A5061000802- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant and animal studies
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Forest Management and Policy
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Galician and Iberian cultural studies
- Urbanism, Landscape, and Tourism Studies
- Pasture and Agricultural Systems
Universidade da Coruña
2015-2024
Leiden University
2024
Diego Portales University
2023
Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de A Coruña
2021
IE University
2009-2011
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
2003-2009
Universidad de León
2007
Abstract Aims Vegetation‐plot records provide information on the presence and cover or abundance of plants co‐occurring in same community. data are spread across research groups, environmental agencies biodiversity centers and, thus, rarely accessible at continental global scales. Here we present sPlot database, which collates vegetation plots worldwide to allow for exploration patterns taxonomic, functional phylogenetic diversity plant community level. Results version 2.1 contains from...
This report synthesizes all aspects of the taxonomy, distribution, history introduction and spread, ecological constrains (including preferred climate, substratum habitats), responses to biotic abiotic factors, biology phenology, vegetative reproductive biology), economic importance human uses, impacts, legislation management Carpobrotus N.E.Br. (Aizoaceae), a prominent invasive plant in Europe.Carpobrotus species are mat-forming trailing succulent perennial herbs native from South Africa,...
Here we provide the 'Global Spectrum of Plant Form and Function Dataset', containing species mean values for six vascular plant traits. Together, these traits -plant height, stem specific density, leaf area, mass per nitrogen content dry mass, diaspore (seed or spore) - define primary axes variation in form function. The dataset is based on ca. 1 million trait records received via TRY database (representing 2,500 original publications) additional unpublished data. It provides 92,159 traits,...
Estimates of the number vascular plant species currently under threat extinction are shockingly high, with highest rates reported for narrow-range, woody plants, especially in biodiversity hotspots Mediterranean and tropical climates. The large genus Erica is a prime example, as proportion its 851 species, all shrubs or small trees, endemic to Cape Floristic Region (CFR) South Africa. Almost two hundred known be threatened further ‘Data Deficient’. We need target...
Fagúndez, J. (2012). Study of some European wild hybrids Erica L. (Ericaceae), with descriptions a new nothospecies: ×nelsonii Fagúndez and nothosubspecies: ×veitchii nothosubsp. asturica Fagúndez. Candollea 67: 51–57. In English, English French abstracts.Wild issued from crossing species genus are described. The close study the type material ×lazaroana Rivas Goday & Bellot (Erica arborea × umbellata L.) shows that it should be regarded as synonym arborea. cinerea tetralix L.), nothospecies...
Abstract Aim Plant functional traits summarize the main variability in plant form and function across taxa biomes. We assess whether geographic range size, climatic niche local abundance of plants can be predicted by sets (trait syndromes) or are driven single traits. Location Eurasia. Methods Species distribution maps were extracted from Chorological Database Halle to derive information on size for 456 herbaceous, dwarf shrub species. estimated species abundances based 740,113 vegetation...
Estimates of the number vascular plant species currently under threat extinction are shockingly high, with highest rates reported for narrow-range, woody plants, especially in biodiversity hotspots Mediterranean and tropical climates. The large genus Erica is a prime example, as proportion its 851 species, all shrubs or small trees, endemic to Cape Floristic Region (CFR) South Africa. Almost two hundred known be threatened further ‘Data Deficient’. We need target conservation efforts...
We explore the use of toponyms as an information source land changes in heathland landscapes Galicia, Atlantic region northwest Spain. Heathlands are prized for their condition remarkable landscapes, biodiversity reservoirs and cultural heritage areas. A strong decline cover has taken place Europe during last centuries, toward more productive systems. Galicia retains a high proportion cover, but there is trend transformation to forest plantations improved pastures. Place names rooted with...
Abstract Aim Alien plant species can cause severe ecological and economic problems, therefore attract a lot of research interest in biogeography related fields. To identify potential future invasive species, we need to better understand the mechanisms underlying abundances tree their new ranges, whether these differ between native alien ranges. Here, test two hypotheses: that greater relative abundance is promoted by (a) functional difference from locally co‐occurring trees, (b) higher...
Background: Large areas of heathland landscapes in Galicia, north-west Spain, have traditionally been extensively grazed by free-ranging cattle and wild ponies. Recently, a large reduction the number these larger herbivores has observed, with unknown consequences for habitat.
Abstract Species of flora and fauna occurring in the west Ireland south-west Europe, known as Lusitanian elements, constitute a puzzling case isolated populations uncertain origin. Here we studied population genetic structure heather Erica mackayana northern Spain compared it with its widespread close relative tetralix using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). We reconstructed phylogenetic relationships maximum likelihood (ML), inferred cluster assignment principal component analysis,...
Abstract The ability to balance the allocation of resources between growth and reproduction as a response stress factors, can be an advantage for plants in disturbed environments. Invasive alien (IAPs) often show high levels phenotypic variability resource allocation, key trait that plays crucial role their success invade new areas. Control management IAPs must consider this capacity development effective strategies. In study, we performed continuous measures leaf reproductive traits...
Assessing the taxonomic status of closely related taxa is crucial in plant systematics and can have important implications for conservation human use. Erica andevalensis Cabezudo & Rivera a metallophyte endemic species from highly metal-polluted soils SW Iberian Peninsula, an area with mining history going back more than 5,000 years. to mackayana Bab., northern also present western Ireland. The E. as or subspecies subordinated subject debate. Here, we assessed genetic phenotypic...
Abstract Conservation managers need to know the degree of connectivity showed by populations be preserved, especially when protected areas and/or species are involved. One conservation projects carried out Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park (Central Pyrenees, Spain) is monitoring Spanish Moon Moth, Graellsia isabellae (Lepidoptera, Saturniidae), in several sites within actual park, buffer zone, and peripheral area. Here we studied genetic diversity, geographical structure, this iconic...
Abstract The European heathers Erica manipuliflora, multiflora and vagans (sect. Gypsocallis) are related species characterized by a glabrous ovary, exerted, muticous anthers pale pink, urceolate corolla. existence of three is the most accepted treatment for this group, but there uncertainties about taxonomic interpretation. In article, we used seed morphological characters to assess systematics group. Seeds were studied means scanning electron microscopy techniques. E. has distinct type,...
ABSTRACT. Seed morphology of Calluna Salisb. (Ericaceae). vulgaris (L.) Hull, the only species (Ericaceae), was studied. Seeds were collected and stored under cold dry conditions. SEM pictures taken for whole seeds details. Measures made different quantitative characters. A complete description is given. are tiny (0.55- 0.65 mm), ellipsoid with a reticulated pattern testa sculpture, hilum region transformed into pore. This character clearly distinguish from those Erica.Keywords. Testa...