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This study aims to examine how prescribed burns affect the flowering and fruiting patterns of Macairea radula.

August 10, 2026Revista Brasileira de BotânicaOpen Access

Contrasting effects of fire on reproductive structures: prescribed burns advance and extend flowering but reduce fruiting of Macairea radula (Bonpl.) DC (Melastomataceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

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CZCaroline Yassuko Hazama ZeferiniUniversidade Federal de Mato Grosso LPLetícia Carvalho PauloUniversidade Federal de Mato Grosso LMLucia a F MateusUniversidade Federal de Mato Grosso

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Randomized trial evaluates flowering and fruiting effects of fire in Macairea radula, suggesting fire management adjustments could enhance reproductive success.

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This study aims to examine how prescribed burns affect the flowering and fruiting patterns of Macairea radula.
Monthly sampling over 12 months in unburned and low-intensity prescribed-burned areas.
Evaluation of flowering and fruit abundance to assess effects of Integrated Fire Management.
Prescribed fire advanced and extended flowering in Macairea radula.
Fire reduced fruiting period and abundance, indicating a negative impact on fruit production.
Adjusting burn timing could mitigate reproductive losses while still benefiting flowering.

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Zeferini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a797d299c20a9bbd3184570 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40415-026-01157-z

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Randomized trial evaluates flowering and fruiting effects of fire in Macairea radula, suggesting fire management adjustments could enhance reproductive success.

Contrasting effects of fire on reproductive structures: prescribed burns advance and extend flowering but reduce fruiting of Macairea radula (Bonpl.) DC (Melastomataceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

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Contrasting effects of fire on reproductive structures: prescribed burns advance and extend flowering but reduce fruiting of Macairea radula (Bonpl.) DC (Melastomataceae) in the Brazilian Cerrado

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