In Brazil, the country with the highest plant species richness in the world, biodiverse
savannas and grasslands–ie, grassy ecosystems, which occupy 27% of the country–have …

The concept of bioeconomy is increasingly gaining prominence as a potential pathway to
reconcile conservation objectives with economic and social aspects. However, so far …

Abstract From 1985 onwards, South America has undergone a major expansion in
agriculture at the expense of native vegetation (for example, native Pampa grassland). As an …

Differently from commonly used forest conservation strategies, the absence of disturbance in
non-forest-ecosystems can result in loss of biodiversity. Grassy ecosystems characterize …

The Brazilian beef cattle supply chain has undergone technological modernisation in its
production systems, resulting in better productivity, meat quality and competitiveness. The …

Forbs are important contributors to species diversity and ecosystem functions in low-latitude
grasslands, where they support diverse herbivore communities and millions of people …

Integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) are more complex to properly manage than
specialized farming systems due to multiple interactions between crops, livestock, and …

Simple Summary Optimal human health requires the adequate provision of all nutrients in
the correct proportions, ensuring the provision of energy and essential small molecules. All …

Mosaics of forest and grassland are frequent in South Brazilian landscapes, both in the
highlands of the Atlantic Forest and southward into the Pampa regions. The grasslands are …

Silvopastoral systems may provide important production and environmental benefits. The
loss of cool-season (C3) grasses from temperate grazed native grasslands is associated …