[HTML][HTML] Phylogenetic insights into Andean plant diversification
F Luebert, M Weigend - Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2014 - frontiersin.org
Andean orogeny is considered as one of the most important events for the development of
current plant diversity in South America. We compare available phylogenetic studies and …
current plant diversity in South America. We compare available phylogenetic studies and …
The evolution of extant South American tropical biomes
C Jaramillo - New Phytologist, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This review explores the evolution of extant South American tropical biomes, focusing on
when and why they developed. Tropical vegetation experienced a radical transformation …
when and why they developed. Tropical vegetation experienced a radical transformation …
[HTML][HTML] A middle to late Miocene trans-Andean portal: geologic record in the Tatacoa Desert
Integration of several geologic lines of evidence reveals the prevalence of a lowland trans-
Andean portal communicating western Amazonia and the westernmost Andes from at least …
Andean portal communicating western Amazonia and the westernmost Andes from at least …
Active Pacific meridional overturning circulation (PMOC) during the warm Pliocene
An essential element of modern ocean circulation and climate is the Atlantic meridional
overturning circulation (AMOC), which includes deep-water formation in the subarctic North …
overturning circulation (AMOC), which includes deep-water formation in the subarctic North …
What dynamics drive future wind scenarios for coastal upwelling off Peru and Chile?
The dynamics of the Peru–Chile upwelling system (PCUS) are primarily driven by
alongshore wind stress and curl, like in other eastern boundary upwelling systems. Previous …
alongshore wind stress and curl, like in other eastern boundary upwelling systems. Previous …
Massive middle Miocene gypsic paleosols in the Atacama Desert and the formation of the Central Andean rain-shadow
JA Rech, BS Currie, TE Jordan, R Riquelme… - Earth and Planetary …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Central Andes of South America are one of the highest and broadest mountain
ranges on earth and have a profound influence on climate in the Southern Hemisphere. Yet …
ranges on earth and have a profound influence on climate in the Southern Hemisphere. Yet …
Arclogites in the subarc lower crust: Effects of crystallization, partial melting, and retained melt on the foundering ability of residual roots
ABSTRACT Thick-crusted (> 45 km) Cordilleran arcs exhibit cyclic processes including
periods of magmatic quiescence interspersed with pulses of high-flux magmatism. Most …
periods of magmatic quiescence interspersed with pulses of high-flux magmatism. Most …
Response of meteoric δ18O to surface uplift—Implications for Cenozoic Andean Plateau growth
The timing and magnitude of surface uplift provide important constraints on geodynamic
models of orogen formation. Oxygen isotope (δ18O) and mass-47 isotopolog (Δ47) …
models of orogen formation. Oxygen isotope (δ18O) and mass-47 isotopolog (Δ47) …
[HTML][HTML] The late Cenozoic evolution of the Humboldt Current System in coastal Peru: Insights from neodymium isotopes
Abstract The Humboldt Current System along the Pacific coast of South America creates one
of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. To trace the origin of the water masses in this …
of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. To trace the origin of the water masses in this …
Diversification in the Andes: age and origins of South American Heliotropium lineages (Heliotropiaceae, Boraginales)
F Luebert, HH Hilger, M Weigend - Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2011 - Elsevier
The uplift of the Andes was a major factor for plant diversification in South America and had
significant effects on the climatic patterns at the continental scale. It was crucial for the …
significant effects on the climatic patterns at the continental scale. It was crucial for the …