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View article: Trait‐based species selection for restoration: A case study from tropical landscapes dominated by bracken
Trait‐based species selection for restoration: A case study from tropical landscapes dominated by bracken Open
Deforestation leads to non‐forested areas that often need active ecological restoration to promote forest succession. Here, we developed a trait‐based approach to guide the design of restoration projects and tested our approach in tropical…
View article: Differences in bird and bat traits, seed-dispersal interactions and functions between tropical montane forest and bracken-dominated areas
Differences in bird and bat traits, seed-dispersal interactions and functions between tropical montane forest and bracken-dominated areas Open
Most tropical plant species depend on animals to disperse their seeds. Seed dispersal by animals allows plants to colonize new sites in deforested habitats helping to accelerate forest recovery. However, deforestation can affect the intera…
View article: Facilitative and competitive effects of bracken fronds and litter on tree seedling recruitment
Facilitative and competitive effects of bracken fronds and litter on tree seedling recruitment Open
Introduction Tropical montane forests are diverse ecosystems increasingly threatened by land-use change and frequent uncontrolled fires caused by humans. After these fires, affected areas are often dominated by ferns of the genus Pteridium…
View article: BIRD COMMUNITIES RESPOND TO THE SEASONAL FRUIT AND FLOWER AVAILABILITY IN A FRAGMENTED TROPICAL ANDEAN LANDSCAPE
BIRD COMMUNITIES RESPOND TO THE SEASONAL FRUIT AND FLOWER AVAILABILITY IN A FRAGMENTED TROPICAL ANDEAN LANDSCAPE Open
Fire is one of the main causes of fragmentation in tropical Andean forests. Fragmentation can influence plant reproductive phenology, which in turn affects bird communities. In the Bolivian Yungas, we investigated how the seasonal availabi…
View article: Bird perches and artificial bat roosts increase seed rain and seedling establishment in tropical bracken‐dominated deforested areas
Bird perches and artificial bat roosts increase seed rain and seedling establishment in tropical bracken‐dominated deforested areas Open
Tropical forests are being reduced by human activities. The use of fire for agricultural expansion generates areas dominated by the bracken fern Pteridium , where forest regeneration is slow. This may be caused by seed limitation, especial…
View article: Habitat differences in seed‐dispersing vertebrates indicate dispersal limitation in tropical bracken‐dominated deforested areas
Habitat differences in seed‐dispersing vertebrates indicate dispersal limitation in tropical bracken‐dominated deforested areas Open
Shifting agriculture and anthropogenic fires are among the main causes of deforestation in the tropics. After fire and land abandonment, vast deforested areas are commonly dominated by the bracken fern Pteridium for long periods. Although …
View article: Climatic and Ecological Changes in the Subtropical High Andes During the Last 4,500 Years
Climatic and Ecological Changes in the Subtropical High Andes During the Last 4,500 Years Open
The effects of climate change may be more evident in mountainous areas. In these areas, an increase in temperature and a decrease in precipitation can reduce the amount of snow, which represents a source of water for human consumption and …
View article: Pollen limitation and reproductive incompatibility system in a critically endangered tree, <i>Polylepis incarum</i> (Bitter) M. Kessler & Schmidt-Leb (Rosaceae)
Pollen limitation and reproductive incompatibility system in a critically endangered tree, <i>Polylepis incarum</i> (Bitter) M. Kessler & Schmidt-Leb (Rosaceae) Open
Anemophilous species depend on wind for sexual reproduction. When plants do not receive enough pollen and/or pollen has poor quality, they may experience pollen limitation. This can reduce the production of fruits and seeds with negative c…