The International Association of Bryologists

Our mission is to promote international cooperation and communication among all who are interested in the biology of bryophytes, whether amateur or professional.

News from IAB

The latest news about the International Association of Bryologists are displayed below.

August 10, 2026

IAB Virtual Meeting on 29 October 2026 !

Following the success of the 2024 IAB Virtual Symposium, we are delighted to invite you to

June 17, 2026

2027 IAB Congress in Bogota, Columbia

SAVE THE DATE ! 19 -23 July 2027 in Bogotá, Columbia, the 27th IAB Congress “High-Mountain

June 17, 2026

Bryological Times June 2026 issue is published (Vol. 163)

Our June issue features no fewer than 13 articles! Thank you and congratulations to everyone who

June 16, 2026

Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution — BDE —

Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution is making a fresh start with the arrival of a new editor

Become a Member of our Community

IAB (International Association of Bryology) brings together all bryology enthusiasts from around the world. Our main activities are

Meeting in various countries, every 2 years
Publications: Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution, a peer reviewed journal and our newsletter Bryological Times
Awarding of grants and prizes
Various Projects linked to bryology

Discover Bryophytes and Bryology

Several websites provide information of varying levels of detail for discovering and learning about bryophytes.

A comprehensive presentation of bryophyte biology and ecology from Australian national Herbarium and Australian botanical Garden

Learning about bryophytes (British Bryological Society, BBS)

Presentation of mosses from New Zealand Conservation Network

Presentation of liverworts, from New Zealand Plant Conservation Network

Presentation of hornworts from New Zealand Conservation Network

A very comprehensive e-book covering all aspects of bryology and bryophyte from J. Glime

A new page featuring links to bryological societies from around the world will also be available soon.

Discover our Latest Publications

Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution
The Bryological Times

The International Association of Bryologists (IAB) produces the international journal, Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution , and The Bryological Times – a membership newsletter.

Bryophyte of the Day (Des Callaghan images)

Nothoceros fuegiensis (Steph.) J.C. Villarreal

Nothoceros fuegiensis (Steph.) J.C. Villarreal (Dendrocerotaceae). On soil bank of dry stream in Valdivian temperate forest, Vodudahue, Los Lagos, Chile. Alt: 10m. Lat: -42.4812, Lon: -72.3881. 12 January 2024.