Ecology and evolution of plant diversity in the endangered campo rupestre: a neglected conservation priority
Background Botanists, ecologists and evolutionary biologists are familiar with the
astonishing species richness and endemism of the fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region and …
astonishing species richness and endemism of the fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region and …
Soil properties and geomorphic processes influence vegetation composition, structure, and function in the Cerrado Domain
D Lira-Martins, DL Nascimento, A Abrahão… - Plant and Soil, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background The Cerrado of central Brazil—the world's largest Neotropical savanna–
is comprised of a mosaic of highly heterogeneous vegetation growing on an extremely …
is comprised of a mosaic of highly heterogeneous vegetation growing on an extremely …
[图书][B] Ecology and conservation of mountaintop grasslands in Brazil
GW Fernandes - 2016 - Springer
The Brazilian highlands are part of the most ancient landscapes on earth, evolved under
tectonic stability and extreme weathering. Landforms are structurally controlled, forming …
tectonic stability and extreme weathering. Landforms are structurally controlled, forming …
Changes in species composition, vegetation structure, and life forms along an altitudinal gradient of rupestrian grasslands in south-eastern Brazil
GS Mota, GR Luz, NM Mota, ES Coutinho, MDM Veloso… - Flora, 2018 - Elsevier
Rupestrian grasslands comprise a mosaic of plant communities that dominate high
elevations formation associated with quartzite soil in Eastern Brazil. This study evaluated …
elevations formation associated with quartzite soil in Eastern Brazil. This study evaluated …
How flower colour signals allure bees and hummingbirds: a community‐level test of the bee avoidance hypothesis
Colour signals are the main floral trait for plant–pollinator communication. Owing to visual
specificities, flower visitors exert different selective pressures on flower colour signals of …
specificities, flower visitors exert different selective pressures on flower colour signals of …
The megadiverse rupestrian grassland
GW Fernandes - Ecology and conservation of mountaintop grasslands …, 2016 - Springer
Abstract The Rupestrian Grassland is an ancient ecosystem characterized by high
herbaceous species richness, high endemism, and unique species compositions. The …
herbaceous species richness, high endemism, and unique species compositions. The …
Soil types select for plants with matching nutrient‐acquisition and ‐use traits in hyperdiverse and severely nutrient‐impoverished campos rupestres and cerrado in …
Understanding the mechanisms that underlie the generation of beta‐diversity remains a
challenge in ecology. Underground plant adaptations to environmental gradients have …
challenge in ecology. Underground plant adaptations to environmental gradients have …
[HTML][HTML] Changes in an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi community along an environmental gradient
Gradual environmental changes are determining factors in the disposition of plants and
associated organisms, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The objective of this …
associated organisms, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The objective of this …
Ecohydrological drivers of Neotropical vegetation in montane ecosystems
Montane ecosystems are known for their high numbers of endemic species, unique climate
conditions, and wide variety of ecosystem services such as water supply and carbon …
conditions, and wide variety of ecosystem services such as water supply and carbon …
Coordination of rooting depth and leaf hydraulic traits defines drought-related strategies in the campos rupestres, a tropical montane biodiversity hotspot
Background and aims The survival and coexistence of plants in water-limited environments
are related to their ability to coordinate water acquisition and regulation of water loss. To …
are related to their ability to coordinate water acquisition and regulation of water loss. To …