Floristics and diversity on limestone outcrops in the Atlantic Forest
| Grant number: | 15/05126-8 |
| Support type: | Regular Research Grants |
| Duration: | February 01, 2017 - January 31, 2019 |
| Field of knowledge: | Biological Sciences - Zoology |
| Principal Investigator: | Maria Santina de Castro Morini |
| Grantee: | Maria Santina de Castro Morini |
| Home Institution: | Pró-Reitoria Acadêmica. Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes (UMC). Campus da Sede Mogi das Cruzes. Mogi das Cruzes , SP, Brazil |
| Assoc. researchers: | Alexandre Wagner Silva Hilsdorf ; Ana Eugênia de Carvalho Campos ; Ricardo Harakava |
| Associated scholarship(s): | 18/08771-0 - Technical procedures for the use of morphology to confirm the registration of Solenopsis macdonaghi in Brazil,
BP.TT 18/08651-4 - This work aims to teach molecular techniques for total DNA extraction, specifically for the study of the Gp-9 gene, BP.TT |
Abstract
The Alto Tietê Cabeceiras has extensive areas of Atlantic Forest and it is an economically important region for the state of São Paulo. It is responsible for producing large amounts of fruits and vegetables; besides eucalyptus intended especially for paper production. Studies on Formicidae diversity show the existence of seven morphological species of Solenopsis in the region, but only one was identified. Reports of farmers show concern for the "ants-of-fire." Thus, the purpose of this project is the study of biological, ecological and genetic species of Solenopsis in the different landscapes making up the Alto Tietê Basin. We expect our results provide technical and scientific knowledge to support programs aiming at the region sustainability, besides showing the distribution area of S. invicta, since it is a species that cause serious economic damage and its expansion in the State of São Paulo is the subject of academic interest.Keywords: Atlantic Forest, greenbelt, Barcode, diversity, richness. (AU)