Scholarlink

<p>Fluctuations in the availability of resources throughout the year allow us to understand the reproductive dynamics of plant species. In the humid areas of the Cerrado, veredas are considered important hygrophilous communities for water balance and supply. This study investigated the flowering phenology of a vereda wetland in Campo Grande, Brazil, over 12 months, analyzing floral resource availability and its relationship with climatic variables. We expected continuous floral resource distribution, with higher intensity during periods of increased precipitation, temperature, and photoperiod. Floral traits (type, color, resource), plant life forms (tree/non-tree), and resource distribution (seasonal/continuous) were characterized, and circular statistics and correlations were used to assess phenological patterns. We recorded 58 species from 25 families, predominantly arboreal. Flowering richness and abundance were positively influenced by precipitation and temperature, with no significant seasonality observed. Floral resources peaked during the rainy season but were available year-round, dominated by white and yellow flowers (likely pollinated by bees and insects) and nectar as the primary resource. This research provides novel insights into the floral traits and phenology of <i>vereda</i> species, addressing a gap in studies that have focused mainly on trees while neglecting herbaceous strata. By examining both woody and herbaceous communities, we highlight the year-round availability of floral resources and potential pollinator interactions, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of these threatened wetland ecosystems.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Continuous Flowering of Different Strata Enables Resource Stability in a Tropical Vereda Wetland

  • 期刊论文

  • 发表日期：

    2025年6月11日

查看全文
  • Raissa Tais dos Santos,
  • Daniel Maximo Correa Alcantara,
  • Gudryan Jackson Barônio,
  • Suzana Neves Moreira,
  • David Isac da Silva Romão,
  • Camila Aoki,
  • Maria Rosângela Sigrist,
  • Yule Roberta Ferreira Nunes,
  • Camila Silveira Souza

摘要

Fluctuations in the availability of resources throughout the year allow us to understand the reproductive dynamics of plant species. In the humid areas of the Cerrado, veredas are considered important hygrophilous communities for water balance and supply. This study investigated the flowering phenology of a vereda wetland in Campo Grande, Brazil, over 12 months, analyzing floral resource availability and its relationship with climatic variables. We expected continuous floral resource distribution, with higher intensity during periods of increased precipitation, temperature, and photoperiod. Floral traits (type, color, resource), plant life forms (tree/non-tree), and resource distribution (seasonal/continuous) were characterized, and circular statistics and correlations were used to assess phenological patterns. We recorded 58 species from 25 families, predominantly arboreal. Flowering richness and abundance were positively influenced by precipitation and temperature, with no significant seasonality observed. Floral resources peaked during the rainy season but were available year-round, dominated by white and yellow flowers (likely pollinated by bees and insects) and nectar as the primary resource. This research provides novel insights into the floral traits and phenology of vereda species, addressing a gap in studies that have focused mainly on trees while neglecting herbaceous strata. By examining both woody and herbaceous communities, we highlight the year-round availability of floral resources and potential pollinator interactions, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of these threatened wetland ecosystems.