Flora and Vegetation of the Pantanal Wetland
Flora and Vegetation of the Pantanal Wetland

Author: Geraldo Alves Damasceno-Junior

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-03-30

Total Pages: 811

ISBN-13: 3030833755

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This book will present information on Pantanal vegetation including an updated checklist of flora, useful plants, ecological aspects and some topics never published for this region, such as lichens. It aims to be a reference for researchers, graduate and undergraduate students as well as stakeholders and decision makers interested in the flora and vegetation of one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands.

Primates in Flooded Habitats
Primates in Flooded Habitats

Author: Katarzyna Nowak

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-01-03

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1107134315

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A ground breaking study of primates that live in flooded habitats around the world.

Local Food Plants of Brazil
Local Food Plants of Brazil

Author: Michelle Cristine Medeiros Jacob

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-06-03

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 303069139X

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There has been growing academic interest in local food plants. This is a subject that lies at the frontiers of knowledge of various areas, such as environmental sciences, nutrition, public health, and humanities. To date, however, we do not have a book bringing these multi-disciplinary perspectives to bear on this complex field. This book presents the current state of knowledge on local Brazilian food plants through a multidisciplinary approach, including an overview of food plants in Brazil, as well as comprehensive nutritional data. It compiles basic theories on the interrelationship between biodiversity and food and nutrition security, as well as ethnobotanical knowledge of local Brazilian food plants. Additionally, this title provides various methods of learning and teaching the subject, including through social media, artificial intelligence, and through workshops, among others.

Dynamics of the Pantanal Wetland in South America
Dynamics of the Pantanal Wetland in South America

Author: Ivan Bergier

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-11-30

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 331918735X

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This book provides readers with in-depth insights into the changes in the Pantanal wetland from its formation to the actual and likely future states. It reveals that today’s Pantanal is an evolutionary consequence of geological, ecological and, more recently, man-made events taking place at distinct space-time intervals. Topics include geotectonics and sun-earth interactions, which largely dictate the rate of drastic changes that eventually disrupt ecological stability and radically rebuild the regional landscape. Furthermore, the biota-climate system is discussed as a major driver reshaping the ecohydrology functioning of the landscape on an intermediate timescale. Also covered are major changes in the landscape ecohydrology and biodiversity due to recent land-use and climate changes induced by humankind in the Anthropocene. The ability to recognize how those temporal scales impact the Pantanal wetland provides the opportunity for wise management approaches and the sustainable development of the region.

The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants
The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants

Author: Gary N. Ervin

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-04-26

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 1482232057

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Aquatic plants play a critically important role in maintaining ecosystem health. They are natural biological filters in freshwater and estuarine wetlands; they contribute to the reproductive success of many organisms, some of which are harvested for food; they assist in flood control; and they are prominent elements in the aesthetics and recreational use of freshwater and estuarine habitats. Despite this globally recognized importance, wetlands have faced and continue to face threats from the encroachment of human activities. The Biology of Aquatic and Wetland Plants is a thorough and up-to-date textbook devoted to these plants and their interactions with the environment. The focus is on botanical diversity from the perspective of evolutionary relationships, emphasizing the role of evolution in shaping adaptations to the aquatic environment. By incorporating recent findings on the phylogeny of green plants, with special emphasis on the angiosperms, the text is broadly useful for courses in plant biology, physiology, and ecology. Additionally, a chapter on population biology and evolutionary ecology complements the evolutionary backdrop of hydrophyte biology by examining the details of speciation and applications of modern genetic approaches to aquatic plant conservation. Key Features • Synthesizes recent and seminal literature on aquatic and wetland plants • Emphasizes evolutionary history as a factor influencing adaptations to the wetland environment • Provides a global perspective on plant diversity and threats facing wetland ecosystems • Highlights research needs in the field of aquatic and wetland plant biology • Includes 280 figures, with more than 300 color photographs, and 41 tables to provide ease of access to important concepts and information

Brazil, Amazon and Pantanal (Traveller's Wildlife Guides)
Brazil, Amazon and Pantanal (Traveller's Wildlife Guides)

Author: Les Beletsky

Publisher: Interlink Books

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566565936

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The Brazilian Amazon region holds a very special place in the minds of the world’s nature lovers as a vast wilderness of tropical forest splendor; and southern Brazil’s Pantanal area, an immense wetland, has a well-deserved reputation for its tremendous wildlife-viewing opportunities. Ecotravellers to these regions want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Brazil’s magnificent animal and plant life. n Identification and location information on the most frequently seen animals. n Full-color illustrations of more than 500 of Brazil’s most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and fish—the species you are most likely to see. n Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals. n Information on Brazil’s habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. n Brief descriptions of the most frequently visited parks and reserves in the Amazon and Pantanal regions. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated – you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey.

Plants of Pantanal
Plants of Pantanal

Author: Arnildo Pott

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9788573830064

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Is an illustrated guide for easy identification of the main species of the flora of the Pantanal wetlands in Brazil, form herbaceous plants to trees, except grasses, sedges and aquatics. It contains photographsof more than 500 species, covering the most important plants for man and fauna. In a straightforward writing, it brings together synthetic information on regional utilization (Ethnobotany) and potential use of plants, such as for bees, fish bait, forage, fruit, medicine, ornamental, wood, etc. In addition to the etymology to scientific and popular names, to habitat, flowering and fruiting times, occurrence (vegetation and soil types) and geographic distribution of the species, brief observations on ecology and eventually on cultivation are given. This book is of interest to tourists, students, professionals, ranchers, and friends of Pantanal and of Brazilian plants.

Brazilian Medicinal Plants
Brazilian Medicinal Plants

Author: Luzia Valentina Modolo

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-11-11

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1351604813

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The vast and exciting Brazilian flora biodiversity is still underexplored. Several research groups are devoted to the study of the chemical structure richness found in the different Biomes. This volume presents a comprehensive account of the research collated on natural products produced from Brazilian medicinal plants and focuses on various aspects of the field. The authors describe the key natural products and their extracts with emphasis upon sources, an appreciation of these complex molecules and applications in science. Many of the extracts are today associated with important drugs, nutrition products, beverages, perfumes, cosmetics and pigments, and these are highlighted. Key Features: Presents Brazilian biodiversity: its flora, its people, and its research Describes the emergence of natural products research in Brazil Emphasizes the increasing global interests in botanical drugs Aids the international natural product communities to better understand the herbal resources in Brazil Discusses Brazilian legislation to work with native plants

A Practitioner's Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation
A Practitioner's Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation

Author: Nicole Silk

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1597266191

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A Practitioner's Guide to Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation brings together knowledge and experience from conservation practitioners and experts around the world to help readers understand the global challenge of conserving biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems. More importantly, it offers specific strategies and suggestions for managers to use in establishing new conservation initiatives or improving the effectiveness of existing initiatives. The book: offers an understanding of fundamental issues by explaining how ecosystems are structured and how they support biodiversity; provides specific information and approaches for identifying areas most in need of protection; examines promising strategies that can help reduce biodiversity loss; and describes design considerations and methods for measuring success within an adaptive management framework. The book draws on experience and knowledge gained during a five-year project of The Nature Conservancy known as the Freshwater Initiative, which brought together a range of practitioners to create a learning laboratory for testing ideas, approaches, tools, strategies, and methods. For professionals involved with land or water management-including state and federal agency staff, scientists and researchers working with conservation organizations, students and faculty involved with freshwater issues or biodiversity conservation, and policymakers concerned with environmental issues-the book represents an important new source of information, ideas, and approaches.

Wetland Plants
Wetland Plants

Author: Julie K. Cronk

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 1420032925

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A detailed account of the biology and ecology of vascular wetland plants and their applications in wetland plant science, Wetland Plants: Biology and Ecology presents a synthesis of wetland plant studies and reviews from biology, physiology, evolution, genetics, community and population ecology, environmental science, and engineering. It provides a