Seed dispersal is key to the persistence and spread of plant populations. Because the
majority of plant species rely on animals to disperse their seeds, global change drivers that …

Mauritia flexuosa Lf is one of the more widely distributed neotropical palms and is
intensively used by humans. This palm can grow in tropical rainforests or can develop a …

Background In the past decade, accumulating evidence of pollinator decline has raised
concerns regarding the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems and the sustainability of crop …

Plant traits are critical to plant form and function—including growth, survival and
reproduction—and therefore shape fundamental aspects of population and ecosystem …

Existem visitantes florais que coletam recursos em flores sem realizar polinização, e
também há espécies de plantas que atraem polinizadores sem oferecer qualquer recurso. A …

The açaí palm Euterpe oleracea Mart. in the Amazon river delta has seen rapid expansion to
meet increased demand for its fruit. This has been achieved by transforming lowland forest …

Imperiled plant species can benefit from ex situ cultivation to safeguard against loss of
genetic diversity and possible extinction in the wild. Few studies use genetic monitoring in …

Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is very important in the Central and South American
economies. Plants suffer from a devastating fungal disease known as" lethal decay" or" …

Harvesting of highly valuable non‐timber forest products (NTFP s) has been considered a
win‐win strategy where local people profit while conserving forest biodiversity ecosystem …

Breeding the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) for climate change requires multidisciplinary
and collaborative research by nature: indeed–besides genetics and structural and functional …