Wednesday, 4/6/2022
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University
Shawnee State University
Major
Biology-Biomedical Track
Presentation Types
Poster Presentation
Keywords:
linear methods, fungi, distribution, tree species
Abstract
The aim of this survey was to observe and document the diversity and distribution of fungal species in Shawnee State Forest, in Southern Ohio. The abundance and distribution of fungal species, as evident by persistent and ephemeral fruiting bodies during winter and early spring will be examined in relation to environmental growth factors using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Understanding factors that affect the distribution and abundance of these fungal species may be important for predicting the ecological dynamics of their symbiotic relationship with other plants. A series of linear transects were established in various sites of Shawnee State Forest which accounted for varied slopes, aspects, and elevations. Transects are ~122m long and allow for a continuous belt survey ~6m wide. All observations of fungal fruiting bodies found growing within those parameters have been documented along ecological data, including: tree species, tree condition and size, sunlight intensity, geographic location, aspect, and elevation. At time of submission, nearly thirty species of fungi have been documented and confirmed on the scientific platform iNaturalist using photos that have been certified as research grade. Preliminary trends have noted differences in aspect and common fungi-tree associations.
Human Subjects
no
IRB Approval
no
Faculty Mentor Name
Logan Minter
Faculty Mentor Title
Logan Minter, Ph.D.
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
Natural Sciences
Recommended Citation
Wolfe, April, "A field survey of fungal fruiting body species in Southern Ohio" (2022). Celebration of Scholarship. 1.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2022/day3/1
A field survey of fungal fruiting body species in Southern Ohio
The aim of this survey was to observe and document the diversity and distribution of fungal species in Shawnee State Forest, in Southern Ohio. The abundance and distribution of fungal species, as evident by persistent and ephemeral fruiting bodies during winter and early spring will be examined in relation to environmental growth factors using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Understanding factors that affect the distribution and abundance of these fungal species may be important for predicting the ecological dynamics of their symbiotic relationship with other plants. A series of linear transects were established in various sites of Shawnee State Forest which accounted for varied slopes, aspects, and elevations. Transects are ~122m long and allow for a continuous belt survey ~6m wide. All observations of fungal fruiting bodies found growing within those parameters have been documented along ecological data, including: tree species, tree condition and size, sunlight intensity, geographic location, aspect, and elevation. At time of submission, nearly thirty species of fungi have been documented and confirmed on the scientific platform iNaturalist using photos that have been certified as research grade. Preliminary trends have noted differences in aspect and common fungi-tree associations.