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

Autor(es)

de Almeida, Crislaine ^[1] ; Viani, Ricardo Augusto Gorne ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Rodovia Anhanguera, Km 174, Araras, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Biotropica; v. 53, n. 1, p. 266-275, JAN 2021.
• Citações Web of Science: 0

Resumo

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)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/05832-0 - Identificando "espécies estruturantes" para projetos de restauração florestal na Mata Atlântica
• Beneficiário: Crislaine de Almeida
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Mestrado
• Processo FAPESP: 13/50718-5 - Restauração ecológica de florestas ciliares, de florestas nativas de produção econômica e de fragmentos florestais degradados (em APP e RL), com base na ecologia de restauração de ecossistemas de referência, visando testar cientificamente os preceitos do Novo Código Florestal Brasileiro
• Beneficiário: Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa BIOTA - Temático