Perda de grandes herbívoros afeta interações entre plantas e seus inimigos naturais, mostra estudo

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Researchers compared leaf damage caused by insects and pathogens in areas with and without the presence of mammals such as tapirs, deer and peccaries. The absence of animals has led to the loss of microorganisms that cause leaf diseases, which can affect long-term eco-evolutionary processes and reduce the biodiversity of tropical forests.

Period09 Feb 2024

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  • TitlePerda de grandes herbívoros afeta interações entre plantas e seus inimigos naturais, mostra estudo
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletAgência FAPESP
    Media typeOnline journalism
    Country/TerritoryBrazil
    Date09/02/2024
    DescriptionResearchers compared leaf damage caused by insects and pathogens in areas with and without the presence of mammals such as tapirs, deer and peccaries. The absence of animals has led to the loss of microorganisms that cause leaf diseases, which can affect long-term eco-evolutionary processes and reduce the biodiversity of tropical forests.
    Producer/AuthorAndré Julião
    URLhttps://agencia.fapesp.br/perda-de-grandes-herbivoros-afeta-interacoes-entre-plantas-e-seus-inimigos-naturais-mostra-estudo/50818
    PersonsNacho Villar
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Keywords

  • Atlantic Forest
  • plant-pathogen interaction
  • exclusion experiment
  • trophic cascade
  • biodiversity
  • Janzen-Connell model

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