Ecology and evolution of plant diversity in the endangered campo rupestre: a neglected conservation priority
Background Botanists, ecologists and evolutionary biologists are familiar with the
astonishing species richness and endemism of the fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region and …
astonishing species richness and endemism of the fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region and …
How belowground interactions contribute to the coexistence of mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal species in severely phosphorus-impoverished hyperdiverse …
Background Mycorrhizal strategies are very effective in enhancing plant acquisition of poorly-
mobile nutrients, particularly phosphorus (P) from infertile soil. However, on very old and …
mobile nutrients, particularly phosphorus (P) from infertile soil. However, on very old and …
Melatonin-mediated nitric oxide improves tolerance to cadmium toxicity by reducing oxidative stress in wheat plants
Two independent trials were conducted to examine the involvement of nitric oxide (NO) in
MT-mediated tolerance to Cd toxicity in wheat plants. Cadmium toxicity considerably led to a …
MT-mediated tolerance to Cd toxicity in wheat plants. Cadmium toxicity considerably led to a …
Biodiversity hotspots and Ocbil theory
SD Hopper, FAO Silveira, PL Fiedler - Plant and Soil, 2016 - Springer
Background Ocbil theory aims to develop hypotheses explaining the evolution and ecology
of, and best conservation practices for, biota on very old, climatically buffered, infertile …
of, and best conservation practices for, biota on very old, climatically buffered, infertile …
Mineral nutrition of campos rupestres plant species on contrasting nutrient‐impoverished soil types
In Brazil, the campos rupestres occur over the Brazilian shield, and are characterized by
acidic nutrient‐impoverished soils, which are particularly low in phosphorus (P). Despite …
acidic nutrient‐impoverished soils, which are particularly low in phosphorus (P). Despite …
Strategies to acquire and use phosphorus in phosphorus-impoverished and fire-prone environments
Background Unveiling the diversity of plant strategies to acquire and use phosphorus (P) is
crucial to understand factors promoting their coexistence in hyperdiverse P-impoverished …
crucial to understand factors promoting their coexistence in hyperdiverse P-impoverished …
How did the ultramafic soils shape the flora of the New Caledonian hotspot?
Abstract Background New Caledonia is renowned as one of the world's most significant
biodiversity hotpots. The nutrient-deficiency and cations imbalances of ultramafic soils …
biodiversity hotpots. The nutrient-deficiency and cations imbalances of ultramafic soils …
Low levels of ribosomal RNA partly account for the very high photosynthetic phosphorus‐use efficiency of P roteaceae species
P roteaceae species in south‐western A ustralia occur on phosphorus‐(P) impoverished
soils. Their leaves contain very low P levels, but have relatively high rates of photosynthesis …
soils. Their leaves contain very low P levels, but have relatively high rates of photosynthesis …
Greater root phosphatase activity in nitrogen‐fixing rhizobial but not actinorhizal plants with declining phosphorus availability
The abundance of nitrogen (N)‐fixing plants in ecosystems where phosphorus (P) limits
plant productivity poses a paradox because N fixation entails a high P cost. One explanation …
plant productivity poses a paradox because N fixation entails a high P cost. One explanation …
Increasing plant species diversity and extreme species turnover accompany declining soil fertility along a long‐term chronosequence in a biodiversity hotspot
Long‐term soil chronosequences provide natural soil fertility gradients that can be used to
explore linkages between soils and plant community composition and diversity. Well …
explore linkages between soils and plant community composition and diversity. Well …