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| Salm,Rodolfo; Jalles-Filho,Euphly; Schuck-Paim,Cynthia. |
| In this study we propose a model that represents the importance of large arborescent palms in the dynamics of seasonally-dry Amazonian forests. Specifically, the model is aimed at guiding the investigation of the role of large arborescent palms on forest regeneration and succession. Following disturbance, the high level of luminosity reaching recently formed forest gaps favors the quick proliferation of shade-intolerant lianas that, by casting shade on the crowns of mature forest trees and increasing tree-fall probability, suppress forest succession. Due to their columnar architecture palm trees are, however, not severely affected by vines. As the palms grow, the canopy at the gaps becomes gradually higher and denser, progressively obstructing the passage... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Amazon; Attalea maripa; Forest dynamics; Palm trees; Regeneration. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-06032005000300011 |
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| Salm,Rodolfo; Salles,Nilson Vicente de; Alonso,Wladimir J.; Schuck-Paim,Cynthia. |
| We investigate palm species distribution, richness and abundance along the Mokoti, a seasonally-dry river of southeastern Amazon and compare it to the patterns observed at a large scale, comprising the entire Brazilian territory. A total of 694 palms belonging to 10 species were sampled at the Mokoti River basin. Although the species showed diverse distribution patterns, we found that local palm abundance, richness and tree basal area were significantly higher from the hills to the bottomlands of the study region, revealing a positive association of these measures with moisture. The analyses at the larger spatial scale also showed a strong influence of vapor pressure (a measure of moisture content of the air, in turn modulated by temperature) and... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Amazon; Diversity; Moisture; Palms; Tropical forests. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0044-59672007000100002 |
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