Publications by authors named "Renan K Hollunder"
We investigated whether essential oil and aqueous and ethanolic extracts from M. vittoriana leaves have phytotoxic effects on the germination and initial development, and cytogenotoxic effects on the cell cycle, of model plants. The essential oil and extracts of M.
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- Droughts have become more frequent and severe in the tropics, but their impact on forest ecosystems is not fully understood.
- A study in the South American Atlantic Forest examined how a severe drought affected both common and rare understory plant species and overall ecosystem functions.
- Findings indicate that areas with lower tree density and larger trees, especially in flat valleys, may serve as refuges for understory plants during droughts, promoting forest resilience to climate change.