Use of Nucleation Technique in the Recovery of Degraded Insular Environment in Rio de Janeiro
Anna Thereza Cárcamo, Richieri Antonio Sartori, Carlos Dumas, Maura Andrade, Massimo G. Bovini
Abstract
The study evaluated the use of the nucleation method to plant native species on the Cagarras Islands (RJ), affected by invasive grasses such as crabgrass. Four native species (two pioneers and two late-successional species) were tested together with Muellera virgilioides (Vogel) M.J.Silva & A.M.G.Azevedo, which had been previously planted. After 18 months of monitoring, Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi was the most resistant species, with the highest survival and growth rates. Monteverdia obtusifolia Mart. (Biral) and Allopyllus puberullus (Cambess.) Radlk., on the other hand, showed poor performance. The study concludes that the method is viable, but in demanding environments it is better to use species with more vigorous growth to ensure restoration success.
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Submitted date:
07/01/2025
Accepted date:
11/27/2025
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