World Heritage Site: Serra da Capivara National Park
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE3810914342
Summary
A four-year study (1998–2001) at Serra da Capivara National Park, Piauí, Brazil, revealed a striking disconnect between flowering seasons and rainfall patterns in the semi-arid region. The research analyzed pollen rain to map local flora, providing foundational data for future vegetation management. By collecting and examining pollen samples over multiple years, scientists identified temporal mismatches that could inform conservation strategies for this UNESCO World Heritage Site's unique biodiversity.
Citation
CHAVES, S. A. M. (2013). Dados da Chuva Polínica no Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara (PNSC), Piauí, Brasil. Anuário Do Instituto de Geociências - UFRJ, 36_1(1), 64–71. https://doi.org/10.11137/2013_1_64_71
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