Forest Fragment Proximity as an Important Predictor of Restoration Success in Mining‐Degraded Areas
Ecological Research, Volume 41, Issue 6, November 2026.Forest regeneration in mining‐degraded areas was strongly influenced by landscape connectivity and local environmental filters. Proximity to forest fragments, canopy cover, and grass biomass shaped the density, diversity, and composition of natural regeneration. Passive restoration showed regeneration patterns closer to reference ecosystems than active
Carlos Vinicius Gonçalves Ribeiro +10 more
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Floristic composition of Jandaf Mountain as biodiversity hotspot area in southwestern Saudi Arabia. [PDF]
Saudi J Biol Sci, 2022 Al-Namazi AA +4 more
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Gonolobus in the spotlight: History, diversity, and citizen science
TAXON, Volume 75, Issue 5, October 2026.Abstract Gonolobus (Apocynaceae) is a distinctive genus of climbing plants, distributed from the southern United States to Argentina. This study presents a comprehensive, integrative analysis of the genus, synthesizing its intricate taxonomic history, biogeographic patterns, and the contribution of citizen science to its modern systematics. We compiled
Leonardo O. Alvarado‐Cárdenas +4 more
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Analysis of floristic composition and species diversity of vascular plants native to the State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip). [PDF]
Biodivers Data J, 2022 Ali-Shtayeh MS +2 more
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Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, Volume 174, Issue 10, Page 1229-1241, October 2026.Vine proliferation is a widespread consequence of tropical forest disturbance, yet its effects on ground‐level predator–prey interactions remain poorly understood. Using plasticine caterpillars deployed on the rainforest floor in north Queensland, Australia, we show that overall predation rates were unaffected by vine‐to‐tree ratio. Instead, fine‐scale
Charlotte E. Raven +4 more
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Applied SciencesHow elevation and topography structure floristic diversity, endemic plant distribution, life-form composition, and taxonomic filtering remains poorly documented for the Levantine ranges of the Eastern Mediterranean, where explicit ecological hypotheses ...
Hicham El Zein +7 more
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Floristic composition and turnover analysis in Dahomey Gap and the surrounding sub-humid Togolese mountain minor forest refuges: Importance for biogeography and biodiversity conservation in sub-Saharan Africa. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2022 Adjossou K, Kokou K, Deconchat M.
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Plant Biology, Volume 28, Issue 6, Page 2039-2053, October 2026.Eriophyid mites reprogram the structural and biochemical traits of sclerophyllous leaves in Crinodendron patagua, promoting the formation of nutrient‐rich and protective gall tissues. Abstract Sclerophyllous plants present a suite of traits, including small, leathery leaves with thick cuticles, dense trichomes and sclerified tissues, which are often ...
L. M. Guedes +7 more
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Island Invader: Rugulopteryx okamurae and the Challenge for Macaronesian Coasts
Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Volume 36, Issue 9, September 2026.ABSTRACT Since 2015, Rugulopteryx okamurae, a brown seaweed native to the Northwest Pacific, has become one of the most conspicuous marine invaders in the European continental coastal waters. Its recent establishment in the Macaronesian archipelagos (the Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands) has produced significant ecological changes, including ...
Rodrigo Riera +4 more
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Effect of Sheep Grazing, Stocking Rates and Dolomitic Limestone Application on the Floristic Composition of a Permanent Dryland Pasture, in the Montado Agroforestry System of Southern Portugal. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2022 Carreira E +8 more
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