https://arvinfomedia.com/myjournals/index.php/GIJBS/issue/feed 2026-05-20T04:23:45+00:00 Open Journal Systems <p><strong>Global Impact Journal: Botany Studies</strong> is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and selected high-impact reprints in the areas of plant science, botany, and plant-related research. The journal focuses on advancing theoretical understanding, applied research, and translational studies in plant biology, ecology, and conservation.</p> <p>Published tri-annually, the journal is available in both print and electronic formats, ensuring wide accessibility to the research community.</p> https://arvinfomedia.com/myjournals/index.php/GIJBS/article/view/305 2026-05-20T04:23:45+00:00 Bojana Z. Jadranin marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Marija V. Vesović marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Djordje P. Božović marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Nikolina A. Matić marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Michal Goga marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Milorad M. Vujiˇcić marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Beáta Papp marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Aneta D. Sabovljević marko@bio.bg.ac.rs Marko S. Sabovljevic marko@bio.bg.ac.rs

<p>The rare and threatened pleurocarpous semi-aquatic moss <em>Drepanocladus sendtneri</em> (Amblystegiaceae) was the focus of an integrative conservation approach aimed at improving knowledge of its biological and ecological characteristics and enhancing its survival prospects. The results provide insights into both the axenic and xenic propagation of this species, as well as its biomass production under <em>ex situ</em> conditions. The KNOP medium proved to be the most suitable for propagation, particularly when demeristemized shoot tips were cultured in an upright orientation. Exogenous application of IBA increased the production of new shoots and reduced the time required to obtain substantial biomass under axenic conditions. Following successful acclimatisation to controlled xenic laboratory conditions, the moss was able to fully develop and spread in experimental basins maintained under outdoor botanical garden conditions, with humidity carefully regulated during dry periods. Within one year, a small number of initial plantlets expanded to cover approximately 4 dm², spreading efficiently over rainwater-soaked filter paper covered with an inert plastic mesh. These results provide practical guidance for the production and <em>ex situ</em> maintenance of <em>D. sendtneri</em>, thereby supporting the development and improvement of conservation action plans for this rare and threatened moss species.</p>

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