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Non-continuous reproductive phenology of animal-dispersed species in young forest restoration plantingsPalavras-chave

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Author(s):
de Almeida, Crislaine [1] ; Viani, Ricardo Augusto Gorne [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Rodovia Anhanguera, Km 174, Araras, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Biotropica; v. 53, n. 1, p. 266-275, JAN 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Tree species that produce resources for fauna are recommended for forest restoration plantings to attract pollinators and seed dispersers; however, information regarding the flowering and fruiting of these species during early growth stages is scarce. We evaluated the reproductive phenology of animal-dispersed tree species widely used in Atlantic Forest restoration. We marked 16 animal-dispersed tree species in 3- to 8-year-old forest restoration plantings in Itu-Sao Paulo, southeast Brazil. We noted the age of the first reproductive event, flowering and fruiting seasonality, percentage of trees that reached reproductive stages, and intensity of bud, flower, and fruit production for each species. Flowering and fruiting are seasonal for most species; only two,Cecropia pachystachyaandFicus guaranitica,exhibited continuous flowering and fruiting throughout the year; we also identifiedSchinus terebinthifoliaandDendropanax cuneatusfruiting in the dry season during resource scarcity. Therefore, we recommend all as framework species, that is, species that are animal-dispersed with early flowering and fruiting potential, for forest restoration. Further, we recommend identifying and planting similar animal-dispersed tree species that produce fruits constantly or in the dry season to maximize fauna resource availability throughout the year in tropical forest restoration plantings. in Portuguese is available with online material (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/05832-0 - Identifying "framework species" for forest restoration projects in the Atlantic Forest
Grantee:Crislaine de Almeida
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 13/50718-5 - Ecological restoration of riparian forests, native forest of economic production and of degraded forest fragments (in APP and RL) based on restoration ecology of reference ecosystems in order to scientifically test the precepts of the New Brazilian Forest Code
Grantee:Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants