Abstract Background: Tropical deciduous forest possesses high levels of biodiversity; however, there is not a complete floristic survey of this ecosystem in the municipality of Nocupétaro, Michoacán. Questions: Which species are present in the study area? Which species are endemic to Mexico and how many are at risk? With which area does it have the greatest floristic affinity? Studied species: Vascular plants. Study site and dates: An area of tropical deciduous forest occurring in the municipality of Nocupétaro, Michoacán, Mexico; September 2016 to November 2017. Methods: Specimens were collected in the field and determined using pertinent specialized literature. The vegetation was defined using physiognomy and dominant species. Results: Fifty-six families, 135 genera, 173 species, and eight infraespecific taxa were registered. The families with more species were Fabaceae (34 spp.), Asteraceae (12 spp.), Euphorbiaceae (11 spp.), Apocynaceae (9 spp.), Malvaceae (8 spp.), and Convolvulaceae (7 spp.). The most speciose genera were Euphorbia (6), Senna (6), Ipomoea (5), and Bursera (4). Forty-five species are endemic to Mexico; two are listed in the NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 and three species are included IUCN Red List with a risk category. The area has a greater floristic affinity with the Parotita hill. Conclusions: The information generated is the basis for other research (ecological, fauna) and stand out the importance of continuing to study and conserve this ecosystem in the region.

Resumen Antecedentes: El bosque tropical caducifolio constituye zonas con altos niveles de biodiversidad; sin embargo, este ecosistema presente en el municipio de Nocupétaro, Michoacán carece de inventarios florísticos. Preguntas: ¿Qué especies están presentes en el área de estudio? ¿Cuáles especies son endémicas de México y cuántas están en riesgo? ¿Con qué zona tiene mayor afinidad florística? Especies en estudio: Plantas vasculares. Sitio y fechas de estudio: Área de un bosque tropical caducifolio ubicada en el municipio de Nocupétaro, Michoacán, México; septiembre 2016 a noviembre 2017. Métodos: Se realizaron recolectas botánicas en campo. Los especímenes se identificaron con bibliografía especializada. La vegetación se definió con base en la fisonomía y las especies dominantes. Los resultados se comparan con cuatro zonas de bosque tropical caducifolio. Resultados: Se registran 56 familias, 135 géneros, 173 especies y ocho taxa infraespecíficos. Las familias mejor representadas son Fabaceae (34 spp.), Asteraceae (12 spp.), Euphorbiaceae (11 spp.), Apocynaceae (9 spp.), Malvaceae (8 spp.) y Convolvulaceae (7 spp.). Los géneros con más especies son Euphorbia (6), Senna (6), Ipomoea (5) y Bursera (4). Cuarenta y cinco especies son endémicas de México; dos están enlistadas en la NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 y tres en la Lista Roja de la IUCN con una categoría de riesgo. El área tiene mayor similitud florística con el cerro La Parotita. Conclusiones: La información generada es la base para otras investigaciones (ecológicas, faunísticas) y resalta la importancia de seguir estudiando y conservando este ecosistema en la región.

Abstract Background: The genus Pinguicula harbors 110 species, of which 53 are distributed in Mexico. The formation of the Mexican mountains has favored the Pinguicula diversification. Pinguicula specimens collected in the State of México, along the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt (TMVB) do not correspond with any known species. Questions: Do the collected specimens belong to a new species? What is its conservation status? How many Pinguicula species are there along the TMVB and how do they differentiate? How is the Pinguicula species richness distributed? Studied species: Pinguicula. Study site and dates: TMVB, 2005-2023. Methods: Based on herbarium specimens and recently collected material, a morphological analysis and description were made. Conservation status was assessed following IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Herbarium specimens and digital records of Pinguicula from the TMVB were examined to generate a list and key. We analyzed the richness distribution of Pinguicula by states, vegetation types, elevation ranges, and grid cells. Results: Pinguicula tlahuica is proposed as a new species. It is distinguished by the linear-spatulate summer leaves. The new species falls into the Endangered (EN) category. Along the TMVB, 16 species of Pinguicula are distributed. The State of México, Hidalgo and Michoacán, and the pine-oak forest were the richest. Pinguicula appeared between 759-3,427 m asl. The grid cell analyses revealed different areas with high richness. Conclusions: Along the TMVB, the Pinguicula species richness centered on the Eastern and Western sectors. Pinguicula crassifolia, P. michoacana, P. tlahuica, and P. zamudioana are endemic to the TMVB.

Resumen Antecedentes: Pinguicula agrupa 110 especies, 53 crecen en México. La formación de las montañas mexicanas ha favorecido su diversificación. Ejemplares provenientes del Estado de México, en la Faja Volcánica Trans-Mexicana (FVTM) no corresponden con alguna especie conocida. Preguntas: ¿Los ejemplares recolectados representan una especie nueva? ¿Cuál es su estado de conservación? ¿Cuántas especies de Pinguicula crecen en la FVTM y cómo se diferencian? ¿Cómo se distribuye la riqueza de especies en la FVTM? Especies estudiadas: Pinguicula. Lugar y fechas del estudio: FVTM, 2005-2023. Métodos: Con base en especímenes de herbario y muestras recolectadas recientemente se realizaron un análisis morfológico y una descripción. El estado de conservación se evaluó siguiendo las Categorías y Criterios de la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ejemplares de herbario y registros digitales de Pinguicula en la FVTM fueron examinados para generar una lista de especies y una clave. La riqueza fue analizada por estados, tipos de vegetación, rangos de elevación y celdas. Resultados: Pinguicula tlahuica es propuesta como especie nueva, distinguible por las hojas de verano linear-espatuladas. Es considera dentro de la categoría En Peligro (EN). En la FVTM crecen 16 especies de Pinguicula. El Estado de México, Hidalgo y Michoacán, y el bosque de pino-encino son los más ricos. Pinguicula crece entre 759-3,427 m snm. Los análisis de celdas recuperaron distintas áreas con riqueza alta. Conclusiones: En la FVTM, la riqueza de especies de Pinguicula está en los sectores Oriental y Occidental. Pinguicula crassifolia, P. michoacana, P. tlahuica y P. zamudioana son endémicas de la FVTM.

Brejos Nordestinos (northeastern highland wet forests) is a unique ecosystem within the Northeastern Atlantic Forest. This area encompasses a mosaic of humid forests above 600 meters in the semi-arid region, forming an ecotone area. These environmental conditions create an optimal ecosystem for the diversification of plants, including ferns. Pico do Jabre in Paraíba state, with an elevation of 1,208 meters above sea level, is an example of Brejo Nordestino. This study reports the occurrence of Pleopeltis pleopeltidis in the Northeastern Atlantic Forest, particularly at Pico do Jabre, a new record of P. pleopeltifolia for Paraíba state, and the local fern flora. Additional records of P. pleopeltidis were found in the municipalities of Triunfo, and Floresta, in Pernambuco state, which are also classified as Brejos Nordestinos with elevations exceeding 1,000 meters above sea level. These findings extend the species' known extent of occurrence by approximately 40%. The conservation status of P. pleopeltidis is suggested as Vulnerable (VU) across its entire range and Endangered (EN) in Northeast Brazil. The distance between populations in the Northeastern Atlantic Forest and the nearest populations in Bahia state ranges from 763-931 km, indicating a potential disjunction. Although the species occurs in three relatively close Brejos Nordestinos, the fragmented nature of the Northeastern Atlantic Forest results in isolated populations on these biogeographical islands, surrounded by a Caatinga (seasonally dry tropical forest) matrix.

Los Brejos Nordestinos (bosques húmedos de tierras altas del noreste) son un ecosistema único dentro del Bosque Atlántico del Nordeste. Esta área abarca un mosaico de bosques húmedos por encima de los 600 metros en la región semiárida, formando una zona de ecotono. Estas condiciones ambientales crean un ecosistema óptimo para la diversificación de plantas, incluidos los helechos. El Pico do Jabre, en el estado de Paraíba, con una altitud de 1208 metros sobre el nivel del mar, es un ejemplo de Brejo Nordestino. Este estudio reporta la ocurrencia de Pleopeltis pleopeltidis en el Bosque Atlántico del Nordeste, particularmente en el Pico do Jabre, un nuevo registro de P. pleopeltifolia para el estado de Paraíba, y en la flora local de helechos. Se encontraron registros adicionales de P. pleopeltidis en los municipios de Triunfo y Floresta, en el estado de Pernambuco, que también están clasificados como Brejos Nordestinos con elevaciones superiores a los 1000 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Estos hallazgos amplían la extensión conocida de ocurrencia de la especie en aproximadamente un 40%. Se sugiere que el estado de conservación de P. pleopeltidis sea vulnerable (VU) en toda su área de distribución y en peligro (EN) en el noreste de Brasil. La distancia entre las poblaciones del Bosque Atlántico del Nordeste y las poblaciones más cercanas en el estado de Bahía varía entre 763 y 931 km, lo que indica una posible disyunción. Aunque la especie ocurre en tres Brejos Nordestinos relativamente cercanos, la naturaleza fragmentada del Bosque Atlántico del Nordeste da como resultado poblaciones aisladas en estas islas biogeográficas, rodeadas por una matriz de Caatinga (bosque tropical seco estacionalmente).

Abstract Background: Encyclia, is a genus with more than 200 species in the Neotropics, eight of which have been previously reported from Peru. During the evaluation of the orchid flora in the forests of the Sicchez district, a small population of an Encyclia species was found that could not be unequivocally matched to any previously known species in the country. Questions: Will the recent explorations of Northern Peru result in the reporting of new taxa for the country? Studied species: Orchidaceae, Laeliinae, Encyclia Hook, Encyclia naranjapatensis Dodson Study site and dates: Sicchez District, Ayabaca Province, Piura Department, Peru, 2022-2023. Methods: Specimens were collected and determined by consulting botanical collections available online, taxonomic treatments, checklists, and specialized literature. The conservation status was assessed according to IUCN methodology. Results: We report a novelty for Peru, Encyclia naranjapatensis, and an updated description including morphological information on relevant structures that will be used to diagnose this entity. In addition, E. naranjapatensis is part of a basal clade referred to as the E. diurna species group. The conservation status assessment results in Endangered and the species is linked to the Seasonally Dry Tropical Forest, an endangered ecosystem throughout the Neotropics. Conclusions: The recent entity located in Peru correspond to Encyclia naranjapatensis. This discovery allows us to investigate the geographical limits, discuss the phylogenetic and ecological affinities, update the original description, and evaluate its conservation status.

Resumen Antecedentes: Encyclia, es un género con más de 200 especies en el Neotrópico, ocho de las cuales han sido reportadas previamente del Perú. Durante la evaluación de la flora de orquídeas en los bosques del distrito de Sicchez, se encontró una pequeña población de una especie de Encyclia que no pudo ser emparejada inequívocamente con ninguna especie conocida previamente en el país. Preguntas: ¿Las recientes exploraciones del norte de Perú resultarán en el descubrimiento de nuevos taxones para el país? Especies de estudio: Orchidaceae, Laeliinae, Encyclia Hook, Encyclia naranjapatensis Dodson. Sitio y años de estudio: Distrito de Sicchez, Provincia de Ayabaca, Departamento de Piura, Perú, 2022-2023. Métodos: Los especímenes se recolectaron y determinaron mediante la consulta de colecciones botánicas disponibles en línea, tratamientos taxonómicos, listas de control y bibliografía especializada. El estado de conservación se evaluó según la metodología de la UICN. Resultados: Reportamos una novedad para Perú, Encyclia naranjapatensis, y una descripción actualizada para incluyendo información morfológica sobre estructuras relevantes que serán utilizada para diagnosticar esta entidad. E. naranjapatensis forma parte de un clado basal denominado como Grupo de especies de E. diurna. La evaluación del estado de conservación resulta en En Peligro y la especie está ligada al Bosque Tropical Estacionalmente Seco, un ecosistema en peligro en el Neotrópico. Conclusiones: La reciente entidad localizada en Perú corresponde a Encyclia naranjapatensis. Este descubrimiento nos permite investigar los límites geográficos, discutir las afinidades filogenéticas y ecológicas, actualizar la descripción original y evaluar su estado de conservación.

Abstract: Background: Coccoloba is a Neotropical genus of trees, shrubs, and lianas with approximately 150 species. Reviewed Mexican specimens of Coccoloba do not correspond to any recognized species within the genus, so they are proposed as new species. Question: What are the morphological characteristics that differentiate the two new species from other Coccoloba species? What is its distribution and conservation status? Studied species: Species of Coccoloba sect. Coccoloba endemic to Mexico. Study site and dates: Chiapas and Veracruz, Mexico, 2022-2023. Methods: All available information for Coccoloba, including herbarium specimens and online databases, was reviewed. Subsequently, a comparative analysis was carried out including the two new species proposed and the recognized species in the genus. Geographic distribution maps were prepared and the conservation status of the new species was determined, following the IUCN guidelines. Results: Coccoloba burkeae and C. najarroi are described and illustrated as new species. Both are endemic to Mexico. C. burkeae is distributed in the humid forests of the Tuxtlas region in Veracruz and is morphologically similar to C. barbadensis, C. hondurensis and C. spicata; this species is considered in the Endangered (EN) category. C. najarroi is restricted to the humid forests of Chiapas and is similar to C. ascendens and C. ibarrae. This species is considered Critically Endangered (CR). Conclusions: The morphological characteristics of the fruit, the inflorescence and the leaves are important to diagnose the two new species of Coccoloba; both being endemic to Mexico.

Resumen: Antecedentes: Coccoloba es un género Neotropical de árboles, arbustos y lianas con aproximadamente 150 especies. Ejemplares mexicanos de Coccoloba revisados no corresponden a ninguna especie reconocida dentro del género, por lo que se proponen como especies nuevas. Pregunta: ¿Cuáles son las características morfológicas que diferencian a las dos nuevas especies con respecto a otras especies de Coccoloba? ¿Cuál es su distribución y estado de conservación? Especies de estudio: Especies de Coccoloba sect. Coccoloba endémicas de México. Sitio de estudio: Chiapas y Veracruz, México, 2022-2023. Métodos: Se revisó toda la información disponible para Coccoloba, incluyendo especímenes de herbario y bases de datos en línea. Posteriormente se realizó un análisis comparativo incluyendo las dos especies nuevas propuestas y las especies reconocidas. Se elaboraron mapas de distribución geográfica y se determinó el estatus de conservación de las especies nuevas, siguiendo las pautas de IUCN. Resultados: Coccoloba burkeae y C. najarroi son descritas e ilustradas como especies nuevas. Ambas son endémicas de México. C. burkeae se distribuye en las selvas húmedas de la región de los Tuxtlas en Veracruz y es morfológicamente similar a C. barbadensis, C. hondurensis y C. spicata; esta especie es considerada en la categoría de En Peligro (EN). C. najarroi se restringe a las selvas húmedas de Chiapas y es similar a C. ascendens y C. ibarrae; es considerada como En Peligro Crítico (CR). Conclusiones: Las características morfológicas del fruto, la inflorescencia y las hojas son importantes para diagnosticar las dos especies nuevas de Coccoloba; siendo ambas endémicas de México.

Abstract Over the decades, riverine ecosystems is suffering from intense human intervention resulting in degradation and habitat loss as a consequence, many fish species become endangered, particularly in rivers where heavy demand is placed on freshwater. Wallago attu is fast growing catfish belongs to the family siluridae has good market demand having high protein content and nutritional value in it’s flesh. The data was obtained for metal concentration in wet and dry body weight in wild Wallago attu. All metal was found under permissible limit as recommended by different international organizations. Calcium was found highest, while cadmium in lowest concentration. Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Mn, K, Na, Ca and Mg showed highly significant (P<0.001) positive correlation with wet body weight except Co and Cd showed non-significant (P>0.05) correlation. Metals such as Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, K, Ca, Mg and Co shown negative allometric pattern with increasing body weight concentration of Cu, Fe, Zn, Ni, Pb, Mn, Na, Ca and K showed positive relationship (P<0.001) with total length (cm), except for Co and Cd, which indicated non significant correlation (P>0.05). Present Study will helpful to assess toxicity due to presence of heavy metals for researchers and different organizations from River Chenab, Punjab, Pakistan. decades consequence endangered freshwater its it s flesh highest Fe Zn Cu Ni Mn Na P<0.001 P0001 P 0 001 (P<0.001 nonsignificant P>0.05 P005 05 (P>0.05 Pb cm, cm , (cm) P>0.05. . Chenab Punjab Pakistan P<0.00 P000 00 (P<0.00 P>0.0 P00 (P>0.0 (cm P<0.0 (P<0.0 P>0. P0 (P>0. P<0. (P<0. P>0 (P>0 P<0 (P<0 P> (P> P< (P< (P

Resumo Ao longo das décadas, os ecossistemas ribeirinhos sofreram intensa intervenção humana, resultando em degradação e perda de habitat. Como consequência, muitas espécies de peixes tornaram-se ameaçadas, principalmente em rios onde há grande demanda de água doce. Wallago attu é um bagre de crescimento rápido pertencente à família Siluridae tem boa demanda de mercado com alto teor de proteína e valor nutricional em sua carne. Os dados foram obtidos para concentração de metal no peso corporal úmido e seco em Wallago attu selvagem. Todo o metal foi encontrado no limite permitido, conforme recomendado por diferentes organizações internacionais. O cálcio foi encontrado em maior concentração, enquanto o cádmio em menor concentração. Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Mn, K, Na, Ca e Mg apresentaram correlação positiva altamente significativa (P < 0,001) com o peso corporal úmido, exceto Co e Cd que apresentaram correlação não significativa (P > 0,05). Metais como Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, K, Ca, Mg e Co apresentaram padrão alométrico negativo com o aumento do peso corporal(P < 0,001) e do comprimento total (em centímetros), exceto para Co e Cd, que indica correlação não significativa (P > 0,05). O presente estudo será útil para avaliar a toxicidade devido à presença de metais pesados para pesquisadores e diferentes organizações de River Chenab, Punjab, Paquistão. décadas humana habitat consequência tornaramse tornaram se ameaçadas doce carne selvagem permitido internacionais Fe Zn Cu Ni Mn K Na P 0,001 0001 0 001 0,05. 005 0,05 . 05 0,05) Pb corporalP centímetros, centímetros , centímetros) Chenab Punjab Paquistão 0,00 000 00 0,0 0,

Abstract The endangered species ‘Chasmocranus’ brachynema is redescribed and diagnosed among other Heptapterini by having the adipose fin extensively fused with the caudal fin, caudal fin shallowly bifurcate, and anal-fin insertion posterior to a vertical through the adipose-fin insertion, in addition to peculiarities of the head and mouth morphology. The species seems to be very rare, known only from five preserved specimens from the main channels of the Paraná and Mogi-Guaçu rivers, and from a tributary of the rio Ivaí, all in the Upper Paraná ecoregion. ‘Chasmocranus Chasmocranus bifurcate analfin anal adiposefin morphology rare MogiGuaçu Mogi Guaçu rivers Ivaí ecoregion

Resumo A espécie ameaçada ‘Chasmocranus’ brachynema é redescrita e diagnosticada entre outros Heptapterini por ter a nadadeira adiposa extensamente fundida com a nadadeira caudal, nadadeira caudal com bifurcação rasa e inserção da nadadeira anal posterior a uma linha vertical que atravessa a inserção da nadadeira adiposa, além de peculiaridades da morfologia da cabeça e da boca. A espécie parece ser muito rara, conhecida apenas de cinco exemplares preservados dos canais principais dos rios Paraná e Mogi-Guaçu e de um tributário do rio Ivaí, todos na ecorregião Alto Paraná. ‘Chasmocranus Chasmocranus boca rara MogiGuaçu Mogi Guaçu Ivaí

Abstract The Atlantic goliath grouper Epinephelus itajara is the largest grouper species in the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the conservation status being Vulnerable (VU) globally and Critically Endangered (CR) in Brazil, the species continues to face threats from overfishing throughout its range. We used DNA barcoding employing the mitochondrial Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene to identify the illegal commercialization of E. itajara in fish markets from the northern (NC) and southern (SC) Brazilian coasts. Sampling was conducted in fish markets and aimed to confirm the identification of mischaracterized fish sold as E. itajara in the NC, as well as identifying fish fillets sold as the Dusky grouper in the SC. DNA barcoding allowed the unambiguous identification of 22 (84.6%) of the 26 analyzed fish market samples. Both sampled areas had confirmation of E. itajara illegal commercialization and from the 22 analyzed samples, 17 (77.3%) were confirmed to be E. itajara. Here we report two crimes, the illegal sale of E. itajara and commercial fraud by species substitution. This study has highlighted that the existing legislation that protects E. itajara in Brazilian waters requires the adoption of better public policies for the conservation of the species. Ocean VU (VU CR (CR Brazil range COI (COI E NC (NC SC (SC coasts 2 84.6% 846 84 6 (84.6% samples 1 77.3% 773 77 3 (77.3% crimes substitution 84.6 8 (84.6 77.3 7 (77.3 84. (84. 77. (77. (84 (77 (8 (7 (

Resumo O mero do Atlântico Epinephelus itajara é a maior espécie de garoupa no Oceano Atlântico. Apesar do seu status de conservação Vulnerável (VU) globalmente e Criticamente em Perigo (CR) no Brasil, a espécie continua enfrentando ameaças da sobrepesca em toda a sua área de distribuição. Utilizamos o sequenciamento de DNA por código de barras, empregando o gene mitocondrial da Citocromo c oxidase subunidade I (COI), para identificar a comercialização ilegal de E. itajara em mercados de peixe nas costas norte (CN) e sul (CS) do Brasil. A coleta de amostras foi realizada em mercados de peixe e teve como objetivo confirmar a identificação de peixes descaracterizados e vendidos como E. itajara na CN, bem como identificar filés de peixe vendidos como garoupa verdadeira na CS. O sequenciamento de DNA por código de barras permitiu a identificação inequívoca de 22 (84,6%) das 26 amostras de mercado de peixe analisadas. Ambas as áreas amostradas tiveram confirmação da comercialização ilegal de E. itajara, e das 22 amostras analisadas, 17 (77,3%) foram confirmadas como E. itajara. Nós relatamos aqui dois crimes, a venda ilegal de E. itajara e a fraude comercial por substituição de espécies. Este estudo ressaltou que a legislação existente que protege E. itajara em águas brasileiras requer a adoção de melhores políticas públicas para a conservação da espécie. VU (VU CR (CR Brasil distribuição COI, COI , (COI) E CN (CN CS (CS 2 84,6% 846 84 6 (84,6% analisadas 1 77,3% 773 77 3 (77,3% crimes espécies (COI 84,6 8 (84,6 77,3 7 (77,3 84, (84, 77, (77, (84 (77 (8 (7 (

Abstract Morphoanatomy and histochemistry of Baccharis palustris: insights into a highly endangered endemic species from Southeastern America. The phenotypic plasticity of the Baccharis genus makes species identification difficult, even at the flowering stage. In this context, morphoanatomical studies are a powerful tool for botanical authentication, mainly emphasizing the recognition of diagnostic characteristics that may be useful for distinguishing similar species. Given the limited knowledge available about the endemic species B. palustris, this work aimed to characterize the morphoanatomy and histochemistry of its vegetative aerial parts to identify characters with diagnostic value and to elucidate the sites of synthesis and accumulation of metabolites of medicinal importance. B. palustris leaf showed pinnate, camptodrome-brochidodrome venation patterns. Blade with dorsiventral mesophyll, aerenchymatous spongy parenchyma, collateral vascular bundles, and different types of stomata and trichomes, including glandular trichomes with a multi-layered base evidenced and described for the first time in the genus. The petiole was winged, with three collateral vascular bundles. The stem showed a penta-lobulated contour with unusual growth, starch, and crystals in the pith. The presence of secretory ducts and glandular trichomes, which synthesized lipids, terpenes/polyacetylenes, and phenolic compounds, was observed. The morphological/histochemical characteristics described in this work contribute to the knowledge of the species, highlighting the importance of its preservation as a valuable resource. America difficult stage context authentication B pinnate camptodromebrochidodrome camptodrome brochidodrome patterns mesophyll parenchyma bundles multilayered multi layered winged pentalobulated penta lobulated growth starch pith lipids terpenespolyacetylenes terpenes polyacetylenes terpenes/polyacetylenes compounds observed morphologicalhistochemical morphological histochemical resource

Resumen Morfoanatomía e histoquímica de Baccharis palustris: ampliando el conocimiento de una especie endémica altamente amenazada del sureste de América. La plasticidad fenotípica del género Baccharis dificulta la identificación de las especies, incluso en la etapa de floración. En este contexto, la descripción morfoanatómica es una herramienta poderosa para la autenticación botánica, haciendo hincapié en las características de valor diagnóstico que pueden ser útiles para distinguir especies similares. Dado el escaso conocimiento disponible sobre la especie endémica B. palustristis, el objetivo de este trabajo fue caracterizar la morfoanatomía y la histoquímica de las partes aéreas vegetativas de B. palustris y establecer los sitios de síntesis y acumulación de metabolitos de importancia medicinal. La hoja de B. palustris mostró venación pinnada, camptódroma, broquidódromo. Lámina con mesofilo dorsiventral con parénquima esponjoso aerenquimático, haces vasculares colaterales y distintos tipos de estomas y tricomas, entre los que se destacan tricomas glandulares de base pluriceriada nunca antes descriptos para el género. El pecíolo se presentó alado, con tres haces vasculares colaterales. El tallo mostró contorno pentalobulado con crecimiento poco usual, almidón y cristales en la médula. Se observó la presencia de conductos secretores y tricomas glandulares, los cuales pueden sintetizar lípidos, terpenos/poliacetilenos y compuestos fenólicos. Las características morfológicas/histoquímicas descritas en este trabajo contribuyen al conocimiento de la especie, destacando la importancia de su preservación como un recurso valioso. América floración contexto botánica similares B palustristis medicinal pinnada camptódroma broquidódromo aerenquimático alado usual médula lípidos terpenospoliacetilenos terpenos poliacetilenos fenólicos morfológicashistoquímicas morfológicas histoquímicas valioso

Abstract During the Neotropical review of Celtis, a new species (Celtis atlantica) endemic and endangered to southeastern Brazil was discovered. A morphological description, a distribution map, conservation status, taxonomic notes, illustrations, and an identification key of the Celtis from the Southern Cone and Brazil are provided. atlantica discovered description map status notes illustrations provided

ABSTRACT Aristolochia hypoglauca and A. paulistana (Aristolochiaceae) are two species that inhabit the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. They highly resemble each other especially on the size and overall shape of the caudate perianth, which causes confusion in herbaria determinations. We applied geometric morphometrics (GM) to overcome this taxonomic uncertainty. GM was based on the landmark method applied to leaves of all specimens available mostly in Brazilian herbaria. The GM results supported the recognition of the two species, as the two principal components were responsible for 94.97% of the variation assessed through the principal component analysis (PCA). The Discriminant Function and the Cross-validation tests resulted in the maximum percentage of correctly classified cases (100%). The Procrustes distance (0.2252; p< 0.0001), and the Mahalanobis Distance (8.4473; p< 0.0001) provide statistical support for leaf shape differences with taxonomic significance. Thus, we revisit the taxonomy and comparative morphology of both species, and compare them with other Aristolochia species with caudate floral limb native to Brazil, and commented the phenology, distribution and habitat, and conservation status. Additionally, we proposed the epitypification of A. hypoglauca, given that the holotype does not fulfill the purpose of precise application of the name. A Aristolochiaceae (Aristolochiaceae Forest perianth determinations (GM uncertainty 9497 94 97 94.97 PCA. PCA . (PCA) Crossvalidation Cross validation 100%. 100 100% (100%) 0.2252 02252 0 2252 (0.2252 p 0.0001, 00001 0.0001 , 0001 8.4473 84473 8 4473 (8.4473 significance Thus Brazil phenology habitat status Additionally name 949 9 94.9 (PCA 10 (100% 0.225 0225 225 (0.225 0000 0.000 000 8.447 8447 447 (8.447 94. 1 (100 0.22 022 22 (0.22 0.00 00 8.44 844 44 (8.44 (10 0.2 02 2 (0.2 0.0 8.4 84 4 (8.4 (1 0. (0. 8. (8. ( (0 (8

Abstract We announce the mitochondrial genomes of seven species of the genus Sporophila (S. bouvreuil, S. iberaensis, S. melanogaster, S. minuta, S. nigrorufa, S. pileata, and S. ruficollis) which were validated by comparative genomic and phylogenetic analysis with related species. The mitochondrial genomes of seven passerines of the genus Sporophila were assembled (three complete and four nearly complete genomes) and were validated by reconstructing phylogenetic relations within Thraupidae. The complete mitogenomes ranged from 16,781 bp in S. ruficollis to 16,791 bp in S. minuta. We identified a conserved genome composition within all mitogenomes with 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNAs and two rRNAs. We observed a bias in the nucleotide composition and six mutational hotspots in Sporophila mitogenomes. Our mitogenome-based phylogenetic tree has S. minuta, S. maximiliani and S. nigricollis as sister species of the remaining species in the genus. We present new mitogenome sequences for seven Sporophila species, providing new genomic resources that may be useful for research on the evolution, comparative genetics, and conservation of this threatened group. S (S bouvreuil iberaensis melanogaster minuta nigrorufa pileata three Thraupidae 16781 16 781 16,78 16791 791 16,79 1 proteincoding protein coding genes 2 rRNAs mitogenomebased based evolution genetics group 1678 78 16,7 1679 79 167 7 16,

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the morpho-physiological adaptations of Araucaria angustifolia saplings under different shade conditions. Saplings were grown for 21 months under full sunlight (S0%) and three shade levels: 30%, 50%, and 80% (S-30%, S-50% and S-80%, respectively). Growth, light-harvesting pigments (chlorophyll and carotenoids), chlorophyll fluorescence, and anatomical leaf structure were analyzed. Plants in S-0% and S-30% showed higher stem diameter, total and root dry mass, Dickson quality index, chlorophyll a/chlorophyll b ratio, carotenoids content, and electron transport rate. Conversely, shaded plants (S-50% e S-80%) exhibited physiological adaptations, compensating for the decreased light supply by primarily increasing the amount of chlorophyll and the quantum efficiency of photosystem II and reducing the thickness of their leaves. These results indicate that, despite the physiological plasticity to shade in Araucaria, the saplings grow better under a high-irradiance environment or low-shade condition (S-30%). In this sense, shaded cultivation of this species should be avoided in nurseries and reforestations due to the significant total dry mass reduction. This study highlights the importance of optimal light intensity to promote the growth of this endangered species. morphophysiological morpho conditions 2 S0% S0 S (S0% levels 30 30% 50 50% 80 S30%, S30 (S-30% S50% S50 S-50 S80%, S80 80%, S-80% respectively. respectively . respectively) Growth lightharvesting harvesting carotenoids, , carotenoids) fluorescence analyzed 0% 0 S-0 S30% S-30 diameter index achlorophyll ratio content rate Conversely (S-50 S80% leaves that highirradiance high irradiance lowshade low S30%. (S-30%) sense reduction (S0 3 5 8 S3 (S-30 S5 S-5 S8 S-80 S- S-3 (S-5 (S (S-3 S-8 (S-

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as adaptações morfofisiológicas de mudas de Araucaria angustifolia sob diferentes condições de sombreamento. As mudas foram cultivadas durante 21 meses em pleno sol (S0%) e em três níveis de sombreamento: 30%, 50% e 80% (S-30%, S-50% e S-80%, respectivamente). Foram analisadas variáveis de crescimento, pigmentos de captação de luz (clorofila e carotenoides), fluorescência da clorofila e a estrutura anatômica da folha. As mudas sob S0% e S30% apresentaram maior diâmetro do caule, massa seca total e radicular, índice de qualidade de Dickson, relação clorofila a/clorofila b, teor de carotenoides e taxa de transporte de elétrons. Plantas sob S-50% e S-80% apresentaram adaptações fisiológicas, compensando a diminuição da disponibilidade de luz principalmente aumentando a quantidade de clorofila a e a eficiência quântica do fotossistema II, e reduzindo a espessura da folha. Esses resultados indicam que, apesar da plasticidade fisiológica da araucária à sombra, as mudas crescem mais em ambientes de alta irradiação ou baixo sombreamento (S-30%). Assim, plantios sombreados desta espécie devem ser evitados em viveiros e reflorestamentos devido à significativa redução do acúmulo de massa seca. Este estudo destaca a importância da intensidade ideal de luz para melhorar o crescimento de mudas desta espécie que está ameaçada de extinção. 2 S0 S (S0% 30 30% 50 80 S30%, S30 (S-30% S50% S50 S-50 S80%, S80 80%, respectivamente. respectivamente . respectivamente) carotenoides, , carotenoides) folha caule radicular Dickson aclorofila b elétrons S80% S-80 fisiológicas II sombra S30%. (S-30%) Assim extinção (S0 3 5 8 S3 (S-30 S5 S-5 S8 S-8 (S (S-3 S- (S-

ABSTRACT. Native to the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest, cambuci fruits can be consumed either in natura or in the processed form, and cambuci trees can be used to recover degraded areas. However, studies regarding cambuci germination and seedling development are scarce. The main aim of this study was to understand how different substrates and containers influence the growth of cambuci seedlings. To this end, two experiments were conducted: five different substrates were tested in the first experiment, and based on the multivariate analysis of the first experiment, the effect of combination of the best-performing substrates and three commonly employed plant growth containers on seedling development was investigated. Overall, good quality cambuci seedlings were obtained when they were grown in the commercial pine bark substrate and peat and perlite mixture in a 260 cm3 container. ABSTRACT Rainforest form areas However scarce end conducted experiment bestperforming best performing investigated Overall 26 cm container 2

ABSTRACT The Amazon Basin harbors one of the most diverse avifaunas in the world, especially in the interfluvial region between the Madeira and Tapajós rivers, with many endemic and recently described species. Even though ornithologists have visited the region since the 19th century, there is little basic information about the local birds. Herein, the ornithological results of a scientific expedition carried out in the central and upper regions of the Abacaxis River are reported. A total of 356 bird species were recorded, including two that are threatened and five that are endemic to the region. The avian community of this species-rich region is very similar to more eastern communities, but the Abacaxis River does not form a geographic barrier for birds. The rapid loss of forest in the Amazon Basin makes it necessary to generate the type of of information provided in this study, to aid in conservation efforts. world rivers th century birds Herein reported 35 recorded speciesrich rich communities study efforts 3