The Holocene is probably the most intensively studied series/epoch within the geological
record, and embodies a wide array of geomorphological, climatic, biotic and archaeological …

Abstract Changes in insolation driven by precession and obliquity are considered the major
driver of tropical precipitation on orbital time scales, and responsible for vegetation and …

Episodes of forest mortality attributed to extreme climate variability (eg droughts, heatwaves)
associated with climate change are increasingly reported in most biomes. The severity and …

This book addresses the colossal biodiversity of the Neotropics and provides a range of
potential explanations for its origin and maintenance. In general, we use the term …

The ancient Maya culture of Mesoamerica shaped landscapes for centuries, in an area
where maize (Zea mays) cultivation is considered a fundamental crop in the diet of present …

The objective of this chapter is to offer a short but comprehensive overview of the Yucatán
Peninsula, its karstic landscapes and soil types. In this chapter, we will also provide insights …

Aim Tropical forest succession and associated changes in community composition are
driven by species demographic rates, but how demographic strategies shift during …

Climate and vegetation history from the Yucatán Peninsula, southeastern Mexico, are
inferred from a mangrove sediment core deposited between the middle and late Holocene …

Home to large tracts of biodiverse tropical forests, harboring valuable endemic species and
carrying the spirit of its millennium Mayan culture, the Yucatán Peninsula is of high interest …

This chapter presents an overview of the vegetation types of the Yucatán Peninsula. Mean
annual precipitation, terrain and soil characteristics explain the large-scale distribution of …