Abstract The Miocene epoch (23.03–5.33 Ma) was a time interval of global warmth, relative
to today. Continental configurations and mountain topography transitioned toward modern …

As the Anthropocene advances, there are few parts of Earth that have not been impacted by
human influence. Humans have had a long-sustained interaction with grassy ecosystems …

This book explores the geography, ecology, and antiquity of'open ecosystems', which
include grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. They occur in climates that can support …

The evolution of grasses using C4 photosynthesis and their sudden rise to ecological
dominance 3 to 8 million years ago is among the most dramatic examples of biome …

Aim Patterns of fire regimes across Australia exhibit biogeographic variation in response to
four processes. Variations in area burned and fire frequency result from differences in the …

The evolution and subsequent ecological expansion of grasses (Poaceae) since the Late
Cretaceous have resulted in the establishment of one of Earth's dominant biomes, the …

Savannahs are a mixture of trees and grasses often occurring as alternate states to closed
forests. Savannah fires are frequent where grass productivity is high in the wet season. Fires …

Grasslands are one of Earth's major biomes and the native vegetation of up to 40% of
Earth's terrestrial surface. Grasslands occur on every continent except Antarctica, are …

The origin of fire‐adapted lineages is a long‐standing question in ecology. Although
phylogeny can provide a significant contribution to the ongoing debate, its use has been …

Although silicon occurs in all plants, it is an element that is largely overlooked by many plant
ecologists and most plant-related research on silicon comes from agronomy, archaeology …