La familia Gleicheniaceae (Polypodiopsida) en Argentina y Paraguay [PDF]
Se presenta un estudio de la familia Gleicheniaceae en Argentina y Paraguay, abarcando aspectos taxonómicos, morfológicos y de distribución. Se revisaron ocho herbarios de ambos países y especímenes tipo digitales.
Saúl Páez, Esteban I. Meza-Torres
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Fern Flora of Viçosa, Minas Gerais State, Brazil: Blechnaceae (Polypodiopsida) [PDF]
We present the taxonomic treatment of the fern family Blechnaceae for the Flora of Viçosa, based on typology, morphology, and field observations. We report the occurrence of seven species and two putative hybrids, belonging to three genera: Blechnum ...
Miguel Trancoso Medeiros +1 more
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Unraveling the Parablechnum cordatum (Blechnaceae: Polypodiopsida) complex puzzle [PDF]
Parablechnum cordatum (Blechnaceae) exhibits significant morphological variability, with many species considered as its synonyms, and is treated as a species complex by several authors. In this study, we offer a comprehensive revision of the taxon and an
Giesta Maria Olmedo Machado +1 more
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A new species of Blechnum L. (Blechnaceae, Polypodiopsida) from central-western Brazil, with an updated key to the species in the country [PDF]
We describe a new species of Blechnum from Mato Grosso, Brazil: Blechnum rivulorum sp. nov. This new species was discovered as a result of visits to the herbaria BM, K, P, PR, and S, as part of the Reflora Project, by the first author.
Vinícius Antonio de Oliveira Dittrich +2 more
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Weedy ferns (Polypodiopsida) in Argentina: diversity, distribution and impact on human activities and ecosystems [PDF]
Currently, in Argentina 368 species of true ferns (i.e. Polypodiopsida class) are distributed throughout the country, however, only four of them have been mentioned until now as weeds and ruderal species.
AGUSTINA YAÑEZ +2 more
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Application of Polypodiopsida Class in Nanotechnology–Potential towards Development of More Effective Bioactive Solutions [PDF]
The area of phytosynthesized nanomaterials is rapidly developing, with numerous studies being published yearly. The use of plant extracts is an alternative method to reduce the toxic potential of the nanomaterials and the interest in obtaining ...
Irina Fierascu +4 more
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Expansion of the distribution range of Aspleniumtrilobum Cav (Polypodiopsida, Aspleniaceae) in the Mediterranean forest of the Chilean coast. [PDF]
The biodiversity hotspot of central Chile is home to a high proportion of endemic species, but some of these species are inconspicuous and not easily observed.
Pincheira-Ulbrich J +2 more
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Three new records of fern species (Polypodiopsida) in Senegal, from Dindefelo Falls, Kedougou region [PDF]
Blotiella currorii (Hook.) R.M.Tryon. (Dennstaedtiaceae), Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.F.) Underw. (Gleicheniaceae), and Aleuritopteris farinosa (Forssk.) Fée (Pteridaceae) are reported for the first time in the flora of Senegal.
Paterne Arnaud Bernard Mingou +5 more
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New record of Hymenophyllumcaudatum Bosch (Polypodiopsida, Hymenophyllaceae) extends the mainland distribution in the coastal Mediterranean Forest of South America. [PDF]
During a botanical exploration in the Los Ruiles National Reserve (Chile), a population of Hymenophyllumcaudatum Bosch was identified. Fronds were found at the base of a rock, under a hygrophilous vegetation cover, in a ravine (35°49'56.49"S -72°30'42.44"
Pincheira-Ulbrich J +2 more
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A global review of chromosome number and genome size for the filmy ferns family (Hymenophyllaceae, Polypodiopsida) [PDF]
Hymenophyllaceae is a fern family comprising around 450 species distributed among nine genera. Genome size and chromosome number have been recurring research target for Hymenophyllaceae in taxonomic and evolutionary studies. However, there is currently a
Fernanda Pessi de Abreu +4 more
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