Potential medicinal use of forest species of the Deciduous Seasonal Forest from Atlantic Forest Biome, South Brazil

Plateau areas have been considered with high land-use capacity in the Brazilian Meridional Plateau Edge of South Brazil. These areas belong Atlantic Forest biome, the second most extinction threatened ecoregion in the world, and weak knowledge about the environment leads to intensive use and degradation. We aimed to identify soil fragility and land-use capacity and limitation of the Brazilian Meridional Plateau Edge, in South Brazil, by the soil properties. Soil morphology, steady-state water infiltration, and physical and chemical properties at 0.00-0.10 and 0.10-0.20 m layers were evaluated at 57 sampling points in a grid of 20 x 20 m. Although under a small elevation slope, these areas have high soils and their properties variability, which implies high natural fragility. Unlike the soils and properties expected by farmers and scientists, naturally fragile soils (Leptosols, Regosols) with only patches of developed soils (Cambisols, Alisols, Planosols/Gleysols) predominate in these areas. The proper land-use and management of the soil and its landscapes depend on a detailed knowledge of the soil. Because, considering only the expected soil and environment capacity without the evaluation obtained with this study, the soils were intensively used and degraded.

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Buffer zone delimitation of conservation units based on map algebra and AHP technique: A study from Atlantic Forest Biome (Brazil)

Biological Conservation ◽

10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108905 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 253 ◽

pp. 108905

Author(s):

Manoela Sacchis Lopes ◽

Bijeesh Kozhikkodan Veettil ◽

Dejanira Lüderitz Saldanha

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Forest ◽

Buffer Zone ◽

Conservation Units ◽

Map Algebra ◽

Forest Biome

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Contrasting effects of fire on populations of two small rodent species in fragments of Atlantic Forest in Brazil

Journal of Tropical Ecology ◽

10.1017/s0266467403001093 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 225-228 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Marcos de Souza Lima Figueiredo ◽

Fernando Antonio dos Santos Fernandez

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Forest ◽

Feedback System ◽

Rodent Species ◽

Primary Forest ◽

Small Rodent ◽

Forest Species ◽

The Core ◽

Higher Temperature ◽

Disturbed Habitats

Habitat fragmentation causes a sharp increase in the forested area affected by edge effects (Murcia 1995). Compared with the core of the forest, edges present higher litterfall rates, air and soil humidity reduction, higher temperature and increased wind incidence (Bierregaard et al. 1992, Didham & Lawton 1999, Laurance et al. 1998, Matlack 1993). These features of edges may increase the probability of fire occurrence, especially if the surrounding vegetation is composed of grasses (D'Antonio & Vitousek 1992, Freifelder et al. 1998). After a fire, the damaged edge will grow substantial amounts of herbaceous vegetation, extending the inflammable area into the forest, and thereby creating a positive feedback system of fire susceptibility and intensity (Cochrane & Schulze 1999, Cochrane et al. 1999). Fires may affect the structure and composition of the vegetation (Cochrane & Schulze 1999, Didham & Lawton 1999, Sanaiotti & Magnusson 1995), favouring, in the long-term, the dominance of the community by species characteristic of disturbed habitats and making the habitat unsuitable to primary forest species (Malcolm 1994, Possingham et al. 1994). Unfortunately, there are few studies on the effects of fires on neotropical small-mammal populations (Borchert & Hansen 1983, Ojeda 1989, Vieira & Marinho-Filho 1998). The objective of this study was to analyse the influence of a fire on populations of two rodent species, Akodon cursor (Winge) and Oecomys concolor (Wagner) in two fragments of Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

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Description of three new species ofPhyllocnistisZeller, 1848 (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), from the Atlantic Forest, south Brazil, with notes on natural history and phylogeny

Austral Entomology ◽

10.1111/aen.12298 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 58 (1) ◽

pp. 27-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Rosângela Brito ◽

Olaf H H Mielke ◽

Gislene L Gonçalves ◽

Gilson R P Moreira

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Natural History ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

Three New Species ◽

South Brazil

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Plant Species from the Atlantic Forest Biome and Their Bioactive Constituents

Brazilian Medicinal Plants ◽

10.1201/b22296-9 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 217-256

Author(s):

Rebeca Previate Medina ◽

Carolina Rabal Biasetto ◽

Lidiane Gaspareto Felippe ◽

Lilian Cherubin Correia ◽

Marília Valli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Plant Species ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

Bioactive Constituents ◽

Forest Biome

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Forest fragmentation in the landscape in the Atlantic Forest Biome: A systematic review of the literature

Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista ◽

10.17271/1980082717120212704 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Stephany Diolino Cunha ◽

Bruna Sampaio Crivilin ◽

Matheus da Silva Araújo ◽

Luís Antônio Coimbra Borges

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Landscape Ecology ◽

Forest Fragmentation ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

Forest Fragments ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Search Terms ◽

High Degree ◽

Forest Biome ◽

Degree Of Fragmentation

Forest fragmentation is defined as the process by which a continuous area of habitat is reduced in size and divided between spaces. Therefore, due to the increase in these areas, this study aimed to conduct a systematic review of the literature on forest fragments in the Atlantic Forest biome in order to verify their main characteristics and landscape ecology. Publications in search platforms referring to the period from 2000 to 2020 were analyzed such as: SciELO, Google academic and CAPES journals portal. The search terms entered were: “Studies of forest fragments in the Atlantic Forest biome” and “Landscape ecology in forest fragments”. A total of 15 articles were selected from among the works found, and 5 of these were chosen to be evaluated in the present study. Four of the five works were carried out in the state of Espírito Santo, close to basins and sub-basins, and only one work was carried out in a state park. Thus, the evaluated works with the theme, study of fragmentation and ecology of the landscape showed a high degree of fragmentation, meaning that they have fragments smaller than 5 hectares; in addition, all fragments have an irregular edge effect. Therefore, measures aimed at the conservation of biodiversity are needed in all places so that there is ecological restoration of the landscape and conservation of fauna and flora in the Atlantic Forest biome.

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Amphibia, Anura, Centrolenidae, Vitreorana uranoscopa (Müller, 1924): new record for the northeastern region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Check List ◽

10.15560/7.6.841 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 841 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marcoandre Savaris ◽

Silvana Lampert ◽

Elaine Maria Lucas ◽

Angelo Vinicius da Rosa Peres ◽

Juliana Orsato ◽

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Keyword(s):

Distribution Pattern ◽

Biodiversity Conservation ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

New Record ◽

New Records ◽

Rio Grande ◽

Rio Grande Do Sul ◽

Northeast Region ◽

The World ◽

Forest Biome

The Atlantic Forest Biome is among the world’s hotspots for biodiversity conservation and concentrates the greatest diversity of amphibians in the world. However, information on the distribution pattern of species is largely unknown in this biome. This study report new records of Vitreorana uranoscopa for northeast region of Rio Grande do Sul.

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Interconnections among rural practices and Food-Water-Energy Security Nexus in the Atlantic Forest biome

Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo ◽

10.36783/18069657rbcs20210010 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 45 ◽

Author(s):

Gabriela Teixeira Duarte ◽

Julia Camara Assis ◽

Rafaela Aparecida da Silva ◽

Ana Paula Dias Turetta

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Forest ◽

Energy Security ◽

Forest Biome

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MANEJO, QUALIDADE E DINÂMICA DA DEGRADAÇÃO DE PASTAGENS NA MATA ATLÂNTICA DE MINAS GERAIS - BRASIL

Nativa ◽

10.31413/nativa.v6i4.5542 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 370 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Luís Flávio Pereira ◽

Cecilia Fátima Carlos Ferreira ◽

Ricardo Morato Fiúza Guimarães

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

Quality Index ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Google Earth ◽

Landsat 8 ◽

Landsat 8 Oli ◽

Mata Atlântica ◽

Mata Atlantica ◽

Forest Biome

Pastagens sob práticas de manejo ineficientes tornam-se degradadas, provocando sérios problemas socioambientais e econômicos. Assim, entender a dinâmica dos sistemas pastoris e suas interações com o meio físico torna-se essencial na busca de alternativas sustentáveis para a agropecuária. Estudou-se manejo, dinâmica anual e interações socioambientais em pastagens de uma bacia hidrográfica no bioma Mata Atlântica em Minas Gerais, Brasil, durante o ano hidrológico 2016/2017. Utilizou-se dados de campo, relatos de agricultores e sensoriamento remoto via imagens LANDSAT 8 OLI e Google Earth Pro®. Foi proposto um índice de qualidade para pastagens da região. As pastagens apresentaram, em média, qualidade moderada. Níveis de degradação foram altos, oscilando de forma quadrática (níveis 2, 4, 5 e IDP) e potencial (nível 1) com a precipitação (p < 0,01), o que sugere que a irrigação possa ser prática eficiente no controle da degradação. Durante o ano, pelo menos 51,27% das pastagens apresentaram algum sinal de degradação, atingindo-se a marca de 91,32%, no período seco. Os resultados sugerem pior qualidade e maiores níveis de degradação de pastagens em terras elevadas e declivosas. Devido às condições socioambientais locais, indica-se o uso de sistemas silvipastoris agroecológicos no manejo das pastagens.Palavras-chave: uso da terra, sensoriamento remoto, relação solo paisagem, Zona da Mata, índice de qualidade. MANAGEMENT, QUALITY AND DEGRADATION DYNAMICS OF PASTURES IN ATLANTIC FOREST BIOME, MINAS GERAIS – BRASIL ABSTRACT:Pastures under inefficient management practices get degraded, leading to serious socioeconomic and environmental issues. That being said, understanding the dynamics of such systems and their interaction with the environment is essential when it comes to looking towards sustainable alternatives for livestock activities. The management, annual dynamics and socio-environmental interactions in pastures in an hydrographic basin located in Atlantic Forest biome, Minas Gerais, Brasil, were studied during the hydrological year of 2016/2017. Field data and farmers reports were utilized, such as remote sensing via images from LANDSAT 8 OLI and Google Earth Pro®. A quality index was proposed for the pastures, which usually presented medium quality. Degradation levels were high, oscillating in a quadratic basis (levels 2, 4, 5 and IDP) and potential (level 1) with precipitation (p < 0,01), which suggests that irrigation might be an efficient practice when it comes to degradation control. During the year, at least 51,27% of pastures have presented signs of degradation, achieving 91,32% in dry periods. The results suggest less quality and bigger degradation levels in pastures located in high and steep areas. Considering the local environmental conditions, agroecological silvopasture systems are recommended regarding the pastures management.Keywords: land use, remote sensing, soil/landscape relationships, Zona da Mata, quality index.

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