Literature Hunt > roof mosses

BRYONET

Hi there,

I'm on the hunt for facts, ideally described within
scientific literature. Any and all resources are welcomed that, in some way=
,
address the following questions:

1) (How) Do the mosses that colonize rooftops contribute directly to the
degradation of the waterproofing?
2) (How) Do mosses make life easier for plants that must face extreme
environmental conditions (direct sun, extreme temperature fluctuations,
reflected heat from the substrate, shallow mineral substrates, drought/
inundation, emissions, wind suction, etc)?
3) What is the water holding capacity of the mosses that occur on rooftops/
exposed conditions?
4) Is the water conserved by mosses accessible to higher plants growing in
their midst?
5) Do higher plants growing within moss benefit nutritionally from the
moss' capacity to trap dust (and other particles)?

I'm also interested in field methodologies that aid in describing the
chronology of moss colonization, the ecology of (moss/ bryophyte-based)
primary succession, and ways of measuring the benefits gained by higher
plants in association with bryophytes.

Any and all feedback greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,

Christine