Background and Aims CAM photosynthesis is hypothesized to have evolved in atmospheres
of low CO2 concentration in recent geological time because of its ability to concentrate CO2 …

Background A current argument in the CAM biology literature has focused on the nature of
the CAM evolutionary trajectory: whether there is a smooth continuum of phenotypes …

Background Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis is a successful
adaptation that has evolved often in angiosperms, gymnosperms, ferns and lycophytes …

Abstract Background and Aims Many succulent species are characterized by the presence
of Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) and/or elevated bulk hydraulic capacitance (C FT) …

Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) is a metabolic adaptation that has evolved
convergently in 38 plant families to aid survival in water-limited niches. Whilst primarily …

A spectacular feature of the botanical world is the succulent flora, which presents a diversity
of life forms from the fascinating to the strange (Figs 1–3). Succulence describes fleshy …

The Brazilian Atlantic Forest, renowned for its exceptional species richness and high
endemism, acts as a vital reservoir of terrestrial biodiversity, often referred to as a …

We describe and illustrate Clusia salicifolia (Clusiaceae) a new species from Central
America. This new species is different to all related species for its hemiepiphytic habit …

El aceite esencial de las hojas de Clusia minor L., recolectada en el Estado Mérida-
Venezuela, fue obtenido mediante la técnica de hidrodestilación utilizando la trampa de …

El uso indiscriminado de los antibióticos es considerado una amenaza a la salud pública y
un desafío para la medicina moderna en la búsqueda de nuevas moléculas activas de …