Evaluación espacial y temporal de la diversidad de los ascomicetes dulceacuícolas del canal turístico Santa Cruz, Xochimilco, México

A study of the Santa Cruz canal, a key tourist site in Xochimilco, Mexico, revealed that freshwater ascomycete diversity is highest in less urbanized areas with more vegetation, such as nursery zones, and lowest near heavily trafficked docks. Seasonal variations also play a significant role, with rainfall periods showing reduced fungal diversity likely due to environmental disturbances. Researchers used wooden blocks submerged for eight weeks across four stations with varying urbanization levels, measuring physicochemical parameters and bacterial load to assess diversity using Shannon and Sørensen indices. The findings highlight the impact of urbanization and seasonal changes on aquatic fungal ecosystems in this UNESCO-listed heritage site.

Chavarria, A., González, M. C., Dantán, E., & Cifuentes, J. (2010). Evaluación espacial y temporal de la diversidad de los ascomicetes dulceacuícolas del canal turístico Santa Cruz, Xochimilco, México. Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 81(003). https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2010.003.645