We performed a systematic review of the scientific literature on the coastal lomas, and
discuss their origin, fog dependence, biodiversity patterns, and conservation. Coastal lomas …

Fungi are generally easily dispersed, able to colonise a wide variety of substrata and can
tolerate diverse environmental conditions. However, despite these abilities, the diversity of …

The desert fog oasis ecosystem of Peru and Chile comprises numerous oases along 3000
km of the Pacific coastal belt, it hosts a highly endemic flora, providing vital ecosystem …

At particular stages during their life cycles, fungi use multiple strategies to form specialized
structures to survive unfavorable environmental conditions. These strategies encompass …

Nolana L. ex Lf (Nolaneae-Solanaceae) es un género fácilmente reconocible compuesto
por 92 especies limitadas a Perú y Chile, y una endémica de las Islas Galápagos en …

Rare Pacific coast fog ecosystems are under threat from climate change and local factors.
Although coastal fog is known to affect soil properties and microbial diversity, few studies on …

Abstract Background and Aims One of the most distinctive features of desiccation-tolerant
plants is their high cell wall (CW) flexibility. Most lichen microalgae can tolerate drastic …

El concepto de biodiversidad aparece en el currículum de ciencia cruzando todo el primer
año medio en el área de biología. Entendida como el resultado de la evolución, también es …

In connection with studies on the fog oasis or lomas formations at Alto Patache near Iquique,
Chile, the first author encountered several Nolana species, including one new to science …

Automated extraction of roads from remotely sensed data come forth various usages ranging
from digital twins for smart cities, intelligent transportation, urban planning, autonomous …