Especially in areas of Southern Spain and North Africa. Lesser extent in others Mediterranean basin.

The most group of study is family Pottiaceae, but also other groups like mosses Grimmiaceae and Leucodontaceae.

Origin and diversification of species of bryophytes that are considered endemic to the Canary Islands.

Development of Red Lists and ex-situ conservation of bryophytes, by performing in-vitro culture and cryopreservation.

Mosses are excellents models organisms to study climatic change effects in plants. Research is being conducted in mountain areas Sierra Nevada and Teide, using by common species as Bryum argenteum , Ceratodon purpureus and Funaria hygrometrica.