The genus Sphagnum is an essential component in the formation and maintenance of high latitude peatlands, bogs and mires. The species grows in dense, extended mats of agglomerated shoots that allow it to retain water necessary for its growth. These mats are partly responsible for maintaining the right conditions for other species in these wetlands to thrive. In this issue of Physiologia Plantarum, Mironov et al. (2020) monitored the growth of Sphagnum riparium for a period of 4 years and revealed three distinct growth rhythms: a seasonal temperature dependent, a circalunar and a third one, synchronized with the circalunar. This synchronised nature of Sphagnum growth could contribute to its position as a key species in the maintenance of peatlands.

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有节奏地摇滚，泥炭藓泥炭藓的生长动态

泥炭属是形成和维持高纬度泥炭地、沼泽和泥沼的重要组成部分。该物种生长在密集的、扩展的团聚芽垫中，使其能够保留其生长所需的水分。这些垫子部分负责为这些湿地中的其他物种维持适宜的生长条件。在本期 Physiologia Plantarum 中，Mironov 等人。(2020) 监测了 4 年的泥炭藓的生长，并揭示了三种不同的生长节奏：季节性温度依赖性、圆形和第三种与圆形同步。泥炭藓生长的这种同步性质可能有助于其作为维护泥炭地的关键物种的地位。