Understanding the mechanisms involved in tree species maturation, related mainly to
ontogenetic age effects, has contributed significantly to the vegetative propagation process …

Secondary sexual dimorphism (SSD) in flowering plants is expressed by sexual differences
of characters that are not directly related to gamete production. The leaf C/N ratio …

Monitoring plant chemical modifications provides useful information about plant genetic
variability owing to environmental stresses. This allows determining if the pattern of chemical …

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil.) is a South American tree cultivated in systems
with or without shading at different intensities; however, there is no consensus about …

Yerba mate plants are part of the ombrophilous mixed forest with araucaria trees.
Genetically improved yerba mate clones are classified into two groups of interest to a …

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a South American tree, and its leaves are used for
beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and other products. The global market demands raw …

Due to its economic, social, and ecological potential, Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil is
considered one of the most important native forestry species in southern Brazil, needing …

Spatial and non-spatial analyses were conducted to estimate genetic parameters for the
traits leaf mass weight (LMW), crown height (CH), crown diameter (CD), and crown volume …

Shading is one of the factors that influences the production of bioactive compounds in yerba
mate leaves (Ilex paraguariensis). In this study, we simulated different shading levels in a …

Acacia mearnsii De Wild.(Black wattle) is a forest species with great social and economical
importance for the southern region of Brazil. This species has multifunctional characteristics …