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The Laboratory of Terrestrial Ecology and Ecophysiology at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)To serve our community of undergraduate students, providing opportunities to participate in high quality research projects in the field of ecology. To develop interdisciplinary research and educational projects with members ... -
There goes the neighborhood: Reproductive success of Bletia patula when Spathoglottis plicata moves in
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)Naturalized exotic species are homogenizing the earth’s biota and are increasing densities of pests in newly colonized areas. When exotics change ecosystems and affect native species, then they are invasive. Do high density ... -
UPR Herbarium Botanical Garden of the University of Puerto Rico
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)The UPR Herbarium is the center of the scientific activity of the Botanical Garden. The herbarium preserves approximately 40,000 plants specimens from the Flora of Puerto Rico. Our plant specimen collection includes Type ... -
Variation in Cactaceae Seeds in the Soil as a Function of an Invasive Exotic Grass in Mona Island Reserve
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)Seed rain and seed bank dynamics area critical component for the establishment, development and regeneration of native plant communities. On Mona Island, Puerto Rico, the invasive African grass, Megathyrsus maximus (Figure ... -
Water Use Efficiency by Mangroves in The Guánica Dry Forest Reserve
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)It is important to understand and study the different adaptations and responses of plants changes in climate, especially, those living in arid environments where high temperatures, low precipitation, soil depth, ... -
Where is the water coming from in Puerto Rico? Temporal and regional dynamics of precipitation in Puerto Rico as determinated by isotopic signatures of ð ¹⁸O and ð D.
(External Scientific Advisory Committe (ESAC), 2009-11)The annual amount, pattern, frequency and intensity of precipitation determine ecosystem dynamics and ground water recharge. Global climate change and regional climate variability are influencing precipitation dynamics in ...