Abstract The South American Dry Diagonal, also called the Diagonal of Open Formations, is
a large region of seasonally dry vegetation extending from northeastern Brazil to northern …

Vachellia caven has a disjunct distribution at the southern cone of South America, occupying
two major ranges: west of Andes (Central Chile) and east of them (mainly the South …

Phylogeographical studies combined with species distribution modelling can provide
evidence for past climate refugia. During the Pleistocene, the Chaco phytogeographical …

Accurate taxonomic identification of alien species is crucial to detect new incursions, prevent
or reduce the arrival of new invaders and implement management options such as …

Carex subgenus Psyllophorae is an engaging study group due to its early diversification
compared to most Carex lineages, and its remarkable disjunct distribution in four continents …

Understanding how, and from where, invasive species were introduced is critical for
revealing the invasive mechanism, explaining the invasion success, and providing crucial …

Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco is a key species of the Gran Chaco, one of the most
threatened subtropical woodlands in South America. By combining ecological niche …

Based on the niche conservatism hypothesis, ie the idea that niches remain unchanged over
space and time, climatic niche modelling (CNM) is a useful tool for predicting the spread of …

The evolutionary processes that shape the unique biodiversity of the Neotropical Chaquean
Domain are still poorly understood, and choosing an appropriate model to address …

The “algarrobos complex of species”(Prosopis spp.) has its center of diversity in the “Gran
Chaco Americano.” Hybrid swarms and a continuum of morphological and genetic variation …