Production of phytoliths in woody plants of the Atlantic Forest in islands of the Paraná River, Brazil

• Published in: Quaternary international Vol. 681; pp. 24 - 32
• Main Authors: Maler de Oliveira, Luan, Calegari, Marcia Regina, Leli, Isabel Terezinha, Romagnolo, Mariza Barion
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 30.01.2024
• Subjects: ashing; Biomineralization; Brazil; Eudicotyledons; evolution; family; forests; herbaria; Moraceae; morphs; Paraná River; phytoliths; rivers; Seasonal forest; Semi-deciduous; silica; species; Brazil; Biomineralization; Seasonal forest; Semi-deciduous; Eudicotyledons; Paraná River

The analysis of phytoliths is a recent addition to the geosciences and has found applications in various fields over the last few decades, including palaeoenvironmental studies in fluvial environments. As a developing field, it is essential to carry out studies aimed at creating a modern reference c...