The Andes through time: evolution and distribution of Andean floras
The Andes are the world's most biodiverse mountain chain, encompassing a complex array
of ecosystems from tropical rainforests to alpine habitats. We provide a synthesis of Andean …
of ecosystems from tropical rainforests to alpine habitats. We provide a synthesis of Andean …
Rapid decline of snow and ice in the tropical Andes–Impacts, uncertainties and challenges ahead
Glaciers in the tropical Andes have been retreating for the past several decades, leading to
a temporary increase in dry season water supply downstream. Projected future glacier …
a temporary increase in dry season water supply downstream. Projected future glacier …
Central and south america
EJ Castellanos, MF Lemos, L Astigarraga, N Chacón… - 2022 - ri.conicet.gov.ar
Central and South America (CSA) is a highly diverse region, both culturally and biologically.
It has one of the highest levels of biodiversity on the planet (Hoorn et al., 2010; Zador et al …
It has one of the highest levels of biodiversity on the planet (Hoorn et al., 2010; Zador et al …
Investigating the nexus among environmental pollution, economic growth, energy use, and foreign direct investment in 6 selected sub-Saharan African countries
MW Ssali, J Du, IA Mensah, DO Hongo - Environmental Science and …, 2019 - Springer
This research seeks to enhance the current literature by exploring the nexus among
environmental contamination, economic growth, energy use, and foreign direct investment in …
environmental contamination, economic growth, energy use, and foreign direct investment in …
Key ecosystem services and ecological intensification of agriculture in the tropical high-Andean Puna as affected by land-use and climate changes
High-altitude ecosystems shelter important reserves of biodiversity, water provision and soil
organic carbon (SOC) stocks. Climate change, agricultural encroachment, overgrazing, and …
organic carbon (SOC) stocks. Climate change, agricultural encroachment, overgrazing, and …
Land use and land cover change in a tropical mountain landscape of northern Ecuador: Altitudinal patterns and driving forces
Tropical mountain ecosystems are threatened by land use pressures, compromising their
capacity to provide ecosystem services. Although local patterns and interactions among …
capacity to provide ecosystem services. Although local patterns and interactions among …
Ecosystem sentinels for climate change? Evidence of wetland cover changes over the last 30 years in the tropical Andes
While the impacts of climate change on individual species and communities have been well
documented there is little evidence on climate-mediated changes for entire ecosystems …
documented there is little evidence on climate-mediated changes for entire ecosystems …
[PDF][PDF] An introduction to the bofedales of the Peruvian High Andes
MSM Fonkén - Mires and Peat, 2014 - mires-and-peat.scholasticahq.com
In Peru, the term “bofedales” is used to describe areas of wetland vegetation that may have
underlying peat layers. These areas are a key resource for traditional land management at …
underlying peat layers. These areas are a key resource for traditional land management at …
Global disappearance of tropical mountain glaciers: observations, causes, and challenges
This article reviews the current status of tropical glaciers in the South American Andes, East
Africa, and Australasia by shedding light on past, present, and future glacier coverage in the …
Africa, and Australasia by shedding light on past, present, and future glacier coverage in the …
High heat tolerance in plants from the Andean highlands: Implications for paramos in a warmer world
IV Leon-Garcia, E Lasso - PLoS One, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Tropical plant species are expected to have high heat tolerance reflecting phenotypic
adjustments to warm regions or their evolutionary adaptation history. However, tropical …
adjustments to warm regions or their evolutionary adaptation history. However, tropical …