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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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TAXON, Volume 75, Issue 5, October 2026.Abstract Scilla s.l. (Asparagaceae: Scilloideae) represents a notable Mediterranean geophyte radiation, yet genus delimitation in subtribe Hyacinthinae has long suffered from inconsistent and conflicting generic concepts. A limited set of informative morphological characters and recurrent shifts in circumscription have repeatedly hindered progress ...
Tim Böhnert +6 more
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Molecular Ecology Resources, Volume 26, Issue 7, October 2026.ABSTRACT Accurate knowledge of phylogenetic relationships and divergence time among plant species composing a regional flora is crucial for understanding the origin of the biodiversity patterns we observe today. Despite advances in phylogenomics, resources available for reconstructing regional phylogenies are still largely incomplete and poorly ...
Sébastien Miche +7 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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Genomic Vulnerability of a Threatened Possum in a Biodiversity and Climate Change Hotspot
Molecular Ecology, Volume 35, Issue 19, October 2026.ABSTRACT Spatial variation in the magnitude and pace of climate change impacts means some species will be more affected than others. This includes those occurring within global biodiversity hotspots, regions with exceptional concentrations of endemic species that have often been shaped by long‐term climatic stability.
Grace I. Marsh +5 more
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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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Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Volume 49, Issue 3, Page 315-334, September 2026.This article will analyze the uncertainties around collecting and classifying Hydnora africana in the first half of the nineteenth century. Emerging from the distinctive dryland ecologies of South Africa, Hydnora was interpreted as strange and cryptic by Europeans primarily because it is a root parasite—a complex floral trait that was little understood.
Katherine Arnold
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Biological Diversity, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 136-148, September 2026.We compared Landsat‐8 OLI, SPOT, and hyperspectral data for estimating vascular plant diversity in China's Hunshandak Sandland. SPOT data showed the strongest correlation with alpha diversity, followed by hyperspectral data, with Landsat‐8 performing the weakest.
Ying Ye +3 more
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Ecological Applications, Volume 36, Issue 6, September 2026.Abstract Understanding the mechanisms that promote native seedling establishment in disturbed ecosystems is key to improving the biodiversity and function of landscape restorations. Over seven growing seasons, we examined the effects of site preparation technique, soil microbial inoculations, and their interactions on native plant establishment in the ...
Tanya E. Cheeke +4 more
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