It is the aim of this review to present a monographic survey of the neotropical genus Clusia
on scaling levels from molecular phylogeny, metabolism, photosynthesis and autecological …

Key message Leaf traits in Atlantic forest are modulated by environmental filters and biotic
interactions. More information about leaf traits and nutrient are needed. Abstract …

Abstract Calophyllum brasiliense Camb.(Clusiaceae) is a tree of swampy areas of the
coastal “Restinga” in southeastern Brazil (a coastal sand-plain scrub and forest formation) …

Background Salinity is one of the major environmental threats to agriculture, limiting plant
growth and reducing crop yield. The use of humic substances to alleviate salt stress in plants …

This paper overviews the special issue of the Brazilian Journal of Botany dedicated to" Rock
outcrop vegetation in Brazil". The main topics covered by this issue are phytogeography and …

Regenerating forests are important for the maintenance of tropical biodiversity. Forest
management in fragments of Atlantic forest in Brazil includes removal of exotic eucalyptus …

Comparative ecophysiology of photosynthesis of five sympatric Velloziaceae species
(Liliidae, Monocotyledonae) in the savanna-or cerrado-like rupestrian fields of Serra do …

Abstract Andira legalis Vell. Toledo (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae) is a deciduous tree of
the coastal vegetation of Brazil. It was studied in the restinga ecosystems of the Atlantic …

Mineral soils are usually considered inappropriate for pollen analysis because of the poor
quality of pollen and spore preservation and the disturbed stratigraphy. However, here we …

Andira legalis (Vell.) Toledo is a legume shrub widespread along the sandy plains of the
Brazilian coast. It occurs both shaded, in forest habitats, or exposed to full sunlight, in the …