2013 (№1   №2   №3   №4   №5   №6)

№1

Ya.P. Didukh, O.L. Kuzmanenko
RESPONSE TO ALTERED PRECIPITATION IN KARADAG NATURE RESERVE: A BASELINE STUDY

The described study is a part of experimental investigation on nonlinear response of ecosystems to altered precipitation. The experimental site is situated in Karadag nature reserve and consists of 21 plots 2 × 2 m, where the precipitation rate is artificially changed by ±60, ±40, ±20 % of normal rate with three replicates. Vegetation community represents the association Eryngio-Stipetum ponticae, alliance Veronici multifidae — Stipion ponticae, class Festuco-Brometea. The floristic composition in 2011 consisted of 82 species of 62 genera and 20 families. Therophytes / hemicryptophytes ratio >1. The average stock biomass is 1192 g/m². Synphytoindication analysis shows correlation of ecological factors; their indices fluctuate insignificantly, that proves the similarity of conditions and is important for further monitoring.

T.V. Fitsailo, N.A. Pashkevych

SYNANTHROPIZATION OF THE FLORA AND BIOTOPES OF THE SHATSK NATIONAL NATURE PARK

Of the total 868 vascular plant species in the spontaneous flora of the Shatsk National Nature Park, 378 species are synanthropic (244 apophyte species, 134 alien species). Apophyte processes dominate adventitious processes in the flora of the Shatsk National Nature Park, due to human activity in the area since the early days. A significant apophyte content in the studied flora is connected with ecological integrity of the Shatsk National Nature Park and limited spectrum of anthropogenic impact on the phytobiota. Among adventitious species, those of Ancient Mediterranean, North American, Asian and European origin dominate. Forest edges, deforestated plots, high-standing grass areas, shrubs, heathland, dry and mesophytic meadows are the most disturbed ecotopes. They suffer from direct antropogenic impact (haying, graziny, recreational pressure) as well as indirect – self-restoring of abandoned agricultural lands leading to species colonization.

O.V. Zybenko
ONTOGENETIC AND VITALITY STRUCTURES OF PSEUDOLYSIMACHION VISCOSULUM (KLOKOV) TZVELEV (VERONICACEAE) POPULATIONS IN STEPPE PHYTOCENOSES OF THE SOUTH-EAST OF UKRAINE
The ontogenetic and vitality structures of four populations of Pseudolysimachion viscosulum (Klokov) Tzvelev (Veronica viscosula Klokov) have been investigated. All populations are characterized as normal, incomplete, with prevalence of generative plants, and with different vitality spectra. It is noted that the share of generative plants depends on the general projective coverage in phytocenoses.

Y.Y. Kobiv

METAPOPULATION ORGANIZATION OF RARE SPECIES OF PLANTS IN THE UKRAINIAN CARPATHIANS

Metapopulation organization is peculiar mostly to short-lived rare taxa (Pedicularis oederi Vahl, Tozzia alpina L. subsp. Carpatica (Woł.) Dostál) and stenotopic plants confined to localities with special ecological and coenotic conditions, e.g. rocks (Achillea oxyloba (DC.) Schultz Bip. subsp. schurii (Schultz Bip.) Heimerl, Draba siliquosa M. Bieb., Rumex scutatus L.) or calcareous fens (Pinguiculа vulgaris L., Swertia perennis L. subsp. alpestris (Baumg. ex Fuss) Simonk.). In short-lived taxa, considerable interannual fluctuations or even extinction of some local populations is compensated by higher stability of the whole metapopulation. Number and size of local components making a metapopulation depend on the colonization ability of the species. Long-term existence of metapopulations of some stenotopic rare species needs suitable patches for colonization. Therefore such patches should be provided after changes in the land use mode, e.g. after farmland abandonment or organization of nature reserves.

L.G. Bezusko, T.S. Karpiuk, S.L. Mosyakin, A.G. Bezusko
PALEOCHOROLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TAXUS BACCATA L. DISTRIBUTION DURING THE OPTIMAL PHASES OF THE RISS-WURM INTERGLACIAL IN THE PLAIN PART OF UKRAINE
Our data for the first time provide analyzed and summarized information about the presence of pollen grains of Taxus baccata L. in the palynological materials of the Riss-Wurm deposits from the sections of the plain part of Ukraine. Taxus baccata took part in formation of the vegetation cover of Prykarpattia and Podolian Upland in the optimum of this interglacial. The total list of the woody collective fossil flora of the Riss-Wurm optimum phases (30 genera, 38 species) was identified. Indicative (Taxus baccata, Ilex aquifolium, Juglans regia, Corylus colurna) and typical (Viscum album, Hedera helix, Corylus avellana, Humulus lupulus, Tilia cordata, T. plathyphyllos, T. tomentosa, Carpinus betulus, Quercus petraea, Q. pubescens, Cornus mas) species of the woody flora were determined for optimum phases of Riss-Wurm interglacial for the western part of Ukraine. On the example of Taxus baccata, we provide results of chorological and paleochorological research which revealed that the mentioned species was distributed over a larger area to the east, as compared to its modern range (to Zbarazh, 49°40′N, 25°46′E), during the optimal phases of the interglacial.

N.M. Shiyan, S.L. Mosyakin, M.M. Fedoronchuk
TYPIFICATION OF TAXA OF THE FAMILY ASTERACEAE IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE: GENERA SCORZONERA L., SENECIO L., SERRATULA L., SOLIDAGO L., SONCHUS L.
Results of typification of species from the genera Scorzonera, Senecio, Serratula, Solidago and Sonchus described from Ukraine are given. For each species, its basionym, synonyms, protologue, nomenclatural type and the place of its storage are presented.

S.O. Kalashnyk, M. Gaidarzhy
ANATOMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ONE YEAR OLD STEMS OF SUCCULENT PLANTS OF THE GENUS EUPHORBIA L. (EUPHORBIACEAE)
The features of the anatomical structure of stem-succulent plants of 23 species of the genus Euphorbia L. are studied. It has been found that the studied plants are characterized by considerable diversity in their anatomical structure. Based on our results, six principal groups were identified according to the presence or absence as well as the degree of development of various tissues, showing different directions of adaptations to the growth conditions. According to the degree of succulence, ratio of square to volume and water content, one of the groups is divided into two subgroups associated with climate changes in natural habitats during the evolutionary formation of these plant species. This division in many characteristics conforms with most of mor pho logical, anatomical and ecological features of the plants and, therefore, can serve as a major criterion for determination of the strategy in structural adaptations of succulent plants of the genus Euphorbia.

S.M. Ziman, O.V. Bulakh
ANATOMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE VASCULAR PLANTS IN UKRAINE: DEVELOPMENT AND MODERN STATE
The article is based on report at the Ukrainian Scientific Conference «Botany and mycology» in Kiev in April 2011. It includes a comprehensive analysis of anatomical and morphological studies of the vascular plants in Ukraine and outlines of valuable contributions into that field of some botanists during the last 40 years.

V.V. Kucherevskyi, N.A. Baranets, T.V. Sirenko

PECULIARITIES OF THE AGE STAGES OF CYMBOCHASMA BORYSTHENICA (PALL. EX SCHLECHT.) KLOKOV ET ZOZ (OROBANCHACEAE)

Results of the study of the greater life cycle of Cymbochasma borysthenica are presented. The attention was focused on peculiarities of the age stages of individuals of the seed and vegetative origin, and of the clone (condividuum) as a whole.

O.I. Krasniak, I.M. Anishchenko

MORPHOLOGICAL AND TAXONOMIC DIFFERENTIATION OF THE SPECIES BROMUS SQUARROSUS L. AND B. JAPONICUS THUNB. EX MURRAY (POACEAE) IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

In order to ascertain the structure and circumscription of species of the Bromus squarrosus and B. japonicus complex, the comprehensive morphological research was conducted. Using discriminant analysis, high similarity between specimens of B. japonicus with haired and glabrous spikelets, and between specimens of B. squarrosus with haired (B. wolgensis) and glabrous spikelets was demonstrated. Taxonomic level of varietas for B. squarrosus var. villosus Roth and B. japonicus var. velutinus Asch. & Graebn. is confirmed. According to the results of discriminant analysis, B. squarrosus and B. japonicus should be accepted as two separate species. The specimens with features of B. anatolicus growing on the Ukrainian territory cannot be considered as a separate species and should be treated as an integral part of B. japonicus. Some diagnostic characters at the species level are critically reviewed.

N.А. Pashkevich, О.І. Blinkova, Т.А. Kozynyatko
A NEW RECORD OF SCHOENUS NIGRICANS L. IN LVIV REGION
A new record of Schoenus nigricans L. (Cyperaceae Juss.), rare for some southern regions of Ukraine, are reported in Lviv Region. Coenotic conditions of the species habitats in the new locality are described.

V.Yu. Letukhova, I.L. Potapenko

ON THE NECESSITY TO INCLUDE A RARE ENDEMIC SPECIES, CRATAEGUS STANKOVII KOSSYCH (ROSACEAE), INTO THE RED DATA BOOK OF UKRAINE

The article provides characteristics of the rare endemic species of the Crimea, Crataegus stankovii Kossych. Based on the herbarium materials and original data, distribution area and number of individuals were specified. Cenotic characteristics of the species habitat are described. Morphological features of the species are shown. As a result of the research, it is recommended to include Crataegus stankovii into the Red Data Book of Ukraine.

Ya.D. Khorkavtsiv, N.A. Kit

ON RESISTANCE OF THE MOSS SPORES SPORELING AND LEAVES REGENERATION TO COMPOUNDS OF HYDRARGYRUM AND SULPHUR

Various sensitivity to sulphur bisulphate of spores sporelings and microregenerants of the mosses Ceratodon purpureus, Pohlia nutans, Tortula modica growing on the substrates after sulphur extraction has been determined. Resistivity of the mosses C. purpureus, T. modica, Funaria hygrometrica, Physcomitrella patens to HgCl₂ as a factor capable to initiate epigenetic adaptation on dosed stressor concentrations has been analysed. Spores appeared to be more sensitive to HgCl₂ and more resistant to NaHSO₃ than microregenerants, which confirms different reaction of mosses to toxic influence of the elements, but under natural conditions it represents the adaptive strategy for choosing the ways of reproduction. High ability of spores and regenerants (from 5 % to 30 %) for survival under HgCl₂ and NaHSO₃ distress demonstrates the possibility of epigenetic adaptation under natural conditions. Methylation inhibitor of DNA 5-azacytidine stimulated spores sprouting, differentiation of gametophore buds, development of short turfs of T. modica, and selectively enhanced moss resistivity to mercury. As a result, morpho-physiological properties acquired after selective action of mercury and 5-azacytidine appeared to be common and were inherited in three vegetative generations of T. modica. It confirms selection possibility of induced epigenotypes «memorizing» the stressor influence under extreme natural conditions. It may also be supposed that moss reproduction is controlled by the change of methylated DNA state.

O. Kapustin, P.M. Tsarenko

DISTRIBUTIONAL FEATURES OF ALGAE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF WATERBODIES OF THE POLESSIAN NATURE RESERVE (UKRAINE)

Algal distribution in different types of waterbodies of the Polessian Nature Reserve was analyzed. It has been found that lotic waterbodies are characterized by the highest species diversity while wetlands are characterized by the lowest one. Compared types of waterbodies differ from each other and have high values of the specificity quotient. Algal species diversity in the waterbodies of the Polessian Nature Reserve decreases from the South-West to the North-East which is associated with an increase of the oligotrophy level.

D.V. Leontyev, I.O. Dudka, V.B. Malanyuk, J.P.M. van Hooff

MYXOMYCETES OF NATURE RESERVE «GORGANY»

Species composition, taxonomic structure and substrate ecology of myxomycetes in the nature reserve «Gorgany» (Ivano-Fran kivs’k region, Ukraine) were investigated. In the territory of the park 64 species (66 intraspecific taxa) of Myxomycota were found, including into 25 genera, 10 families and 6 orders. Species diversity of myxomycetes on substrates, formed by various species of trees, does not correlate with the abundance of these plants in the reserve. Extrazonal plant species demonstrate low diversity of associated species of myxomycetes. Analysis of the pH impact on the diversity of corticolous myxomycetes has shown the presence of two peaks of abundance (pH 4,8-5,2 and 6,2-6,8), corresponding to the bark of coniferous and deciduous trees. Between these two peaks, the diversity of myxomycetes was reduced. Among studied species, 18 ones are new for the Carpathian Forests zone of Ukraine; Arcyria major, Cribraria oregana, Comatricha variabilis, Licea pygmaea and Echinostelium paucifilum were found in Ukraine for the first time. Descriptions, locations data and microphotographs are provided for these species.

I.V. Boiko, М.S. Kobyletska, О.I. Terek

THE ROLE OF SUGARS IN SALICYLATE-INDUCED ADAPTATION OF PLANTS TO CADMIUM IONS

The effect of cadmium ions and salicylic acid on sugar content (soluble and total) was studied. The changes of carbohydrate composition of plants under the influence of the investigated factors were estimated. The authors noted a difference in the accumulation of sugars in plant tissues depending on genetically determined mechanisms of plant resistance to the action of heavy metals. It is assumed that the effect of salicylate in a stressful environment is directed to increasing of the natural specific and nonspecific defense reactions of plants.

I.I. Korshikov, O.V. Krasnoshtan, G.O. Pasternak

PECULIARITIES OF GENETIC STRUCTURE OF PINUS SYLVESTRIS L. (PINACEAE) STANDS ON THE DISTURBED INDUSTRIAL AND AEROTECHNOGENICALLY CONTAMINATED AREAS

Comparative studies of genetic variation and differentiation were carried out at 16 allozyme loci of three local populations of Pinus sylvestris spontaneously formed by skid of seeds from outside on two iron-ore dumps and at the Krivoy Rog cretaceous dump soda production in the Donets Basin, and three young tree stands growing near large industrial factories with large amounts of toxic emissions. It is shown that the populations are slightly different in allelic structure. However, there are distinctions in the level of observed heterozygosity: the highest level found in the iron-ore dump (Н_О = 0.285), the lowest one in the cretaceous dump (Н_О = 0.170) and intermediate in the plantations (Н_О = 0.219-0.230). All six geographically isolated forest stands of different origin were characterized by low genetic differentiation (D_N = 0.013).

N.I. Kretsul, M.M. Fedoronchuk

VOLODYMYR IPOLYTOVYCH LYPSKY (on the 150^th Anniversary of his Birth)

The article traces the scientific path and scientific-organizational activity of the well-known botanist, florist, taxonomist, convener of the Botanical gardens, Academician and President (1922-1928) of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, corresponding mem ber of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR.

M.M. Chubirko

IN MEMORY. N.V. ATURINA (1901–1979)

Information about curriculum vitae and sciences heritages of sciences physiology and teacher of the Uzhgorod State University, docent N.V. Aturina are presented.

№2 (2013)

O.M. Kozak, Ya. P. Didukh
А COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ECONICHES OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND APOPHYTES DISTRIBUTED IN THE LATORITSA RIVER BASIN (TRANSCARPATHIAN REGION)
The characteristics of ecological niches of invasive species and apophytes are discussed. In the territory of the Latoritsa River basin 11 in vasive species and 4 apophytes are identified: Helianthus tuberosus L., Reynoutria japonica Houtt., Herаcleum sosnowskyi Manden., Solidago serotinoides Ǻ. Löve & D. Löve, Acer negundo L., Echinocystis lobata (Michx.) Torr. et Gray, Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle, Amorpha fruticosa L., Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., Aster novi-belgii L., Aster salignus Willd, Swida sanguinea (L.) Opiz, Clematis vitabla L., Humulus lupulus L., Rubus caesius L. The estimation of ecological niches was done by synphytoindication methods related to the following factors: climatic (Tm — thermal climate, Om — humidity, Cr — cryoclimate, Kn — continental climate), edaphic (Hd — soil humidity, fH — variability of damping, Rc — acidity, Sl — salt regime, Ca — carbonate content in soil, Nt — nitrogen content in soil, Ае — aeration of soil) and coenotic (Lc — light in community). The ecological amplitude of the studied species, their activity and similarity of econiches are defined, which reflect the community transgenesis in the region.

S.M. Ziman, Y. Kadota, O.V. Bulakh
COMPARATIVE-MORPHOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE TAXONOMY OF THE GENUS ANEMONE L. (RANUNCULACEAE)
As a result of long-term comparative-morphological studies of species of Anemone (Ranunculaceae), we analyzed more than 70 essential morphological characters and selected among them about 30 diagnostic characters of carpels, stamens, petals, fruits, leaves, shoots and roots (if necessary, pollen morphology and basic chromosome numbers were also considered). Finally, taxonomy of the genus Anemone as a whole (subgenera, sections, subsections, series and species) was revised. Besides, we provide morphological background for our interpretation of these taxa, including 22 taxonomic novelties validated in our earlier publications.

V.V. Protopopova, М.V. Shevera, I.M. Anishchenko, N.G. Terent’eva
COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE URBAN FLORA ARCHAEOPHYTES IN DIFFERENT BOTANICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES OF UKRAINE
The urban flora archaeophytes were studied in 12 cities of Ukraine. The study was based on critical analysis of the published lists using classical descriptive methods and applied statistics. Peculiarities of distribution of the urban flora archaeophytes regarding their taxonomic composition, geographical origin and naturalization degree in different phytogeographical regions of Ukraine were revealed. The impact of natural and sociоeconomic conditions in the cities on the distribution patterns of archacophytes is considered.

М.М. Fedoronchuk, N.М. Belemets, O.D. Volutsa

RARE SPECIES OF THE GENUS SPIRAEA L. (ROSACEAE) OF THE UKRAINIAN FLORA AND THEIR CONSERVATION STATUS

Distribution of two rare species of the genus Spiraea L., S. polonica Błocki and S. pikoviensis Besser, in Ukraine is analyzed. Current state of their populations is shown and the main conservation measures are provided.

A.P. Iljinska
THE STRUCTURAL DIVERSITY OF FRUITS OF SPECIES OF BRASSICACEAE IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE
Majority of crucifers (Brassicaceaе) in the flora of Ukraine have bivalved (monomericarpous), bilocular, many- or few-seeded dehiscent siliques and silicles. A much smaller number of species has bisegmented (rostro-valvatus or bimericarpous) fruits (tribe Brassiceae). Very few species have indehiscent, bi- or unilocular (Clypeola, Euclidium, Goldbachia, Myagrum, Sobolewskia, Coronopus) or aseptate (Biscutella, 1 species) silicles. Species of only three genera (Calepina, Bunias and Neslia) are characteristic of the crumbling silicles, due to development of the dehiscent zone between the fruit and the pedicle. One additional separation zone is formed only in the fruits of Neslia paniculata, between the germen and stylus. Rare features of the fruits are most characteristic for invasive taxa of the studied flora. Some morphological features deserve attention as structural novelties or as potential novelties, namely the following: presence of а «beak» (distal segment); lack of septum in silicles; narrow, navicular valves (stenoseptate fruits); development of the separation zone between the fruit and pedicle, formation of two separation zones in one fruit (Neslia). We assume that unique features of the fruits demonstrate phenotypical manifestation of rare genetic mutations and probably therefore they are most typical for species of mono- or oligotypic tribes.

O.M. Tsarenko, M.M. Peregrym
THE GENUS MYRICARIA DESV. (TAMARICACEAE) IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE
A taxonomic revision of the genus Myricaria Desv. (Tamaricaceae) in the flora of Ukraine is presented. Diagnostic values of the morphological characters of three species (M. germanica (L.) Desv., M. squamosa Desv. і M. bracteata Royle) are analyzed. New additional diagnostic features of surface microstructure of seeds at the species level have been revealed. Data on distribution and ecology are presented.

V.M. Minarchenko, I.A. Tymchenko, O.M. Minarchenko

DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL FOR EXPRESS ASSESSMENT OF RESOURCES OF HELICHRYSUM ARENARIUM (L.) MOENCH (ASTERACEAE)

Results of developing a model for express assessment of resources of Helichrysum arenarium (L.) Moench in the field are presented. The model is based on statistic analysis of the indicators significant for raw materials in the species populations, including methods of multivariate regression analysis. Among the six analyzed indicators for H. arenarium, statistically significant were the following: projective cover (P < 0,000001), density of shoots (p < 0,0001), and weight of a compound inflorescence (p < 0,003). The application of stepper regression has allowed us to identify the most significant variables and to formulate an algorithm for determining the stock density by all indicators and by some of them.

G.O. Klymenko
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ОF MORPHOLOGICAL VARIABILITY OF RARE PLANT COENOPOPULATIONS IN DIFFERENT ECOLOGICAL-COENOTIC CONDITIONS USING THE DESNYANSKO-STAROGUTSKYI NATIONAL NATURE PARK AS A MODEL
Phenotypic distinctions and degree of phenogenetic divergency of three rare species (Lilium martagon L., Pulsatilla patens (L.) Mill., Circаea alpinа L.) coenopopulations in different ecological-coenotic environment are presented. The analysis of cenopopulations was based on discriminant analysis of morphometric parameters for vegetative and generative structures of individuals. Intrapopulation morphostuctural variability was established for all stu died coenopopulations of rare plants. In the Desnyansko-Starogutsky National Nature Park four known localities of Lilium mar tagon are phenogenetically independent coenopopulations. Five coenopopulations of Pulsatilla patens from different sites, on the contrary, are phenotypically close. Three coenopopulations of Circaea alpina growing in similar phytocoenotic conditions appeared phenotypically quite distinctive. Phenogenetical distinctions between cenopopulations are the most evident if their generative individuals are estimated.

А.В. Фатерыга, С.П. Иванов, В.В. Фатерыга

ЭКОЛОГИЯ ОПЫЛЕНИЯ STEVENIELLA SATYRIOIDES (SPRENG.) SCHLTR. (ORCHIDACEAE) В УРОЧИЩЕ АЯН (КРЫМ)

Безнектарная орхидея Steveniella satyrioides (Spreng.) Schltr. распространена в Крыму в пределах горной части полуострова и известна из 26 локалитетов, 10 из которых представлены находками, сделанными в последние 50 лет. Изучена экология опыления вида в урочище Аян (Симферопольский р-н). В разные годы здесь цвело от 1 до 55 экземпляров данного вида, в один год – ни один. Уровень опыления S. satyrioides колеблется от 16 до 79 % и положительно коррелирует с плотностью специализированных опылителей – самок складчатокрылых ос родов Vespula Thomson, 1869 и Dolichovespula Roh wer, 1916. Обсуждается возможный механизм привлечения ос на цветки и его эволюционное становление.

А. Бомановская, В. Адамовски

ОГНЕЗАЩИТНЫЕ ПОЛОСЫ В БЕЛОВЕЖСКОМ НАЦИОНАЛЬНОМ ПАРКЕ КАК РЕФУГИУМ СЕГЕТАЛЬНОЙ ФЛОРЫ

Учитывая широкие масштабы запущенных сельськохозяйственных угодий, авторы исследовали флору огнезащитных полос в Беловежском национальном парке как потенциальный рефугиум сегетальной флоры. Выявлено 136 таксонов сосудистых растений, в т.ч. 101 общий для сегетальной флоры вырубок Беловежи. Наиболее распространенными видами являются Anthemis arvensis, Juncus bufonius и Scleranthus аnnuus, наиболее интересными – Peplis portula і Ranunculus sardous, которые раньше произрастали во влажных бороздах. Наши результаты указывают на то, что вспаханные огнезащитные полосы могут служить рефугиумом сегетальной флоры.

З. Целька, M. Драпиковская, M. Лембич, П. Скудлаж, K. Taлага, K. Выдра
LAVATERA THURINGIACA L. –  РЕЛИКТ ПРЕЖНЕЙ КУЛЬТУРЫ НА ИСТОРИЧЕСКИХ ГОРОДИЩАХ В ПОЛЬШЕ: РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЕ И ВОЗОБНОВЛЕНИЕ ОСОБЕЙ
Lavatera thuringiaca L. (Malvaceae) считается средневековым реликтом культивирования, связанным с современным распределением остатков бывших поселений и антропогенных местообитаний. В статье приведены данные о распространении L. thuringiaca в районе исторического земледелия в Западной Польше (Курник, 2a) и вариировании отдельных признаков. В течении 2001-2004 годов было отмечено 323 местонахождения; все особи росли на склонах южной экспозиции. Прекращение сельскохозяйственного использования центральной части исследованной территории позволило L. thuringiaca колонизировать ее. Наивысший коэффициент возобновления был отмечен у особей на второй год исследования, поскольку в это время зафиксировано наибольшее число генеративных побегов. В 2002 г. наблюдалось высокое количество плодов (289). В последующие годы это число уменьшилось и в 2003 г. снизилось до 149, а в 2004 – 141. Существенные изменения наблюдались также в размерах семян в течение четырех лет. Большие семена отмечены в первый год анализа (5,18), тогда как меньшие – в последний год (4,94). По нашему мнению, базирующемуся на четырехлетних наблюдениях in-situ L. thuringiaca, жизненная стратегия вида не отличалась от других многолетних растений. Годовые возобновления генеративных побегов и высокая семенная продуктивность обеспечили сохранение популяций этого вида на обрабатываемых землях и возможность его распространения в благоприятных условиях.

L.G. Bezusko

PALYNOFLORAS OF THE DUBNO PALEOSOIL COMPLEX DEPOSITS IN THE VOLYNO-PODILLYA REGION

In the article, the analysis of palynological characteristics of the Dubno paleosoil complex in the Volyno-Podillya region is provided. Complex structure of these deposits based on the most repre sentative sections is confirmed. In our investigations division of the Middle Valdai into several interstadials is palynologically justified. The total list of collective fossil flora of the Riss-Wurm interglacial (21 genera, 26 species), Early Valdai (18 genera, 19 species) and Middle Valdai (10 genera, 12 species) interstadials was identified for the Volyno-Podillya region. As a result, we identified the fol lo wing model taxa for paleochorological and cho rological re constructions: Alnus viridis, A. glutinosa, A. incana, Pinus cembra, Picea abies, Quercus pubescens, Q. robur, Q. petraea, Fagus sylva tica, Carpinus betulus, Tilia cordata, T. plathyphyllos, Hedera helix, Taxus baccata, Corylus avellana, Cornus mas, Betula humulus, Hippophae rhamnoides.

О.О. Оrlov, D.M. Iakushenko

LEMNA TURIONIFERA LANDOLT (ARACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FOR THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

The article provides information on morphological, chorological, ecological and coenotic features of a new species for the flora of Ukraine, Lemna turionifera Landolt. The status of this species in the flora of the country is briefly discussed. Communities of the association Lemnetum minori-turioniferae are reported for the study area for the first time.

V.I. Melnyk, V.I. Goncharenko, R.I. Savchuk
NEW ALIEN SPECIES IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE, TULIPA SYLVESTRIS L. (LILIACEAE) AND RUBUS LACINIATUS WILLD. (ROSACEAE)
New alien species for the flora of Ukraine, Tulipa sylvestris L. (Liliaceae) and Rubus laciniatus Willd. (Rosaceae), were found in Polissya. Their habitats and current state of populations are described.

O.I. Krasniak
DISTRIBUTION OF SOME SPECIES OF THE TRIBE BROMEAE DUMORT. (POACEAE) IN UKRAINE
Results of the study on current distribution of Bromus scoparius, Anisantha diandra, A. madritensis, Bromopsis erecta, and Ceratochloa carinata in Ukraine are given. New for Ukraine localities are reported. Erroneous localities reported in literature are identified.

S.L. Mosyakin
NOMENCLATURAL AND TAXONOMIC CHANGES AFFECTING THE NAMES OF SOME VASCULAR PLANTS LISTED IN THE RED DATA BOOK OF UKRAINE
The current taxonomic status and nomenclature of nine taxonomically problematic species of vascular plants listed in the 3rd edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine are analyzed based on recent phylogenetic and taxonomic literature and other relevant evidence. For some species, taxonomic and nomenclatural changes are unavoidable and new names should be accepted in the new edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine. Nomenclatural citations and literature references are provided, as well as discussion and justification for the name changes. The following names are accepted and discussed in detail: Paragymnopteris marantae (L.) K.H. Shing (= Notholaena marantae (L.) Desv.), Colchicum versicolor Ker. Gawl. (= Bulbocodium versicolor (Ker. Gawl.) Spreng.), Gagea serotina (L.) Ker Gawl. (= Lloydia serotina (L.) Rchb.), Rhaponticoides taliewii (Kleopow) M.V. Agab. & Greuter (= Centaurea taliewii Kleopow), Kalmia procumbens (L.) Gift, Kron & P.F. Stevens ex Galasso, Banfi & F. Conti (= Loiseleuria procumbens (L.) Desv.), Clinopodium serpyllifolium (M. Bieb.) Kuntze (= Micromeria serpyllifolia (M. Bieb.) Boiss.), Phlomoides scythica (Klokov & Des.-Shost.) Czer. (= Phlomis scythica Klokov & Des.-Shost.), and Torminalis clusii M. Roem. ex K.R. Robertson & J.B. Phipps (= Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz). The validity of the name Crocus tauricus (Trautv.) Puring is confirmed.

V.P. Kolomiychuk

TRACHOMITUM VENETUM (L.) WOODSON SUBSP. SARMATIENSE (WOODSON) AVETISJAN (APOCYNACEAE) IN THE SEA OF AZOV REGION

Data on current localities of a rare disjunctive taxon, Trachomitum venetum subsp. sarmatiense, in the Sea of Azov region are presented. Coenotic characteristics of the species localities are given.

V.B. Malanyuk

NEW RECORDS OF MACROMYCETES FROM THE RED DATA BOOK OF UKRAINE IN HALYCH NATIONAL NATURE PARK

New records of macromycetes listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine are reported from Halych National Nature Park. The studies were carried out during 2010-2012. Geographical distribution of the mushroom species and their ecological-coenotic features in the studied area are provided.

A.O. Voytsekhovich

NEW FOR UKRAINE RECORDS OF TERRESTRIAL ALGAE FROM KARADAG NATURE RESERVE

The paper contains data on 12 new for the Ukrainian flora species of terrestrial algae (aerophytes and lichen photobionts) from the territory of Karadag Nature Reserve (Crimea, Ukraine): Gloeocap sopsis chroococcoides (Novácek) Komárek, Asterochloris excen trica (P.A. Archibald) Skaloud et Peksa, Coccomyxa mucigena Jaag, C. rayssiae Chodat et Jaag, Leptosira thrombii Tscherm.-Woess, Prasiococcus calcarius (J.B. Petersen) Vischer, Trebouxia asymmet rica Friedl et G. Gartner, T. decolorans Ahmadjian, T. gelatinosa Ahmadjian ex P.A. Archibald, T. impressa Ahmadjian, T. jamesii (Hildreth et Ahmadjian) G. Gartner, Fottea cylindrica Hindak. Short descriptions, illustrations, locations and general distribution are given.

I.V. Kosakivska, L.V. Voytenko, R.V. Lichnevskiy, A.Yu. Ustinova

EFFECT OF SHORT-TERM TEMPERATURE STRESSES ON THE LEVEL OF INDOLE-3-ACETIC ACID IN PLANTS WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF ECOLOGICAL STRATEGY

We analyzed the level of free and conjugated forms of indole-3- acetic acid (IAA) in 7 day seedlings of plants with different types of ecological strategy in control conditions and after short-term high and low temperature stresses. It was revealed that in control conditions the level of the conjugated form of IAA in violent Festuca pratensis and ruderal species Amaranthus caudatus and Brassica campestris was higher compared with the free form of the plant hormone. Patient Rumex patientia × R. tianshanicus showed a high level of the free form and not of conjugated IAA. The level of free IAA rose in violent and ruderal species after heat stress and in patient species after cold stress. The obtained data allow concluding that changes in the level of conjugated and free forms of IAA in the investigated plants after short-term temperature stresses correlate with the type of their ecological strategy. IAA content may be used as a possible biomarker of plant thermotolerance and their ecological strategy type.

I.D. Grygorchuk

THE PATTERNS OF PHYTOHORMONE DISTRIBUTION IN ORGANS OF PERSICARIA AMPHIBIA (L.) DELARBRE (POLYGONACEAE) DURING OF FLOWERING PERIOD

Distribution of phytohormones in Persicaria amphibia (L.) Delarbre under different conditions of water supply was studied. It is shown that distribution of phytohormones in the organs of P. amphibia is determined by their interaction. A conclusion is made that processes of plant growth and adaptation are provided by correlation of phytohormones.

O.I. Terek

DEVELOPMENT OF M.G. CHOLODNY’S DOCTRINE OF PHYTOHORMONES IN IVAN FRANKO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF L’VIV

Development of academician M.G. Cholodny’s doctrine on phytohormones and natural and synthetic plant growth regulators at the Biology Faculty of National Ivan Franko University of L’viv is considered in chronological sequence. Contribution of individual scientists, professors and graduate students of Plant physiology and ecology department in development of phytohormonology is highlighted.

№3 (2013)

S.L. Mosyakin

FAMILIES AND ORDERS OF ANGIOSPERMS OF THE FLORA OF UKRAINE: A PRAGMATIC CLASSIFICATION AND PLACEMENT IN THE PHYLOGENETIC SYSTEM

The article provides a discussion of principles of high-rank classification of angiosperms from the viewpoint of a new vision of the angiosperm phylogeny based on molecular phylogenetic and traditional data. It is argued that recognition of both monophyletic and paraphyletic taxa should be recommended at the supraordinal levels. Angiosperms are recognized as a division Magno liophyta , with three classes, Magnoliopsida (basal angiosperms, with subclasses Nympha eidae and Magnoliidae ), Liliopsida (monocots, with subclasses Alismatidae , Liliidae , and Commelinidae ), and Rosopsida (eudicots, with subclasses Ranunculidae , Hamamelidae , Rosidae , Caryophyllidae , and Asteridae ). A comparison table is provided showing correspondence of these taxa and units recognized by other recent systems (APG III, 2009; Chase & Reveal, 2009, Takhtajan, 2009; Shipunov, 2013). A synopsis of families and orders of angiosperms occurring in Ukraine (native and widely cultivated plants) contains 174 recognized families placed in 70 orders. In cases of different circumscription of families and orders, comments are provided in favor of the adopted circumscription. The orders and families recognized here are mainly more narrowly circumscribed than those in the APG system.

M.M. Fedoronchuk, L.M. Gubar, O.A. Futorna
SPECIES OF THE FAMILY POACEAE DESCRIBED FROM UKRAINE: GENERA HELICTOTRICHON BESSER, HIEROCHLOЁ R. BR., KOELERIA PERS., LOLIUM L., MELICA L., MILIUM L., MOLINIA SCHRANK, PANICUM L.

The list of species of vascular plants of the family Poaceae (genera Helictotrichon, Hierochloë, Koeleria, Lolium, Melica, Milium, Molinia, Panicum) described from Ukraine and typification of some species are provided. The following data for each species are provided: basionym, original nomenclatural citation; type according to the protologue, and holotype, isotype, lectotype, neotype, or topotype; herbarium(-a) in which the specimen(s) is (are) deposited.

L.I. Krytska
TYPIFICATION OF VASCULAR PLANT SPECIES DESCRIBED FROM UKRAINE: FAMILY LAMIACEAE (GENERA MOENCH – ORIGANUM L.)

The list of 29 species of the family Lamiaceae described from Ukraine (genera Acinos Moench, Ajuga L., Ballota L., Betonica L., Calamintha Mill., Galeopsis L., Lamium L., Melissa L., Melittis L., Nepeta L., Origanum L.) is presented based on analyses of the protologues and type specimens. The basionym, main synonymy, nomenclatural type (protologue, holotype, lectotype, isotype, or neotype) and place of storage for each species are given.

L.G. Bezusko

THE POLLEN GRAINS OF CROPS AND WEEDY PLANTS IN THE LATE HOLOCENE DEPOSITS OF UKRAINIAN POLISSIA

In the article, the analysis of palynological characteristics of the Holocene deposits of Ukrainian Polissia is provided. The list of sections and archaeological sites with the Late Holocene palynofloras was identified. These palynofloras contains pollen grains of crops and weedy plants (41 species). As a result, the list of model taxa (Cannabis cf. sativa, Juglans regia, Linum usitatissimum, Agrostemma githago, Centaurea cyanus, Cichorium intybus, Che nopodium album aggr., C. polyspermum, C. suecicum, Dysphania botrys, Polycnemum arvense, Plantago major) for paleochorological studies of the last 2500 years was set for the of Ukrainian Polissia region is presented.

V.P. Kolomiychuk

THE FLORA OF THE KARALARSKIY REGIONAL LANDSCAPE PARK (CRIMEA)

Current characteristics of the flora of one of the largest Ukrainian steppe arrays, where the Karalarskiy Regional Landscape Park was founded in 2007, are given. The main parameters of the flora are analyzed. Rarity component of the park flora is characterized; further steps in nature conservation in the Crimean Pryazovya (Azov Sea area) are proposed.

T.O. Korovyakova

FLUCTUATING ASYMMETRY OF LEAVES IN SOME MEADOW FORB SPECIES ON MEADOW PASTURES

The leaf morphogenesis of three meadow forb species, Convolvulus arvensis L., Prunella vulgaris L., and Phalacroloma annua (L). Dumort, was studied on the floodplain meadows of the Psyol River under pasture loads of different levels. The integrated estimation of the morphogenesis using the index of fluctuating leaf asymmetry for the investigated species is given. It is established that along the gradient of pasture digression the index of fluctuating asymmetry in Convolvulus arvensis and Prunella vulgaris increases regularly while in Phalacroloma annua the level of fluctuating asymmetry does not change. The results of the research are recommended for biomonitoring.

О.R. Nikiforov

SEED PROPAGATION AND RENEWAL OF THE POPULATION OF SILENE JAILENSIS N.I. RUBTZOV ( CARYOPHYLLACEAE ) ON THE SOUTH-EASTERN SLOPE OF NIKITSKAYA YAILA IN THE MOUNTAIN CRIMEA

Dissemination, propagation and renewal of the population of Silene jailensis ( Caryophyllaceae ) was studied during 2004–2011 on the south-eastern slope of Nikitskaya Yaila (1350–1400 m above sea level). Productivity of plants depends on the development rhythm of elementary shoots. Only those shoots formed from summer till late spring of the next year achieve the generative phase. The main modes of dissemination are ballistochory, anemochory, and mirmecochory. The most efficient mode of dispersal is ballistochory near the plants of age g₃. Less efficient modes of dispersal are anemochory and mirmecochory near the plants of age g₂, regularly producing large quantities of seeds. Ballistochory near the plants of such age is not efficient because of the dense structure of shoots. These propagation peculiarities show the main strategy of the population renewal: plants are maintained in localities on the slope edge, slightly spreading from there in horizontal and vertical directions. This strategy makes migration of the species almost impossible.

M.D. Melnychuk, B.Y. Yakubenko, A.F. Likhanov

STRUCTURE, DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF THE SECRETORY SYSTEM OF HUMULUS LUPULUS L. (CANNABACEAE)

In the shoots of Humulus lupulus L., secretory canals of schizogenous-lysigenous type were discovered. It has been found that functional schizogenous-lysigenous canals are active on the stage of rapid shoot growth. It has been established that in the tissues of vegetative and generative organs of hop plants, transitional forms of lacticifers are developed, from unicellulars with symplast and intrusive growth to multicellulars formed during the process of incorporation of new cells. The evacuation processes of terpenes, flavonoids and other products of the secondary metabolism from epithelial cells to the cavity of secretory channel were shown.

T.S. Dvirna, K.O. Zvyaginceva

NEW LOCALITIES OF EUPHORBIA DAVIDII SUBILS (EUPHORBIACEAE) IN THE LEFT-BANK FOREST-STEPPE ZONE OF UKRAINE

The information about new localities of Euphorbia davidii Subils in the Left-Bank Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine is presented. New localities of the species were found in 2011–2012 along railways near Kharkiv city (Kharkiv Region) and Grebinka town (Poltava Region); in the latter site, the species had a large population.

V.I. Melnyk, S.Ya. Didenko

NEW LOCALITIES OF RARE SPECIES, OF STERNBERGIA COLCHICIFLORA WALDST. ET KIT. (AMARYLLIDACEAE) AND BULBOCODIUM VERSICOLOR (KER GAWL.) SPRENG. (COLCHICACEAE), IN SOUTHERN BESSARABIA

New localities of rare species, Sternbergia colchiciflora and Bulbocodium versicolor, in Southern Bessarabia are described. The current state of their populations is considered. Recommendations for the improvement of plant conservation in Odessa Region are proposed.

S.S. Belan

A NEW FIND OF ANACAMPTIS CORIOPHORA (L.) R.M. BATEMAN, PRIDGEON ET M.W. CHASE (ORCHIDACEAE) IN THE SUMY GEOBOTANICAL DISTRICT

A new locality of a rare orchid species, Anacamptis coriophora (L.) R.M. Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W. Chase ( Orchidaceae Juss.), in the flora of Ukraine is reported. It was discovered in the floodplain of the Psel River, in the Sumy geobotanical district in 2011. Information about geographical distribution, state of the population and ecological-coenotic features of the locality of A. Coriophora are given.

V.I. Parpan, S.M. Stojko, Т.V. Parpan

ECOLOGIСAL AND PHYTOCOENOTICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FAGETAE SYLVATICAE OF UKRAINE AND POSSIBILITY TO EXPAND THEIR AREAS DUE TO GLOBAL WARMING

The area of beech forests has decreased by 129.9 thousand ha or by 22.2 % over the last two centuries. Anthropogenic reasons of this phenomenon have been studied. Chorological and coenotical characteristics of beech forests are given. Based on the hydrothermal coefficient of G.T. Selyaninov, the distribution of beech forests in the Ukrainian Carpathians and Opillya-Podillyan region is demonstrated. Possibilities to expand the area of beech forests due to global warming are considered. The necessity of preservation of the virgin beech phytocenoses is substantiated.

О.A. Kovalenko

MORPHOLOGIC VARIATION AND VITALITY STRUCTURE OF FRITILLARIA RUTHENICA WIKSTR. ( LILIACEAE ) COENOTIC POPULATIONS IN THE NATIONAL NATURE PARK «PYRYATYNSKY» (POLTAVA REGION)

Results of investigations of morphometric variation, parameters of seeds production, features of vitality, and correlation structure of three model coenotic populations of Fritillaria ruthenica Wikstr., a rare species on the territory of NNP «Pyryatynsky», are presented. It has been found that the species prefers communities of the classes Trifolio-Geranietea, Querco-Fagetea, and Robinietea. The zonal structure of a monocarpic shoot is stable in various habitats. Nevertheless, the environment determines a significant level of morphometric variation demonstrated by the results of canonical discriminant analysis and dispersions of mean number for 26 parameters of the structure of F. ruthenica. The correlation structure indicates a high level of morphological integration of the specimens. The obtained data on seed production of this species agree with those for F. ruthenica on the northern limit of its range. According to the type of vitality structure, coenotic populations are dif ferentiated into depressive (in Trifolio-Geranietea community) and equipoised (in Querco-Fagetea and Robinietea communities) ones. Ecological parameters of the habitat are highlighted as a main factor of this differentiation. Special attention is given to active and passive measures for conservation of F. ruthenica.

I.A. Kuz'

DIVERSITY AND PHYTOCOENOTIC STRUCTURE OF THE BOGS WITHIN THE MIDDLE PRIDNESTROVYA AREA

As a result of geobotanical studies in 2011–2012 within the Middle Pridnestrovya area, 29 bogs near 22 settlements were found. About 120 complete geobotanical descriptions have been made. Majority of the bogs have herbaceous or shrub-herbaceous cover, rarely forest vegetation. The most widespread geomorphological types are back swamps.On them, various associations with prevailing reed, reed-sedge, cattail and mannagrass communities with rather poor flora are represented. On the valley bogs, more frequent is vegetation with the rhizome sedges predominant in the second herbaceous layer, mainly Carex acuta L. and C. acutiformis Ehrh. Plant cover of hanging bogs is highly variable within the limits of the bog depending on height of a slope and amount of moisture on its surface.

О.Ye. Khodosovtsev, О.V. Nadyeina, O.S. Vondrakova

SPECIES OF TERRICOLOUS LICHENS NEW FOR UKRAINE

Distinguishing features, localities and ecology of lichens which are new for Ukraine from south and south-east of the country are provided, namely for Circinaria gyrosa Sohrabi, Sipman, V. John & V.J. Rico, Cladonia diversa Asperges, Collema substellatum H. Magn., Fulgensia fulgida (Nyl.) Szatala, Gregorella humida (Kulh.) Lumbsch, Staurothele epigea Breuss et Etayo, and Xanthoparmelia pulvinaris (Gyeln.) Ahti & D. Hawksw.

S.V. Gapon

METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE MOSS VEGETATION STUDIES

Methodological aspects of studying bryocommunities and features of their classification are characterized. The original forms of geo botanical descriptions for bryocoenoses on different substrates are given. The use of the Braun-Blanquet method for mosses cla ssification is substantiated.

Yu.Ya. Tykhonenko

FUNGI OF THE FAMILY PUCCINIASTRACEAE IN UKRAINE

The family Pucciniastraceae is represented in Ukraine by 25 species of 7 genera ( Pucciniastrum G.H. Otth – 8 species, Milesina Magnus – 7 species, Melampsoridium Kleb. – 3 species, Hyalopsora Magnus, Melampsorella J. Schröt. and Uredinopsis Magnus – 2 species each, Naohidemyces S. Sato, Katsuya & Y. Hirats. – 1 species). In the Ukrainian Carpathians, 23 species of this family are reported, while in the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine – 11 species, Polissia – 4, and in the Steppe zone – 3 species. Keys for identification of Ukrainian genera and species of Pucciniastraceae are presented. The article is illustrated with 18 microphotographs.

В.В. Джаган, Ю.В. Щербакова

НОВЫЕ ДЛЯ УКРАИНЫ ВИДЫ РОДА SCUTELLINIA (PYRONEMATACEAE, PEZIZALES) ИЗ ВИДОВЕЦКОГО МАССИВА (КАРПАТСКИЙ БИОСФЕРНЫЙ ЗАПОВЕДНИК)

Сообщается о трех новых для Украины видах рода Scutellinia , собранных на территории Свидовецкого заповедного массива (Карпатский биосферный заповедник): S. crinita (Bull.) Lambotte, S. crucipila (Cooke et W. Phillips) J. Moravec и S. pseudotrechispora (J. Schröt.) Le Gal. Приведены их краткие описания, данные об местонахождении и общем распространении, а также оригинальные иллюстрации.

V.S. Pavlenko-Barysheva

CHARACTERIZATION OF ULTRASTRUCTURE OF THE LEAF SURFACE IN SPECIES OF THE GENUS PILOSELLA VAILL. (ACTERACEAE) IN THE CRIMEAN FLORA

For the first time the surface ultrastructure of leaf epidermis of 12 species of the genus Pilosella in the flora of Crimea was studied using SEM. Both common (amphystomatic features, arrangement of stomata relative to the level of basal epidermal cells, crystalloid and crusts types of wax deposits; anomocytic type of stomata) and specific characteristics of the leaf ultrastructure of the studied species have been revealed. Most of them are additional diagnostic characters on the sectional level (surface relief type, presence and type of trichomes) and the species level (surface relief type). Similar surface ultrastructure of leaf epidermis in hybrid and parent species was found.

№4 (2013)

D.V. Dubyna, T.P. Dziuba, S.M. Iemelianova

SYNTAXOMY OF FESTUCO-PUCCINELLIETEA SOÓ EX VICHEREK 1973 CLASS IN UKRAINE

A syntaxonomical revision of the class Festuco-Puccinellietea in Ukraine has been conducted. According to the requirements of ICPN the validization of three associations' names (Puccinellietum bilykianae, Limonio tomentelli-Festucetum pseudodalmaticae, Limonio meyeri-Festucetum pseudodalmaticae) and correction of the name of one association (Lepidio latifolii-Puccinellietum giganteae) have been made. The new association Agrostio maeoticae-Caricetum distantis is described. It has been established that the leading factors of the ecological differentiation of syntaxa are soil moisture and climate humidity. On the base of environmental factors combination the most isolation is demonstrated by unions Festuco valesiacae-Limonion gmelinii, Camphorosmo-Agropyrion desertorum, Atraphaxio-Capparion and Glycyrrhizion glabrae.

Y.P. Didukh, T.V. Fitsailo, N.A. Pashkevich, Y.I. Mala

ECOLOGICAL MAPS OF THREELATERAL BIOSPHERE RESERVATION «WESTERN POLESIE» (SHATSKY NNP) AND THEIR ANALYSIS

Habitat map of Shatsky NNP (threelateral biosphere reservation «Western Polesie»), which includes 22 specifyings that represents the main ecosystems of the region was first created. On the basis of this map series of environmental maps including soil water regime, soil acidity, nitrogen and carbonate content, total salt regime, thermoregime, continentality and crio-climate are created. The gradient distribution of the factors and features of habitats differentiation are analyzed on the maps.

O.M. Smetana, O.O. Dolina, Y.V. Yaroshchuk, O.O. Krasova, D.O. Rudiuk

DEVELOPMENT OF THE INGULETS REGIONAL ECOCORRIDOR: PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES

We performed an analysis of the vegetation cover at the «Ingulets Steppe» Reservation and its adjacent areas. It was estimated that there is a non-correspondence between formal borders and real distributions of sozologically valuable communities. We discovered that surrounding areas have a high conservation value in terms of unique native plant communities. We also estimated the damage caused to plant communities due to granite quarry development. As a result, we proposed a correction scheme of the native reservation.

A.P. Iljinska

MODERN APPROACHES TO CLASSIFICATION OF FRUITS OF BRASSICACEAE: A CASE STUDY OF TAXA OCCURRING IN UKRAINE

The faceted classification of fruits of Brassicaceae (taxa of the flora of Ukraine) has been developed on the basis of studies of their structural diversity in the species growing with in the territory of Ukraine and beyond its borders, as well as the analysis of the published data. It is hypothesized that the primary ancestal type of fruit in Brassicaceae was a monomericarp or valvoid one (siliqua without the «beak»). Dimericarp – siliqua with the «beak», is considered a specialized, novel carpological structure in the family. The absence of a septum and the formation of the particular separation zone in fruits, changing the growth direction of carpels, should also be considered among innovative morphological features of the fruit, which resulted in increase of the general level of their structural organization. Reducing the size of the fruit, the gradual reduction of its elements, the weakening of functioning of the locular separation zone, reduction of the number of seeds in the fruit, and the reduction of the loculi of these are characters that enhance the adaptivity of species to changing environmental conditions. In the flora of Ukraine best represented are the genera and species that have latiseptate-segregate-locular long or short monomericarps (Cardamine, Arabis, Sisymbrium, Barbarea, Rorippa, Hesperis, Alyssum, Schivereckia et all.) and synarticulate-septate dimericarps (Diplotaxis, Kibera, Eruca, Brassica, Erucastrum et all.). Aseptato-segregate monomericarps (Biscutella) and choriarticulate-septate or choriarticulate-pseudoseptate dimericarps (Rapistrum, Cakile, Crambe) are represented by a few species and genera. It is assumed that carpological evolution in Brassicaceae was directed toward the formation of the diversity of propagules from the «protected» seeds, i.e. is a reflection of optimization ways of dissemination and distribution of plants. For the studied crucifers, seven types of generative diaspores caused by structural features of the fruit are identified.

G.V. Boiko

IDENTIFICATION KEY FOR THE SPECIES OF THE GENUS ARTEMISIA L. (ASTERACEAE) OF THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

On the basis of critical systematic revision of the genus Artemisia L. in the flora of Ukraine, an original comprehensive dichotomous key for identification of species is proposed.

Р.И. Бурда

ВСТРЕЧАЕМОСТЬ ИНВАЗИОННЫХ РАСТЕНИЙ В АНТРОПОГЕННЫХ ЭКОСИСТЕМАХ РАВНИННОЙ УКРАИНЫ ПО ШИРОТНОМУ ГРАДИЕНТУ

Приведен сравнительный анализ встречаемости чужеродных видов сосудистых растений на шести тестовых участках площадью около 30 км² каждый. Они расположены между 51°20′ c. ш. – 46°45′ c. ш. и 28°9′ в. д. – 32°35′ в. д. в Полесье (Овруч), Лесостепи (Ружин, Шаргород, Теплик) и Сухой Степи (Музыковка, Круглоозерка). Полевыми учетами, проведеннями по методу Уиттекера, в составе спонтанной флоры тест-участков обнаружено 185 видов-антропофитов: Овруч – 147, Ружин – 156, Шаргород – 157, Теплик – 154, Музыковка – 110, Круглоозерка – 108 видов. Доля чужеродных видов возрастала в направлении с севера на юг от 34% (Ружин, Шаргород) до 49% (Музыковка) и в значительной степени зависела от уровня деградации растительного покрова, вызванной егоантропогенной трансформацией. Из 185-ти чужеродных видов 80, или 43%, встречались на всех участках. По сходству–различию видового состава этой фракции тестове участки по коэффициенту Жаккара четко распадаются на уровне c_j = 0,49 на две плеяды: полесско-лесостепную с внутренним сходством c_j =0,89 – c_j = 0,74 и сухостепную с внутренним сходством c_j = 0,90. Увеличение степени адвентизации флоры с севера на юг подтверждается большей на 10% долей археофитов в составе спонтанной флоры на южных тестовых участках. Сделан вывод о необходимости организации контроля видов-антропофитов для научных целей и оперативных мер не только на общегосударственном уровне, но также на уровне природных выделов и административных единиц.

N.A. Bagrikova

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE ALIEN FRACTION OF THE FLORA OF THE CRIMEAN PENINSULA (UKRAINE)

The checklist of alien plants of the Crimean Peninsula, based on results of analysis of literature data and original research, is presented in the article. The adventive fraction comprises 375 species of vascular plants from 78 families, among them 76 archaeophytes and 299 kenophytes, comprising 13% of total taxa of the regional flora. Its taxonomic, biomorfological structure (life forms), primary geographical origin, degree of naturalization and chronoelement distribution have been analyzed. According to the degree of naturalization, the group is represented by epoecophytes (122 taxa), colonophytes (120), ephemerophytes (89), and agriophytes (44). The following families prevail in the taxonomic spectrum: Asteraceae (49 taxa), Poaceae (32), Brassicaceae (24), Fabaceae (22), Rosaceae (15), Lamiaceae (14), Chenopodiaceae (14), Apiaceae (13), Solanaceae (12), Scrophulariaceae (11), and Amaranthaceae (10 taxa). A comprehensive analysis revealed the following features in the structure of the alien fraction of the Crimean flora: higher instability index (0.56), increase of the share of colonophytes (32.0%) and ephemerophytes (23.7%); prevalence of species of the Ancient Mediterranean (38.7%), and Asian (20.0%) origin; increase of the number of trees (up to 11.2%) and shrubs (6.9%), with dominance of annual (47.5%) and perennial (24.8%) species in the life form spectrum.

K.A. Zvyagintseva

INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE KHARKIV URBAN FLORA

This article analyzes the expansion of 14 species of invasive alien plant in the urban flora of Kharkiv. Biomorphic, coenomorphic, ecological and geographical analyses are discussed. The distribution maps of these species in the city are provided.

В.Н. Меженский

ДЕЙСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ ОБНАРОДОВАНИЕ НАЗВАНИЙ ТРЕХ НОТОВИДОВ (MALINAE, ROSACEAE)

Три названия в нотородах ×Cydolus, ×Pyralus, ×Sorbaronia (Malinae, Rosaceae) не были действительно обнародованы, поскольку в качестве типов для каждого таксона были обозначены два или три сбора. Осуществлено действительное обнародование названий ×Sorbaronia kovalevii Mezhenskyj, ×Cydolus rudenkoana Mezhenskyj, ×Pyralus kursakovii Mezhenskyj с указанием одного сбора, определенного как голотип для каждого нотовида.

T.S. Dvirna

A NEW FIND OF ECHINOCHLOA MICROSTACHYA (WIEGAND) RYDB. (POACEAE) IN UKRAINE

Information about a new locality for the territory of the Romny-Poltava Geobotanical Region and for Ukraine of the alien species Echinochloa microstachya is provided (Romny, railways).

L.E. Ryff

ASPLENIUM LEPIDUM C. PRESL SUBSP. HAUSSKNECHTII (GODET ET REUT.) BROWNSEY (ASPLENIACEAE), A NEW TAXON OF FERNS IN THE FLORA OF EASTERN EUROPE

A rare fern, Asplenium lepidum C. Presl subsp. haussknechtii (Godet et Reut.) Brownsey, was found in the Crimean Nature Reserve. This is the first report of this taxon for the flora of Crimea, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe. The issues on morphology, taxonomy and origin of the Crimean population of Asplenium lepidum are discussed.

L.V. Dymytrova

LICHENS OF THE LISNYKY BOTANICAL PRESERVE (KYIV, UKRAINE) AND THEIR INDICATOR VALUES

The lichen flora of different deciduous (oak, maple, ash, etc.) and pine forest stands in the Lisnyky Botanical Preserve (Kyiv, Ukraine) within 17 plots was studied. So far 126 lichen species and 3 lichenicolous fungi, e.g. Athelia arachnoidea, Clypeococcum hypocenomycis and Xanthoriicola physciae, were listed. Agonimia borysthenica is recently described asa a new to science lichen species. Bacidia pycnidiata and Thelenella pertusariella are reported as new for Ukraine. Absconditella lignicola, Anisomeridium biforme, Bacidia laurocerasi, B. subincompta, Bactrospora dryina, Lecania croatica, Stenocybe pullatula, Verrucaria viridigrana are reported for the first time for the plain part of Ukraine and 17 species are new for Kyiv Region. The distribution, ecology and conservation status of rare species and indicators of old-growth woodland are briefly discussed. The importance of the Lisnyky Botanical Preserve for the maintenance of lichen biodiversity is clearly illustrated by the presence of 17 indicator species which are included in the Red Lists of many European countries.

M.V. Pirogov, A.Ye. Khodosovtsev

LICHENICOLOUS FUNGI ARTHONIA PHAEOPHYSCIAE GRUBE & MATZER (ARTHONIACEAE) AND TAENIOLELLA PHAEOPHYSCIAE D. HAWKSW. (ANAMORPHIC ASCOMYCOTA), NEW SPECIES FOR UKRAINE

Two lichenicolous fungi, Arthonia phaeophysciae Grube & Matzer (Arthoniaceae) and Taeniolella phaeophysciae D. Hawksw. (Anamorphic Ascomycota), are reported as new for the mycobiota of Ukraine. These species were collected in southern and western parts of Ukraine.

L.G. Lyubinska, M.V. Shevera

ONTOMORPHOGENESIS OF CHAMAECYTISUS ALBUS (HACQ.) ROTHM. (FABACEAE) AND STATE IN THE LOCAL POPULATION IN THE СHAPLYA RESERVATE (PODILSKY TOVTRY NATIONAL NATURE PARK)

The results of studies of the state of a local population of Chamaecytisus albus (Hacq.) Rothm. (Fabaceae) of the Chaplya reservate (Podilsky Tovtry National Nature Park, Ukraine) are presented. Ontomorphogenesis of the species is described. The ontogenetic states of the species (especially clones and single partial individuals) and ontogenetic structure (the population is characterized by full – member composition and left-sided age spectra) are determined.

V.I. Melnik, S.Ya. Didenko, I.P. Didenko, O.S. Galushko

NEW DATA ON DISTRIBUTION OF RARE SPECIES OF GALANTHUS L. AND ARUM L. IN PRYDNIPROVSKA UPLAND

New localities for the following rare species in Prydniprovska Upland are reported: Galanthus plicatus M. Bieb., G. nivalis L. (Amaryllidaceae) listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009) and Arum besserianum Schott, a rare species in Cherkasy Region. The habitats and population status for each species are described. Recommendations on their conservation are provided.

О.A. Babenko, O.M. Popova

NEW RECORDS OF TWO RARE MACROMYCETES IN THE NORTH WESTERN PART OF THE BLACK SEA REGION (UKRAINE)

As a result of mycological expeditions to the North western part of the Black Sea region in 2010–2012, two new records of macromycetes listeыd in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009), Leucoagaricus barssii (Zeller) Vellinga and Myriostoma coliforme (Dicks.) Corda, are reported. Detailed diagnosеs, original figures of microstructures, and descriptions of habitat vegetation are given.

I.V. Kosakivska, V.A. Negretsky, V.M. Pushkarev, O.A Konturska, J.B. Rakhmetov, A.Yu. Ustinova

EFFECT OF SHORT-TERM TEMPERATURE STRESSES ON HSP70 SYNTHESIS AND LEVEL OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IN AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS L. SEEDLINGS

We analyzed the level of HSP70 and hydrogen peroxide in 7-dayold seedlings of Amaranthus caudatus L. in control and after short-term high and low temperature stresses. HSP70 was identified strongly activated in control and its active synthesis was shown after short-term temperature stress (2 hours, +40 °C). The level of HSP70 after short-term cold stress (2 hours, +4 °C) practically did not change. It was shown that concentration of hydrogen peroxide in 7-day-old seedlings of Amaranthus caudatus increased after short-term temperature stresses. The response to the heat stress was much stronger that to the cold one. The possible role of hydrogen peroxide as a component of nonspecific stressreaction system of the plant is discussed. HSP70 synthesis and accumulation of hydrogen peroxide after short-term heat stress correlate with thermotolerance of Amaranthus caudatus. Our results support that hydrogen peroxide molecules act as signaling agents. They activate HSP70 synthesis which protects plant from the high temperature stress.

№5 (2013)

L.G. Bezusko, T.S. Karpiuk, S.L. Mosyakin, A.G. Bezusko, O.M. Korniyenko M.G.
ANTHROPOGENIC COMPONENT OF PALYNOFLORAS FROM EARLY MEDIEVAL DEPOSITS (13TH CENTURY A.D.) OF THE SLOVECHNO-OVRUCH RIDGE IN A PA-LEOCHOROLOGICAL ASPECT

Results of paleopalynological and paleoethnobotanical studies were obtained for the deposits from cultural layers of seven Early Medieval settlements of the Slovechno-Ovruch Ridge (XIII century A.D.). The species composition of the cultivated and weedy components (58 taxa) was identified. The list of model synanthrope taxa for paleochorological studies is produced. On the example of Slovechno-Ovruch Ridge, first maps based on paleopalynological and ethnobotanical data are developed for distribution of model taxa in space and time (XIII century).

V.S. Pavlenko-Barysheva
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PUBESCENCE IN SPECIES OF PILOSELLA VAILL. (ASTERACEAE) IN THE CRIMEAN FLORA

The article provides an analysis of pubescence characters of 12 species of Pilosella represented in the Crimean flora; the cladogram based on original data of pubescence is plotted. Results of the study agree with the concept of a wide circumscription of species in Pilosella. Based on pubescence characteristics and other morphological data, a new combination at the subspecies level is proposed, P. echioides (Lumn.) Schultz et Sch. Bip. subsp. asiatica (Nägeli & Peter) Pavl.-Bar., comb. nov.

L.I. Krytska
THE SYNOPSIS OF THE GENUS MEDICAGO L. (FABACEAE) IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

The article is devoted to the critically studied genus Medicago L. in the flora of Ukraine. The system of the genus was developed to include two subgenera, three sections, seven subsections, and four series represented in Ukraine. Four new subsections and four new series are validated. The synonymy and nomenclatural type are given for each species. A key to the Medicago species is proposed. Information about ecological conditions and geographical distribution of these species is provided.

Z.M. Tsymbalyuk, S.L. Mosyakin
PALYNOMORPHOLOGY OF SPECIES OF THE OROBANCHE L. SUBGENUS PHELIPANCHE (POMEL) TZVELEV (OROBANCHACEAE) IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

Pollen morphology of 10 species of the subgenus Phelipanche (genus Orobanche L.) was studied using light and scanning electron microscopy. Pollen grains of the studied species are 3-colpate, rarely 2-colpate, 3-colporate, and inaperturate; prolate, spheroidal and oblate-spheroidal, medium-sized. Six types of sculpture are identified: retipilate, retipilate-scabrate, granulate, granulate-foveolate, scabrate-verrucate, and verrucate. The palynomorphological data were analyzed on the background of the system of Orobanche (according to Tzvelev, 1981) and current molecular phylogenetic data. The type of aperture, pattern of exine surface, shape, size, exine thickness, and colpi structure are the most important species features. Peculiarities of pollen grains confirm the placement of the studied species in the subgenus Phelipanche, but the taxonomic status of some species or subspecies remains problematic.

O.A. Yarova, M.M. Fedoronchuk
THE TAXONOMIC STRUCTURE OF THE FLORA OF BILOOZERSKY NATIONAL NATURE PARK

Taxonomic structure of the vascular flora of Biloozersky National Nature Park was analyzed. It comprises 512 species, 315 genera, 92 families, and 4 divisions. The leading role in the park flora spectrum belongs to the family Asteraceae (13.7 %) which is typical for the majority of Holarctic floras. The index for ratio between the numbers of Asteraceae and Lamiaceae species is 2.5, which is characteristic for the floras of Boreal and Nemoral areas (2.1–3.8). However, the index ratio between Asteraceae and Cyperaceae is considerably higher (5.8) and is characteristic for the floras of the Boreal and Nemoral regions (0.6–1.8) approaching the floras of the Mediterranean floristic region (3.6–7.8). This phenomenon can be explained by the law percentage of Cyperaceae species in the flora of the National Park. This is due to the low number of habitats suitable for the representatives of family Cyperaceae.

I.Yu. Parnikoza, I.A. Kozeretska, M.P. Andreev, V.A. Kunakh
DESCHAMPSIA ANTARCTICA DESV. IN THE MARITIME ANTARCTIC: EXCLUSIVENESS OR THE LONG-TERM ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES?

We critically survey peculiar aspects of the distribution patterns, ecology, ontogenesis and reproduction, anatomical, morphological, cytogenetic, and molecular genetics traits which are presumed to ensure the exclusive adaptation of Deschampsia antarctica to the conditions of the Maritime Antarctic. We analyze the specific traits of the plant and their potential significance in the exclusive dispersal of D. antarctica in the region. We state that such specific adaptations are absent and propose that D. antarctica (just like other Maritime Antarctic vascular plant species, Colobanthus quitensis) has been developing a set of adaptive strategies supposedly since the initial colonization back in a climatically more favorable time. These adaptive strategies, albeit presumably governed by mechanisms universal to vascular plants, have still some peculiar features which ensure the advantage of D. antarctica over other species attempting to colonize the region.

V.G. Skliar
DYNAMICS OF VITALITY PARAMETERS FOR POPULATIONS OF THE FOREST-FORMING SPECIES IN NOVGOROD-SIVERSKY POLISSYA: THEORETICAL BASIS AND MEANS OF EVALUATION

Theoretical aspects of the change of vital parameters in time are considered. On the example of natural forest regrowth in Novgorod-Siversky Polissya it is shown that vitality characteristics (vitality of individuals, the ratio in the plant cohort of different vitality classes, the quality index) are very dynamic. The most frequent in the stages of this process is the change in vitality structure of plant cohorts represented in the populations of fo- rest-forming species and values of the quality index. It is proposed to use a special index, the index of vitality dynamics (IVD), to evaluate the extent and nature of changes in the index values of quality during a period of time and in the stages of ecological and coenotic processes.

D.A. Davydov
SYNANTHROPIZATION VALUATION OF FOREST COMMUNITIES OF ROMNY-POLTAVA GEOBOTANICAL DISTRICT

Results of synanthropization valuation of forests of Romny-Poltava geobotanical district are indicated. The concise analysis of synanthropic fraction of the forest flora is carried out. The sharp difference between natural forest communities and artificial ones are shown. Pine forests (Vaccinio-Piceetea classis) have the least number of synanthropic plant species. Willow and poplar communities (Salicetea purpureae classis) are the mostly synanthropized on this territory.

M.B. Gaponenko, R.V. Ivannikov
PROSPECTS OF CULTIVATION OF ANACAMPTIS MORIO (L.) R.M. BATEMAN, PRIDGEON ET M.W. CHASE (ORCHIDACEAE) FOR CONSERVATION IN UKRAINE

Prospects of cultivation of Anacanptis morio (L.) R.M. Bateman, Pridgeon et M.W. Chase (Orchidaceae Juss.) in Ukraine are considered. Methods of aseptic breeding of A. morio were developed; conditions for the plant sterilization and cultivation in vitro as well as nutrient media were selected and vital plant material was produced. Parameters for growing A. morio under primary culture conditions were determined. Cultivation of A. morio is proposed for the ex situ conservation of the species.

Yu.S. Peregrym, A.I. Bronskov, M.M. Peregrym
ASTRAGALUS CALYCINUS M. BIEB. (FABACEAE), A NEW SPECIES IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

The first finding of Astragalus calycinus M. Bieb. (Fabaceae) in Ukraine is reported. Coenotic conditions and major characteristics of the population are described. Protection of the locality is emphasized and listing of the species to the future edition of the Red Data Book of Ukraine is recommended.

О.V. Tyshchenko, V.M. Tyshchenko, L.F. Кucheryava
A NEW RECORD OF CELASTRUS SCANDENS L. (CELASTRACEAE) AT PROTECTED AREA RIZANYI YAR (CHERKASY REGION)

The locality of North American Celastrus scandens L. (about 216 m²) is registered in the protected area Rizanyj Yar (Cherkasy region, Ukraine) at age-old oakery area. This species was registered before at the territory of Ukraine only under condiotions of cultivation. C. scandens is harmful to the separate representatives of the local flora and its distribution is restrained by its relative frost-resistancy and the ability only for vegetative propagation. C. scandens is usable for ornamental and medicinal purposes.

A.I. Tokaryuk, I.I. Chorney, V.V. Protopopova
A NEW LOCALITY OF TRIGLOCHIN MARITIMA L. (JUNCAGINACEAE) IN THE UKRAINIAN CARPATHIANS

A new locality of Triglochin maritima L. in the Ukrainian Carpathians is reported. Cоenotic characteristics of the population habitat in the upper reaches of the White Cheremosh River (Chychvyny Mountains) are presented.

V.V. Fateryga, C.A.J. Kreutz, A.V. Fateryga, J. Reinhardt
EPIPACTIS MUELLERI GODFERY (ORCHIDACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FOR THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

A self-pollinated orchid, Epipactis muelleri Godfery, is reported from the Crimea as a new species for the flora of Ukraine. Data on key diagnostic characters of the species and collected herbarium specimens are provided.

T.I. Mikhailyuk
NEW FOR THE FLORA OF UKRAINE AND RARE GREEN AND STREPTOPHYCEAN ALGAE FROM TERRESTRIAL HABITATS

Data about new for the flora of Ukraine and rare, interesting in floristic, ecological and taxonomic aspects, green and streptophycean algae found in terrestrial habitats of Ukraine (Hormotilopsis gelatinosa Trainor et Bold, Deasonia multinucleata (Deason et H.C. Bold) H. Ettl et Komárek, Prasiococcus calcarius (J.B. Petersen) Vischer, Prasiolopsis ramosa Vischer, Klebsormidium bilatum Lokhorst, Klebsormidium sp.) are presented. Descriptions, figures, information about ecological peculiarities, distribution in Ukraine and worldwide, phylogenetic relationships etc. are provided.

A.B. Gromakova
NEW AND RARE SPECIES OF LICHENS FOR THE LEFT-BANK PART OF UKRAINE FROM CRETACEOUS OUTCROPS

The localities of 16 new and rare species of lichens for the Left-Bank part of Ukraine are cited. The species were collected from the cretaceous outcrops in the basin of the Siversky Donets River. Among them Arthonia calcarea (Turner ex Sm.) Ertz & Diederich, Caloplaca limonia Nimis & Poelt, C. phlogina (Ach.) Flagey, Catillaria lenticularis (Ach.) Th. Fr., Rinodina terrestris Tomin, Squamarina cartilaginea (With.) P. James, Thrombium epigaeum (Pers.) Wallr., Xanthoria mediterranea Giralt, Nimis & Poelt are reported for the first time for the Left-Bank part of Ukraine. New data on distribution of the red-listed lichen species, Leptogium schraderi (Bernh.) Nyl., Squamarina cartilaginea, Circinaria hispida (Mereschk.) A. Nordin, S. Savić & Tibell, are provided.

O.A. Babenko
EPIGEOUS GASTEROMYCETES OF THE NORTH WESTERN PART OF THE BLACK SEA REGION

A list of epigeous gasteromycetes of the north-western part of the Black Sea Region collected during vegetation periods in 2008–2012 is reported. In total, 34 species of 13 genera, 4 families, 4 orders of the Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota, were recorded. Tulostoma americanum Lloyd is a newly recorded species for Ukraine. Locality descriptions, types of substrates, illustrations of the fruit bodies and original descriptions are provided; for the new records illustrations of macro- and microstructures are added. Ecological trophic characteristics and data practical use of gasteromycetes are presented.

Ю.Я. Тихоненко, М.К. Эйм, Э. Вилсон, В.Г. Коритнянская
НОВЫЕ НАХОДКИ PUCCINIA HELIANTHI SCHW. НА CYCLACHAENA XANTHIIFOLIA (NUTT) FRESENИЗ УКРАИНЫ

В сентябре 2012 г. в двух локалитетах на территории Одесской обл. (46°0' N, 29°40' E и 46°25' N, 30°10' E) отмечено развитие ржавчинного гриба на Cyclachaena xanthiifolia. Последовательности субъединицы 28S ядерной рибосомальной ДНК подтвердили принадлежность ржавчинника на C. xanthiifolia к виду Puccinia helianthi. По-видимому, Украина является единственной, кроме США, страной, где P. helianthi зарегистрирована на C. Xanthiifolia.

M.V. Pirogov, S.M. Sharavara
VOUAUXIELLA  LICHENICOLA (LINDS.) PETRAK & SYDOW, A RARE SPECIES OF LICHENICOLOUS FUNGI IN WESTERN  UKRAINE

New data on a rare species of lichenicolous fungi, Vouauxiella lichenicola (Linds.) Petrak & Sydow, found in Carpathian Biosphere Reserve and Shatsk National Nature Park are presented. The species description, data on distribution and cited herbarium specimens are given.

I.I. Korshikov, О.V. Lapteva
CYTOGENETIC ABNORMALITIES OF THE PINUS PALLASIANA D. DON. (PINACEAE) SEED GERMINATION ON IRON–ORE DUMP IN KRIVOY ROG REGION

A spectrum of mitosis pathologies and chromosomal aberrations in the cells of root meristem of the Pinus pallasiana D. Don shoots from arboretum of the Krivoy Rog Botanical Garden and plantation on the iron-ore dump was studied. The general level of cytogenetic violations was as follows: 2.92 % – arboretum; 7.09 % – trees of active genesial age (30–35 years) on dump, 5.63 % – young trees entering reproductive age (7–12 years) on dump. In the seeds from arboretum, pathologies of mitosis prevailed while in the seeds of plants of the same age from dump the chromosomal abnormalities obviously dominated. In this industrial region of the steppe area in Ukraine, P. pallasiana is fully appropriate species for cytogenetic monitoring of environmental pollution.

K.M. Sytnik, T.V. Andrianova
VLADIMIR VERNADSKY AND THE PRESENT TIMES

The article devoted to the 150th anniversary of Academician V.I. Vernadsky’s birthday, provides a review of his activities and his links with Ukraine. It is emphasized that many statements of Vladimir Vernadsky become topical, such as global significance of vegetation and living matter, his biogeochemical principles, and the concept of the public status and professionalism of the Academy, relevance to develop a wide range of sciencies for progress. It is proposed an overview of functioning of the Comission for Study of Academician V.I. Vernadsky Heritage of the NAS Ukraine and development of Vernadsky’s ideas in Ukraine.

№6 (2013)

Ya.P. Didukh, Yu.A. Vashenyak
ECOLOGICAL AND GEOBOTANICAL ZONING OF CENTRAL PODILLYA

A new approach to the geobotanical zoning is discussed. Diagnostic habitats are identified as a basis for ecological and geobotanical zoning of the Central Podillya. Boundaries of Central Podilla, region and ecological districts are clarified. Ecological characteristics of ecological districts are made.

Z.M. Tsymbalyuk, S.L. Mosyakin

PALYNOMORPHOLOGY OF SPECIES OF OROBANCHE L. SUBGENUS OROBANCHE L. (OROBANCHACEAE) IN THE FLORA OF UKRAINE

Pollen morphology of 18 species of the genus Orobanche L. subgenus Orobanche was studied using light and scanning electron microscopy. Pollen grains of the studied species are 2-, 3-rugate (seldom some grains 1-, 4-rugate) and inaperturate; prolate, spheroidal and oblate-spheroidal in shape; medium-sized, rarely small-sized. Five types of sculpture are identified: retirugulate, scabrate-verrucate, verrucate, verrucate-gemmate, and gemmate. Palynomorphological data confirm the placement of the studied taxa in subgen. Orobanche and provide evidence for recognition of sect. Inflatae as separate from sect. Orobanche. Pollen morphology is consistent with the phylogenetic split of the genus Orobanche s. l. into two clades, Phelipanche and Orobanche, which, depending on taxonomic decisions, can be treated as subgenera or segregate genera.

More advanced pollen characters are peculiar to the Orobanche clade as compared to those in the Phelipanche clade. Evolution of aperture types in the genus Orobanche s. l. proceded in a correlated and parallel manner with sculpture evolution: from the colporate type with retipilate sculpture to the colpate type with the same sculpture, and then to the rugate type with scabrate-verrucate and verrucate sculpture, and finally to the inaperturate type with gemmate sculpture.

L.I. Krytska
TYPIFICATION OF VASCULAR PLANT SPECIES DESCRIBED FROM UKRAINE: GENERA PHLOMIS L., SALVIA L., SATUREJA L., ZIZIPHORA L. (LAMIACEAE)

The list including 29 species of the family Lamiaceae described from Ukraine (genera Phlomis L., Salvia L., Satureja L., Ziziphora L.), based on analyses of the protologues and type specimens, is presented. The basionym, main synonymy, nomenclatural type (protologue, holotype, lectotype, isotype, or neotype) and place of it's storage are given for each species.

T.S. Dvirna
SYSTEMATIC STRUCTURE OF the ALIEN FRACTION OF THE FLORA OF the ROMENSKO-POLTAVSKY GEOBOTANICAL district

Results of the systematic analysis of alien fraction of the Romensko-Poltavsky geobotanical district flora which includes 334 species from 206 genera and 61 families are presented. On the whole, the spectrum of leading families is similar to the Ancient Mediterranean flora. Proportions in comparison with other studied alien fractions of the flora in different parts of Ukraine are given.

A.N. Krasnovа
EVOLUTION OF THE SUBGENUS ROHRBACHIA (KRONF. EX RIEDL) A. KRASNOVA OF THE HYDROPHILIC GENUS TYPHA L.

The subgenus Rohrbachia was apparently formed in the Upper Cretaceous in the Indo-Malaysian province, as a result of the convergence with mangrove, undersized populations of the Pandanaceae family (Pandanus minor). The section Minimae was formed in the Paleogene while the Central Asian section Turanicae was formed in the Neogene. In the Upper Pleistocene, because of the isolation and desertification of the Khankhay Sea, the Mongolian-Gobi populations due to rapid geological and climatic changes were subjected to a sharp reduction and formed the section Mongolica. As a result of the study of the herbarium materials of T. minima Funсk at the Kholodhy Institute of Botany of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (KW), Komarov Botanical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (LE), a new species, Typha ephemeroida A. Krasnova, has been described.

E.R. Arapetyan
CONSERVATION Of SEEDS OF CRIMEAN ENDEMIC SPECIES ALYSSUM CALYCOCARPUM RUPR. (BRASSICACEAE) AND ANTHYLLIS BIEBERSTEINIANA POPL. (FABACEAE) IN LIQUID NITROGEN (–196° С)

Preservation ex situ of the seeds of Alyssum calycocarpum Rupr. (Brassicaceae) and Anthyllis biebersteiniana Popl. (Fabaceae), species endemic to the Crimean flora, has been studied using modern cryotechnique. The seeds survived after having been exposed to ultra low temperature (–196° C) during a month.

O.F. Scherbakova, K.V. Novosad
POLYVARIETY OF elementary modules of annual flowering shoots OF PULSATILLA PATENS (L.) MILL. And P. PRATENSIS (L.) MILL (Ranunculaceae)

Results of comprehensive biomorphological research of two species of the genus Pulsatilla Mill. from the position of the modular organization of their shoot systems are presented. Various options for combinations of elementary modules in the universal module as well as their structural polyvariety are revealed.

L.G. Bezusko, T.S. Karpiuk, S.L. Mosyakin, A.G. Bezusko, O.M. Korniyenko

PALEOCHOROLOGY OF SOME RARE SPECIES OF LYCOPHYTES AND FERNS IN THE SLOVECHNO-OVRUCH RIDGE AREA DURING THE 13^th CENTURY

We considered the spore component of palynological characteristics for the Early Medieval deposits on the example of the model area (the Slovechnо-Ovruch Ridge) and the time range (13^th century A.D.). The list of the vascular cryptogamic plants (10 species) has been identified. For the first time, schemes of distribution of 5 taxa (Diphasiastrum complanatum, Lycopodium annotinum, Lycopodiella inundata, Huperzia selago, Botrychium lunaria) in the Slovechno-Ovruch (Slovechansko-Ovruchsky) Ridge area in the 13^th century were developed. These species are listed in the Red Data Book of Ukraine. The results of our paleochorological analysis showed that the decrease of habitats and ranges of Diphasiastrum complanatum and Huperzia selago was caused by human activity. We can also assume that extinction of Botrychium lunaria from the regional flora occurred as a result of human activity in the late Holocene (SA–3).

I.G. Olshanskyi, O.O. Orlov
JUNCUS DICHOTOMUS ELLIOTT (JUNCACEAE), A NEW ALIEN SPECIES FOR THE fLORA OF UKRAINE

Juncus dichotomus is reported for the Ukrainian flora. This is an alien species of North American origin. Now in Ukraine Juncus dichotomus is known in Zhytomyr Region and Volyn Region. Diagnostic features and data on distribution of this species are presented.

K.A. Zvyagintseva

THE NEW FINDS OF ALIEN PLANTS IN THE FLORA OF KHARKIV

Information about records of the following alien plants in the flora of Kharkіv is reported: Echinochloa tzvelevii Mosyakin ex Mavrodiev & H.Scholz (the third locality in Ukraine), Eragrostis suaveolens A. Becker ex Claus (new to the Left Bank Forest-Steppe), Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad. subsp. densiflora (Turcz. ex Moq.) Aellen, K. scoparia (L.) Schrad. var. trichophylla (Voss) L.H. Bailey, Euphorbia marginata Pursh, Datura tatula L., Amaranthus hypochondriacus L., Cenchrus longispinus (Hack.) Fernald, Rudbeckia laciniata L., Heliopsis scabra Dunal, Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth, I. hederacea (L.) Jacq., Rudbeckia hirta L., Reynoutria japonica Houtt., Cosmos bipinnatus Cav., and Phlox paniculata L.

I.O. Dudka, V.P. Hayova, V.G. Korytnianska
THE FIRST REPORT OF PERONOSPORA VERBENAE, A DOWNY MILDEW ON VERBENA OFFICINALIS, IN UKRAINE

A rare downy mildew, Peronospora verbenae on Verbena officinalis, is newly reported from Ukraine. The species recently described from Germany and recorded in the UK and Czech Republic is unknown outside Europe. Using SEM, additional ultrastructural features of the ultimate branchlets and conidiospore surface were discovered. Original illustrations of the revealed morphological characters are provided.

О.Yu. Маyorova, L.R. Grytsak, G.I. Terehova, V.М. Mel’nyk, I.O. Andreev, N.М. Drobyk
CURRENT STATUS OF POPULATIONS of GENTIANA LUTEA L. (GENTIANACEAE) IN THE FLORA OF the UKRAINIAN CARPATHIANS

A study of nine populations of G. lutea from different habitats in the Ukrainian Carpathians was carried out. For all communities involving G. lutea, the presence of the same dominant species was shown, but in different proportions. All populations are normal complete, with the left-sided age spectrum. Significant portion of the age spectrum of populations, located in the conservation area, is formed by young generative individuals. Grazing, shading and sodding of the soil surface lead to the changes in the age structure thet consisted in the increase of the proportion of virgin plants or the predominance of vegetative origin plants. Among the investigated populations, six are young affluent (Lemska Polonyna, Sheshul and Pavlyk Mts., Pozhyzhevska Mt., Troyaska and Tataruka Mts., Petros Mt., Pip Ivan Mt.), two represent young balanced (Rohneska Polonyna and Krachuneska Polonyna), and the population on Vorozheska Mt. belongs to depressive ones.

V.I. Melnyk, I.P. Logvynenko
DISTRIBUTION AND CURRENT STATUS OF POPULATIONS OF CYPRIPEDIUM CALCEOLUS L. (ORCHIDACEAE) IN VOLHYNIAN UPLAND

Geographical distribution and current status of populations of a rare species of the Eurasian flora, Cypripedium calceolus L. (Orchidaceae), in Volhynian Upland (Volhynian, Rivne and Lviv Regions of Ukraine) are described. New localities of Cypripedium calceolus are reported. Habitats and age structure of the Cypripedium calceolus populations within Volhynian Upland are characterized. Recommendations for the enhancement of plant protection on the Volhynian Upland area are proposed.

O.O. Bezsmertna, V.P. Heluta
DISTRIBUTION OF Botrychium multifidum (Ophioglossaceae) in UKRAINE

Botrychium multifidum (S.G. Gmel.) Rupr. is a rare species included in the Red Data Book of Ukraine (2009). Due to analysis of the literature data, critical revision of the herbarium specimens and field studies of the authors, this species has been registered in Ukraine over 90 times. Botrychium multifidum is found to occur in 16 regions of Ukraine, e.g. Kyiv (15 localities), Lviv (14), Kharkiv (11), Zhytomyr and Chernihiv (9 localities in each), Ivano-Frankivsk and Sumy (7 localities in each), Volyn, Transcarpathian, Rivne and Chernivtsi (4 localities in each), Ternopil (2), Vinnitsa, Poltava, Kherson and Cherkasy (only one locality in each). The new localities of the species in Transcarpathian, Lviv, Kharkiv and Chernihiv Regions from herbarium materials (LWS, LE) as well as collections of the authors from Volyn Region are reported.

V.S. Pavlenko-Barysheva
AUTENTIC MATERIALS OF SOME SPECIES OF HIERACIUM L. (ASTERACEAE) FROM THE HERBARIUM OF NIKITA BOTANICAL GARDEN (YALT)

Data on authentic materials of two species of the genus Hieracium, H. dshurdshurense Üksip and H. laevimarginatum Sennikov, are given. Nomenclatural citations, information about the holotype and isotype deposited at the Herbarium YALT are provided.

V.M. Virchenko, M.V. Shevera
V.V. MONTRESOR COLLECTION OF BRYOPHYTES IN THE HERBARIUM OF THE M.G. KHOLODNY INSTITUTE OF BOTANY, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAINE

Data on the V.V. Montresor collection of bryophytes of the 19^th century from Ukraine in the Bryological Herbarium of the M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany, NAS of Ukraine (KW-B) is reported. It includes 32 specimens, some collected by A.S. Rogovich, L. Stadnicky and others. The authors re-identified a number of specimens and recorded some species not reported before.

I.I. Korshikov, Ye.V. Lapteva, Yu.A. Tkachоva
VARIATION IN QUANTITATIVE-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NUCLEOLI AND NUCLEI IN SEED CELLS OF PINUS PALLASIANA D. DON (PROTECTED AND HUMAN-DISTURBED AREAS IN THE STEPPE zone OF UKRAINE)

A quantitative and dimensional variation in nucleoli of the seedling root interphase cells of Pinus pallasiana D. Don has been studied. The seedlings were grown from seeds collected in the Crimean natural population and in the plantations on protected, technogenically contaminated, disturbed and urban areas in the steppe zone of Ukraine. The nuclear area in seedling cells of seeds from the plantations is found to be significantly smaller than in the cells of seeds from the control natural populations. Variability of the nucleoli number within the nucleus, of their total area and individual nucleoli areas was noted. There is a tendency towards the lower nucleus-nucleolus ratio in the seed cells from the technogenous areas.

T.N. Kuzmina
OVULE AND FEMALE GAMETOPHYTE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN CANNA INDICA L. (CANNACEAE, ZINGIBERALES)

The results of a study of genesis and cytoembryological features of Canna indica L. (Cannaceae, Zingiberales) ovule and female gametophyte are presented. C. indica ovule is crassinucellar, bitegmic, anatropous or anacampilotropous. Characteristic features of the ovule organization are the following: two layers of parietal cells at the initial development stages; formation of epistaze, hypostase, raphe, phachychalaza and funicular obturator. An embryo sac develops by the Polygonum-type. The revealed characters of C. indica ovule and embryo sac organization are compared with the literature data on the female generative morphology for species from families Musaceae, Zingiberaceae, Costaceae, Marantaceae, and Heliconiaceae of the order Zingiberales.

І.V. Goncharenko, O.O. Senchylo
AUTOSPECIES, a program for computer typing of the Latin names of plant species

The Autospecies software has been developed to expedite error-proof typing of Latin names of plants. Autospecies is linked to reference information on species of the Ukrainian flora, over 9000 taxa with their synonyms. A special hot key provides quick replacement of the species abbreviation by its full Latin name with species author(s). While typing in Autospecies a non-accepted species name, a prompt suggesting the correct (accepted) name is popped up. Autospecies allows to speed up typing of Latin names without errors and to unify botanical nomenclature used by different botanists. The Autospecies software can be downloaded from http://phytobank.net