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Distribución y abundancia de la reinita de Bosque Enano (Dendroica angelae) en el bosque de Maricao y en áreas adyacentes
(2008)
The Elfin-woods Warbler (Dendroica angelae) (EWWA hereafter) is a threatened endemic
species of Puerto Rico with a current limited distribution to the Caribbean National Forest,
and Maricao Forest. The objectives of this ...
Quantification of the transcriptional activity of genes associated with cyanogenesis in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
(2008)
Cassava has cyanogenic glycosides in its roots and leaves. These compounds function in plants as protective agents against herbivores as well as the translocable form of reduced nitrogen. The genes involved in the cyanogenic ...
Análisis arquitectónico de Buxus vahlii Baillon (Buxaceae) en dos ambientes diferentes de Puerto Rico
(2008)
The analysis of the architecture of Buxus vahlii (Buxaceae) in western Puerto
Rico is presented. Two populations that differ in their environmental characteristics were
studied; one is a coastal forest in the municipality ...
Hyphomycetes associated with submerged bamboo leaves (Bambusa vulgaris) in Quebrada de Oro in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
(2008)
Leaf litter is a major source of nutrients for heterotrophic organisms in aquatic ecosystems in which microorganisms contribute significantly to the breakdown process of leaf litter. Fungi as aquatic hyphomycetes are ...
Human and environmental factors explaining the structural and compositional variability in a Sub-tropical Dry Forest
(2008)
The Guánica forest reserve is the most important conservation unit within the sub-tropical dry life zone of Puerto Rico. Its vegetation has largely recovered after diverse human and natural disturbances. This study examined ...
Variación estacional en la disponibilidad de presas de la viuda, Himantopus mexicanus, en las Salinas de Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
(2008)
The purpose of this study was to determinate the availability of potential preys for the
Black‐necked Stilt, Himantopus mexicanus (Aves, Charadriformes, Recurvirostridae), and to
document details of its foraging ecology ...
Species richness of cyanobacteria, diatoms, and ciliates in microbial mats of the Cabo Rojo salterns, Puerto Rico
(2008)
Seasonal rains and the inflowof seawater into the Cabo Rojo salterns, Puerto Rico, induce changes in the concentration of dissolved salts. These environmental variations should have an effect in the composition and species ...
Variación en la dieta del sapo de la caña (Chaunus [Bufo] marinus) en la reserva natural privada el tallonal en Arecibo, Puerto Rico
(2008)
The cane toad, Chaunus [Bufo] marinus, introduced in Puerto Rico, is known for
having a varied diet and for being an opportunist species, thus its diet reflects regional and
seasonal abundance of prey. In order to know ...
Detection and identification of Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii complex in novel environmental samples using physiological and genetic tools
(2008)
Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii complex (C.neo/gat) are opportunistic, encapsulated yeasts that adversely affect primarily immune-suppressed patients. The yeasts live freely in the environment, mainly associated to pigeon ...
Diversity and microbial community structure at a former military ranges in Vieques (Puerto Rico)
(2008)
The eastern part of the island of Vieques (Puerto Rico) was subjected to live fire bombing by the US Navy and Marine Corps for approximately 60 years, leaving multiple unexploded ordnances in terrestrial and marine ...