Features of moss mat structure and productivity in forest-bog complexes of West Siberia

The species composition and distribution of mosses over microrelief features on bogs have been assessed with various types of the water-mineral nutrient supply. The density of moss stalks in different moss species mats has been examined. Fraction analysis has been applied to weight and morphological characteristics of moss stalks. The contributions made by each fraction to the biomass production have been estimated. The linear and weight parameters of the photosynthesizing layer in mosses have been determined.