Shedding light on the relevance of asexual reproduction in the savannas: Cloning in Velloziaceae

Author(s)

Maracahipes, Leandro ; Faggiani, Ana Paula S. ; Campos, Bruna H. ; Oliveira, Rafael S. ; Pilon, Natashi

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Biotropica; v. 56, n. 4, p. 5-pg., 2024-06-03.

Abstract

During a biodiversity monitoring of woody and herbaceous plants in 2023, we observed the formation of new individuals through cloning in Velloziaceae species. Based on recorded evidence and scientific literature, we discussed the importance of cloning in maintaining the high dominance of these species in seasonal open ecosystems. In addition, we hope to shed light on the discussion of the importance of asexual reproduction through cloning and resprouting strategies in plants widely widespread in savanna ecosystems. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 23/06557-9 - Effect of prescribed burning on the spatial structure and dynamics of Cerrado invasive grasses populations: subsidies for long-term adaptive management
• Grantee: Bruna Helena de Campos
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 20/06085-1 - Tropical ecosystems responses to drought-fire interactions: tree mortality, ecosystem functioning and restoration success
• Grantee: Leandro Maracahipes dos Santos
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 20/09257-8 - Indicators to assess conservation status and restoration effectiveness in Cerrado open ecosystems
• Grantee: Natashi Aparecida Lima Pilon
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 19/07773-1 - Restoring neo-tropical dry ecosystems - is plant functional composition the key to success?
• Grantee: Rafael Silva Oliveira
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants