Species Diversity of Lichens in Rongkho Conserved Forest, Ubon Ratchathani University
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the diversity of lichens in Rongko Conserved Forest, Ubon Ratchathani University. Quadrat random sampling method with 10x 10 m2 was used in dry deciduous dipterocarp forest, dry evergreen forest, secondary forest and rubber forest. Each quadrat sampling, 10 x 10 cm2 was laid on east side of trees that have bole diameter more than 4.5 cm at 130 cm above the ground, making up a total of 40 trees in 4 quadrats. Species of lichens and number of thalli in all quadrats were recorded. External structure; type of thallus, color, reproductive structure, internal structure; spore and spot tests with 10% Potassium Hydroxide ( KOH) Sodium Hypochlorite ( C) and Iodine ( I) for color changes were used for lichen identification. The result showed that 74species 38 genera 19 family were identified. The highest Shannon – Wiener's Index was found in the dry evergreen forest followed by dry deciduous dipterocarp forest, secondary forest and rubber forest at 3.33, 3.26, 2.68 and 2.23, respectively. The five highest importance value index (IVI) were Chrysothrix xanthina followed by Buellia curatellae, Glyphis scyphulifera, Dirinaria picta and Lecanora helva at 27.35, 16.93, 14.77, 14.71 and 13.60, respectively.Keywords : lichens ; species diversity ; Rongko Conserved ForestReferences
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Mattika, S., & Pachara, M. (2014). Lichen in Mangrove Forest at Koh Rua Sri, Trat Province in the Eastern,
Thailand. In Proceedings of the 40th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT40).
(p. 826 – 830). Khon Kaen: Khon Kaen University.
Poengsungnoen, V., Mongkolsuk, P., Boonpragob, K., & Manoch, L. (2010). Diversity of the lichen family
Graphidaceae in Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, Loei province. Thai Journal of Botany, 2, 73–79.
Rungphithakchai, C., Rakkaphan, L., Thongchai, A., Kaew-on, S., & Pangsuban, S. (2016). Diversity of Lichens in Yala Rajabhat University: Air Pollution Bioindicator. YRU Journal of Science and Technology, 1(2), 31-41.
Saipunkaew, W., Wolseley, P. A., & Chimonides, P.J. (2005). Epiphytic lichens as indicators of environmental
health in the vicinity of Chiang Mai city, Thailand. Lichenologist ,37(4), 345-356.
Santanoo, S. (2013). The Importance of Aspect Orientation and Water Treatment on the Survival and Growth of the Lichen Parmotrema tinctorum (Nyl.) Hale Transplanted onto a Synthetic Substrate in the Tropics. A thesis for the degree of Master of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University.
Seaward, M. R. D. (2008). Environmental role of lichens. In Nash, T.H, III. Lichen Biology.
2nd ed. (pp. 274 – 298). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Senglek, S., Polyiam, W., & Boonprakob, K. (2011). Species diversity and distribution pattern of lichens along
altitudinal gradient at Khao Yai National Park. In The 37th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand. (p. 1 – 9) Bangkok: Mahidol University.
Somnuek, C., Poengsungnoen, V., KhamChatra, N., & Nongnutch, K. (2017). Lichens on Nature Trail in Plant Genetic Conservation Project, Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University, Chanthaburi Province. KKU Science Journal, 45(1), 193-199.
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Thienhirun, S., Sompheewong, W., Pannangrong, N., & Esdra, K. (2011). Diversity of lichens in Kut Chap Forest Udon Thani. Bangkok: War veterans organization of Thailand printing.
Vasun, P., & Patchaea, M. (2015). Biodiversity of the Lichen Family Graphidaceae in Mangrove Forest, Rayong Province. In Proceeding the 41th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT41).
(pp. 520-523). Nakhon Ratchasima: Suranaree University of Technology.
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