Role of Bryophytes in Carbon Sequestration and Interactions with other Ecological Processes

The increase in carbon levels in the environment, especially in the form of carbon dioxide (CO ), is largely driven by human activities 2 such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.The rise in carbon dioxide levels has a profound environmental impact, leading to global warming, higher temperatures, melting ice caps, and an increase in extreme weather events like flooding.Areas covered by bryophytes are essential in absorbing atmospheric carbon, playing a significant role in carbon cycling, particularly in sequestration and storage within ecosystems.The ability of bryophytes to sequester carbon is shaped by various factors, including environmental conditions and their biological traits.Moreover, bryophyte communities are often more responsive to environmental changes than vascular plants, suggesting possible shifts in ecosystem structure and function.This review provides a detailed examination of the role bryophytes play in carbon cycling and their potential to mitigate climate change, highlighting their importance in the global carbon cycle and their adaptability to changing environmental conditions.