Abstract Introduction: Evidence suggests that herbivores, such as peccaries, shape vegetation structure and diversity through predation, trampling, dispersal, and rooting behavior. Objective: To evaluate the impact of peccaries (Dycotiles tajacu) on the understory vegetation of the tropical rainforest in the Nogal-La Selva Local Biological Corridor, Costa Rica, comparing a site with the absence of peccaries to another with the presence of these animals. Methodology: From June to November 2021, 20 experimental exclusions and 20 free access plots, each measuring 2 m2 were used to quantify herbivory, the number of leaf blades, damaged leaves, healthy leaves, sapling height, and fallen biomass at both sites. Results: A higher sapling density was found in the Nogal Reserve, but a lower sapling diversity, while in La Selva there was a higher sapling diversity, but a lower density of seedlings. Herbivory and sapling height in La Selva exceeded those in Nogal. The exclusion of peccaries reduced seedling damage but did not affect the dynamics of fallen biomass. Conclusion: For the design, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of biological corridors, it is crucial to consider plant-animal interactions to enhance the flow of ecological processes through functional and structural connectivity, analyzed from interactions such as those presented in this paper.

Resumen Introducción: Existe evidencia que herbívoros, como los saínos, dan forma a la estructura y diversidad de la vegetación a través del comportamiento de depredación, pisoteo, dispersión y enraizamiento. Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de los saínos (Dycotiles tajacu) en la vegetación del sotobosque del bosque tropical húmedo en el Corredor Biológico Local Nogal-La Selva, Costa Rica, en un sitio con ausencia y en otro con presencia de saínos. Métodos: De junio a noviembre de 2021 se utilizaron 20 exclusiones experimentales y 20 parcelas de acceso libre de 2 m2, se cuantifico la herbivoría, número de láminas foliares, hojas dañadas, hojas sanas, altura de brinzales y biomasa caída en ambos sitios. Resultados: Se encontró una mayor densidad de brinzales en Reserva Nogal pero una menor diversidad, contrario en La Selva donde se encontró una mayor diversidad de brinzales, pero una menor densidad de plántulas. La herbivoría y la altura de brinzales en La Selva fue mayor que en Nogal. La exclusión de los saínos disminuyó el daño a las plántulas, pero no afectó la dinámica de la biomasa caída. Conclusión: Es necesario contemplar para el diseño, implementación y evaluación de la efectividad de corredores biológicos, las interacciones planta-animal, para potencializar el flujo de procesos ecológicos mediante la conectividad funcional y estructural, analizada a partir de interacciones como las presentadas en este trabajo.

Summary: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and dark septate endophytes (DSEF) have such an influence on plant development and on the edaphological characteristics and nutrients available in the soil that changes in these communities can drive modifications in the biotic and abiotic variables of an ecosystem, demonstrating the synergetic between species. Given its relevance, the objective of this work was to determine the status of colonization in the roots of three representative herbaceous species of the understory of a community of Abies religiosa (Kunth Schltdl. et Cham.) and Pinus harwegii (Lindl), and to contrast the coexistence of colonizers in three conservation-disturbance scenarios that exemplify the vulnerability situations of a forest ecosystem. A tripartite AMF-HESO-plant interaction is reported by the occurrence of coenocytic hyphae, vesicles, septate hyphae, moniliform cells, and sclerotia. The values of arbuscular mycorrhization exceed 50% and are higher than those found for endophytes (15.7-64.5%). The colonization of both types of fungi, such as AMF sporulation (687 spores 50 g-1 soil in the reforested area), seems to be related to the microclimatic conditions resulting from soil use. The edaphological variables that allow inferring the colonization behavior correspond mainly to available phosphorus, calcium, pH, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity. It is concluded that soil properties, its use, and the type of plants are determinant in the establishment of fungal communities. However, more studies on HESO-plant interaction are needed.

Resumen: Los hongos micorrícicos arbusculares (HMA) y los endófitos septados oscuros (DSEF) tienen tal influencia en el desarrollo de las plantas y en las características edafológicas y nutrientes disponibles en el suelo, que cambios en estas comunidades pueden impulsar modificaciones en las variables bióticas y abióticas de un ecosistema, demostrando la sinergia entre especies. Dada su relevancia, el objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el estado de colonización en las raíces de tres especies herbáceas representativas del sotobosque de una comunidad de Abies religiosa (Kunth Schltdl. et Cham.) y Pinus harwegii (Lindl), y contrastar la coexistencia de colonizadores en tres escenarios de conservación-perturbación que ejemplifican las situaciones de vulnerabilidad de un ecosistema forestal. Se constata una interacción tripartita AMF-HESO-planta por la aparición de hifas coenocíticas, vesículas, hifas septadas, células moniliformes y esclerocios. Los valores de micorrización arbuscular superan el 50% y son superiores a los encontrados para los endófitos (15.7-64.5%). La colonización de ambos tipos de hongos, como la esporulación de AMF (687 esporas 50 g-1 de suelo en la zona reforestada), parece estar relacionada con las condiciones microclimáticas derivadas del uso del suelo. Las variables edafológicas que permiten inferir el comportamiento de la colonización corresponden principalmente al fósforo disponible, calcio, pH, materia orgánica y capacidad de intercambio catiónico. Se concluye que las propiedades del suelo, su uso y el tipo de plantas son determinantes en el establecimiento de las comunidades fúngicas. Sin embargo, son necesarios más estudios sobre la interacción HESO-planta.

ABSTRACT The present study analyzed the vertical stratification of hawkmoths in an area of the Dense Ombrophylous Forest in the Amazon. The moths were captured through light traps with ultraviolet lamps F15 T12 LN installed in three strata (canopy, midstory, and understory) from 6 pm to 7 am, during the first quarter to new moon period, on three consecutive nights per month during May 2019 to February 2020, in the Tapajós National Forest located in the state of Pará, Brazil (02°51’23.3”S, 54°57’31.0”W). This study analyzed 33 species (S) and 775 specimens (N) of Sphingidae. The sphingofauna had a high concentration, mainly in the upper strata, with greater emphasis on richness (S = 28), abundance (N = 687), and Berger Parker dominance (BP = 0.72) found in the forest canopy. The canopy’s dominance stood out because the species Erinnyis ello (Linnaeus, 1758) was more abundant in this stratum (N = 492). PERMANOVA analysis indicated significant differences in all strata. Therefore, our study provided important information about the vertical distribution of moths, showing that their richness, abundance, and species composition are distinct between strata. Amazon F F1 T T1 canopy, canopy (canopy midstory understory am period 201 2020 Pará 02°5123.3S, 0251233S S 02°51 23.3 S, 02 51 23 3 (02°51’23.3”S 54°5731.0W. 5457310W W 54°57 31.0 . 54 57 31 0 54°57’31.0”W) 77 N Sphingidae concentration 28, 28 , 28) 687, 687 687) BP 0.72 072 72 canopys s Linnaeus, Linnaeus (Linnaeus 1758 492. 492 492) Therefore 20 202 5123 3S 02°5123.3S 0251 02°5 233 23. 5 2 5731 0W 54°5731.0W 5457 54°5 310 31. 54°57’31.0”W 68 0.7 07 175 49 512 025 02° 573 545 54° 0. 17 4 1

ABSTRACT Body weight and vertical stratum utilization are important functional characteristics of species. Several studies have explored the capture success of different traps. These studies, however, did not explore how trappability is influenced by body weight. Here, we investigated the relationship between the weight of marsupial species caught in traps with trap type (wire cage and Sherman) and trap placement (ground and understory). For this we used data from Didelphis albiventris Lund, 1840 (n = 127; 75-958 g) and Gracilinanus agilis (Burmeister, 1854) (n = 327; 8.5-46 g) captured in semideciduous forest fragments in central Brazil. The results show that heaviest individuals of D. albiventris (391.01 ± 197.57 g) were captured more often by wire cage traps, regardless of trap placement. In contrast, G. agilis was trapped at similar rates regardless of weight, trap type or trap placement. We conclude that wire cage traps are more efficient at catching large marsupials weighing more than 300 g on average. Furthermore, the size of the individuals captured is not influenced by where the trap is placed (ground or understory). These findings contribute to a better understanding of the natural history and trappability of Neotropical marsupials. however Here Sherman ground understory. understory . understory) Lund 184 n 127 75958 75 958 75-95 Burmeister, Burmeister (Burmeister 1854 327 8.546 8546 8.5 46 8 5 8.5-4 Brazil D 391.01 39101 391 01 (391.0 19757 197 57 197.5 contrast G 30 average Furthermore 18 12 7595 7 95 75-9 185 32 546 8.54 854 85 8. 4 8.5- 391.0 3910 39 0 (391. 1975 19 197. 3 1 759 9 75- 54 391. (391 (39 (3 (

Abstract We evaluated the bird composition, forest dependence, trophic guilds and avian representativeness associated with 7, 10 and 15 years old reforestations and mature forest patches in order to verify the successional process and avian contribution to the forest restoration. Analyses revealed a segregation of bird composition with a gradual increasing in forest dependent species from 7 years to mature forest. Detrended Correspondence Analysis ranged from those birds often present in semi-open habitats to forest birds, canopy frugivorous and understory insectivorous as the successional stages progressed from the most recent reforestation to the most mature. Although 7 and 10 years of reforestation had the largest composition range, the more generalist, granivorous and forest independent birds, three years were enough to have different bird diversity between them. Avifauna of 15 years patches resembled most closely that of mature forest but still lacked 18 species. In this way, we addressed: 1) planting of herbaceous/shrub and freshy-fruited species in reforestations and; 2) establish riparian forest corridors along the Paraná river to connect these reforestation patches with mature forest. These measures will allow higher avian beta-diversity to maximize the diaspores dispersed by birds to expand and accelerate the rehabilitation of this threatened for forest. dependence 1 restoration semiopen semi open range generalist them way addressed herbaceousshrub herbaceous shrub freshyfruited freshy fruited 2 betadiversity beta

ABSTRACT Plantation forests can be efficient C sinks in biomass and soil organic carbon (SOC), but the latter depends on many factors, including climate. Tropical humid, mountain areas have cooler temperatures, slowing microbial decomposition, and thus can store considerable SOC. However, the effects of forest plantations on SOC of these montane areas are still poorly studied. Here, we aimed to assess changes in SOC, and related soil properties, after conversion of native rainforest to plantations of five tree species, with rotation cycles varying from 7 to 30 years, on the Mantiqueira Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil. We measured SOC contents and stocks (0.00-0.40 m layer) under a native montane rainforest (control) and plantations of Eucalyptus, Pinus, Cunninghamia, Cupressus and Araucaria, all planted in 3 × 3 m spacing, at an altitude of ca. 1,300 m, marked by humid and cool climate, where SOC contents are naturally high. Soil organic carbon varied from 55 g kg-1 under Eucalyptus to 105 g kg-1 under Araucaria (0.00-0.05 m layer), decreasing in depth (0.20-0.40 m) to the still high values of 20-40 g kg-1. Soil organic carbon stocks for the top 0.20 m were also high, reaching ca. 140 Mg ha-1 under Araucaria, significantly higher value than the native forest (ca. 90 Mg ha-1, p<0.05), which did not differ from the other species. Soil organic carbon stocks were not affected in the 0.20-0.40 m soil layer, whereas soil structure patterns changed under some species, without however resulting in bulk density changes, and pH decreased under Araucaria. Such data showed large SOC stocks under montane native forests can not only be preserved upon conversion to forest plantations, but considerable SOC sequestration can be achieved in 30-years rotation cycles plantations of indigenous Araucaria angustifolia, marked by more open canopies and greater understory biomass. , (SOC) factors climate temperatures decomposition However studied Here properties species years Range Gerais Brazil 0.000.40 000040 0.00 0.40 0 00 40 (0.00-0.4 layer control (control Pinus Cunninghamia spacing ca 1300 1 300 1,30 5 kg1 kg kg- 10 0.000.05 000005 0.05 05 (0.00-0.0 0.200.40 020040 20 (0.20-0.4 2040 20-4 kg1. 1. 020 0.2 14 ha1 ha ha- (ca 9 ha1, 1, p<0.05, p005 p p<0.05 p<0.05) 0.20-0.4 30years angustifolia (SOC 000 0.000.4 00004 0.0 040 0.4 4 (0.00-0. 130 1,3 0.000.0 00000 005 200 0.200.4 02004 2 (0.20-0. 204 20- 02 0. p00 p<0.0 0.20-0. 0.000. 0000 04 (0.00-0 13 0.200. 0200 (0.20-0 p0 p<0. 0.20-0 0.000 (0.00- 0.200 (0.20- p<0 0.20- (0.00 (0.20 p< (0.0 (0.2 (0. (0 (

Abstract Introduction: The spread of antimicrobial resistance in natural environments continues to be reported throughout the world; nevertheless, there is no study about phytotelms (water in the natural cavities of plants) in the deep understory of tropical cloud forests from Costa Rica. Objective: To detect phytotelm antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains in a Costa Rican forest and nearby town. Methods: We used the disk diffusion method to analyze the antimicrobial resistance of 10 gram-negative bacterial strains from phytotelm water collected from 10 bromeliads and 10 heliconias in both sites. Results: Three strains were multidrug resistant to more than three antibiotics in each site, and only one strain was susceptible to all antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance was similar in both environments. Conclusions: Phytotelm can be a rapid, cost-effective, and simple source for detecting antimicrobial resistance in unexplored environments.

Resumen Introducción: La propagación de la resistencia antimicrobiana en entornos naturales continúa siendo informada de todo el mundo; sin embargo, no existe ningún estudio sobre fitotelmias (agua en las cavidades naturales de las plantas) en el sotobosque profundo de los bosques nubosos tropicales de Costa Rica. Objetivo: Detectar cepas bacterianas resistentes a antibióticos en fitotelmas de un bosque costarricense y un pueblo cercano. Métodos: Utilizamos el método de difusión en disco para analizar la resistencia antimicrobiana de 10 cepas bacterianas gram-negativas aisladas del agua de fitotelmas de 10 bromelias y 10 heliconias, en ambos sitios. Resultados: Tres cepas fueron resistentes a más de tres antibióticos en cada sitio, y una fue susceptible a todos los antibióticos. La resistencia a los antibióticos fue similar en ambos entornos. Conclusiones: Las fitotelmas pueden ser una fuente rápida, económica y sencilla para detectar la resistencia antimicrobiana en entornos inexplorados.

ABSTRACT Birds that inhabit white-sand ecosystems (WSE) in the Amazon are adapted to habitats distributed as isolated patches. These environments occur in sandy soils that are extremely poor in nutrients, have low floristic diversity and support bird assemblages restricted to WSE. We investigated whether bird species specialized in WSE have morphological or ecological traits that distinguish them from generalist birds that share the same habitat but are not restricted to WSE. We collected morphological and ecological data from 22 specialist and 102 generalist bird species from WSE and described their ecomorphological diversity using multivariate analyses and measures of functional diversity. Understory insectivorous species that move alone or in pairs, were the group with the most species among specialist birds from WSE. In contrast, canopy frugivorous species that form mono- or heterospecific groups were more frequent among generalist species. Specialist and generalist birds overlapped extensively in ecomorphological space, with specialists occupying a narrower space compared to generalists. Functional diversity, however, was not different between specialist and generalist species when controlling for the number of species within the communities. Further studies comparing the ecomorphological diversity of bird assemblages of other environments in the Amazon may highlight the ecological pressures leading to the functional diversity of specialist species in WSE observed in this study. whitesand white sand (WSE patches nutrients 2 10 pairs contrast mono generalists however communities study 1

RESUMO As aves que habitam os ecossistemas de areia branca (EAB) na Amazônia estão adaptadas a habitats distribuídos em manchas isoladas. Esses ambientes ocorrem em solos arenosos extremamente pobres em nutrientes, possuem baixa diversidade florística e suportam assembleias de aves restritas a EAB. Investigamos se espécies de aves especializadas em EAB possuem características morfológicas ou ecológicas que as distinguem de aves generalistas que compartilham o mesmo habitat, mas não estão restritas a EAB. Coletamos dados morfológicos e ecológicos de 22 espécies de aves especialistas e 102 generalistas de EAB, e descrevemos sua diversidade ecomorfológica usando análises multivariadas e medidas de diversidade funcional. Espécies insetívoras do sub-bosque que se movem solitárias ou em pares foram o grupo com maior número de espécies dentro das aves especialistas da EAB. Em contraste, espécies frugívoras de dossel que formam grupos mono ou heteroespecíficos foram mais frequentes entre as espécies generalistas. Aves especialistas e generalistas sobrepuseram-se extensivamente no espaço ecomorfológico, com especialistas ocupando um espaço mais estreito em comparação com generalistas. A diversidade funcional, no entanto, não foi diferente entre espécies especialistas e generalistas ao controlar o número de espécies dentro das comunidades. Estudos futuros comparando a diversidade ecomorfológica de assembleias de aves de outros ambientes na Amazônia podem destacar as pressões ecológicas que levam à diversidade funcional de espécies especialistas em EAB observadas neste estudo. (EAB isoladas nutrientes habitat 2 10 subbosque sub bosque contraste sobrepuseramse sobrepuseram ecomorfológico entanto comunidades estudo 1

Resumen Introducción y objetivos: Ligustrum sinense (ligustrina) es una reconocida especie exótica invasora. El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar los rasgos fisiológicos y anatómicos foliares de renovales de ligustrina que podrían otorgarle ventajas para su establecimiento en un ambiente de sotobosque de la selva de Yungas. M&M: Este estudio se realizó en el Parque Nacional Aconquija (Tucumán, Argentina). Se evaluaron los rasgos morfo-anatómicas foliares y fisiológicos en un ambiente de sotobosque durante primavera-verano e invierno. Se analizaron las características anatómicas de la lámina foliar y variables fisiológicas relacionadas al intercambio de gases. Además, se calculó el área foliar específica, densidad de hojas, contenido de nitrógeno foliar y eficiencia fotosintética en el uso del nitrógeno foliar. Resultados: Durante primavera-verano L. sinense muestra una mayor eficiencia fotosintética en el uso del nitrógeno foliar y una mayor asimilación fotosintética en condiciones saturantes. La eficiencia de carboxilación, eficiencia intrínseca del uso del agua y espesor de hoja fueron 26%, 34% y 41% mayores en invierno con relación a primavera-verano. Durante el invierno se registró un aumento en el espesor de la lámina lo que contribuiría a mejorar el intercambio de CO2 bajo condiciones subóptimas para la fotosíntesis. Conclusiones: La ligustrina fotosintetiza todo el año y su éxito para establecerse en el sotobosque de la selva de Yungas podría explicarse en parte por las estrategias morfo-anatómicas y fisiológicas desplegadas.

Summary Background and aims: Ligustrum sinense (Chínese privet) is a recognized invasive exotic species. The objective of this study was to determine the physiological and foliar anatomical traits of Chinese privet saplings that would give it an advantage for its establishment in the understory of the Yungas forest environment. M&M: This study was conducted in Parque Nacional Aconquija (Tucumán, Argentina). The foliar physiological and morpho-anatomical traits deployed were investigated in an understory environment during spring-summer and winter. The anatomical features of the leaf blade and physiological variables related to gas exchange were analyzed. Also, the specific leaf area, leaf density, leaf nitrogen content and photosynthetic nitrogen-use efficiency were calculated. Results: During spring-summer L. sinense displays a higher photosynthetic assimilation rate and a better photosynthetic nitrogen-use efficiency. Carboxylation efficiency, intrinsic water use efficiency, and leaf thickness were 26%, 34%, and 41% higher, respectively, during winter in contrast to spring-summer. In the winter an increase in leaf thickness contributed to improved CO2 incorporation under suboptimal conditions for photosynthesis. Conclusions: Chinese privet undergoes photosynthesis throughout the year and its success as an invasive species in the Yungas forest understory could be attributed at least in part to morpho-anatomical and physiological strategies.

Resumen Antecedentes: Para poblaciones con distribución fragmentada, la alta remoción de frutos/semillas puede representar un cuello de botella para su propagación a nuevas áreas. Por lo que es importante conocer cómo la vegetación y el comportamiento de los comedores de frutos influyen en el patrón espacial de remoción. Pregunta: ¿De qué manera la densidad de la vegetación influye en la probabilidad de remoción de frutos post-dispersión de P. hintonii? Sitio y fecha: Estación Científica las Joyas, Reserva de la Biósfera Sierra de Manantlán, Jalisco. Abril-mayo 2015. Métodos: El número de frutos removidos fue registrado en áreas con sotobosque denso y escaso, en dos tipos de bosques y dos áreas abiertas cubiertas de arbustos. Para identificar las especies de vertebrados removedores de frutos, fueron colocadas cámaras-trampas bajo dosel de P. hintonii con alta producción de frutos. Resultados: La remoción de frutos fue más bajo en áreas con baja densidad de sotobosque en pino-encino (11.17 ± 5.30 %) y áreas abiertas (25.5 ± 2.39 %), comparado al bosque nublado (72.51 ± 0.60 %). El número de días para el inicio de la remoción de frutos fue más bajo en el bosque nublado y pino-encino con sotobosque denso, que en aquellos con sotobosque escaso. Se identificaron seis especies de mamíferos y tres especies de aves consumidoras de frutos de P. hintonii; Pecari tajacu y pequeños mamíferos fueron los más importantes removedores de semillas. Conclusiones: Sotobosques poco densos en pino-encino favorecen menor remoción de frutos de P. hintonii, asociado probablemente al comportamiento de sus consumidores.

Abstract Background: High post-dispersal fruit-seed removal can be a bottleneck for successful propagation to new areas of plant populations with fragmented distribution, as in cloud forest. Therefore, it is important to know how vegetation and fruit-eating behavior will influence the spatial removal pattern. Questions and/or Hypotheses: How do vegetation structure and density influence fruit removal of Persea hintonii in potential propagation areas? Study site and dates: Las Joyas Scientific Station, Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve, Jalisco, Mexico. April-May 2015. Methods: The number of fruits removed were recorded in treatments excluding of different size vertebrates, in areas with a dense or sparse understory within two forest types plus open areas with shrub cover. To identify vertebrate fruit-removing species, camera-traps were placed under the canopy of P. hintonii trees with high fructification amounts. Results: Fruit removal was lower in areas of low understory density at pine-oak forests (11.17 ± 5.30 %) and gap areas (25.5 ± 2.39 %), compared to subtropical cloud forests (72.51 ± 0.60 %). The number of days to start the fruit removal was lower in the cloud and pine-oak forests with dense understory than in those with a sparse understory. We identified six mammal and three bird species as removers of P. hintonii fruits, among which Pecari tajacu and small mammals were the most important fruit removers. Conclusions: Low density understory in pine-oak favor less fruit removal of P. hintonii, probably associated with the behavior of its consumers.

Abstract Piper species are important components of the understory in tropical and subtropical forests, and some species are of economic and medicinal importance. This genus has been studied in different areas of science. However, some questions remain unanswered after the new circumscription as proposed by phylogenetic studies. Here, I review different aspects related to the reproductive biology of Piper species (phenology, sexual expression, floral biology, pollination and mating systems), comparing the results between Neotropical (representing most of the studies carried out so far) and Paleotropical regions. Seventy-five species were analyzed. Some patterns can be observed, mainly in Neotropical species, such as the predominance of annual flowering and fruiting, dichogamy (generally incomplete protogyny) with gradual and sequential exposure of stigmas, asynchronous pollen release, and pollination by insects. Some aspects have been poorly studied, such as variations in sexual expression, the efficiency of different pollinators, and the chemical composition of floral volatiles associated with their role in pollination. In addition, I discuss remaining gaps and further studies that are required, mainly on Paleotropical Piper species, to obtain basic information on the reproductive biology of these plants. From this, comparisons with Neotropical species can be made, allowing the verification of patterns in this genus. forests importance science However Here phenology, phenology (phenology expression systems, systems , systems) representing far regions Seventyfive Seventy five analyzed observed fruiting generally protogyny stigmas release insects pollinators addition required plants made

Resumo Espécies de Piper são importantes componentes do sub-bosque em florestas tropicais e subtropicais, e algumas espécies são de importância econômica e medicinal. Esse gênero tem sido estudado em diferentes áreas da ciência. No entanto, algumas questões permanecem sem resposta após a nova circunscrição proposta pelos estudos filogenéticos. Aqui, reviso diferentes aspectos relacionados à biologia reprodutiva das espécies de Piper (fenologia, expressão sexual, biologia floral, sistemas de polinização e reprodutivo), comparando os resultados entre as regiões neotropical (representando a maioria dos estudos realizados até agora) e paleotropical. 75 espécies foram analisadas. Alguns padrões podem ser observados, principalmente em espécies neotropicais, como a predominância de floração e frutificação anual, dicogamia (geralmente protoginia incompleta) com exposição gradual e sequencial dos estigmas, liberação assíncrona de pólen e polinização por insetos. Alguns aspectos têm sido pouco estudados, como as variações na expressão sexual, a eficiência dos diferentes polinizadores e a composição química dos voláteis florais associados ao seu papel na polinização. Além disso, discuto as lacunas remanescentes e são necessários mais estudos, principalmente sobre as espécies de Piper paleotropicais, para obter informações básicas sobre a biologia reprodutiva dessas plantas. A partir disso, comparações com espécies neotropicais podem ser feitas, permitindo a verificação de padrões nesse gênero. subbosque sub bosque subtropicais medicinal ciência entanto filogenéticos Aqui fenologia, fenologia (fenologia sexual floral reprodutivo, reprodutivo , reprodutivo) representando agora paleotropical 7 analisadas observados anual geralmente incompleta estigmas insetos estudados disso paleotropicais plantas feitas

ABSTRACT Several abiotic factors, such as water availability, significantly affect the development of forest species found in the understory. This research aimed to evaluate morphophysiological characteristics in plants of Erythroxylum pauferrense submitted to different water regimes. The experiment was developed in a greenhouse at the Federal University of Paraíba, Campus II, Areia, Paraíba, Brazil. The experimental design was in randomized blocks, with five water treatments [100%, 80%, 60%, 40% and 20% of the pot capacity (PC)] and four replications. Growth attributes, morphofunctional aspects, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll indices were evaluated. The data were submitted for analysis of variance, and in cases of significance, polynomial regression analyses were performed. The plants of Erythroxylum pauferrense submitted to 100% and 80% water levels of the PC present greater development and morphophysiological performance. In comparison, the evaluated parameters were significantly reduced in the regime of greater water stress (20% of the PC). Thus, the water regime of 80% of PC is the most recommended for producing seedlings of Erythroxylum pauferrense, promoting greater growth and significant changes in morphofunctional aspects, gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and chlorophyll indexes. factors availability understory regimes Paraíba II Areia Brazil blocks 100%, 100 [100% 80 60 60% 40 20 (PC) replications attributes aspects exchange variance significance performed performance comparison (20 PC. . PC) Thus indexes 10 [100 8 6 4 2 (PC (2 1 [10 ( [1 [

RESUMO Vários fatores abióticos, como a disponibilidade de água, afetam significativamente o desenvolvimento das espécies florestais encontradas no sub-bosque. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar características morfofisiológicas em plantas de Erythroxylum pauferrense submetidas a diferentes regimes hídricos. O experimento foi desenvolvido em casa de vegetação na Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Campus II, Areia, Paraíba, Brasil. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, com cinco tratamentos hídricos [100%, 80%, 60%, 40% e 20% da capacidade do vaso (PC)] e quatro repetições. Foram avaliados atributos de crescimento, aspectos morfofuncionais, trocas gasosas, fluorescência da clorofila e índices de clorofila. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e, nos casos de significância, análises de regressão polinomial. As plantas de Erythroxylum pauferrense submetidas a regimes hídricos de 100% e 80% da PC apresentam maior desenvolvimento e desempenho morfofisiológico. Em comparação, os parâmetros avaliados foram significativamente reduzidos no regime de maior estresse hídrico (20% da PC). Assim, o regime hídrico de 80% de PC é o mais recomendado para produção de mudas de Erythroxylum pauferrense, promovendo maior crescimento e alterações significativas nos aspectos morfofuncionais, trocas gasosas, fluorescência da clorofila e índices de clorofila. abióticos água subbosque. subbosque sub bosque. bosque sub-bosque Paraíba II Areia Brasil acaso 100%, 100 [100% 80 60 60% 40 20 (PC) repetições morfofuncionais gasosas significância polinomial morfofisiológico comparação (20 PC. . PC) Assim 10 [100 8 6 4 2 (PC (2 1 [10 ( [1 [

ABSTRACT. The main objective of our work was to survey the composition (richness and abundance) of birds in a forest remnant of the Atlantic Forest in Santa Catarina, southern Brazil, susceptible to the expansion of quarrying activities to support future analyzes of the environmental impacts. We recorded 142 bird species, distributed in 16 orders and 42 families. We propose that species richness shall not be affected by the expansion of quarrying into the remnant; however, we recorded that bird abundance was significantly lower near the forest edge than in the interior, especially of endemic, threatened and understory specialist species. Thus, if quarrying operation expands, we expect the bird abundance in adjacent forest remnants will be higher after species displacement, then will decrease over time as intra- and interspecific ecological relationships increase through competition for resources and territory. The size and quality of the remaining fragments are fundamental to reduce impacts of the activity and ensure the persistence of populations of sensitive and specialized birds in the region. For this reason, if the quarrying expands into the remnant area, then we propose that the surrounding forests be protected to ensure the migration and persistence of sensitive birds, mainly understory insectivores. In this context, we propose the following five actions to be implemented by the entrepreneur: 1) acquisition of surround remnants to be converted into Private Protected Areas, 2) reforestation equivalent to deforested area, 3) contribute to the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Atlantic Forest Birds through compensatory measures, 4) reduction of quarrying area, and 5) bird monitoring program. ABSTRACT Catarina Brazil 14 1 4 families however interior endemic Thus displacement intra territory region reason area insectivores context entrepreneur Areas 2 3 measures 5 program

RESUMO O principal objetivo do nosso trabalho foi o levantamento da composição (riqueza e abundância) da avifauna em um remanescente florestal de Mata Atlântica em Santa Catarina, suscetível à ampliação e intervenção de uma pedreira para subsidiar futuras análises de impactos ambientais dessa atividade. Registramos 142 espécies de aves, distribuídas em 16 ordens e 42 famílias. A partir dos resultados, concluímos que a riqueza total de espécies não deve ser afetada pela ampliação da área de lavra sob o remanescente. No entanto, constatamos que a abundância das aves foi menor nas proximidades da borda da mata, especialmente das aves endêmicas, ameaçadas e especialistas de sub-bosque. Dessa maneira, esperamos que a abundância nas áreas florestais adjacentes seja maior por um período, após o deslocamento das espécies, e diminua ao longo do tempo, à medida em que as relações ecológicas intraespecíficas e interespecíficas aumentem pela competição por recursos e território no habitat. Alertamos que se o tamanho do remanescente não for suficiente para populações viáveis, nossa hipótese é que haja um lapso temporal até que as espécies mais sensíveis desapareçam do local. O tamanho e qualidade do fragmento remanescente deve ser fundamental para minimizar os impactos da atividade e garantir a persistência das populações de aves sensíveis e especializadas na região. Por esse motivo, se a expansão da mina ocorrer, advertimos para que os remanescentes florestais do entorno sejam preservados para garantir a migração e persistência de aves sensíveis, principalmente insetívoras de sub-bosque relatadas em nosso estudo. Nesse contexto, apontamos cinco medidas prioritárias que devem ser implementadas pelo empreendedor, caso o órgão licenciador delibere em favor da ampliação/manutenção da atividade minerária: 1) aquisição dos remanescentes do entorno para transformá-los em RPPN, 2) reposição florestal equivalente à área desmatada, 3) contribuir com as ações do Plano de Ação Nacional para conservação das aves da Mata Atlântica por meio de medida compensatória, 4) diminuição da área de mina para exploração e 5) monitoramento de aves durante a instalação e operação do empreendimento. Catarina 14 1 4 famílias resultados entanto mata endêmicas subbosque. subbosque sub bosque. bosque maneira período tempo habitat viáveis local região motivo ocorrer estudo contexto empreendedor ampliaçãomanutenção manutenção minerária transformálos transformá los RPPN 2 desmatada 3 compensatória 5 empreendimento

ABSTRACT In the present study it was evaluated the density of recruits in an area previously occupied by Urochloa brizantha pasture undergoing forest restoration and in a Semideciduous Forest. Was evaluated the effect of the available light on the biomass of the exotic grass, and investigated associations of recruit density with soil variables and understory light availability. The seed rain in both areas was also evaluated. The biomass of U. brizantha was positively associated with available light and, a negative association was found between recruit density and available light when considering the two areas together. A negative associatio between recruit density and soil pH was found. The results suggest that the low soil fertility did not limited recruitment in the semideciduos forest. The results showed that high resource availability favors the competitivity of U. brizantha, impairing the forest restoration in area previously used as pastures. So, pratices that result in decreasing in light availability would favors the forest restoration in areas previously used as pasture. Forest grass U together pastures So

RESUMO No presente estudo foi avaliada a densidade de recrutas em uma área em restauração florestal previamente ocupada por pastagem de Urochloa brizantha e em uma Floresta Semidecidual. Foi avaliado o efeito da luz disponível sobre a biomassa da grama exótica e investigamos as associações da densidade de recrutamento com as variáveis do solo e a disponibilidade de luz no sub-bosque. A chuva de sementes em ambas as áreas também foi avaliada. A biomassa de U. brizantha foi associada positivamente com a luz disponível e, uma associação negativa foi encontrada entre a densidade de recrutamento e a luz disponível quando consideradas as duas áreas em conjunto. Foi encontrada uma associação negativa entre densidade de recrutamento e pH do solo. Os resultados sugerem que a baixa fertilidade do solo não limitou o recrutamento na Floresta Semidecidual. Os resultados mostraram que a alta disponibilidade de recursos favorece a competitividade da U. Brizantha com espécies nativas, dificultando a restauração florestal em áreas anteriormente utilizadas como pastagens. Assim, práticas que resultem na diminuição da disponibilidade de luz favoreceriam a restauração florestal em áreas nessas condições. Semidecidual subbosque. subbosque sub bosque. bosque sub-bosque U conjunto nativas pastagens Assim condições

ABSTRACT Tropical forests are three-dimensional with the presence of numerous micro-environments formed by horizontal and vertical gradients. Such micro-environments can affect the nesting preference of organisms, including the trap-nesting Hymenoptera. Bees and wasps are key elements in ecosystems and are considered as sensitive to environmental changes, and trap-nests sampling methodology is widely used in their ecological and conservation studies. However, many uncertainties remain about nesting site preferences. From this perspective, our aim is to assess the diversity descriptors of trap-nesting Hymenoptera in different micro-environments. The sampling was conducted on three micro-environments (canopy, understory and treefall gaps) replicated on ten permanent plots within a Brazilian Atlantic forest hotspot. In each micro-environment, we installed trap-nest stations made by a set of twenty bamboo artificial nests. We found 762 brood cells from ten wasp and five bee species. The rarefaction curves indicate the lower species richness in understory stations, while treefall gaps and canopy stations were not significantly different. We analyzed abundance, mortality and parasitism rates using generalized linear models, but only abundance varies significantly among micro-environments. Our data indicates that trap-nesting Hymenoptera prefer to nest in micro-environments with higher exposure of sunlight. Canopy and treefall gap assemblages are consistently more abundant and diverse than understory probably due the higher temperature and lower humidity. On the other hand, mortality, parasitism rates, and the species composition were similar among environments. Our hypothesis is that the species composition was not affected as these species have a foraging range that encompasses nearby micro-environments. threedimensional dimensional microenvironments micro environments gradients organisms trapnesting trap changes trapnests nests studies However preferences perspective microenvironments. canopy, (canopy hotspot microenvironment, microenvironment environment, environment micro-environment trapnest 76 models sunlight humidity hand 7