Publications by authors named "Isiane M Dos Santos"

Article Synopsis
  • The Amazon rainforest is facing longer and more intense dry seasons, impacting tree species that might adapt through changes in leaf morphology.
  • Historical analysis of herbarium specimens for six tree species over 60 years showed a trend of decreasing leaf size linked to reduced rainfall.
  • Although the findings suggest some Amazonian trees can adapt to climate changes, biases in specimen collection mean caution is needed when applying these results to all tree species in the region.
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