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Author N'Guessan, A.E.; N'dja, J.K.; Yao, O.N.; Amani, B.H.K.; Gouli, R.G.Z.; Piponiot, C.; Zo-Bi, I.C.; Herault, B. doi  openurl
  Title Drivers of biomass recovery in a secondary forested landscape of West Africa Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Forest Ecology and Management Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 433 Issue Pages (up) 325-331  
  Keywords Biomass; Cultivation; Ecology; Recovery; Secondary recovery; Agricultural land; Bayesian frameworks; Diameter-at-breast heights; Forested landscapes; Neotropical forests; Old-growth forest; Physical environments; Secondary forests; Forestry; Dioscorea alata  
  Abstract The rapidly growing human population in West Africa has generated increasing demand for agricultural land and forest products. Consequently 90% of the original rainforest cover has now disappeared and the remainder is heavily fragmented and highly degraded. Although many studies have focused on carbon stocks and fluxes in intact African forests, little information exists on biomass recovery rates in secondary forests. We studied a chronosequence of 96 secondary and old-growth forest fragments (0.2 ha each) where 32.103 trees with Diameter at Breast Height > 2.5 cm have been censused. We modelled the biomass recovery trajectories in a time-explicit Bayesian framework and tested the effect on recovery rates of a large set of covariates related to the physical environment, plot history, and forest connectivity. Recovery rate trajectory is highly non-linear: recovery rates accelerated from 1 to 37 years, when biomass recovery reached 4.23 Mg /ha /yr, and decelerated afterwards. We predict that, on average, 10%, 25% and 50% of the old-growth forest biomass is respectively recovered 17, 30, and 51 years after abandonment. Recovery rates are strongly shaped by both the number of remnant trees (residuals of the former old-growth forest) and the previous crop cultivated before abandonment. The latter induced large differences in the time needed to recover 50% of an old-growth forest biomass: from 38 years for former Yam fields up to 86 years for former rice fields. Our results emphasize (i) the very slow recovery rates of West African forests, as compared to Neotropical forests (ii) the long-lasting impacts of past human activities and management choices on ecosystem biomass recovery in West African degraded forests.  
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Author Clair, B.; Ruelle, J.; Beauchene, J.; Prevost, M.F.; Fournier, M. openurl 
  Title Tension wood and opposite wood in 21 tropical rain forest species 1. Occurrence and efficiency of the G-layer Type Journal Article
  Year 2006 Publication IAWA Journal Abbreviated Journal IAWA J.  
  Volume 27 Issue 3 Pages (up) 329-338  
  Keywords gelatinous layer; G-layer; French Guyana; tropical rain forest; tension wood; wood anatomy  
  Abstract Wood samples were taken from the upper and lower sides of 21 naturally tilted trees from 18 families of angiosperms in the tropical rain forest in French Guyana. The measurement of growth stresses ensured that the two samples were taken from wood tissues in a different mechanical state: highly tensile stressed wood on the upper side, called tension wood, and lower tensile stressed wood on the lower side, called opposite wood. Eight species had tension wood fibres with a distinct gelatinous layer (G-layer). The distribution of gelatinous fibres varied from species to species. One of the species, Casearia javitensis (Flacourtiaceae), showed a peculiar multilayered secondary wall in its reaction wood. Comparison between the stress level and the occurrence of the G-layer indicates that the G-layer is not a key factor in the production of high tensile stressed wood.  
  Address UAG, INRA, ENGREF, CIRAD CNRS,ECOFOG,UMR Ecol Forets Guyane, F-97379 Kourou, Guyana, Email: clair@lmgc.univ-montp2.fr  
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  ISSN 0928-1541 ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number EcoFoG @ eric.marcon @ Serial 176  
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Author Chaves, C.L.; Blanc-Jolivet, C.; Sebbenn, A.M.; Mader, M.; Meyer-Sand, B.R.V.; Paredes-Villanueva, K.; Honorio Coronado, E.N.; Garcia-Davila, C.; Tysklind, N.; Troispoux, V.; Massot, M.; Degen, B. url  doi
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  Title Nuclear and chloroplastic SNP markers for genetic studies of timber origin for Hymenaea trees Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Conservation Genetics Resources Abbreviated Journal Conserv. Gen. Res.  
  Volume 11 Issue 3 Pages (up) 329-331  
  Keywords DNA fingerprints; Geographical origin; MiSeq; RADSeq  
  Abstract We developed nuclear and chloroplastic single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and INDEL (insertion/deletion) markers using restriction associated DNA sequencing (RADSeq) and low coverage MiSeq genome sequencing to set up a genetic tracking method of the geographical origin of Hymenaea sp. From two initial sets of 358 and 32 loci used to genotype at least 94 individuals, a final set of 75 nSNPs, 50 cpSNPs and 6 INDELs identifying significant population structure was developed. © 2018, Springer Nature B.V.  
  Address Departamento de Fitotecnia, Faculdade de Engenharia de Ilha Solteira, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Ilha Solteira, SP, Brazil  
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  ISSN 18777252 (Issn) ISBN Medium  
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Author Zinger, L.; Donald, J.; Brosse, S.; Gonzalez, M.A.; Iribar, A.; Leroy, C.; Murienne, J.; Orivel, J.; Schimann, H.; Taberlet, P.; Lopes, C.M. doi  openurl
  Title Advances and prospects of environmental DNA in neotropical rainforests Type Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Advances in Ecological Research Abbreviated Journal Adv. Ecol. Res.  
  Volume 62 Issue Pages (up) 331-373  
  Keywords Biomonitoring; Conservation biology; DNA metabarcoding; eDNA; Environmental genomics; Neotropics; Rainforests  
  Abstract The rainforests of the Neotropics shelter a vast diversity of plant, animal and microscopic species that provide critical ecosystem goods and services for both local and worldwide populations. These environments face a major crisis due to increased deforestation, pollution, and climate change, emphasizing the need for more effective conservation efforts. The adequate monitoring of these ecosystems has proven a complex and time consuming endeavour, which depends on ever dwindling taxonomic expertise. To date, many species remain undiscovered, let alone described, with otherwise limited information regarding known species population distributions and densities. Overcoming these knowledge shortfalls and practical limitations is becoming increasingly possible through techniques based on environmental DNA (eDNA), i.e., DNA that can be obtained from environmental samples (e.g. tissues, soil, sediment, water, etc.). When coupled with high-throughput sequencing, these techniques now enable realistic, cost-effective, and standardisable biodiversity assessments. This opens up enormous opportunities for advancing our understanding of complex and species-rich tropical communities, but also in facilitating large-scale biomonitoring programs in the neotropics. In this review, we provide a brief introduction to eDNA methods, and an overview of their current and potential uses in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of neotropical rainforests. We also discuss the limits and challenges of these methods for our understanding and monitoring of biodiversity, as well as future research and applied perspectives of these techniques in neotropical rainforests, and beyond. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd  
  Address Departamento de Zoologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Rio Claro, SP, Brazil  
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  Publisher Academic Press Inc. Place of Publication Editor Dumbrell A.J.; Turner E.C.; Fayle T.M.  
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  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title Advances in Ecological Research  
  Series Volume 62 Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 00652504 (Issn); 9780128211342 (Isbn) ISBN Medium  
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  Call Number EcoFoG @ webmaster @ Serial 995  
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Author Marcon, E.; Herault, B. url  openurl
  Title Decomposing phylodiversity Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Methods in Ecology and Evolution Abbreviated Journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution  
  Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages (up) 333-339  
  Keywords Biodiversity; Entropy; Functional diversity; Phylogenetic diversity  
  Abstract Measuring functional or phylogenetic diversity is the object of an active literature. The main issues to address are relating measures to a clear conceptual framework, allowing unavoidable estimation-bias correction and decomposing diversity along spatial scales. We provide a general mathematical framework to decompose measures of species-neutral, phylogenetic or functional diversity into α and β components. We first unify the definitions of phylogenetic and functional entropy and diversity as a generalization of HCDT entropy and Hill numbers when an ultrametric tree is considered. We then derive the decomposition of diversity. We propose a bias correction of the estimates allowing meaningful computation from real, often undersampled communities. Entropy can be transformed into true diversity, that is an effective number of species or communities. Estimators of α- and β-entropy, phylogenetic and functional entropy are provided. Proper definition and estimation of diversity is the first step towards better understanding its underlying ecological and evolutionary mechanisms. © 2015 British Ecological Society.  
  Address Cirad, UMR EcoFoG, BP 709Kourou, French Guiana  
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  Call Number EcoFoG @ webmaster @ Serial 590  
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Author Rodríguez-Pérez, H.; Hilaire, S.; Mesléard, F. url  openurl
  Title Temporary pond ecosystem functioning shifts mediated by the exotic red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii): a mesocosm study Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Hydrobiologia Abbreviated Journal Hydrobiologia  
  Volume 767 Issue 1 Pages (up) 333-345  
  Keywords Ecosystem functioning; Exotic crayfish; Procambarus clarkii; Temporary pond  
  Abstract Temporary ponds, acknowledged for their conservation value, are colonized by the invasive crayfish Procambarus clarkii. We have tested the consequences of this colonization for the ecosystem under two contrasted scenarios: one single individual arrival or three individuals arrival. We recreated the temporary pond ecosystem in 1 m2 tanks to investigate the impact of the two crayfish densities. We studied the macrophyte community composition and abundance, chlorophyll a and total suspended solids concentrations, and the diversity and functional composition of micro-crustacean and macro-invertebrate communities. We observed a reduction of macrophyte biomass in experimental crayfish mesocosms in comparison with control tanks, nearly 80 and 40% less in 3 and 1 crayfish/m2 tanks, respectively. The macrophyte community shifted, followed by a filamentous algae development, an increase of bare sediment and turbidity in crayfish tanks. The macro-invertebrate community suffered a richness loss of 28 and 22%, in 3 and 1 crayfish/m2 tanks, respectively. Functionally, macro-invertebrate diversity reduction most strongly affected the grazer, detritivore and predator trophic groups. Microcrustaceans seemed not to be affected by the introduction of the crayfish. The introduction of the crayfish greatly altered the ecosystem structure and subsequently the ecosystem functioning. © 2015, Springer International Publishing Switzerland.  
  Address EcoFoG, Ecologie des Forêts de Guyane, CNRS UMR 8172, Campus Agronomique, BP 316, Kourou Cedex, France  
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Author Honorio Coronado, E.N.; Blanc-Jolivet, C.; Mader, M.; García-Dávila, C.R.; Sebbenn, A.M.; Meyer-Sand, B.R.V.; Paredes-Villanueva, K.; Tysklind, N.; Troispoux, V.; Massot, M.; Degen, B. url  doi
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  Title Development of nuclear and plastid SNP markers for genetic studies of Dipteryx tree species in Amazonia Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Conservation Genetics Resources Abbreviated Journal Conserv. Genet. Res.  
  Volume 11 Issue 3 Pages (up) 333-336  
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  Abstract We developed nuclear and plastid single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and insertion/deletion (INDEL) markers for Dipteryx species using a combination of restriction associated DNA sequencing (RADSeq) and low coverage MiSeq genome sequencing. Of the total 315 loci genotyped using a MassARRAY platform, 292 loci were variable and polymorphic among the 73 sampled individuals from French Guiana, Brasil, Peru, and Bolivia. A final set of 56 nuclear SNPs, 26 chloroplast SNPs, 2 chloroplast INDELs, and 32 mitochondrial SNPs identifying significant population structure was developed. This set of loci will be useful for studies on population genetics of Dipteryx species in Amazonia.  
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Author Barabe, D.; Cuerrier, A.; Quilichini, A. url  openurl
  Title Botanical gardens: Between science and commercialization Type Journal Article
  Year 2012 Publication Natures Sciences Societes Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 3 Pages (up) 334-342  
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  Abstract Les jardins botaniques: Entre science et commercialisation.  
  Address Enseignante-chercheure en Écologie, CNRS, UMR8172 Icologie des Dorêts de Guyane, 97387 Kourou, France  
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  Call Number EcoFoG @ webmaster @ Serial 455  
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Author Phillips, P.D.; de Azevedo, C.P.; Degen, B.; Thompson, I.S.; Silva, J.N.M.; van Gardingen, P.R. openurl 
  Title An individual-based spatially explicit simulation model for strategic forest management planning in the eastern Amazon Type Journal Article
  Year 2004 Publication Ecological Modelling Abbreviated Journal Ecol. Model.  
  Volume 173 Issue 4 Pages (up) 335-354  
  Keywords model; individual; tropical forest; tree; spatial; Brazil; Amazon; competition; species grouping; management; certification; regulation  
  Abstract A model to simulate the ecological processes of tree growth, mortality and recruitment, and the processes of forest management, in the terra firme forests of the eastern Amazon is described. It is implemented within the SYMFOR (http://www.symfor.org) framework. It is based on measurements of all trees that have a diameter greater than 5 cm from experimental plots in the Jari Cellulose and Tapajos National Forest areas over a 16-year period. Ten species groups are used to describe the natural processes affecting tree behaviour. Growth rates are calculated for each species group using the tree diameter and a competition index. Mortality and recruitment are simulated as stochastic processes. Recruitment probability is based on the predicted growth rate of a hypothetical tree. Options exist to vary the human interaction with the forest reflecting forest management decisions, as for other SYMFOR models. Model evaluation compares the performance of the model with data describing forest recovery for 16 years following logging. The model was applied to simulate current forest management practice in the Brazilian Amazon, with 40 m(3) ha(-1) of timber extracted with a cutting cycle of 30 years. Results show that yields are sustained for three harvests following the first logging of primary forest, but that the composition of timber moves towards lightwooded species rather than hardwooded. The predicted size of extracted trees decreases and the number of trees extracted increases with successive harvests, leading to a prediction of increased costs and lower profits for the logging company despite constant yields. The standing volume of all trees just before harvest is reduced by 15% over 150 years, with pioneer species becoming increasingly prevalent in the stand. The model, in the SYMFOR framework, can be used to help understand the differences between alternative forest management strategies in the Brazilian Amazon. Such knowledge is required to improve forest management, regulation and certification, and help to conserve the worlds largest remaining tropical forest. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
  Address EMBRAPA Amazonia Oriental, BR-69011970 Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, Email: Paul.Phillips@envams.co.uk  
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  ISSN 0304-3800 ISBN Medium  
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Author Falkowski, M.; Jahn-Oyac, A.; Ferrero, E.; Issaly, J.; Eparvier, V.; Girod, R.; Rodrigues, A.M.S.; Stien, D.; Houel, E.; Dusfour, I. pdf  url
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  Title Assessment of A Simple Compound-Saving Method to Study Insecticidal Activity of Natural Extracts and Pure Compounds Against Mosquito Larvae Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association Abbreviated Journal Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association  
  Volume 32 Issue 4 Pages (up) 337-340  
  Keywords Mosquitoes; natural insecticides; screening method  
  Abstract Research on natural insecticides has intensified with the spread of resistance to chemicals among insects, particularly disease vectors. To evaluate compounds, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published standardized procedures. However, those may be excessively compound-consuming when it comes to assessing the activity of natural extracts and pure compounds isolated in limited amount. As part of our work on the discovery of new mosquito larvicides from Amazonian plants, we developed a compound-saving assay in 5-ml glass tubes instead of WHO larval 100-ml cups. Comparing activity of synthetic and natural chemicals validated the glass tube assay. Raw data, lethal doses that kill 50% (LD50) and 90% (LD90) at 24 and 48 h, were highly correlated (0.68 < R2 < 0.96, P < 0.001, Pearson test) between cups and tubes. It was also established that 10 tubes (N = 50 larvae) provided the same level of sensitivity as 20 tubes (N = 100). This method proved suitable for rapid screening of natural extracts and molecules, identifying active compounds using 10 times less material than in the WHO protocol. © 2016 by The American Mosquito Control Association, Inc.  
  Address Sorbonne Universites, UPMC, Universite Paris 06, CNRS, Laboratoire de Biodiversite et Biotechnologies Microbiennes (USR 3579, LBBM), Observatoire Oceanologique, avenue de Fontaul e, Banyuls/Mer-sur-mer, France  
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