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Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Instituto de Biologia (IB) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
The evolutionary mechanisms underligning the diversification of plant species within the Neotropical region is the main focus of our team. In order to depict details associated to speciation processess, multidisciplinary approaches are needed. Phylogeography, reproductive biology, plant ecology and population genetics are disciplines currently integrated by our group. The first steps have been done (see projects and publications!!!), but much more work is needed in order to understand the species richness in Neotropics. If you are interested in joining my research group, please contact me. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Evolutionary ecology encompasses the disciplines of ecology and evolutionary biology, investigating how interactions between organisms and their environments play a fundamental role in the evolution and shaping of the characteristics of living beings. This study operates on a macroecological scale, investigating the impact of these interactions on large-scale species distribution and dive…
Oceanic islands have been attracted the interest of scientific community for centuries. Both isolation and habitat restrictions offer a unique opportunity to investigate the evolution of organisms with a low number of ecological variables, allowing an unprecedented advance in the knowledge about the origin of species. Through the synthesis of species records and lists in coastal islands, …
Oceanic islands have been attracted the interest of scientific community for centuries. Both isolation and habitat restrictions offer a unique opportunity to investigate the evolution of organisms with a low number of ecological variables, allowing an unprecedented advance in the knowledge about the origin of species. Through the synthesis of species records and lists in coastal islands, …
Understanding the causes of species geographical distribution is a fundamental topic in ecology and evolution. In this context, the Center-Periphery Hypothesis (HCP) assumes that marginal populations must exhibit a series of ecological and evolutionary differences when compared to central populations. Restrictions such as low reproductive success and lower adaptive potential are expected …
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Island environments present a variety of environmental filters that need to be faced by newly arrived species so that they can establish, develop and propagate. Success in island colonization depends on several factors, starting with self-compatibility in the reproductive system, since the arrival of species that are capable of self-pollination and producing fertile offspring is more effe…
The main objective of this project is to evaluate how intraspecific variations in phenology and plant-pollinator interactions influence the reproductive success of Neotropical plant species. To this end, we will use as a model different populations and species of the genus Epidendrum (Orchidaceae), which is considered a model system for ecological and evolutionary studies in Neotropical r…
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In this project, we will analyze the effects of intra- and interspecific spatial aggregation and niche differentiation on the coexistence and fitness of tree species and study the impact of extreme climatic events on the functionality of the forest in megadiverse regions. To do so, we will employ spatially explicit models, by means of an integrative approach of spatial, phylogenetic, and …
On the coast of southeastern Brazil, some islands are found that were connected to the mainland during the last glacial period. Among such islands, there is the Island of Alcatrazes, being one of the most isolated coastal islands in southeastern Brazil. Several marine transgressions and regressions may have played an important role in the origin and evolution of organisms in this region, …
Island environments are natural laboratories for investigating how ecological processes shape species assemblages. Isolation, well-defined boundaries, and known size make islands ideal environments for understanding how processes such as: environmental filters, competition, dispersion, and speciation modulate the structure, composition, and species diversity of communities. By adding a te…
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Using molecular tools to understand adaptation is essential for untangling the evolutionaryhistory of species. In this project, we will investigate the transcriptomic changes associatedwith tolerance to water stress, thermal stress, and sexual expression in the moss Bryumargenteum Hedw., a model species due to its wide distribution and resistance to extremeconditions. Populations from dry…
Climate extremes, such as heatwaves and droughts, increasingly threaten forest ecosystems due to climate change, impacting species coexistence, carbon dynamics, and overall forest functioning. Understanding the ecological processes that drive community assembly, species interactions, and performance is essential for predicting tropical forests' responses to these extreme conditions. This …
The island rule is an evolutionary pattern observed in species on islands, where small mainland species tend to become larger on islands, while large mainland species evolves to be smaller. Although many studies have focused on insular size changes in animals, much less attention has been given to plants, especially in isolated island-like habitats such as inselbergs and sky islands. This…
Most of land plants associate with fungi and their interactions constitute an important part of several ecosystem processes. The taxonomic composition and fungal diversity show spatiotemporal variation, changing over time and along environmental conditions. Variations in fungal communities associated with orchids may impact their abundance, distribution, and coexistence with other species…
Several islands are found on the southeastern coast of Brazil, most of which were connected to the mainland during the last glacial period. Among such islands is the Alcatrazes Island, one of the most isolated coastal islands in southeastern Brazil. Various marine transgressions and regressions may have played a significant role in the origin and evolution of organisms in this region, inc…
In studies on the biology of pollination, the flower has traditionally been the focus of investigations, however, inflorescence size, number of inflorescences and plant height are also considered important traits to determine the attractiveness of plants. Furthermore, even studies focusing on the flower have a bias, since few investigate floral shape and color. Pollinator-mediated selecti…
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