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Population ecology and reproductive behavior of the endangered Buxus vahlii Baillon (Buxaceae)

dc.contributor.advisor Kolterman, Duane A.
dc.contributor.author Carrero-Rivera, Gloryvee
dc.contributor.college College of Arts and Sciences - Sciences en_US
dc.contributor.committee Lewis, Allen
dc.contributor.committee Silander, Susan
dc.contributor.department Department of Biology en_US
dc.contributor.representative González Lagoa, Juan G.
dc.date.accessioned 2018-09-12T19:58:30Z
dc.date.available 2018-09-12T19:58:30Z
dc.date.issued 2001
dc.description.abstract Buxus vahlii Baillon is an endangered plant species endemic to Puerto Rico and St. Croix (USVI). There are six known populations, four in Puerto Rico (Rincón, Isabela, two in Bayamón) and two in St. Croix (Frederiksted and Christiansted). The status of these populations was studied to provide information on the ecology of the species. The species showed the ability to adapt to different environmental conditions. Such adaptations include shrubby growth in dry areas where it grows as part of the understory (Rincón, Frederiksted and Christiansted) vs. an arborescent growth form in high precipitation areas (Isabela and Bayamón). Identified human impacts on the studied populations were: development (Frederiksted), illegal immigrants and fires (Rincón), and rock climbing and introduced species (Bayamón). The Isabela and Christiansted populations were not impacted due to their low accessibility. Actualization of the management plan is suggested to reverse the decline of this species and restore the populations. en_US
dc.description.abstract Buxus vahlii es una planta en peligro de extinción endémica de Puerto Rico y Santa Cruz (Islas Vírgenes Americanas). Existen seis poblaciones conocidas, cuatro en Puerto Rico (Rincón, Isabela, dos en Bayamón) y dos en Santa Cruz (Frederiksted y Christiansted). Se estudió el estatus de estas poblaciones para proveer información respecto a la ecología de la especie. La especie muestra la habilidad para adaptarse a diferentes condiciones ambientales. Estas adaptaciones incluyen crecimiento arbustivo en áreas secas donde crece como parte del sotobosque (Rincón, Frederiksted y Christiansted) vs. un crecimiento en forma arborescente en áreas de alta precipitación (Isabela y Bayamón). Impactos humanos identificados en las poblaciones estudiadas fueron: desarrollo (Frederiksted), inmigrantes ilegales y fuego (Rincón), y escalamiento de rocas y especies introducidas (Bayamón). Las poblaciones de Isabela y Christiansted no se impactaron debido a su pobre acceso. Se sugiere la actualización del plan de manejo para revertir la declinación de la especie y restaurar las poblaciones. en_US
dc.description.graduationYear 2001 en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11801/857
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.rights.holder (c) 2001 Gloryve Carrero-Rivera en_US
dc.rights.license All rights reserved en_US
dc.subject Buxus vahlii Baillon en_US
dc.subject Endangered plant en_US
dc.subject Shrubby growth in dry areas en_US
dc.subject Arborescent growth form in high precipitation areas en_US
dc.subject Human impacts en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Boxwood--Ecology en_US
dc.subject.lcsh Buxaceae en_US
dc.title Population ecology and reproductive behavior of the endangered Buxus vahlii Baillon (Buxaceae) en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US
dspace.entity.type Publication
thesis.degree.discipline Biology en_US
thesis.degree.level M.S. en_US
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