Publications by authors named "Juan Antonio Devesa"

(cornsalad) is a taxonomically complex genus formed by 50-65 annual Holarctic species classified into at least four main sections. Carpological traits (sizes and shapes of achenes and calyx teeth) have been used to characterize its sections and species. However, the potential systematic value of these traits at different taxonomic ranks (from sections to species (and infraspecific taxa)) has not been tested phylogenetically yet.

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This paper describes the herbarium (COFC) dataset of vascular plants of the University of Cordoba (SW Spain). This dataset is made up of two collections, the General collection (61,377 specimens) and the Historical collection (1,614 specimens). This study has focused mainly on the General collection, which contains the largest number of vascular plant specimens, predominantly angiosperms, mainly provincial and regional (Andalusia, Spain), but also with a good representation of other areas of the Iberian Peninsula and neighboring countries.

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A study of the leaf anatomy in the species of the genus present in the Iberian Peninsula was made. A total of 68 taxa were included and 15 characters were measured in leaf cross-section. The major anatomical features of each taxonomic group were characterized, and some variability was observed in the taxa.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Juan Antonio Devesa"

  • Recent research by Juan Antonio Devesa focuses on the molecular systematics and taxonomic organization of various plant species, with a particular emphasis on the genus Mill. and its complex genetic traits.
  • He investigates the systematic value of carpological traits, questioning their effectiveness in characterizing sections and species within the genus, which includes a diverse range of Holarctic species.
  • Additionally, Devesa has compiled and analyzed a substantial dataset of vascular plants from the University of Cordoba herbarium, shedding light on the regional biodiversity of angiosperms in southern Spain and furthering the understanding of leaf anatomy in Iberian species, enhancing systematic classifications within the Poaceae family.