In this work the different concentrations of soluble elements in soils from natural (peridotitic
soils) and anthropogenic (soils affected by a pyrite-mine spill) origin, are used to determine …

SPL (spent pot liner) is a solid waste produced by the aluminum industry. This waste has a
highly variable composition, consisting of cyanides, fluorides, organics, and metals. The aim …

Se evaluó el efecto de la adición de tres reguladores de crecimiento vegetal (RCV) sobre la
respuesta germinativa y crecimiento de plántulas en las especies Ferocactus histrix y F …

La viabilidad denota el potencial que tiene una semilla para germinar, la cual está ligada al
éxito o fracaso reproductivo de las poblaciones y de esta manera es una de las primeras …

Understanding how life history shapes genetic diversity is a fundamental issue in
evolutionary biology, with important consequences for conservation. However, we still have …

The seed coat plays a fundamental role in embryo protection and dispersal, featuring
several structural adaptations for these functions in Bromeliaceae. While seed coat …

The Andes represent Earth's longest mountain system and include some of the world's
highest peaks. The rugged relief found above 1,000 m elevation produces strong …

Puya raimondii is the world's largest bromeliad and a prime example of a “charismatic
megaflora”. Indeed, its grand stature and remarkable once-in-a-lifetime flowering event have …

Puya chilensis is an endemic species of Chile belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, known
for its morphological plasticity and ecological importance. In recent years, greater attention …

The blueberry is a plant with potential for national and international markets because its
fruits have food and medicinal uses and it is an important source of sugars, antioxidants …