A5053355946- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Archaeology and Natural History
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Plant and animal studies
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Landslides and related hazards
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
2011-2025
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
2019-2023
University of Gothenburg
2022
Washington State University
2014-2020
New York Botanical Garden
2016-2019
Smithsonian Institution
2017-2019
National Museum of Natural History
2017-2019
National University of Sciences and Technology
2019
Morton Arboretum
2019
Field Museum of Natural History
2019
An updated inventory of the native vascular flora Italy, providing details on occurrence at regional level, is presented. The checklist includes 8195 taxa (6417 species and 1778 subspecies), distributed in 1092 genera 152 families; 23 are lycophytes, 108 ferns fern allies, 30 gymnosperms 8034 angiosperms. currently occurring Italy 7483, while 568 have not been confirmed recent times, 99 doubtfully country 19 data deficient. Out taxa, 26 considered extinct or possibly extinct.
An updated inventory of the vascular flora alien to Italy, providing details on occurrence at regional level, is presented. The checklist includes 1597 species, subspecies, and hybrids, distributed in 725 genera 152 families; 2 taxa are lycophytes, 11 ferns fern allies, 33 gymnosperms, 1551 angiosperms. 157 archaeophytes 1440 neophytes. currently established Italy 791 (570 naturalized 221 invasive), while 705 casual aliens, 4 not assessed, 7 unknown distribution, 47 have been confirmed...
Critical species inventories provide primary biodiversity data crucial for biogeographical, ecological, and conservation studies. After six years, a second update to the inventory of vascular flora native Italy is presented. It provides details on occurrence at regional level and, first time, floristic San Marino. The checklist includes 8,241 subspecies, distributed in 1,111 genera 153 families; 23 taxa are lycophytes, 108 ferns fern allies, 30 gymnosperms, 8,080 angiosperms....
Critical and updated alien species inventories are crucial to properly manage contrast biological invasions. After 6 years, a second update the inventory of vascular flora Italy is presented. It provides details on occurrence at administrative regional level and, for first time, floristic data San Marino. The checklist includes 1782 taxa (1673 species, 28 subspecies, 69 hybrids 12 cultivar groups not attributable specific binomial), distributed in 786 genera 159 families; 2 lycophytes, 13...
Carex (Cyperaceae), with an estimated 2000 species, nearly cosmopolitan distribution and broad range of habitats, is one the largest angiosperm genera in temperate zone. In this article, we provide argument evidence for a broader circumscription to add all species currently classified Cymophyllus (monotypic), Kobresia (c. 60 species), Schoenoxiphium 15 species) Uncinia 70 those as Carex. these comprise tribe Cariceae (subfamily Cyperoideae, Cyperaceae) form well-supported monophyletic group...
Abstract We present the first large-scale phylogenetic hypothesis for genus Carex based on 996 of 1983 accepted species (50.23%). used a supermatrix approach using three DNA regions: ETS, ITS and matK. Every concatenated sequence was derived from single specimen. The topology our reconstruction largely agreed with previous studies. also gained new insights into early divergence structure two largest clades, core Vignea challenging some evolutionary hypotheses about inflorescence structure....
Abstract The megadiverse genus Carex (c. 2000 species, Cyperaceae) has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution, displaying an inverted latitudinal richness gradient with higher species diversity in cold‐temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Despite great expansion our knowledge phylogenetic history and many molecular studies focusing on biogeography particular groups during last few decades, global analysis diversification is still lacking. For this purpose, we built hitherto most...
Abstract Cyperaceae (sedges) are the third largest monocot family and of considerable economic ecological importance. Sedges represent an ideal model to study evolutionary biology due their species richness, global distribution, large discrepancies in lineage diversity, broad range preferences, adaptations including multiple origins C 4 photosynthesis holocentric chromosomes. Goetghebeur′s seminal work on published 1998 provided most recent complete classification at tribal generic level,...
Abstract Phylogenetic studies of Carex L. (Cyperaceae) have consistently demonstrated that most subgenera and sections are para‐ or polyphyletic. Yet, taxonomists continue to use in classification. Why? The Global Group (GCG) here takes the position historical continued serves (i) organize our understanding lineages , (ii) create an identification mechanism break ~2000 species into manageable groups stimulate its study, (iii) provide a framework recognize morphologically diagnosable within ....
iNaturalist defines itself as an “online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature” and it is likely one the largest citizen science web portals in world, every year millions observations across thousands species are gathered collectively compiled by engaged community nearly 3 million users (November 2023). The strengths potentialities that explain success platform reviewed include, among others, its usability low technical requirements,...
The fundamental value of universal nomenclatural systems in biology is that they enable unambiguous scientific communication. However, the stability these threatened by recent discussions asking for a fairer nomenclature, raising possibility bulk revision processes "inappropriate" names. It evident such proposals come from very deep feelings, but we show how can irreparably damage foundation biological communication and, turn, sciences depend on it. There are four essential consequences...
Chromosome evolution has been demonstrated to have profound effects on diversification rates and speciation in angiosperms. While polyploidy predated some major radiations plants, it also related decreased rates. There comparatively little attention the evolutionary role of gains losses single chromosomes, which may or not entail changes DNA content (then called aneuploidy dysploidy, respectively). In this study we investigate chromosome number transitions possible associated genome size...
Abstract The field of systematics is experiencing a new molecular revolution driven by the increased availability high-throughput sequencing technologies. As these techniques become more affordable, genomic resources have increasingly far-reaching implications for our understanding Tree Life. With c. 2000 species, Carex (Cyperaceae) one five largest genera angiosperms and two among monocots, but phylogenetic relationships between main lineages are still poorly understood. We designed...
Abstract Aim The evolutionary history of narrow endemic species has received little attention compared with that more widely distributed species. Small effective population sizes and long‐term isolation many make research on their genetic make‐up important for future conservation. In this study we investigated the variation historical distribution an isolated plant, monospecific genus Pseudomisopates , as example phylogeographical endemics. Location Central Range, Iberian Peninsula,...
Abstract Aim Based on extensive range‐wide sampling, we address the phylogeographical history of one most widespread and taxonomically complex sedges in Europe, Carex nigra s. lat. We compare genetic structure recently colonized northern areas (front edge) long‐standing southern (rear edge), assess potential basis suggested taxonomic divisions at rank species below. Location Amphi‐Atlantic, central circum‐Mediterranean mountain ranges, Siberia, Himalayas. Methods A total 469 individuals...
Abstract Carex sect. Ceratocystis is distributed in Eurasia and North America, with a few disjunct taxa the Southern Hemisphere. Despite being one of most intensively studied groups within Carex, its taxonomy remains complex issue due to hybridization faint morphological boundaries. Two main contrasting approaches may be distinguished, synthetic analytical, widely differing number considered taxa. The status several morphotypes from Europe Mediterranean Basin are particularly problematic. We...
The Ibero-North African Carex sect. Phacocystis river-shore group is a set of perennial helophytic species with poorly defined taxonomic boundaries. In the present study, we delimited different units, addressed phylogeographic history, and evaluated drivers differentiation that have promoted diversification these plants.We analyzed molecular data using statistical parsimony for plastid sequences (26 samples from 26 populations) principal coordinate analysis, neighbor joining, Bayesian...
Abstract Estimating species ability to adapt environmental changes is crucial understand their past and future response climate change. The Mediterranean Basin has experienced remarkable climatic since the Miocene, which have greatly influenced evolution of flora. Here, we examine evolutionary history biogeographic patterns two sedge sister ( Carex , Cyperaceae) restricted western Basin, but with Pliocene fossil record in central Europe. In particular, estimated niches through time its...
The family Apiaceae is in the process of major systematic rearrangements at different taxonomic levels. In particular, molecular phylogenies tribe Apieae are generating heterogeneous assemblages morphologically diverse taxa. We analysed a nearly complete sample to evaluate phylogenetic relationships within this tribe, and review most informative characters fruit. Nuclear (ITS) plastid (rps16) sequences allowed inferring species genera Apieae. Fruit morphology was studied with...
Abstract Changes in holocentric chromosome number due to fission and fusion have direct immediate effects on genome structure recombination rates. These, turn, may influence ecology evolutionary trajectories profoundly. Sedges of the genus Carex (Cyperaceae) comprise ca. 2000 species with chromosomes. The exhibits a phenomenal range (2n = 10 − 132) almost not polyploidy. In this study, we integrated most comprehensive cytogenetic phylogenetic data for sedges associated climatic morphological...
Abstract Carex section Phacocystis (Cyperaceae) is one of the most diverse and taxonomically complex groups sedges (between 116 147 species), with a worldwide distribution in wide array biomes. It has very complicated taxonomic history, numerous disagreements among different treatments. We studied biogeography niche evolution phylogenetic framework to unveil relative contribution geographical ecological drivers diversification group. used large species sampling (82% extant species) build...
Abstract Aim Madagascar is renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity and endemism. With many ecosystems under threat, research urgently needed on unique plant diversity. This applies both to Madagascar's forests treeless vegetation types. Sedges (Cyperaceae) are among the top 10 species‐richest angiosperm families in (310 native species, 38% endemic), of which two‐thirds occur open habitats. We aimed infer evolutionary history sedges Madagascar, by estimating number, age origins endemic...