Instituto de Botânica

The above- and below-ground root-to-shoot ratio in urban trees – a ground penetrating radar assessment

Abstract Urban trees are renowned for providing fundamental ecosystem services that stem from their proper development in cities. However, the urban environment poses significant challenges for trees, including impairments from the above- and below-ground grey infrastructure. Imp...

Taxonomic delineation of four Zygophyllum simplex L. (Zygophyllaceae) morphotypes using morphoanatomical, molecular (SCoT) and chemotaxonomic evidence

Abstract Background This study presents a comprehensive taxonomic adjustment of Zygophyllum simplex (L.) four constituent varieties in Egypt, integrating morphological, anatomical, palynological, molecular, and phytochemical analyses to evaluate their infraspecific differentiatio...