sonuçları, karayosunu varlığını belirleyen en güçlü faktörlerin yükselti, ortalama sıcaklık ve eğim olduğunu göstermiştir. Yükselti, karayosunu varlığı üzerinde pozitif bir etkiye sahipken, ortalama sıcaklık negatif bir etki göstermektedir. Eğim ise su birikimi ve toprak stabilitesini destekleyerek karayosunu habitatlarını olumlu yönde etkilemiştir. Bakı değişkeni sınırlı bir etki gösterse de kuzey ve doğu yönelimli yüzeylerin daha avantajlı olduğu belirlenmiştir. Toplam yağışın karayosunu varlığı üzerinde pozitif bir etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir, ancak bu etkinin yükseltinin gölgesinde kaldığı görülmüştür. Bu bulgular, karayosunlarının ekolojik toleranslarını ve çevresel değişkenlere olan bağımlılıklarını anlamada önemli katkılar sağlamaktadır. Çalışma, karayosunlarının dağılımını etkileyen temel çevresel faktörleri vurgularken, doğal kaynak yönetimi, biyoçeşitlilik koruma stratejileri ve iklim değişikliğinin etkilerini değerlendirmek için bir temel sunmaktadır. Gelecekteki çalışmalar, karayosunu dağılımını etkileyen insan kaynaklı faktörlerin daha detaylı bir şekilde incelenmesini ve moleküler ekoloji yaklaşımlarının kullanılmasını önermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Mikroklima, Ekosistem, Topografya, Adaptasyon, Briyofit, Türkiye

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