RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Seed ecology and evolution
Our goal is to investigate the ecology and evolution of seed traits. We combine experimental approaches with field-gathered data to understand seed production, dispersal, dormancy, germination and longevity into soil seed banks. At the community-level, we integrate phylogenetic information aiming to understand how seed functional traits are connected with adult plant distribution. Our ultimate goal is to establish a link between seed germination traits and community assembly. From the applied perspective, we want to understand how the ecology of seeds in native species can support restoration programs.
Conservation and restoration of open ecosystemsOur goal is to provide conceptual, empirical and synthetic evidence that can be used to inform conservation and restoration policy and practice. We delve into fundamental aspects of grasslands and savannas to understand the potential impacts of forest-centric approaches in conservation and restoration of open ecosystems. We also work on post-mining grassland restoration sites generating information to improve restoration outcomes.
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