Magnificent sundew (Drosera magnifica) Case Study
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Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Grant Amount: $6,500
Awarded Date: February 12, 2020
Paulo Minatel Gonella
Av. José Ruschi 4
Santa Teresa
ES
29650-000
Brazil
Tel: (27) 32591182
Mob: (11) 943447130
Drosera magnifica (Droseraceae) – a flagship species for the conservation of an unexplored mountain complex
The objectives of this project are:
- to map and georeference the known population of Drosera magnifica, identifying the total number of individuals and its distribution;
- to search for new populations of D. magnifica in similar habitats in nearby peaks;
- to study phenology, germination and recruitment of D. magnifica in situ;
- to identify and study interactions between D. magnifica and other organisms in situ;
- to collect samples for future studies on the genetic structure of the population of D. magnifica;
- to collect plant and animal specimens and prepare an inventory for the Serra do Padre Ângelo, identifying new species and assessing their conservation status.
Grant documents
- Dissemination article published in the newsletter The Capitulum presenting the results of the project.
- Project dissemination article highlighting the insect diversity of Serra do Padre Ângelo and research and collaboration opportunities.
- Published manuscript describing a new species for the target area (Paepalanthus oreodoxus, Eriocaulaceae), including conservation status assessment.
- Published manuscript describing two new species of Asteraceae and a geographical record for the target area, including conservation assessments.
- Published manuscript describing a new species for the target area (Hyptidendron pulcherrimum, Lamiaceae), including conservation assessment.
- Published manuscript with a global assessment of the conservation of carnivorous plants and their threats, including the target species.
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