The colour of background vegetation reveals how bees see flowers
Studying how bees perceive flowers gives insight into how pollinators have influenced flower evolution.
Tag: Cerrado
Reconsidering the conservation of an endangered tree in Brazil: one species or a hybrid?
Fire and germination in a tropical savanna
Are seeds using heat from fires as a signal to end physical dormancy and germinate?
The hidden diversity of Pitcairnia lanuginosa
Pitcairnia lanuginosa might look similar wherever you find it in South America, but hidden inside are some differences that can tell a tale about its past.
Ant pollination in Brazilian savanna
Genetic differentiation among varieties of a Neotropical savanna tree
Germination in the Cerrado is unique
How rapidly does a seed need to germinate to survive? In Brazil’s Cerrado, it’s not just about speed, but starting at the right time.
Expanding forests can be bad news for the environment
You might think that increasing forest cover is good news in Brazil, but that’s not always the case, according to a new study.
Origin of distribution and genetic diversity of a savanna species
Predestined to be awake
Being able to lie dormant is a huge advantage for a seed but, in the campo rupestre of Brazil, the seeds are unusually impatient.
Historical refugia and origins of genetic diversity in a Neotropical savanna tree species
Endogenous hormones and fructan metabolism in Chrysolaena
Results suggest that the co-ordinated action of carbohydrate metabolism and hormone synthesis enables C. obovata to survive unfavourable field conditions.
