PUBLICATIONS

Plant Ecology & Systematics Lab

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ARTICLES

 

IN PRESS

Piovesani, W.S., Ferreira, P.P.A. & Seger, G.D.S. In Press. The Genus Clematis (Ranunculaceae) in Brazil. Systematic Botany.

 

2025

Seger, G.D.S., Hartz, S.M. & Duarte, L. 2025. Contrasting phylogenetic signals in flowering and fruiting phenology at species and assemblage scales in a climbing plant community. Journal of Vegetation Science, 36: e70087. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvs.70087

Machado, D.S., Gonzatti, F., Duarte, L. & Seger, G.D.S. 2025. The central role of soil in shaping terrestrial ferns’ assemblage composition, but not taxonomic diversity, in subtropical Atlantic forests. Acta Botanica Brasilica, 39: e20250108. https://doi.org/10.1590/1677-941X-ABB-2025-0108

Silveira, F.F., Menezes, L.S., Porto, A.B., Thomas, P.A., Boavista, L.R., Seger, G.D.S. & Overbeck, G.E. 2025. Southern Brazilian grassland diversity: anti-disturbance regimes are not ideal, and grazing maintains plant diversity. Applied Vegetation Science, 28: e70049. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.70049

Piovesani, W.S., Ferreira, P.P.A. & Seger, G.D.S. 2025. A comprehensive description and range extension of the formerly Bolivian endemic Clematis uruboensis (Ranunculaceae) to Brazil. Phytotaxa, 706(3): 281–288. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.706.3.6

 

2024

Piovesani, W.S., Ferreira, P.P.A. & Seger, G.D.S. 2024. Clematis serrana (Ranunculaceae), a new endemic species to the Atlantic Forest highlands in Southern Brazil. Phytotaxa, 660(2): 149–160. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.660.2.5

 

2023

Prieto, P.V., Seger, G.D.S., Barros, F.S.M., Oliveira-Filho, A.T., Siqueira, M.F. 2023. Conservation of tree phylogenetic diversity in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: dry habitats matter. Forest Ecology and Management, 546: 121352. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2023.121352

Porto, A.B., Rolim, R.G., Menezes, L.S., Thomas, P.A., Seger, G.D.S. & Overbeck, G.E. 2023. Tree logs for grassland restoration? Lessons from an unintentional experiment. Restoration Ecology, 31(5): e13825. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13825

 

2022

Ellwanger, J.H., Bach, E., Müller, N.F.D., Cardoso, J.C., Seger, G.D.S. & Chies, J.A.B. 2022. Diversity of mosquitoes from Porto Alegre region, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: ecological and public health perspectives. Journal of Insect Conservation,26: 873–891.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10841-022-00431-1

Carvalho, F.G., Duarte, L., Seger, G.D.S., Nakamura, G., Guilhermo-Ferreira, R., Cordero-Rivera, A. & Juen, L. 2022. Detecting Darwinian shortfalls in the Amazonian Odonata. Neotropical Entomology, 51: 404–412. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-022-00961-y

Bach, E., Sant’Anna, F.H., Seger, G.D.S. & Passaglia, L.M.P. 2022. Pangenome inventory of Burkholderia sensu lato, Burkholderia sensu stricto, and the Burkholderia cepacia complex reveals the uniqueness of Burkholderia catarinensis. Genomics, 114: 398–408. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.11.011

 

2021

Klipel, J., Bergamin, R.S., Seger, G.D.S., Carlucci, M.B. & Müller, S.C. 2021. Plant functional traits explain species abundance patterns and strategies shifts among saplings and adult trees in Araucaria forests. Austral Ecology, 46(7): 1084–1096. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.13044

Carvalho. F.G., Duarte, L., Nakamura, G., Seger, G.D.S. & Juen, L. 2021. Changes of phylogenetic and taxonomic diversity of Odonata (Insecta) in response to land use in Amazonia. Forests, 12(8): 1061. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/f12081061

Bergamin, R.S., Seger, G.D.S., Carlucci, M.B., Molz, M., Mello, R.S.P., Martins, R., Jarenkow, J.A., Brack, P., Müller, S.C., & Duarte, L.S. 2021. Elevational shifts in phylogenetic diversity of angiosperm trees across the subtropical Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Austral Ecology, 46(3): 486–495. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.12996

 

2020

Nogueira, G.S., Seger, G.D.S., Boeger, M.R.T. & Muschner, V.C. 2020. The phenology of Ligustrum lucidum (Oleaceae): climatic niche conservatism as an important driver of species invasion in Araucaria forest. Biological Invasions, 22(10): 2975–2987. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02302-9

Costa, L.M.S., Goetze, M., Rodrigues, A.V., Seger, G.D.S. & Bered, F. 2020. Global rheophytes dataset: Angiosperms and gymnosperms. Ecology, 101(8): e03056. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3056

 

2019

Durigon, J., Sperotto, P., Ferreira, P.P.A., Dettke, G.A., Záchia, R.A., Farinaccio, M.A., Seger, G.D.S. & Miotto, S.T.S. 2019. Updates on extratropical region climbing plant flora: news regarding a still-neglected diversity. Acta Botanica Brasilica, 33(4): 644–653. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-33062018abb0333 

Rech, M., Carlucci, M.B., Bergamin, R.S., Seger, G.D.S., Müller, S.C., Duarte, L.S., & Hartz, S.M. 2019. Mass effects explain sapling community assembly in Araucaria mixed forest metacommunities. Journal of Vegetation Science, 30(4):664–673. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvs.12754

 

2018

Demeda, C.L.B., Seger, G.D.S., Steiner, N. & Trevisan, R. 2018. Reproductive phenology and germination of Eleocharis laeviglumis R. Trevis. & Boldrini (Cyperaceae). Acta Botanica Brasilica, 32(3): 487–492. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-33062018abb0200

Martins, V.F., Seger, G.D.S., Wiegand, T., & Santos, F.A.M. 2018. Phylogeny contributes more than site characteristics and traits to the spatial distribution pattern of tropical tree populations. Oikos, 127: 1368–1379. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/oik.05142

 

2017

Prieto, P.V., Seger, G.D.S., Sanchéz-Tapia, A., Sansevero, J.B.B., Braga, J.M.A. & Rodriguez, P.J.F.P. 2017. Secondary succession and fire disturbance promote dominance of a late-diverging tree lineage in a lowland Neotropical forest. Plant Ecology & Diversity, 10(4): 311–322. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17550874.2017.1379568

Seger, G.D.S., Cappelatti, L., Gonçalves, L.O., Becker, F.G., Melo, A.S. & Duarte, L.D.S. 2017. Phylogenetic and functional structure of climbing plant assemblages in woody patches advancing over Campos grassland. Journal of Vegetation Science, 28(6): 1187–1197. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvs.12568

 

2016

Carlucci, M.B., Seger, G.D.S., Sheil, D., Amaral, I.L., Chuyoung, G.B., Ferreira, L.V., Galatti, U., Hurtado, J., Kenfack, D., Leal, D.C., Lewis, S.L., Lovett, J.C., Marshall, A.R., Martin, E., Mugerwa, B., Munishi, P., Oliveira, A.C.A., Razafimahaimodison, J.C., Rovero, F., Sainge, M.N., Thomas, D., Pillar, V.D., Duarte, L.S. 2016. Phylogenetic composition and structure of tree communities shed light on historical processes influencing tropical rainforest diversity. Ecography, 40(4): 521–531. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.02104

Bach, E., Seger, G.D.S., Fernandes, G.C., Lisboa, B.B. & Passaglia, L.M.P. 2016. Evaluation of biological control and rhizosphere competence of plant growth promoting bacteria. Applied Soil Ecology, 99: 141–149. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2015.11.002

 

2015

Bergamin, R.S., Duarte, L.D.S., Marcilio-Silva, V., Seger, G.D.S., Liebsch, D. & Marques, M.C.M. 2015. Compilation of woody species occurring in Brazilian Atlantic forest complex. Frontiers of Biogeography, 7(2): 69–72. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21425/F5FBG26208

 

2014

Duarte, L.D.S., Bergamin, R.S., Marcilio-Silva, V., Seger, G.D.S. & Marques, M.C.M. 2014. Phylobetadiversity among Forest Types in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Complex. PloS One, 9(8): e105043. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105043

Duarte, L.D.S., Both, C., Carlucci, M.B., DeBastiani, V.J., Cappelatti, L., Seger, G.D.S., Salengue, E.V., Bastazini, V.A.G., Gonçalves, L.O., Brum, F.T. & Bernardo-Silva, J.S. 2014. Climate effects on amphibian distribution depend on phylogenetic resolution and biogeographic history of taxa. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 23(2): 213–222. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/geb.12089

Seger, G.D.S. & Hartz, S.M. 2014. Checklist of climbing plants in an Araucaria forest of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Biota Neotropica, 14 (4): 1–12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/1676-06032014006214

 

2013

Seger, G.D.S., Duarte, L.D.S., Debastiani, V.J., Kindel, A. & Jarenkow, J.A. 2013. Discriminating the effects of phylogenetic hypothesis, tree resolution and clade age estimates on phylogenetic signal measurements. Plant Biology, 15 (5): 858–867. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1438-8677.2012.00699.x

Brum, F.T., Gonçalves, L.O., Cappelatti, L., Carlucci, M.B., DeBastiani, V.J., Salengue, E.V., Seger, G.D.S., Both, C., Bernardo-Silva, J.S., Loyola, R.D. & Duarte, L.D.S. 2013. Land use explains the distribution of threatened New World amphibians better than climate. PloS One, 8(4): e60742. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0060742

 

2011

Setubal, R.B., Grings, M., Pasini, E. & Seger, G.D.S. 2011. Taxonomic and ecological aspects of Myrceugenia mesomischa (Myrtaceae), an endemic tree from southern Brazil. Rodriguésia, 62(3): 445-457. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-7860201162301 

 

2010

Buzatto, C.R., Ferreira, P.P.A., Welker, C.A.D., Seger, G.D.S., Hertzog, A. & Singer, R.B. 2010. O gênero Cattleya Lindl. (Orchidaceae: Laeliinae) no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Revista Brasileira de Biociências, 8(4): 388-398.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

Durigon, J., Ferreira, P.P.A., Seger, G.D.S. & Miotto, S.T.S. 2014. Trepadeiras na região Sul do Brasil. In: Villagra, B.L.P., Melo, M.M.R.F., Romaniuc Neto, S. & Barbosa, L.M. (Org.). Diversidade e conservação de trepadeiras: contribuição para a restauração de ecossistemas brasileiros. 1ª ed. São Paulo: Imprensa Oficial do Estado de São Paulo, p. 84–112. ISBN: 9788575230473. URL: https://www.infraestruturameioambiente.sp.gov.br/institutodebotanica/publicacoes/livros/diversidade-e-conservacao-de-trepadeiras/

Fuhr, G. & Seger, G.D.S. 2013. Trepadeiras: Um olhar ecológico e etnobotânico. In: Dilton de Castro & Ricardo Silva Pereira Mello. (Org.). Atlas ambiental da bacia hidrográfica do Rio Tramandaí. 1ª ed. Porto Alegre: Via Sapiens, p. 122–125. ISBN: 9788561941079. URL: https://www.onganama.org.br/pesquisas/Livros/Atlas_Tramandai_2013_web_2014.pdf