Key Points about North and Northern Brazilian Restinga: a Review of Geomorphological Characterization, Phytophysiognomies Classification, and Studies’ Tendencies

Correia, Bruna Emanuele Freire; Almeida, Eduardo Bezerra de; Zanin, Marina

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“…36 As a result, the restinga diversity pattern varies greatly across its geographic range. 37 Restinga cover approximately 80% of the Brazilian coast, the equivalent to 7,360 Km in length, spanning all coastal states (Figure 1). 23 In addition to providing habitat and refuge for many species for at least part of their life cycles, the restinga stores rainwater and assists in flood control and water cycle regulation.…”

Section: Restinga: Definition and Area Extensionmentioning

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Restinga ectomycorrhizae: a work in progress

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Background: The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse terrestrial ecoregions of the world. Among its constituents, restinga vegetation makes a particular case, acting as a buffer zone between the oceans and the forest. Covering some 80% of Brazilian coastline (over 7,300 km in length), restinga is a harsh environment where plants and fungi interact in complex ways that just now are beginning to be unveiled. Ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, in particular, plays a so far ungauged and likely underestimated role. We recently described the morpho-anatomical and molecular features of the ectomycorrhizae formed by several basidiomycetous mycobionts on the host plant Guapira opposita, but the mycorrhizal biology of restinga is still largely unexplored. Here, we report new data on the ectomycorrhizal fungal symbionts of G. opposita, based on the collection of sporomata and ectomycorrhizal root tips in restinga stands occurring in southern Brazil. Methods: To obtain a broader view of restinga mycorrhizal and ecological potential, we compiled a comprehensive and up-to-date checklist of fungal species reported or supposed to establish ectomycorrhizae on restinga-inhabiting host plants, mainly on the basis of field observations. Results: Our list comprises some 726 records, 74 of which correspond to putative ectomycorrhizal taxa specifically associated with restinga. These include several members of Boletaceae, Amanita, Tomentella/Thelephora, Russula/Lactifluus, and Clavulina, as well as hypogeous fungi, like the recently described Longistriata flava. Conclusions: Our survey reveals a significant diversity of the restinga ectomycorrhizal mycobiota, indicating the importance of this symbiosis for the ecological functioning of a unique yet poorly known and threatened ecosystem.

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Section: Restinga: Definition and Area Extensionmentioning

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“…It is the second‐largest tropical rain forest in South America. Its unique geomorphological complexity, edaphic heterogeneity, and thermal gradients contribute to a wide range of forest types and species endemism (Cantidio & Souza, 2019; Correia et al., 2020; Oliveira‐Filho & Fontes, 2000; Ostroski et al., 2020). The Atlantic Forest mosaic includes ombrophilous, semi‐deciduous, deciduous, and pioneer forest formations (e.g., mangrove), which are classified based on the altitudinal gradient in montane, submontane, and lowland forests.…”

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Beyond Carbon: The Contributions of South American Tropical Humid and Subhumid Forests to Ecosystem Services

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Tropical forests are key habitats for diverse organisms, and because of their wide global distribution, rich biodiversity, and long history of human use, they are also essential for providing a wide range of ecosystem services (ESs;Brandon, 2015; Brockerhoff et al., 2017;Gibson et al., 2011;Mori et al., 2017). Considerable attention has been devoted to tropical forests and their role as a natural climate solution for mitigating climate change. It is estimated that about 30% of all CO 2 emitted by human activities is removed from the atmosphere by these forests (Le Quéré et al., 2018). The important role of tropical forests as a carbon sink and stock has historically guided conservation pacts, programs, and policies for establishing targets associated with carbon storage and climate change mitigation. This role was important in developing several articles of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol (Swingland et al., 2002) and explicit policies for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation through the REDD+ agreement (Pistorius, 2012). Several countries also set ambitious goals for restoring forests to reduce emissions or sequester carbon in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015 Paris Agreement. The land use, land cover change, and forestry (LULCCF) sector is included in many countries' first nationally determined contributions (NDCs) but with differing levels of specificity. Assuming full implementation of NDCs, Grassi et al. (2017) show that land use-and forests, in particular-emerges as a key component of the Paris Agreement: global land use will turn from a net anthropogenic source during 1990-2010 (1.3 ± 1.1 Gt CO 2 e yr −1 ) to a net sink of carbon by 2030 (up to −1.1 ± 0.5 Gt CO 2 e yr −1 ) and would provide a quarter of countries' planned emission reductions. Two tropical countries stand out regarding the magnitude of the LULCCF contribution: Brazil set ambitious goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030 with

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“…The climate in this region is characterized by a long dry season with irregular rainfall, representing a xeric, semi-deciduous shrubland and forest vegetation [ 9 ]. This palm tree also grows in the Restinga region, which contains vegetation of the coastal plain under marine influence and established on sandy soil composed of physiognomic variations from the beach towards the interior of the coastal plain [ 10 , 11 ]. Caatinga and Restinga are the major vegetation units in northeast Brazil [ 12 ].…”

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Population genomics of the neotropical palm Copernicia prunifera (Miller) H. E. Moore: Implications for conservation

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Copernicia prunifera (Miller) H. E. Moore is a palm tree native to Brazil. The products obtained from its leaf extracts are a source of income for local families and the agroindustry. Owing to the reduction of natural habitats and the absence of a sustainable management plan, the maintenance of the natural populations of this palm tree has been compromised. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the diversity and genetic structure of 14 C. prunifera populations using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) identified through genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) to provide information that contributes to the conservation of this species. A total of 1,013 SNP markers were identified, of which 84 loci showed outlier behavior and may reflect responses to natural selection. Overall, the level of genomic diversity was compatible with the biological aspects of this species. The inbreeding coefficient (f) was negative for all populations, indicating excess heterozygotes. Most genetic variations occurred within populations (77.26%), and a positive correlation existed between genetic and geographic distances. The population structure evaluated through discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC) revealed low genetic differentiation between populations. The results highlight the need for efforts to conserve C. prunifera as well as its distribution range to preserve its global genetic diversity and evolutionary potential.

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Key Points about North and Northern Brazilian Restinga: a Review of Geomorphological Characterization, Phytophysiognomies Classification, and Studies’ Tendencies

Cited by 7 publications

References 16 publications

Restinga ectomycorrhizae: a work in progress

Restinga ectomycorrhizae: a work in progress

Beyond Carbon: The Contributions of South American Tropical Humid and Subhumid Forests to Ecosystem Services

Population genomics of the neotropical palm Copernicia prunifera (Miller) H. E. Moore: Implications for conservation

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