Bilberry Expansion in the Changing Subalpine Belt
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F61989592%3A15310%2F24%3A73627390" target="_blank" >RIV/61989592:15310/24:73627390 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/18/2633" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/18/2633</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants13182633" target="_blank" >10.3390/plants13182633</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Bilberry Expansion in the Changing Subalpine Belt
Original language description
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) expansion in subalpine and alpine ecosystems is increasing due to climate change and reduced land management. This review examines bilberry traits, environmental responses, and ecosystem impacts. As a stress-tolerant chamaephyte, bilberry thrives in acidic, nutrient-poor soils across various habitats. It propagates effectively through rhizomes and demonstrates a phalanx growth form. Bilberry’s growth and distribution are influenced by elevation, soil structure, pH, water availability, and nitrogen content. Mycorrhizal associations play a crucial role in nutrient uptake. The species modifies the microclimate, facilitates litter accumulation, and influences soil microbial communities, affecting nutrient turnover and biodiversity. Bilberry shows moderate tolerance to herbivory and frost, with the ability to recover through rapid emergence of new ramets. However, severe or repeated disturbances can significantly impact its abundance and reproductive success. Climate warming and atmospheric nitrogen deposition have accelerated bilberry growth in treeline ecotones. The management of bilberry expansion requires a nuanced approach, considering its resilience, historical land-use changes, and environmental factors. The goal should be to limit, not eliminate, bilberry, as it is a natural part of subalpine communities. Long-term comparative monitoring and experimental manipulation are necessary for effective management strategies.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
10619 - Biodiversity conservation
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Plants-Basel
ISSN
2223-7747
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
13
Issue of the periodical within the volume
18
Country of publishing house
CH - SWITZERLAND
Number of pages
14
Pages from-to
"2633-1"-"2633-14"
UT code for WoS article
001326508900001
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85205059654