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XIV Internal Conference of the Institute of Regional Ecology 2024.

The conference took place on September 3 and 4 at the Institute's headquarters.

Detecting Environmental Barriers to the Dispersion of the Cactus Moth through Genetic and Environmental Studies

A new study sheds light on how environmental variables influence the distribution of the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum in Argentina, within its native habitat.

One year since the consolidation of the Andean Networl of Socio-Ecological Observatories (ROSA).

ROSA integrates monitoring initiatives in the Andes to promote sustainable territorial management.

BIRDS OF NORTHWEST ARGENTINE (Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán and Catamarca)

A field guide for the identification of birds of northwest Argentina. (In Spanish)

OPOSSUMS: THEIR IMPORTANCE AS SEED DISPERSERS IN ANDEAN FORESTS

Opossums are effective seed dispersers of fruits not consumed by birds and bats.

Seed dispersal by animals: ecological function and ecosystem service

Plant-frugivore mutualism is key to the functioning of ecosystems that guarantee the provision of services for human well-being.

Maximizing Blueberry Production: Optimal Pollination Thresholds

Discover how to manage pollination to optimize blueberry production and maximize economic benefits. This study reveals the optimal thresholds for pollen deposition and honeybee (Apis mellifera) visits required to ensure high-quality production.

Protecting the Guardians of Biodiversity

Deforestation, wildfires, and climate change are some of the main factors threatening the health of forests in today's world. Through monitoring systems, specialists from CONICET study their dynamics and evolution with the aim of preserving them for the future.  

Soil organic carbon stocks in native forest of Argentina: a useful surrogate for mitigation and conservation planning under climate variability

This study models soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in Argentina's native forests and links them to biodiversity concerns amid climate variability. It finds significant SOC variation influenced by regional climate factors, offering insights for forest management and biodiversity resilience efforts within the Kyoto Protocol and REDD+ framework.

What is the economic cost of biological invasions in our urban environments?

Biological invasions in urban areas resulted in a total cost of US$ 326.7 billion between 1965 and 2021. Urban costs represent approximately 15% of the total costs caused by invasive species. 61 invasive species are associated with costs in urban areas of 24 countries. 73 countries have occurrences of costly invasive species in urban areas, yet no monetary costs have been reported.

When one’s misfortune favors others: the importance of hollows made by a plague on Neltuma trees to stingless bees nesting in Subtropical Dry forests

PV Zelaya, C Molineri, SJ Bravo, FX Palacio, N Chacoff - Apidologie, 2024. A fascinating study unveils how the plague on Neltuma trees, despite its negative impact on tree structure, benefits stingless bees by providing essential hollows for nesting in subtropical dry forests.

Moths, on today's menu: plastic mixture

Using models that analyze terrestrial and aquatic environmental pollution, a team led by the PhD student Juliana Ruiz Barrionuevo is researching the plastic biodegradation carried out by the larvae of these insects, as well as the impact of such consumption on the gut microbiota.