A5065668417- Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities
- Cultural History and Identity Formation
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
University of Lisbon
2019-2024
Legume species are important food sources to reduce hunger and deal with malnutrition; they also play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture the tropical dry islands of Cabo Verde. To improve knowledge heritage plant genetic resources this Middle Income Country, study had three main goals: (i) provide checklist legumes; (ii) investigate which traded local markets and, based on field surveys, compare for their chemical, phenolic, antioxidant, nutritional composition; (iii) discuss...
Climate and land-use changes are altering fire regimes in many regions around the world. To date, most studies have focused on effects of altered woody herbaceous communities, while mechanisms driving post-fire bryophyte succession remain poorly understood, particularly Mediterranean-type ecosystems. Here, we examined functional composition along a chronosequence (ranging from 1 to 20+ years) Pyrenean oak woodlands (northeastern Portugal). do so, defined groups based seven morphological,...
The most species-rich and ecologically diverse plant radiation on the Canary Islands is Aeonium alliance (Crassulaceae). In island radiations like this, speciation can take place either within islands or following dispersal between islands. Aiming at quantifying intra- inter-island events in evolution of Aeonium, exploring their consequences, we hypothesized that (1) intra-island diversification resulted stronger ecological divergence sister lineages, (2) taxa with a longer history...
Cabo Verde's biodiversity is threatened by activities that meet human needs. To counteract this, an integration of scientific and indigenous knowledge required, but no comprehensive list the useful local plants available. Thus, in this work, we assess (1) their diversity phytogeography; (2) role geophysical, historical, socio-economic factors on species distribution uses; (3) potentially relevant for sustainable development. Data were obtained from flora, publications, historical documents,...
Abstract Angiosperms present an astonishing diversity of genome sizes that can vary intra‐ or interspecifically. The remarkable new cytogenomic data shed some light on our understanding evolution, but few studies were performed with insular and mainland populations to test possible correlations dispersal, speciation, adaptations environments. Here, patterns assessed among geographic samples (ca. 114) Crithmum maritimum (Apiaceae), collected across the Azores Madeira archipelagos, as well in...
Green walls (GWs) have been increasingly recognized as an important restoration technique for steep slopes resulting from quarrying activities or major infrastructure construction projects. In practice, GW irrigation is considered essential, although studies evaluating vegetation establishment under different regimes are lacking. Besides taxonomic metrics, functional diversity measures were used to compare the and composition of plant communities two hydroseeded GWs, with (irrigated vs....
In sub-Saharan Africa, grain legumes (pulses) are essential food sources and play an important role in sustainable agriculture. Among the major pulse crops, native cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) introduced common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) stand out. This paper has two main goals. First, we provide a comprehensive view of available genetic resources these genera including data on germplasm collections mapping biodiversity-rich areas. Second, investigate patterns physicochemical cytogenomic...
Adaptive radiation is a significant driver of biodiversity. Primarily studied in animal systems, mechanisms that trigger adaptive radiations remain poorly understood plants. A frequently claimed indicator plants growth form diversity when tied to the occupation different habitats. However, it remains obscure whether morphological adaptations manifest as per se or its constituent traits. We use classic Aeonium from Canary Islands ask adaptation across climatic space structured by evolution....
Mozambique supports a high diversity of native legume species, including many Crop Wild Relatives (CWRs). Among them, the still understudied genus Vigna is particularly notable and promising donor favorable traits for crop improvement. This study aims to provide an updated overview CWRs in Mozambique, defining conservation strategy priority target taxa areas. A checklist was prepared using five criteria (taxonomic group, ethnobotanical value, global regional distributions, ex situ status),...
The rich endemic flora of the Macaronesian Islands places these oceanic archipelagos among top biodiversity hotspots worldwide. radiations that have determined evolution many insular lineages resulted in a wealth species, which occur wide range ecological niches, but show small distribution areas each them. Aeonium (Crassulaceae) is most speciose lineage Canary (ca. 40 taxa), and as such can be considered good model system to understand diversification dynamics floras. present study aims...
Botanical gardens have long contributed to plant science and played a leading role in ex situ conservation, namely of threatened tree species. Focusing on the three botanical Lisbon (i.e., Garden Ajuda—JBA, Garden—JBL, Tropical Garden—JBT), this study aims reveal their natural heritage understand historical motivations for creation. Our results showed that these contain total 2551 specimens, corresponding 462 taxa, within 80 families. Of these, 85 taxa are found gardens, more than half...
Climate and land-use changes are altering fire regimes in many regions around the world, leading to ecosystem structure function. To date, most studies have focused on effects of altered woody herbaceous communities, while mechanisms driving post-fire bryophyte succession remain poorly understood, particularly Mediterranean-type ecosystems. Here, we examined functional composition along a chronosequence (ranging from 1 20+ years) Pyrenean oak woodlands (northeastern Portugal). do so, defined...