Tropical forests can't recover naturally without fruit-eating birds Date: April 15, 2024 Source: ETH Zurich Summary: Natural forest regeneration is hailed as a cost-effective way to restore ...

Tropical fruit-eating birds are so much more than just eye candy. These wildly colored avians are also a vital part of regenerating tropical forests. Data gathered on the ground in the Atlantic ...

Melicoccus bijugatus (Spanish lime) is a tropical fruit with notable cultural value, rich in minerals and bioactive compounds ...

An MIT study shows decreases in seed-dispersing animals can lead to a major reduction in forest carbon absorption. A lot of ...

MIT research shows forests store less carbon when seed-dispersing animals decline, linking biodiversity loss directly to ...

Tree stems in tropical forests recovering from logging produce carbon dioxide at a greater rate than those in unlogged forests, according to a new study from the University of Leicester. With ...

Using tree measurements from Thomas's research forests, along with similar measurements from hundreds of other tropical forests in Africa and South America, the study's researchers concluded that ...

Between 70% to 90% of the tree species in tropical forests are dependent on animal seed dispersal. This initial process is essential for allowing forests to grow and function.