List of issues > Series «Biology. Ecology». 2014. Vol. 9
Nostoc commune (Cyanophyta / Cyanobacteria / Cyanoprokaryota) in the terrestrial ecosystems of Baikal region
Author(s)
I. N. Egorova, M. S. Konovalov, E. N. Patova, M. D. Sivkov, A. W. Stepanov
Abstract
Distribution of the cyanobacteria N. commune in terrestrial ecosystems of the Baikal region was summarizes. Species is found in various types of plant communities in natural areas, covering the region of research. Species mass growth confined to the bare substrates and moss habitats. The morphological variability of the studied Nostoc commune was significant. First obtained regional data on the rates of the processes of photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation for this species.
Keywords
cyanoprokaryota, Nostoc commune, nitrogen fixation, Baikal region
UDC
582.26 (571.5)