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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Are We Misinterpreting Seed Predation in Palms?

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Author(s):
Brancalion, Pedro H. S. [1, 2] ; Rodrigues, Ricardo Ribeiro [1] ; Novembre, Ana D. L. C. [1] ; Gomez, Jose M. [3]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Escola Super Agr Luiz de Queiroz, BR-13418900 Piracicaba - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Ctr Ciencias Agr, BR-13600970 Araras - Brazil
[3] Univ Granada, Dpto Ecol, E-18071 Granada - Spain
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Biotropica; v. 43, n. 1, p. 12-14, JAN 2011.
Web of Science Citations: 10
Abstract

The inadvertent inclusion of weevil-infested seeds when evaluating seed predation by vertebrates, and particularly rodents, may lead to an overestimation of predation rates, thereby confusing the roles of rodents and invertebrates as ecological filters. A study of weevils, rodents and Syagrus romanzoffiana palm seeds indicates the usefulness of X-rays to improve evaluation of invertebrate seed predation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 99/09635-0 - Diversity, dynamics and conservation in São Paulo State Forests: 40ha of permanent parcels
Grantee:Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants