Infertile landscapes on an old oceanic island: the biodiversity hotspot of New Caledonia
The OCBIL theory comprises a set of hypotheses to comprehend the biota of old, climatically
buffered, infertile landscapes (OCBILs). Here, we review evidence from the literature to …
buffered, infertile landscapes (OCBILs). Here, we review evidence from the literature to …
GIFT–A global inventory of floras and traits for macroecology and biogeography
Aim To understand how functional traits and evolutionary history shape the geographic
distribution of plant life on Earth, we need to integrate high‐quality and global‐scale …
distribution of plant life on Earth, we need to integrate high‐quality and global‐scale …
Horizontal Transfer of Entire Genomes via Mitochondrial Fusion in the Angiosperm Amborella
DW Rice, AJ Alverson, AO Richardson, GJ Young… - Science, 2013 - science.org
We report the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the flowering plant Amborella
trichopoda. This enormous, 3.9-megabase genome contains six genome equivalents of …
trichopoda. This enormous, 3.9-megabase genome contains six genome equivalents of …
The flora of ultramafic soils in the Australia–Pacific Region: state of knowledge and research priorities
In the Australia–Pacific Region ultramafic outcrops are both widespread and extensive,
covering thousands of km2. Soils derived from ultramafic bedrock impose edaphic …
covering thousands of km2. Soils derived from ultramafic bedrock impose edaphic …
How did the ultramafic soils shape the flora of the New Caledonian hotspot?
Abstract Background New Caledonia is renowned as one of the world's most significant
biodiversity hotpots. The nutrient-deficiency and cations imbalances of ultramafic soils …
biodiversity hotpots. The nutrient-deficiency and cations imbalances of ultramafic soils …
The metal hyperaccumulators from New Caledonia can broaden our understanding of nickel accumulation in plants
While an excess of metals such as zinc, cadmium or nickel (Ni) is toxic for most plants, about
500 plant species called hyperaccumulators are able to accumulate high amounts of these …
500 plant species called hyperaccumulators are able to accumulate high amounts of these …
Processes Driving the Adaptive Radiation of a Tropical Tree ( Diospyros , Ebenaceae) in New Caledonia, a Biodiversity Hotspot
Due to its special geological history, the New Caledonian Archipelago is a mosaic of soil
types, and in combination with climatic conditions this results in a heterogeneous …
types, and in combination with climatic conditions this results in a heterogeneous …
A systematic assessment of the occurrence of trace element hyperaccumulation in the flora of New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a global biodiversity hotspot known for its metal hyperaccumulator plants.
X-ray fluorescence technology (XRF) has enabled non-destructive and quantitative …
X-ray fluorescence technology (XRF) has enabled non-destructive and quantitative …
X-ray fluorescence ionomics of herbarium collections
A van Der Ent, G Echevarria, AJ Pollard, PD Erskine - Scientific Reports, 2019 - nature.com
Global herbaria are the greatest repositories of information on the plant kingdom.
Discoveries of trace element hyperaccumulator plants have historically required time …
Discoveries of trace element hyperaccumulator plants have historically required time …
Mining in New Caledonia: environmental stakes and restoration opportunities
New Caledonia is a widely recognised marine and terrestrial biodiversity hot spot. However,
this unique environment is under increasing anthropogenic pressure. Major threats are …
this unique environment is under increasing anthropogenic pressure. Major threats are …