Land surface phenology (LSP), the study of phenological patterns of vegetation using
vegetation index (VI) time-series derived from multi-spectral satellite imagery, has helped to …

The seed dispersal mechanisms and regeneration of various forest ecosystems can benefit
from the actions of carnivores via endozoochory. This study was aimed to evaluate the role …

Tree density is an important parameter affecting ecosystems functions and management
decisions, while tree distribution patterns affect sampling design. Pittosporum undulatum …

This article evaluates the seed dispersal systems of two congeneric and endemic fleshy-
fruited plants in the context of two relatively close oceanic archipelagos. For this purpose …

Background A central aim of island biogeography is to understand the colonization history of
insular species using current distributions, fossil records and genetic diversity. Here, we …

The aim of this study was to examine the diversity of, and differentiation between, 41 natural
populations representing Juniperus phoenicea complex within their geographic range using …

Disturbance related vegetation dynamics differs with Azorean mountain forest communities,
where each tree species has its own regeneration strategy. Knowledge of the spatial …

We used plastid sequences (trnL, trnL-trnF, petN-psbM and trnT-trnL) to infer the
phylogenetic relationships and inter-island connections of the Canarian Juniperus cedrus …

Vertebrates often mediate seed dispersal systems, essential for the maintenance of
biodiversity. Some of these acquire a complex multistep process in island environments …

Fruit production in animal‐dispersed plants has a strong influence on fitness because large
crops increase the number of seeds dispersed by frugivores. Large crops are costly, and …