Abstract:The ability of the bryophyte and litter layer(bryophytes interlace with litter)to hold water in dark coniferous forests is studied, and the dynamic process of holding water is observed for one month. The results show that the holding water ability of the bryophyte and litter layer is very strong. The maximal content of holding water is 48.15t/hm~2, and the maximal rate of holding water is 773.13%. Then the bryophyte and litter layers are separated and measured respectively for holding water ability. The con...