Investigation of moss species selection and substrate for extensive green roofs

Nagase, Ayako; Katagiri, Tomoyuki; Lundholm, Jeremy

doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2023.106899

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“…The selection of moss species is therefore a crucial way for developing technological greenery that is efficient and attractive to the market, but scientific research is currently on potential candidates 76 and few studies are directly based on comparative experiments among moss species. 77 Species selection is linked to develop and test cultivation methods on a broad-scale for moss. 78 However, harvesting from the wild appears to be the most widely used method of commercially offering mosses, but this repeated practice may adversely affect rare species and deplete ecosystems in the long term.…”

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Moss as a Multifunctional Material for Technological Greenery Systems

Marsaglia,

Brusa,

Paoletti

2023

TPJ

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Nature-based solutions can help mitigate the heat island phenomenon in densely populated urban areas. As far as building envelopes are concerned, both green roofs and walls provide multiple benefits to the surrounding areas and to the buildings where they have been installed by using plants that act as building materials with specific attributes and performances. In detail, living wall systems are particularly sensitive to the vegetal choice due to their sophisticated technology and to the artificial vertical layer where plants are forced to live. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the characteristics of mosses in relation to their potential use in technological greenery systems. In this regard, the most recent and innovative application examples in buildings and design are presented and discussed.

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Moss as a Multifunctional Material for Technological Greenery Systems

Marsaglia,

Brusa,

Paoletti

2023

TPJ

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“…Furthermore, research exploring the relationship between bryophyte diversity and urban environmental factors is gaining momentum (Żołnierz et al, 2022;Tumur et al, 2023). It has been observed that the diversity within bryophyte communities is significantly influenced by the type of substrate (Daniel et al, 2016;Nagase et al, 2023). In fact, while there are numerous walls in karst cities, they of ten lack landscaping and maintenance.…”

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Species diversity and microhabitat characteristics of bryophytes on different types of walls in karst city

Duan,

Wang

2023

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The correlation between bryophyte community characteristics, alterations in species diversity, and microhabitat characteristics on various types of urban walls remains ambiguous. This study investigates the distribution and habitat characteristics of bryophytes on various types of urban walls in karst areas. The α and β diversity indices were employed to examine the variation of bryophytes on these walls. Additionally, a canonical correspondence analysis was conducted to analyze the relationship between bryophyte species composition and their microhabitat. The results showed that: (1) There were 14 families, 31 genera, and 80 species of wall bryophytes (including six species of liverworts) on urban walls. Brachytheciaceae, Pottiaceae, and Hypnaceae were the dominant families. Bryophyte species were most abundant on stone retaining walls, followed by concrete revetment. The highest proportion of dominant bryophyte species were found on the concrete face, in the crevasses of stone walls, and on the tops of brick walls. (2) The species distribution across the nine types of walls was highly uneven, stone retaining walls exhibited the highest species diversity, while concrete revetment and freestanding walls demonstrated strong habitat heterogeneity. (3) The species composition of wall bryophytes was intricately linked to the properties of the wall and micro-environmental factors, with wall temperature and air humidity being the key determinants. These findings can serve as a benchmark for assessing the diversity and ecosystems of urban wall bryophytes. By enhancing the conservation and restoration of various types of wall bryophytes, we can bolster the self-sustaining mechanisms of urban ecosystems.

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Species diversity and microhabitat characteristics of bryophytes on different types of walls in a karst city Guiyang (SW China)

Duan,

Wang

2023

Urban Ecosyst

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Investigation of moss species selection and substrate for extensive green roofs

Cited by 10 publications

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Moss as a Multifunctional Material for Technological Greenery Systems

Moss as a Multifunctional Material for Technological Greenery Systems

Species diversity and microhabitat characteristics of bryophytes on different types of walls in karst city

Species diversity and microhabitat characteristics of bryophytes on different types of walls in a karst city Guiyang (SW China)

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