Floral biology in the Cactaceae represents a new field of research, with only 2% of
approximately 2,000 species having been studied. Studies on breeding systems cover …

Although our biological knowledge regarding cactus species is thorough in many areas,
only in recent years have ecologists addressed their demographic behavior. Here we …

In this article, we review the population cycles of cacti, with an emphasis on the large, often
keystone columnar cacti of the North American deserts. These and many other cacti often …

The small cactus Mammillaria fraileana is a pioneer rock-colonizing plant harboring
endophytic bacteria with the potential for nitrogen fixation and rock weathering (phosphate …

While it is widely acknowledged that nurse-plants facilitate the establishment of seedlings in
drylands, there are several anecdotal reports on associations between cacti and rocks. We …

Cacti are conspicuous elements of the Western hemisphere. They have long attracted
attention due to their peculiar biology, and have maintained close relationships with local …

In the present study, we assessed the seed germination responses of Cereus jamacaru DC.
ssp. jamacaru (Cactaceae) to environmental factors. The seeds were collected from an area …

Mammillaria fraileana is a major pioneer, small cactus that harbors endophytic bacteria that
have plant growth-promoting traits, including rock-weathering capacity. Our working …

Epiphytes are one of the most ubiquitous elements of tropical forest canopies, including
seasonally dry tropical forests. Given the temporal variation in weather conditions in the …

Echinocactus platyacanthus is a candy barrel cactus endemic to Mexico and an endangered
species owing to its exploitation and the destruction of its habitat. The population dynamic of …