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A Study on the Diversity of Bryophytes in Wichienmatu School, Mueang District, Trang Province

Organization(s):Wichienmatu
Country:Thailand
Student(s):Ms. Mananya Chumsakul Ms. Stefan Panitporn Ms. Thanchanok sangsieng
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Educator(s):Thamonwan Bunchuay
Contributors:Miss. Oraphin Noonoom Miss. Naeriya Tonkrongchan
Report Type(s):International Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:Air Temperature, Soil Moisture - SMAP Block Pattern, Soil Temperature
Presentation Poster: View Document
Language(s):English
Date Submitted:03/05/2025
1. Research Procedure 1) Set the research issue, select the topic to be studied 2) Research, collect knowledge and theories related to the research 3) Determine the purpose of the study 4) Select the point to study the bryophytes within Wichianmatu School 2. Procedure 1) Plan the research operation 2) Collect bryophyte samples from various locations within the school 3) Find the species and classify the types of bryophytes Bryophyte Sampling Survey and Sampling: 1) Conduct a survey and collect bryophyte samples within Wichianmatu School, Mueang District, Trang Province, on three separateoccasions. Ensure sampling covers all microhabitats, such as on soil, rocks, bricks, trees, and various areas within the school, including both well-lit and shaded locations. Record the characteristics of the habitats where they are found and the growth patterns of each bryophyte species. 2) Morphological Study the morphological characteristics of the collected bryophytes under a microscope (CU Smart Lens 40x) for identification to the family and genus levels of mosses. Check the moss for moisture. Find the correct scientific name for each bryophyte species.
The study of the environmental factors affecting the diversity of bryophytes in Wichienmatu School, Mueang District, Trang Province, aimed to examine how the environment influences the diversity of bryophytes within the school. The study found that the factors affecting bryophytes in Wichienmatu School, Mueang District, Trang Province, are weather conditions and humidity levels in each area. The bryophytes found within the school were classified as follows : On bricks, the average humidity was 2.83, and the average temperature was 30°C, with 3 species of bryophytes. On soil, the average humidity was 5.50, and the average temperature was 29.66°C, with 7 species of bryophytes.On rocks, the average humidity was 1.67, and the average temperature was 30.33°C, with 1 species of bryophyte. On trees, the average humidity was 3.17, and the average temperature was 30°C, with 6 species of bryophytes. On plant pots, the average humidity was 1, and the average temperature was 30.33°C, with 1 species of bryophyte.Thus, the diversity of bryophytes is influenced by environmental factors such as sunlight exposure and humidity levels in each area. Areas with higher humidity and suitable weather conditions, such as trees, tend to have a higher diversity of bryophytes. When checking other areas with similar characteristics, bryophytes of the same or similar species were found. The study concluded that humidity and temperature significantly impact the growth of bryophytes, and areas with similar characteristics tend to support similar species of bryophytes, with bryophyte densityincreasing in such areas. This study identified factors that influence the growth and species diversity of bryophytes.


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