Ecosystem Functions
Mostrando 1-12 de 45 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Enzymatic efficiency of the decomposing microbiota: what does really matter for aquatic macrophytes invasions?
ABSTRACT Biological invasions have negative impacts on different ecosystem-level functions, such as nutrient cycling. In aquatic environments, exotic litter can change the activity of the decomposer microbiota. We tested whether litter quality, litter decay, and enzyme activity differed between nativeEgeria densaand exoticHydrilla verticillata. The invasive
Acta Bot. Bras.. Publicado em: 2021-03
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2. Concentration of Metals in Plant Litter Produced in Regions of Caatinga in Southwest Bahia, Brazil
Plant litter has several functions in a forest ecosystem. Studies about plant litter are of great importance to better understand and conserve ecological environments. The objective of this study was to investigate the concentration of metals (Fe, Co, Ca, Cu, Ni, Mg, Mn and Zn) in Caatinga plant litter in the southwest region of Bahia. Plant litter was colle
J. Braz. Chem. Soc.. Publicado em: 2020-07
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3. Mitochondrial genomes of genus Atta (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) reveal high gene organization and giant intergenic spacers
Abstract The ants of the genus Atta are considered important pests to agriculture in the Americas, although Atta species are also important contributors to ecosystem functions in the various habitats in which they occur. The aim of this study was to assemble four complete mitochondrial genomes of the genus Atta, construct the phylogenomic tree, and analyze t
Genet. Mol. Biol.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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4. DIVERSITY OF EDAPHIC FAUNA IN DIFFERENT SOIL OCCUPATION SYSTEMS
RESUMO O solo é o habitat de vários organismos que desempenham funções essenciais para o ecossistema, cujo conjunto de funções e interações são modificadas pelas diferentes maneiras de ocupação do solo. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar a diversidade da fauna edáfica em diferentes sistemas de ocupação do solo. O estudo foi desenvolvid
Rev. Caatinga. Publicado em: 21/10/2019
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5. The role of sediments in the carbon and pollutant cycles in aquatic ecosystems
Resumo Objetivo Modificações antrópicas na paisagem estão acelerando os ciclos biogeoquímicos e promovendo desbalanços entre ecossistemas terrestres e aquáticos de maneira sem precedentes, com impactos ainda desconhecidos nos processos bióticos e abióticos. Desta forma, é crescente o interesse científico nas relações entre atividades humanas e
Acta Limnol. Bras.. Publicado em: 12/09/2019
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6. Processes that influence dissolved organic matter in the soil: a review
ABSTRACT: In tropical regions, climate conditions favor fast decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM), releasing into the soil organic composts in solid, liquid, and gaseous forms with variable compositions. Dissolved organic matter (DOM), a complex mixture of thousands of organic compounds, is only a small fraction of the decomposition products; however,
Sci. agric. (Piracicaba, Braz.). Publicado em: 05/09/2019
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7. [PROVISIONAL] Mitochondrial genomes of genus Atta (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) reveal high gene organization and giant intergenic spacers
Abstract The ants of the genus Atta are considered an important pest to agriculture in Latin América, although, Atta species are important contributors to ecosystem functions in the various habitats in which they occur. Next-generation sequencing product millions or billions of short reads, however, is necessary to applied methods for assembly of the genome
Genet. Mol. Biol.. Publicado em: 10/06/2019
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8. WATER AND LIGHT STRESSES DRIVE ACCLIMATION DURING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TIMBER TREE UNDER DIFFERENT INTENSITIES OF RAINFOREST CANOPY COVERAGE
ABSTRACT The loss of structure, diversity and functions in the rainforests makes it necessary to develop active strategies to restore their economic and ecological values. Planting selected species can help to catalyze ecosystem restoration. The capacity of the plants to survive and grow in the rainforests, where the canopy coverage changes stochastically, i
CERNE. Publicado em: 20/05/2019
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9. Crop residue harvest for bioenergy production and its implications on soil functioning and plant growth: A review
ABSTRACT: The use of crop residues as a bioenergy feedstock is considered a potential strategy to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, indiscriminate harvesting of crop residues can induce deleterious effects on soil functioning, plant growth and other ecosystem services. Here, we have summarized the information available in the literature to id
Sci. agric. (Piracicaba, Braz.). Publicado em: 2018-05
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10. Isolation and characterization of a novel endo-β-1,4-glucanase from a metagenomic library of the black-goat rumen
ABSTRACT The various types of lignocellulosic biomass found in plants comprise the most abundant renewable bioresources on Earth. In this study, the ruminal microbial ecosystem of black goats was explored because of their strong ability to digest lignocellulosic forage. A metagenomic fosmid library containing 115,200 clones was prepared from the black-goat r
Braz. J. Microbiol.. Publicado em: 2017-12
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11. Dung Beetles Associated with Agroecosystems of Southern Brazil: Relationship with Soil Properties
ABSTRACT Knowing the biodiversity of dung beetles in agricultural and livestock environments is the basis for understanding the contribution that these organisms make in nutrient cycling and ecosystem functions. The aim of the present study was to investigate the structure of copronecrophagous dung beetle communities inhabiting the main agroecosystems in sou
Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Solo. Publicado em: 27/03/2017
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12. Spider species composition in the tree-shrub strata of riparian forests and its microhabitats in southern Brazil
ABSTRACT The composition of the spider fauna of riparian forests is insufficiently known. These forests, adjacent to both aquatic and terrestrial environments, are recognised as having important ecosystem functions. We compare the composition of spider assemblages of four riparian forests in different drainage basins, along with their microhabitats (edges an
Zoologia (Curitiba). Publicado em: 14/07/2016