Inferring the Potential Geographic Distribution and Reasons for the Endangered Status of the Tree Fern, Sphaeropteris lepifera, in Lingnan, China Using a Small Sample Size [PDF]
Horticulturae, 2021 In this study, we investigated suitable habitats for the endangered tree fern, Sphaeropteris lepifera (J. Sm. ex Hook.) R.M. Tryon, based on fieldwork, ecological niche modeling, and regression approaches. We combined these data with the characterization
Xueying Wei +7 more
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Historical reconstruction of climatic and elevation preferences and the evolution of cloud forest-adapted tree ferns in Mesoamerica [PDF]
PeerJ, 2016 Background Cloud forests, characterized by a persistent, frequent or seasonal low-level cloud cover and fragmented distribution, are one of the most threatened habitats, especially in the Neotropics.
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Global Ecology and ConservationSphaeropteris brunoniana, a large arborescent fern, holds significant ecological and medicinal value. However, it is endangered in China and globally due to crop cultivation, human activities, and climate change. This study analyzed the genetic diversity
Guanglei Yang, Ting Ma, Zijuan Wang
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Non-chlorophyllous and crypto-chlorophyllous fern spores differ in their mobilisation of fatty acids during priming. [PDF]
Physiol Plant, 2023 Abstract During fern spore germination, lipid hydrolysis primarily provides the energy to activate their metabolism. In this research, fatty acids (linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic) were quantified in the spores exposed or not to priming (hydration–dehydration treatments).
Pedrero-López LV +8 more
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Sphaeropteris elliptica Tryon 1970
Phytotaxa, 2023 Sphaeropteris elliptica (Copel.) Tryon (1970: 22). Basionym:— Cyathea elliptica Copeland (1917: 51). Type:— MALAYSIA. Sabah: Mt. Kinabalu, November 1915, Clemens 10859 (MICH, barcode 1190223!, lectotype designated by Holttum (1963: 146); isolectotype, UC211745!). Synonym:— Cyathea holttumii Copeland (1935: 472). Type: MALAYSIA. Sabah: Mt. Kinabalu, ca.
Dong, Shi-Yong +1 more
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Assessing the invasion risk of traded alien ferns using species distribution models [PDF]
NeoBiota, 2023 Risk analysis plays a crucial role in regulating and managing alien and invasive species but can be time-consuming and costly. Alternatively, combining invasion and impact history with species distribution models offers a cost-effective and time ...
Emily J. McCulloch-Jones +3 more
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A dormant resource for genome size estimation in ferns: C-value inference of the Ophioglossaceae using herbarium specimen spores. [PDF]
Appl Plant Sci, 2021 Abstract Premise The great variation of genome size (C‐value) across land plants is linked to various adaptative features. Flow cytometry (FCM), the standard approach to estimating C‐values, relies mostly on fresh materials, performing poorly when used with herbarium materials. No fern C‐value reports have been derived from herbarium specimens; however,
Kuo LY +7 more
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Effective dispersal of fern spore and the ecological relevance of zoochory. [PDF]
Biol Rev Camb Philos SocABSTRACT The mechanisms of fern dispersal are under‐studied and there are few data to support the vectors assumed to drive patterns of sporophyte occurrence and speciation. Although wind is generally the fern spore dispersal vector described in the literature, there has always been competing evidence supporting alternate vectors.
Brock JMR.
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The High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge programme: facilitating collaboration between academia and the food and beverage industry to develop healthier foods. [PDF]
J R Soc N ZABSTRACT The High‐Value Nutrition | Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga National Science Challenge (HVN NSC) was the first of the 11 National Science Challenges (NSCs) to be launched in April 2014. We provide an overview of the background to the Challenge, its overarching objective, a summary of the evolution of the research programme over its 10‐year duration, its
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Distribution model and prediction of the tree fern Alsophila costularis Baker (Cyatheaceae) in China. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe employed an optimized MaxEnt model to evaluate the relative contribution of each bioclimatic variable and predict the suitable habitat for Alsophila costularis Baker under past, current, and future climate scenarios, which is an endangered relict tree fern known as a living fossil.
Wang Z +7 more
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