Revisão taxonômica de Microlicia sect. Chaetostomoides (Melastomataceae)

A seção Chaetostomoides (Naudin) Cogn. é constituída por uma única espécie, distribuída essencialmente nos campos rupestres de Minas Gerais, Bahia e Goiás. Nesta revisão é aceita apenas uma espécie, M. viminalis (DC.) Triana , e sinonimizadas sob esta, M. loricata Naudin e M. virgata Cogn., suas variedades angustifolia Pilger, glabrescens Pilger, gracilis Pilger e subpatens Pilger. São apresentadas descrição, comentários e ilustrações da espécie.

Reproductive biology and species geographical distribution in the Melastomataceae: a survey based on New World taxa

Apomictic plants are less dependent on pollinator services and able to occupy more diverse habitats than sexual species. However, such assumptions are based on temperate species, and comparable evaluation for species-rich Neotropical taxa is lacking. In this context, the Melastomataceae is a predominantly Neotropical angiosperm family with many apomictic species, which is common in the Campos Rupestres, endemism-rich vegetation on rocky outcrops in central Brazil. In this study, the breeding system of some Campo Rupestre Melastomataceae was evaluated, and breeding system studies for New World species were surveyed to test the hypothesis that apomixis is associated with wide distributions, whilst sexual species have more restricted areas. The breeding systems of 20 Campo Rupestre Melastomataceae were studied using hand pollinations and pollen-tube growth analysis. In addition, breeding system information was compiled for 124 New World species of Melastomataceae with either wide (1000 km) or restricted distributions. Most (80 ) of the Campo Rupestre species studied were self-compatible. Self-incompatibility in Microlicia viminalis was associated with pollen-tube arrest in the style, as described for other Melastomataceae, but most self-incompatible species analysed showed pollen-tube growth to the ovary irrespective of pollination treatment. Apomictic species showed lower pollen viability and were less frequent among the Campo Rupestre plants. Among the New World species compiled, 43 were apomictic and 77 sexual (24 self-incompatible and 53 self-compatible). Most apomictic (86 ) and self-incompatible species (71 ) presented wide distributions, whilst restricted distributions predominate only among the self-compatible ones (53 ). Self-compatibility and dependence on biotic pollination were characteristic of Campo Rupestre and narrowly distributed New World Melastomataceae species, whilst apomictics are widely distributed. This is, to a certain extent, similar to the geographical parthenogenesis pattern of temperate apomictics.

Availability of heavy metals for uptake by Salix viminalis on a moderately contaminated dredged sediment disposal site

Extractability of Cd. Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn in a dredged sediment disposal site was assessed using single extraction Procedures (H2O; 0.01 M CaCl2; 1 M NH4OAc NH4OAc-EDTA. CaCl2-TEA-DTPA). Only Cd and Zn were Found to exceed statutory threshold values for total content. The field was planted with Salix viminalis "Orm" and accumulation of heavy metals in bark, leaves, roots, and wood was evaluated at seven sampling locations along an observed gradient in texture and pollution. Biomass production was high, ranging from 13.2 to 17.8 t ha(1) y(1) dry weight. Metal accumulation in aboveground Plant parts Was low. amounting to the following annually extracted mass or metals per ha: 5034 g Zn, 83 g Cd. W g Cu. 83 g Pb, 12 g Ni and 6 g Cr. The use of accumulating clones and the use of soil amendments might enhance extraction efficiency in future research. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Salix aurita-viminalis Wimmer (S. fruticosa Döll)

Von Dr. Schatz

Die badischen Formen der Salix supertriandra X viminalis

Von Dr. J. A. Schatz

Salix incana X viminalis bei Hüfingen

Von Dr. J. A. Schatz

Ocorrência do órgão cupuliforme com bordos pelífenos, no colo dos "seedlings" de algumas Myrtaceae

After verifing the presence of the cupuliform organ on the seedlings from 105 species of Eucalyptus (ACCORSI, 1955-56), the author concluded that it is a morphological characteristic of the genus, which is peculiar to the plants only in first stages of their life. In this paper, the author resumes his study carried out on 20 species of Myrtaceae, distributed among 13 genus and he could certify, until now, that, in relation to the cupuliform organ, they may divided in three groups: 1.° Group - Without cupuliform organ 1. Campomanesia aurea Berg 2. Eugenia campestris DC. 3. Eugenia tomentosa Camb. 4. Eugenia uniflora L. 5. Myrciaria edulis Berg 6. Myrciaria trunciflora Berg 7. Pitangueira-gigante - As it was difficulty to identify this species, I use its common name. 2.° Group - With rudiment of cupuli orm organ 1. Eugenia uvalha Camb. 2. Jambosa vulgaris DC. 3. Myrciaria cauliflora Berg 3.° Group - With full cupuliform organ 1. Amomyrtus luma (Mol) Legr. et Kaus. 2. Blepharocalyx angustifolius Berg 3. Britoa acida Berg 4. Callistemon speciosus DC. o. Callistemon viminalis Cheel. 6. Feijoa sellowiana Berg 7. Myrceugenia glaucescens (Camb.) Legrand 8. Myrrhinium rubriflorum Berg 9. Psidium guayava Raddi 10. Psidium littorale Raddi During his observations, he could identify also in many, seeds an "operculum", further observations about it will be published opportunely.

Chemical composition and antibacterial activities from the essential oils of myrtaceae species planted in Brazil

The essential oils of seven Myrtaceae species were investigated for its chemical composition and antibacterial activity. The volatile oils were characterized by a high content of monoterpenoids of which 1,8-cineole (88.0, 65.0 and 77.0% for Melaleuca hypericifolia, Callistemon viminalis and Callistemon citrinus respectively), terpinen-4-ol (47.0 and 49.8% for Melaleuca thymifolia and Callistemon polandii respectively) and α-pinene (54.5% for Kunzea ericoides) were the major components. The oil from M. linariifolia was characterized by a high concentration of methyleugenol (87.2%). The oil from Melaleuca thymifolia was the most active, exhibiting high antimicrobial activity against all tested bacteria.

Melastomataceae do Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra, Minas Gerais, Brasil

O Parque Nacional da Serra da Canastra localiza-se no sudoeste do estado de Minas Gerais. O inventário florístico foi realizado de fevereiro de 1994 a janeiro 1998, totalizando 24 expedições, cobrindo todos os tipos fisionômicos de vegetação. As Melastomataceae são bastante representativas no Parque, com 95 espécies e 17 gêneros. Os gêneros mais numerosos são Miconia e Microlicia, com 21 e 19 espécies respectivamente, seguidos por Tibouchina, com 13, e Leandra, com 12 espécies. Cambessedesia e Trembleya apresentam quatro espécies, enquanto Siphanthera e Lavoisiera estão representados por três espécies cada, e Chaetostoma e Ossaea por duas. Os gêneros Clidemia, Macairea, Marcetia, Microlepis, Pterolepis e Rhynchanthera apresentam uma única espécie cada. Svitramia, com seis espécies no Parque, é o único gênero endêmico de Minas Gerais, ocorrendo exclusivamente na porção sudoeste do estado. A análise comparativa das espécies de Melastomataceae da Serra da Canastra foi feita com outras áreas de Minas Gerais, Goiás e Bahia.

Réhabilitation d'un site contaminé de la ville de Montréal par des approches de phytoremédiation

Mémoire numérisé par la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l'Université de Montréal

OLEO ESSENCIAL EM ALGUMAS ESPECIES DE EUCALYPTUS

In this work we used leaves of four species of Eucalyptus - E. bicostata Maiden, E. deanei Maiden, E. dunnii Maiden and E. viminalis Labill, grown in Colombo, Parana State, Brazil. Preliminary studies were done, in the following sequence: botanic identification, olfactory research, extraction and purification of the essential oil of each species. The physical and chemical tests done were the following: relative density, refractive index, optical rotation, solubility, coagulation point and cineol percentage. The essential oils analysed through gaseous chromatography, presented the following cineol percentage: E. bicostata Maiden - 26.92%, E. deanei Maiden - 70.21%, E. dunnii Maiden - 53.16% and E. viminalis Labill - 23.05%.

Sinais digitais de um durômetro portátil para a estimativa de propriedades de madeiras para dormentes

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Energia na Agricultura) - FCA

Comportamiento de Eucaliptus Sp. en Mendoza (Argentina)

Debido al interés de empresas siderúrgicas de Mendoza (Argentina) de contar con adecuada provisión de madera para sus plantas industriales, en el Instituto Forestal de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias (UNCuyo) se produjeron plantas de Eucalyptus. sp. provenientes de semillas australianas y locales. Dichas plantas fueron llevadas a campo para evaluar su comportamiento en condiciones de cultivo bajo riego. El ensayo se realizó en Nueva California (Dpto. de San Martín, Mendoza), a 653 msnm, en suelos arenosos, profundos, sueltos, permeables y con poca capacidad de retención de agua. Se regó por aspersión con una lámina de 70 mm cada 10 días en verano y cada 20 en invierno. Las especies y procedencias ensayadas fueron: E. camaldulensis procedencias 15022, 15028, 15195, 15799 y local; E. badjensis procedencia 17127; E. intertexta procedencias 15095 y 15886; E. grandis procedencia 12081; E. fastigata procedencia 17126; E. johnstonii procedencia 15352; E. astringens procedencia 12842; E. amygdalina procedencia 12831; E. andrewsii ssp andrewsii procedencia 13037; E. regnans procedencia 12034; E. tereticornis procedencias 13301, 13304, 13309 y local; E. benthami procedencia 17347; E. sargentii procedencia 12406; E. viminalis procedencia 12884; E. globulus ssp. bicostata; E. sideroxylon de procedencia local; E. dalrympleana procedencias 13348 y 15273: E. cinerea procedencia 25 de Mayo (Buenos Aires) y E. leucoxylon de procedencia local. Se evaluó el comportamiento al primer año, expresado por el número de fallas producidas en cada 100 plantas. Las especies más promisorias fueron: E. camaldulensis procedencia 15022, E. camaldulensis procedencia 15799, E. camaldulensis procedencia 15195, E. tereticornis procedencia 13309 y E. camaldulensis de procedencia local, con menos del 30 % de fallas. Además, anualmente se tomaron los datos dasométricos de diámetro altura pecho (DAP) y altura total de cada una de las plantas. Al cuarto año, las especies más destacadas fueron: E. camaldulensis procedencias 15022, 15195 y local, todas ellas con diámetros entre 9 y 12 cm y alturas entre 7 y 9 m.

Pollen and non-pollen palynomorph records of the Holocene part of the composite sediment core TMD from lake Tso Moriri (NW India) and of modern surface samples from the Tso Moriri region

The high-altitude lake Tso Moriri (32°55'46'' N, 78°19'24'' E; 4522 m a.s.l.) is situated at the margin of the ISM and westerly influences in the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh. Human settlements are rare and domestic and wild animals are concentrating at the alpine meadows. A set of modern surface samples and fossil pollen from deep-water TMD core was evaluated with a focus on indicator types revealing human impact, grazing activities and lake system development during the last ca. 12 cal ka BP. Furthermore, the non-pollen palynomorph (NPP) record, comprising remains of limnic algae and invertebrates as well as fungal spores and charred plant tissue fragments, were examined in order to attest palaeolimnic phases and human impact, respectively. Changes in the early and middle Holocene limnic environment are mainly influenced by regional climatic conditions and glacier-fed meltwater flow in the catchment area. The NPP record indicates low lake productivity with high influx of freshwater between ca. 11.5 and 4.5 cal ka BP which is in agreement with the regional monsoon dynamics and published climate reconstructions. Geomorphologic observations suggest that during this period of enhanced precipitation the lake had a regular outflow and contributed large amounts of water to the Sutlej River, the lower reaches of which were integral part of the Indus Civilization area. The inferred minimum fresh water input and maximum lake productivity between ca. 4.5-1.8 cal ka BP coincides with the reconstruction of greatest aridity and glaciation in the Korzong valley resulting in significantly reduced or even ceased outflow. We suggest that lowered lake levels and river discharge on a larger regional scale may have caused irrigation problems and harvest losses in the Indus valley and lowlands occupied by sedentary agricultural communities. This scenario, in turn, supports the theory that, Mature Harappan urbanism (ca. 4.5-3.9 cal ka BP) emerged in order to facilitate storage, protection, administration, and redistribution of crop yields and secondly, the eventual collapse of the Harappan Culture (ca. 3.5-3 cal ka BP) was promoted by prolonged aridity. There is no clear evidence for human impact around Tso Moriri prior to ca. 3.7 cal ka BP, with a more distinct record since ca. 2.7 cal ka BP. This suggests that the sedimentary record from Tso Moriri primarily archives the regional climate history.