RT info:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesis
T1 Mosaic forest management at landscape scale enhance fungal diversity and production reducing the risk of large wildfires in Mediterranean ecosystems
A1 Magarzo Manchón, Alba
A2 Universidad de Valladolid. Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenierías Agrarias
K1 Canopy cover
K1 Cistus ladanifer
K1 Landscape
K1 Sporocarps
K1 Forest succession
K1 3106 Ciencia Forestal
K1 3106.04 Ordenación de Montes
AB Mediterranean oak (Quercus) forests alternating with Cistus scrub are one of the most widespread ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. Both species have a high fungal production and diversity varying according age and stand structure. These ecosystems are seriously threatened by forest fires. Theaim of this study was to evaluate the mycological potential of these ecosystems by studying the production diversity and composition of the fungal community in order to be able to determine the to determine appropriate management practices. Sporocarps were collected during four consecutive yearsin plots of young Cistus, aged Cistus and Quercus plots. Results showed that both stand age and dominant vegetation in the plot influence sporocarp production, diversity and richness, with young Cistus plots showing the highest production. Older Cistus stands showed an intermediate fungal compositionindicating transition towards Quercus. Based on these results, it is suggested that a mosaic management that favors stand rejuvenation, but also maintains certain areas of senescent vegetation, would result in higher production and richness while preventing great wildfires.
YR 2023
FD 2023
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/63786
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/63786
LA eng
NO Departamento de Producción Vegetal y Recursos Forestales
DS UVaDOC
RD 24-nov-2024