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Slowly but surely: gradual diversification and phenotypic evolution in the hyper-diverse tree fern family Cyatheaceae. [PDF]

Ann Bot, 2020
Loiseau O, Weigand A, Noben S, Rolland J, Silvestro D, Kessler M, Lehnert M, Salamin N.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Seed encapsulation improves early recruitment in seed‐based restoration: Evidence from partitioned germination outcomes in a temperate forest

Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Volume 7, Issue 3, July–September 2026.
Capsules in the forest: using unmanned aerial vehicle deployment, we tested pelleted capsules and engineered pods in greenhouse and field trials. Pods improved early field establishment compared with pelleted capsules, while predation remained a major limit to final survival.
Ghassen Chaieb, Lauchlan H. Fraser
wiley   +1 more source

Using Nuclear Genomic Data to Address Intractable Relationships and Gene Tree Discordance in an Ancient Group of Gymnosperms (Ephedra, Gnetales)

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 7, July 2026.
Low‐copy nuclear genes were used to address the notoriously difficult phylogeny of Ephedra. Additionally, we explored the potential effect of putative paralogy, intra‐locus recombination, and chimeric sequences on phylogenetic estimation. ABSTRACT The evolutionary history of Ephedra L.
Ruben Blokzijl, Catarina Rydin
wiley   +1 more source

Invasive plant species for compost production: Review of environmental and economic insights

Journal of Environmental Quality, Volume 55, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
Abstract Invasive plant species pose significant ecological and economic challenges, threatening biodiversity and altering soil properties, while conventional control methods are often costly and resource‐intensive. This review examines the potential of composting invasive plant biomass as a viable and sustainable alternative that aligns with circular ...
Qaiser Javed, Mohammed Bouhadi, Ayesha Ansar, Monika Jakubus, Ana Čehić Marić, Yakov Kuzyakov, Smiljana Goreta Ban, Dean Ban, David Heath, Babar Iqbal, Jianfan Sun, Marko Černe   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plant and insect functional traits influence herbivore performance under climate change

Oikos, Volume 2026, Issue 7, July 2026.
Climate change is expected to disrupt many trophic interactions, including those between insect herbivores and their host plants, which could have detrimental effects at the ecosystem level. However, the response of insect herbivory to climate change can vary widely across species, and an understanding of the mechanisms underlying this variation is ...
Jessica M. Guezen, Madhur Anand
wiley   +1 more source

Digitisation of herbarium specimens to the benefit of research: An African perspective focusing on South Africa and Western Indian Ocean Island states

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 4, Page 1042-1056, July 2026.
Botanical exploration, discovery and conservation rely heavily on access to herbarium collections. Recently, digital access to label information, including georeferenced locality data, and images of herbarium specimens available online have greatly increased usage of herbarium specimen data.
Ronell R. Klopper, Hester M. Steyn, Cláudia Baider, Benny Bytebier, Anisha Dayaram, F. B. Vincent Florens, Nivohenintsoa Rakotonirina, Domitilla Raimondo, Marc Sosef, M. Marianne le Roux   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fern Tree Gully, Dandenong [picture].

Part of collection: Views of the Colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland including Momba Station and the township of Bourke.; Caption: "Fern Tree Gully - Dandenong"--Printed below image.; Condition: Fading along edges.; Also

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Balancing tracks and trees: Assessing railroad impact on Brazilian biodiversity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 4, Page 1345-1356, July 2026.
The Brazilian West–East Integration Railway (FIOL) aims to boost the national economy by improving commodity transport; however, it crosses three of Brazil's most biodiverse and fragile regions: the Caatinga, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest. Using digitised plant records and land‐use analyses, our study reveals significant vegetation loss within the ...
Ana Luiza Silva Rocha, Anselmo Nogueira, Matheus Colli‐Silva, Juliana Gastaldello Rando   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Ionomics of Lycopodiaceae and Selaginellaceae Across Diverse Soil Types in Japan

Ecological Research, Volume 41, Issue 4, July 2026.
We conducted a comparative ionomic analysis of Lycopodiaceae and Selaginellaceae collected from diverse soil types in Japan, including serpentine soils and solfatara fields, to examine how evolutionary lineage and soil environment shape elemental composition in lycophytes.
Akinori Ren, Asuka Saisako, Takato Saito, Akihiro Yamamoto, Soshi Osaki, Akari Matsumoto, Daisuke Aoshima, Hirotsuna Yamada, Takayuki Nakatsubo, Toshihiro Watanabe, Hayato Maruyama, Takuro Shinano, Jun Wasaki   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is There Life After Death? The Role of Standing Dead Phorophytes in Supporting Tropical Epiphyte Diversity

Biotropica, Volume 58, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Global increases in tree mortality from climate change and land‐use are altering forest structures, impacting canopy‐dwelling plants like vascular epiphytes, which depend on host trees (phorophytes). When a phorophyte dies standing, it becomes a snag, the local substrate conditions change and microclimatic exposure may increase, particularly ...
Camila Nardy Delgado, Samyra Gomes Furtado, Luiz Menini Neto, Flavio Nunes Ramos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source