For decades, palynologists working in tropical South America are using the genus Podocarpus as a climate indicator although without referring to any modern data concerning its distribution and limiting factors. With the aim to... more
The phylogenetic placement of Kuhlmanniodendron Fiaschi & Groppo (Achariaceae) within Malpighiales was investigated with rbcL sequence data. This genus was recently created to accommodate Carpotroche apterocarpa Kuhlm., a poorly known... more
The study of plant phenology deals with seasonal events and how these are influenced by environmental factors, including symbiotic interactions. Considering host–mistletoe associations, our goal was to analyze the potential effects of... more
Leaf and wood plasticity are key elements in the survival of widely distributed plant species. Little is known, however, about variation in stomatal distribution in the leaf epidermis and its correlation with the dimensions of conducting... more
ABSTRACT This paper presents an analysis of a scientific event organized under the usual structure in Congress, while didactic-pedagogic action focused on literacy in science. Students in a public Middle School, who participated in... more