Biodiversity Research Articles

Sull’ampliamento del giardino Gulbenkian. Attualità di un manifesto ecologico e poetico

The paper starts from the opening of the new southern part of the Gulbenkian Foundation garden in Lisbon, in order to reflect on the legacy of the Portuguese landscape school, traditionally inclined to mixture. When, between 1959 and 1961, Antonio Viana Barreto and Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles drew up the design assumptions for the new park, they identified the ecological approach and the integration of existing vegetation as the main cornerstones. They also seek a strong visual continuity between the architecture and the outside, firmly renouncing any geometrical axis, preferring the design of space over the form, celebrating the intrinsic beauty of Nature; they created a park that has been called a ‘political flag’ on several occasions. The essay tries to critically analyse the outcomes of the competition announced in 2019 and won by Kengo Kuma (architecture) and Vladimir Djurovic (landscape architecture), who planned a nature garden with the features of an urban forest, integrating existing vegetation with Mediterranean species from Portuguese nurseries. The main topics are biological diversity, and the symbolic charge of several design choices, oriented towards inclusiveness and dialogue of the garden with the surrounding urban complexity.

Increasing biological and spatial diversity. Dialectics of design and scientific experimentation

This contribution addresses an experimental scientific project aimed at increasing biodiversity through a!orestation, developed by a multidisciplinary group in various parts of Italy within the National Biodiversity Future Centre, Spoke 5 Urban Biodiversity. The focus is on projects carried out in the Città Metropolitana of Milan and in Pistoia, involving the discipline of landscape architecture, in a multidisciplinary environment. The project has a particular nature being scientific while also incorporating spatial and design-oriented disciplines. It engaged with a variety of plots to be repeated, adapted, and monitored in diverse contexts, addressing both the ideal conditions of a scientific project and actual spatial ones. The process and interventions are discussed from a landscape architecture perspective showing the role that can be played by the discipline and reflecting on the value of diversity, both biological and spatial.

Progetto paesaggistico e dimensione archeologica. Appunti di ricerca sulla diversità temporale

The article o!ers research notes and some hints on the definition of temporal diversity in the disci-plines related to landscape design. After having carried out a quick survey of the literature that in recent decades has dealt with exploring the issues related to the historical and temporal dimensions of landscapes, the essay explores the affinities between the theoretical and operational tools of ar-haeological sciences (in particular linked to the theme of context and stratigraphic investigations) and the ‘archaeological’ reading, as experimented by various authors in the field of landscape design. Reflecting on the concept of biological diversity and trying to reinterpret it according to a specifically design research dimension, the introduction of the term temporal diversity is proposed, to be understood as a variety of historical phases, evolutionary sequences, chronological documentation, visible or invisible, present or even just perceptible in a given open space or landscape context.

Metrics for biodiversity and health policy integration.

Despite over a decade of progressive commitments from parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), integrated biodiversity and health indicators and monitoring mechanisms remain limited, hampering achievement of the sustainable development goals and improvements in health and well-being. Adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022) and the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health (2024) provide a renewed entry point to shape the way governments approach health and wellbeing and address the environmental burden of disease. This is a critical opportunity that scholars at the health-environment nexus should not miss. This Perspective outlines building blocks to mobilize the field, starting with essential terminology and a scope of metrics needed by governments. We then evaluate elements to be considered in the construction of integrated metrics, including concepts, overarching challenges, a review of scientific hypotheses from an ecological perspective, as well as a set of principles and characteristics for indicators. To raise awareness across parallel communities of practice working at the health-environment nexus, we then briefly examine four approaches to integrated metrics developed by: conservationists, Indigenous scholars, One Health experts, and planetary health experts. We conclude with actionable steps to enhance governance, mobilize funding, and apply integrated indicators in national and global strategies. A broad science community is needed to support national governments to meet global commitments to address biodiversity loss and the environmental burden of disease concurrently. The overall aim of this paper is to contribute to addressing biodiversity loss by effectively linking policy and transdisciplinary practice at the health-environment nexus.

When did biodiversity, biological diversity and their Chinese sibling 生物多样性 first appear in the English and Chinese literatures?

When did biodiversity, biological diversity and their Chinese sibling 生物多样性 first appear in the English and Chinese literatures?

Seasonal variations in feeding ecology and mercury contamination of golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta) in the coastal waters of China.

Seasonal variations in feeding ecology and mercury contamination of golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta) in the coastal waters of China.

Cross-platform detection of microplastics in human biological tissues: Comparing spectroscopic and chromatographic approaches.

Cross-platform detection of microplastics in human biological tissues: Comparing spectroscopic and chromatographic approaches.

Разнообразие водной фауны в устье канала Котону в Бенине

Species diversity is usually considered one of the key factors that takes into account the number of different species in an ecosystem – the so-called biological diversity found in the environment. It consists of two components: species richness and uniformity. In this context, the physico-chemical parameters were analyzed and a list of 2,322 individuals was compiled, divided into 28 families and 34 species that are often found in the Cotonou estuary. The accepted methodological approach revolves around data collection, real-world research, data processing, and results analysis. The sample sizes varied depending on climatic and meteorological factors. The data were obtained as a result of sample surveys for the period from September 2019 to May 2020. Indicators of diversity are the Shannon–Weaver diversity indices, the Pieloux uniformity indices, and the frequency of occurrence. These indices range from 3.49 to 4.6 bits, from 0.69 to 0.85 and from 12 to 88%, respectively, which indicates a high diversity of the population of the studied environment. Communities of three stations are identified: one corresponds to a shallow part with a depth of less than 2 m, the second is located in the middle of the front line of a moderately deep mouth, and the third is deeper than the other two, located on a site near the port of Cotonou. During the study period, changes in the diversity indices reflect changes in the total abundance and structure of biomass. An increase in the indices is associated with a reduction in this structure and is not necessarily a sign of an improvement in the ecosystem due to various reasons for the rarity or extinction of certain endemic species.

Revisión métrica de las revistas sobre herpetología de México

Due large number of publications in natural sciences, today we know unequivocally that Mexico is one of the richest countries in biodiversity on the planet. Among this biological diversity, amphibians and reptiles stand out in the first positions, they are the subject of study in the discipline called herpetology. The dimension of this valuable biological resource can be analyzed with metric studies, since the latter gives an idea of how much interest there is in publishing on a certain topic and how much a country is concerned with the knowledge, use and conservation of these important organisms. This review reports for the first time a specific metric analysis of the Mexican journals specialized and non-specialized in herpetology at time. It could be expected that a biodiverse region like Mexico would motivate editorial interest to create various publications in herpetology, however, the analysis shows that the editorial occupation of Mexican journals has been scarce in this discipline. Production Index allows us to know that within Mexico only 2.5 % (2 journals) of 76 publications are specialized in herpetology. This indicator is only an approach, as several publications are not detected by digital search methods because they do not provide sufficient metadata for indexing. On the other hand, the comparison of journals published in Mexico vs the United States (US) by means of the parity analysis indicates that the US surpasses Mexico with an Editorial Gap of 19 journals. Academic, publishing, government, civil and private associations, and citizens, can obtain specific data and indicators from this type of studies to facilitate decision-making and actions to promote the potential knowledge offered by the Mexican biodiversity of amphibians and reptiles.

International synthetic biology policy developments and implications for global biodiversity goals

In December 2022, the governments of 196 countries adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), a strategic plan to support and advance implementation of the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its subsidiary agreements, including the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (Protocol). The KMGBF includes a “biosafety” target (Target 17), that reflects the CBD obligations for Parties to implement biosafety measures, and measures for handling biotechnology and distributing its benefits. The unprecedented inclusion of a biosafety target in the KMGBF, with explicit recognition of benefits and its placement amongst other targets for “tools and solutions for implementation and mainstreaming”, has ignited hope for renewed recognition of the potential for biotechnology to contribute to global environmental goals. This would mark a shift in this international forum that began with these intentions, but subsequently changed focus towards the potential adverse impacts of biotechnology and restrictive application of precaution. Simultaneously, a decade-long program of work on “synthetic biology” has been examining the implications of new developments in biotechnologies for the objectives of the CBD, with an emphasis on the scope and adequacy of existing biosafety measures, and more recently, “horizon scanning” for new technological developments. This review provides an overview of the status of biotechnology/synthetic biology policy developments under the CBD, focusing on the period from the drafting of the KMGBF in 2018 to current programs of work resulting from decisions made at the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference. These are expected to have implications for biotechnology/synthetic biology capacity development and adoption, and implementation of the KMGBF. Relevant parallel policy developments under other international fora, including the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), are also examined.

GEOTRAILS: BLENDING GEOTOURISM AND GEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY AT THE BAYAH DOME GEOPARK, INDONESIA

Lebak Regency in Indonesia is endowed with abundant geotourism potential spread across several regions, including beaches, waterfalls, hot springs, caves, and panoramic landscapes. The Bayah Dome Geopark is distinguished by its remarkable geological importance and significant potential for geotourism development. However, the development of its geotourism resources, particularly within the Bayah Dome Geopark, remains underdeveloped due to lack of infrastructu re, integration of geo-sites and accessibility problems. These barriers affect tourism viability for local economies and restrict their socio-economic benefits. Addressing these issues, this study examines strategies to improve accessibility and geotourism trail development in the Bayah Dome Geopark, encompassing 15 sub-districts. The research employed a combination of primary and secondary data collection, including literature reviews, field observations, interviews with stakeholders, and geosite mapping. Secondary data was obtained by a comprehensive literature examination of geological reports, tourism studies, and regional development plans. Furthermore, geospatial analysis, encompassing geosite mapping and cluster analysis, was performed to enhance spatial planning and resource distribution. Cluster analysis was utilized to group geosites and tourist attractions based on geological, biological, and cultural diversity, enabling the creation of thematic geotrails. These trails were designed to optimize visitor experiences while minimizing environmental impact, considering accessibility, travel distances, and supporting infrastructure.The findings reveal that the Bayah Dome Geopark has 74 geotourism attractions, categorized into 60 geological, 5 biological, and 12 cultural sites. These were clustered into six major themes and corresponding sub-themes, such as Coastal Scenic Scape and Goldmine Heritage, which offer diverse tourism experiences. The development of geotrails as "natural geological laboratories" not only fosters educational opportunities but also promotes environmental conservation and cultural preservation. The implications of this study are significant for geotourism development globally. The thematic geotrail framework offers a replicable model for other geoparks, demonstrating how clustering and mapping can transform scattered geosites into cohesive and engaging tourism networks

Performance Evaluation of Soybean (<i>Glycine max </i>L.) Varieties in Buno Bedele and Ilu Ababor Zones of South Western Oromia, Ethiopia

Soybean is becoming economical important oil crop in Ethiopia. Evaluating the adaptability of released soybean varieties in diverse agro ecology is important for efficient use of nationally released varieties in their area of adaptation and thereby increases production and productivity of soybean in the country. The experiment was conducted to identify, select and recommend adaptable, high yielding, Insect pest and disease resistant released variety for Soybean producing areas of Buno Bedele and Ilu Ababor zones in south west Oromia. Seven Soybean varieties were evaluated in RCBD with three replication in Buno Bedele zone (Dabo Hana and Bedele districts) and Ilu Abba Bora zone (Darimu district) for two 2021 and 2022 main cropping seasons. Analysis of combined data revealed significant varietal differences (P< 0.05) in grain yield, days to 50% flowering, days to 95% maturity, plant height and pod per plant. However, no significant varietal differences were observed in number seed per pod. The replication effect was not significant (P< 0.05) for all characters. Katta (31.38qt/ha) and Didesa (29.46qt/ha) varieties were significantly yielder than the rest while Jalale (18.51qt/ha) variety is the lowest yielder,. In general, Katta and Didesa varieties were identified as the best varieties for yielding ability, stability and recommended in the area and with similar agro-ecologies.

Screening of diverse Psylloidea species in Taiwan reveals the presence of both known and potentially novel “ Candidatus Liberibacter” species in multiple psyllid lineages

ABSTRACT Psyllids (Psylloidea) are host-specific, phloem-feeding insects that are associated with the transmission of destructive plant diseases caused by the bacterial genus “ Candidatus Liberibacter”. While psyllid-liberibacter interactions have been studied in great detail, most research mainly focused on species associated with important crop diseases. Therefore, a more general understanding of the associations between these two groups of organisms remains limited. The present study investigated the occurrence of infection by “ Ca . Liberibacter” across undercharacterized psyllid lineages in Taiwan. Samples of 46 psyllid species, representing six of the seven known Psylloidea families from host plants spanning 22 families, were obtained. The presence of “ Ca . Liberibacter” in adult psyllid DNA samples was determined by PCRs targeting 16S rDNA of “ Ca . Liberibacter”. PCR tests amplifying mitochondrial 16S DNA of the psyllids were also carried out for quality confirmation. The assays detected “ Ca . Liberibacter” in five of the psyllid species tested, namely Calophya nigridorsalis , Homotoma radiata , Cacopsylla tobirae , Epipsylla albolineata , and Trioza quadrimaculata . BLASTn searches and phylogenetic analysis on near-full-length 16S rDNA sequences identified the strain detected in C. tobirae as “ Ca . Liberibacter europaeus” and showed that E. albolineata carried a strain closely related to a “ Ca . Liberibacter” strain found in Bhutan, while the remaining detected strains could potentially be novel “ Ca . Liberibacter” species. The findings from this study showed that a large diversity of “ Ca . Liberibacter” could exist among underexplored psyllid and plant species, opening new avenues for investigating the ecology of “ Ca . Liberibacter”. IMPORTANCE Bacteria of the genus “ Candidatus Liberibacter” can cause some of the most devastating plant diseases. Gaining a broader perspective on the diversity of associations between these bacteria and their psyllid vectors is crucial for both fundamental and applicative purposes. By taking advantage of the biological diversity in Taiwan, the present study conducted one of the broadest surveys on the presence of “ Ca . Liberibacter” in psyllids, in terms of the diversities of the psyllids examined. The data from this work indicated that previously unknown “ Ca . Liberibacter” genotypes and perhaps even novel species may be more prevalent among psyllid species than previously known. These findings highlight the potential importance of exploring psyllid-liberibacter associations from a broader ecological perspective.

Tracing Human Diversity in South America's Southern Cone: Linguistic, Morphometric, and Genetic Perspectives

ABSTRACTObjectivesStudying the relationship between biological and cultural diversity can lead to rich insights into human history. South America has been relatively neglected in this kind of work, even though it intriguingly exhibits unexpectedly high biological and cultural diversity. Here, we focus on a particularly understudied part of the continent, the Southern Cone, and examine linguistic, craniometric, and genetic variation across five groups: Selk'nam, Qawaskar, Mapuche, Kunza, and Qom.Materials and MethodsWe retrieved craniometric and genetic data from public databases and coded linguistic data capturing variation in sound systems and grammatical structures specifically for this study. We calculated distance matrices (Mahalanobis, Jaccard, FST) and compared them using partial Mantel, Procrustes analysis, and multidimensional scaling in R.ResultsSelk'nam and Qawaskar exhibit the strongest linguistic and craniometric similarities, likely due to geographic proximity, while Mapuche and Qom are the most genetically similar, reflecting recent migrations. Consistent with global studies, we observed a statistically significant correlation between the relatively plastic cranial vault morphology and the quickly evolving linguistic variables. Genetic variability was moderately related to geography, while the weakest correlation was found between the temporal bone morphology and genetic variation.DiscussionAlthough this study is limited by a small sample size and requires further research validation with larger datasets, our findings highlight the importance of integrating multiple datasets to better understand the interplay between biological and cultural diversity in shaping human history. Our findings also indicate that structural linguistic data help reconstruct population history, particularly at recent and intermediate scales.

Emerging Colletotrichum Diseases on Apple in European Orchards: Challenges and Perspectives

Abstract In recent years, infections caused by Colletotrichum spp. have shown a concerning increase in European apple orchards, with Apple Bitter Rot (ABR) and Glomerella Leaf Spot (GLS) emerging as major threats. Previously prevalent in the Americas and Asia, these diseases are now spreading into temperate European regions, driven by climate change which favors the establishment of tropical species such as C. fructicola , C . chrysophilum , C. grossum and C. siamense . Accurate identification of these pathogens is challenged by their genetic and biological diversity, necessitating multilocus phylogenetic analyses and advanced molecular techniques. This case study reviews the infection cycles, pathogenic strategies, and current management challenges, including increasing fungicide resistance. It highlights the urgent need for integrated control approaches combining agronomic practices, biological treatments, and rapid diagnostic tools to mitigate disease impact and protect European apple production. Information © The Authors 2025

Towards Global Biodiversity Framework Target 12: mapping urban biodiversity monitoring programmes – a case study for Berlin, Germany

Urbanisation is a major environmental transformation, leading to various fundamental changes in biodiversity in all its dimensions. Therefore, the 15th Conference of Parties (COP-15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) of the United Nations formulated a target especially related to urban areas. Target 12 refers to biodiversity-inclusive urban planning measures for enhancing native biodiversity to improve human health until the year 2030. To understand if and to which extent this target is reached, the mapping of biodiversity time-series is a first crucial step as it provides an overview on existing monitoring programmes, and allows to uncover gaps for future assessments. In our study, we aimed to map all biodiversity monitoring data for the German capital city, Berlin, following the concept of Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs). In total, we found 89 biodiversity monitoring programmes, covering 10 taxonomic groups and five of the six EBVs. We also detected taxonomic groups and EBVs, that are over- or underrepresented in monitoring programmes, as several are taxonomically biased. Biodiversity monitoring programmes are strongly focussed on species occurrence, while especially time series related to the benefits of biodiversity on human health are largely lacking and still need to be conceptualised. In conclusion, our study shows that there is an urgent need for action related to long-term biodiversity monitoring programmes, so that they are really able to inform about achievements towards Target 12 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Flowing Round the World: Water Snakes (Natricidae) Show Habitat-Related Adaptive Radiation After Dispersal to the New World

Adaptive radiations are characterized by increases in rates of lineage and trait evolution, typically due to the opening of new ecological opportunities such as may follow from dispersal to a new region or the evolution of a trait that allows exploitation of new niches. This results in clades that have accumulated unusually high biological diversity within a relatively short evolutionary timespan and hence the phenomenon has attracted longstanding interest amongst evolutionary biologists. Natricidae is a family of snakes with a primarily Old World distribution but which have colonized the New World on a single occasion. This dispersal event coincides with an increased speciation rate that has led to a species-rich New World clade. Herein, we take a phylogenetic comparative approach to investigate a likely adaptive radiation of New World natricids. We first confirmed previously reported findings of a single origin (providing new ecological opportunity) coinciding with a burst of lineage diversification. We then estimate the rates of evolution for three ecologically important traits (body size and broad categories of diet and habitat) separately for New World and Old World natricids. Of these three traits, our results provide evidence that only transition rates between terrestrial and (semi-)aquatic habitats are higher in the New World clade. Taken together, this supports a scenario of an adaptive radiation in natricids primarily associated with differentiation by habitat as the clade spread across the New World following its arrival there. Considering other adaptive radiations alongside our evidence for Natricidae, we propose the hypothesis that there is a common distinction between spatially constrained ‘island’ adaptive radiations (which often diverge along trophic axes) and continental adaptive radiations, which diverge as the clade spreads across a larger spatial scale and adapts to different habitats.

Individual-specific subspace of altered functional connectivity predicts clinical symptoms in Internet gaming disorder.

Despite extensive research efforts aimed at unraveling the neural mechanisms underlying Internet gaming disorder (IGD), reproducibility remains a challenge, largely due to overlooking the clinical and biological diversity within individuals affected by IGD. Therefore, investigating the altered brain features associated with IGD within both individual-shared and individual-specific subspaces is crucial for understanding this complex and heterogeneous disorder. This study included 555 participants, comprising 326 individuals with IGD and 229 recreational game users (RGUs). Firstly, we computed altered functional connectivity (AFC) matrices for individuals with IGD and compared them with those of RGUs. Subsequently, we applied the common orthogonal basis extraction algorithm to partition the AFC of individuals with IGD into individual-shared and individual-specific subspaces. Finally, we examined brain regions exhibiting generally abnormal patterns in the individual-shared subspace and employed multiple linear regression analysis to assess the predictive influence of AFC within the individual-specific subspace on clinical symptoms. Our findings revealed individual-shared altered patterns in the visual network, medial frontal network (MFN), and frontoparietal network (FPN) among individuals with IGD, which are associated with executive control and visual processing. Within the individual-specific subspace, we observed that AFC within the default mode network could predict scores related to fun-seeking behavior in the behavioral activation system (BAS),while AFC within the MFN correlated with reward responsiveness and drive scores in the BAS.Additionally, AFC within the FPN was predictive of scores in the behavioral inhibition system. This study successfully decomposed the AFC of IGD into individual-shared and individual-specific subspaces. The AFC within individual-specific subspaces holds promise as potential biomarkers for elucidating clinical symptoms in IGD, thereby offering an analytical framework for investigating heterogeneity in other addictive behaviors.

Cryptic radiation within the tadpole-carrying Guardian Frogs from Borneo, Limnonectes palavanensis and L. finchi (Anura: Dicroglossidae), with the description of eight new species

We assess genetic, morphological, bioacoustic, and ecological variation within two nominal taxa of tadpole-carrying frogs, the Smooth Guardian Frog (Limnonectes palavanensis) from Borneo and Palawan and the Rough Guardian Frog (L. finchi) from Borneo. The nominal taxon L. palavanensis has been considered to have a wide geographic range on the islands of Palawan and Borneo, both located on Sundaland. Our integrative approach on variation reveals significant differences not only between the populations from Palawan and Borneo but also between sites on Borneo. We designate a lectotype of Limnonectes palavanensis, present a redescription and restrict the range of the nominal species to Palawan Island in the Philippines. We present multiple lines of evidence to demonstrate that the Bornean populations, hitherto assigned to L. palavanensis, in fact represent multiple distinct and evolutionary independent lineages and describe seven new species: Limnonectes gunungensis sp. nov., L. kinabaluensis sp. nov., L. nephophilus sp. nov., L. oreibates sp. nov., L. phylax sp. nov., L. sarawakensis sp. nov., and L. suboliferus sp. nov. We found that the nominal taxon L. finchi consists of two deeply divergent genetic lineages that exhibit consistent corresponding differences in morphology and ecology. We describe the unnamed lineage as a new species, L. gyrinophorus sp. nov. The 10 species within the L. palavanensis group and the L. finchi group can be distinguished by quantitative morphometrics (discriminant analysis, success rate: 91.2% among adult males, 90.3% among adult females) and several qualitative morphological characters, as well as by pairwise genetic divergence of 4.4–18.6% in a segment of the mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene. With few exceptions, the lineage members show allopatric distributions, separated in altitudinal and geographical space. Five of the eight species of the L. palavanensis group from which bioacoustic data are available are distinguished by properties of their advertisement calls. We provide the first analysis of advertisement call properties of L. finchi.

ТАКСОНОМИЧЕСКИЙ СОСТАВ И ОЦЕНКА ВИДОВОГО РАЗНООБРАЗИЯ ДИСКОМИЦЕТОВ ПРИРОДНОГО ЛАНДШАФТНОГО ОБЪЕКТА «ЛИСЬИ ГОРКИ» НОВОСИБИРСКОГО АКАДЕМГОРОДКА

Fungi play a significant role in any ecosystem, and their detailed study is essential for understanding the functioning of all components of biogeocenoses and for conserving biodiversity. Discomycetes, a polyphyletic group of fungi of the Ascomycota phylum, are unevenly studied across the country; the analysis of the taxonomic diversity of these fungi in urban landscapes has not been previously conducted. The article presents the results of the taxonomic analysis and assessment of the biodiversity of discomycetes of the urban plant landscape Lisyi Gorki (Foxes’ Hills), a site of exceptional nature conservation value located within Novosibirsk Akademgorodok. A total of 26 species of fungi belonging to 2 classes, 3 orders, 11 families and 18 genera were identified. Within the taxonomic structure, representatives of the order Pezizales constituted the highest proportion. Differences in the biological diversity of operculate and inoperculate species were observed. In the group of operculate fungi, the species saturation for the genus is 1.6, for the family is 3.2, and generic saturation of the family is 2.0. In contrast, the group of inoperculate discomycetes exhibited lower saturation coefficients, measuring 1.2; 1.4; 1.2, respectively. Operculate discomycetes are characterized by greater taxonomic richness, but demonstrated less uniformity of species distribution by their abundance within the community, compared to inoperculate ones. A comparative analysis of the mycobiota of discomycetes in the studied area and the known mycobiota of anthropogenic plant landscapes of various Russian territories revealed the predominance of operculate species within the overall structure of discomycetes. Moreover, the analysis determined a taxonomic similarity of Lisyi Gorki with the mycobiota of the Central Siberian Botanical Garden of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a protected area, which is related to biogeographical factors.