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  • Spatio-temporal patterns of orchids flowering in Cameroonian rainforests
    International Journal of Biometeorology, 2018
    Co-Authors: N. Texier, V. Deblauwe, T. Stévart, B. Sonké, M. Simo-droissart, L. Azandi, R. Bose, M.-n. Djuikouo, G. Kamdem, N. Kamdem
    Abstract:

    We characterized the flowering patterns of 45 epiphytic orchid species occurring in Cameroonian rainforests to explore the environmental and evolutionary forces driving their phenology. We used a dataset of 3470 flowering events recorded over a period of 11 years in the Yaoundé living collection (82% of the flowering events) and from in situ observations (18% of the flowering events) to (i) describe flowering frequency and timing and synchronization among taxa; (ii) test flowering patterns for phylogenetic relatedness at the generic level; and (iii) investigate the spatial patterns of phenology. An annual flowering pattern prevailed among the species selected for this study. The species-rich African genera Angraecum and Polystachya are characterized by subannual and annual frequency patterns, respectively. However, in terms of flowering time, no phylogenetic signal was detected for the four most diverse genera ( Ancistrorhynchus , Angraecum , Bulbophyllum , and Polystachya ). Results suggest also an important role of photoperiod and precipitation as climatic triggers of flowering patterns. Moreover, 16% of the taxa cultivated ex situ , mostly Polystachya, showed significant differences in flowering time between individuals originating from distinct climatic regions, pointing toward the existence of phenological ecotypes. Phenological plasticity, suggested by the lack of synchronized flowering in spatially disjunct populations of Polystachya , could explain the widespread radiation of this genus throughout tropical Africa. Our study highlights the need to take the spatial pattern of flowering time into account when interpreting phylogeographic patterns in central African rainforests.

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  • Spatio-temporal patterns of orchids flowering in Cameroonian rainforests
    International Journal of Biometeorology, 2018
    Co-Authors: N. Texier, V. Deblauwe, T. Stévart, B. Sonké, M. Simo-droissart, L. Azandi, R. Bose, M.-n. Djuikouo, G. Kamdem, N. Kamdem
    Abstract:

    We characterized the flowering patterns of 45 epiphytic orchid species occurring in Cameroonian rainforests to explore the environmental and evolutionary forces driving their phenology. We used a dataset of 3470 flowering events recorded over a period of 11 years in the Yaoundé living collection (82% of the flowering events) and from in situ observations (18% of the flowering events) to (i) describe flowering frequency and timing and synchronization among taxa; (ii) test flowering patterns for phylogenetic relatedness at the generic level; and (iii) investigate the spatial patterns of phenology. An annual flowering pattern prevailed among the species selected for this study. The species-rich African genera Angraecum and Polystachya are characterized by subannual and annual frequency patterns, respectively. However, in terms of flowering time, no phylogenetic signal was detected for the four most diverse genera ( Ancistrorhynchus , Angraecum , Bulbophyllum , and Polystachya ). Results suggest also an important role of photoperiod and precipitation as climatic triggers of flowering patterns. Moreover, 16% of the taxa cultivated ex situ , mostly Polystachya, showed significant differences in flowering time between individuals originating from distinct climatic regions, pointing toward the existence of phenological ecotypes. Phenological plasticity, suggested by the lack of synchronized flowering in spatially disjunct populations of Polystachya , could explain the widespread radiation of this genus throughout tropical Africa. Our study highlights the need to take the spatial pattern of flowering time into account when interpreting phylogeographic patterns in central African rainforests.

Kamdem N. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Spatio-temporal patterns of orchids flowering in Cameroonian rainforests
    2018
    Co-Authors: Texier N., Stévart B., Sonké B., Simo-droissart M., Azandi L., Bose R., Djuikouo K. M.n., Kamdem G., Kamdem N.
    Abstract:

    We characterized the flowering patterns of 45 epiphytic orchid species occurring in Cameroonian rainforests to explore the environmental and evolutionary forces driving their phenology. We used a dataset of 3470 flowering events recorded over a period of 11 years in the Yaoundé living collection (82% of the flowering events) and from in situ observations (18% of the flowering events) to (i) describe flowering frequency and timing and synchronization among taxa; (ii) test flowering patterns for phylogenetic relatedness at the generic level; and (iii) investigate the spatial patterns of phenology. An annual flowering pattern prevailed among the species selected for this study. The species-rich African genera Angraecum and Polystachya are characterized by subannual and annual frequency patterns, respectively. However, in terms of flowering time, no phylogenetic signal was detected for the four most diverse genera (Ancistrorhynchus, Angraecum, Bulbophyllum, and Polystachya). Results suggest also an important role of photoperiod and precipitation as climatic triggers of flowering patterns. Moreover, 16% of the taxa cultivated ex situ, mostly Polystachya, showed significant differences in flowering time between individuals originating from distinct climatic regions, pointing toward the existence of phenological ecotypes. Phenological plasticity, suggested by the lack of synchronized flowering in spatially disjunct populations of Polystachya, could explain the widespread radiation of this genus throughout tropical Africa. Our study highlights the need to take the spatial pattern of flowering time into account when interpreting phylogeographic patterns in central African rainforests.Peer Revie

  • Spatio-temporal patterns of orchids flowering in Cameroonian rainforests
    'Springer Science and Business Media LLC', 2018
    Co-Authors: Texier N., Sonké B., Simo-droissart M., Azandi L., Kamdem G., Stévart T., Bose Ruksan, Djuikouo N., Kamdem N.
    Abstract:

    International audienceWe characterized the flowering patterns of 45 epiphytic orchid species occurring in Cameroonian rainforests to explore the environmental and evolutionary forces driving their phenology. We used a dataset of 3470 flowering events recorded over a period of 11 years in the Yaoundé living collection (82% of the flowering events) and from in situ observations (18% of the flowering events) to (i) describe flowering frequency and timing and synchronization among taxa; (ii) test flowering patterns for phylogenetic relatedness at the generic level; and (iii) investigate the spatial patterns of phenology. An annual flowering pattern prevailed among the species selected for this study. The species-rich African genera Angraecum and Polystachya are characterized by subannual and annual frequency patterns, respectively. However, in terms of flowering time, no phylogenetic signal was detected for the four most diverse genera (Ancistrorhynchus, Angraecum, Bulbophyllum, and Polystachya). Results suggest also an important role of photoperiod and precipitation as climatic triggers of flowering patterns. Moreover, 16% of the taxa cultivated ex situ, mostly Polystachya, showed significant differences in flowering time between individuals originating from distinct climatic regions, pointing toward the existence of phenological ecotypes. Phenological plasticity, suggested by the lack of synchronized flowering in spatially disjunct populations of Polystachya, could explain the widespread radiation of this genus throughout tropical Africa. Our study highlights the need to take the spatial pattern of flowering time into account when interpreting phylogeographic patterns in central African rainforest

  • Spatio-temporal patterns of orchids flowering in Cameroonian rainforests
    2018
    Co-Authors: Texier Nicolas, Sonké B., Simo-droissart M., Azandi L., Bose R., Kamdem G., Stévart T., Deblauwe Vincent, Djuikouo M. N., Kamdem N.
    Abstract:

    We characterized the flowering patterns of 45 epiphytic orchid species occurring in Cameroonian rainforests to explore the environmental and evolutionary forces driving their phenology. We used a dataset of 3470 flowering events recorded over a period of 11 years in the Yaounde living collection (82% of the flowering events) and from in situ observations (18% of the flowering events) to (i) describe flowering frequency and timing and synchronization among taxa; (ii) test flowering patterns for phylogenetic relatedness at the generic level; and (iii) investigate the spatial patterns of phenology. An annual flowering pattern prevailed among the species selected for this study. The species-rich African genera Angraecum and Polystachya are characterized by subannual and annual frequency patterns, respectively. However, in terms of flowering time, no phylogenetic signal was detected for the four most diverse genera (Ancistrorhynchus, Angraecum, Bulbophyllum, and Polystachya). Results suggest also an important role of photoperiod and precipitation as climatic triggers of flowering patterns. Moreover, 16% of the taxa cultivated ex situ, mostly Polystachya, showed significant differences in flowering time between individuals originating from distinct climatic regions, pointing toward the existence of phenological ecotypes. Phenological plasticity, suggested by the lack of synchronized flowering in spatially disjunct populations of Polystachya, could explain the widespread radiation of this genus throughout tropical Africa. Our study highlights the need to take the spatial pattern of flowering time into account when interpreting phylogeographic patterns in central African rainforests

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Alfredo Ortega - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Evaluation of the antiprotozoal activity of neo-clerodane type diterpenes from Salvia Polystachya against Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
    Phytotherapy Research, 2009
    Co-Authors: Fernando Calzada, Elihu Bautista, Lilian Yépez-mulia, Amparo Tapia-contreras, Emma Maldonado, Alfredo Ortega
    Abstract:

    Chia (Salvia Polystachya Ort., Lamiaceae) is frequently used in Mexican traditional medicine to treat dysentery. In this study the main neo-clerodane diterpenes (polystachynes A, B and D, as well as linearolactone) were isolated from the aerial parts of chia, and their antiprotozoal activities toward Entamoebahistolytica and Giardia lamblia trophozoites were evaluated in vitro. Linearolactone was the most potent antiamoebic and antigiardial compound with IC50 values of 22.9 μM for E. histolytica and 28.2 μM for G. lamblia. Polystachynes A, B and D, showed moderate antiprotozoal activity against both protozoans with IC50 values ranging from 117.0 to 160.6 μM for E. histolytica and from 107.5 to 134.7 μM for G. lamblia. These data suggest that linearolactone may play an important role in the antidiarrhoeal activity of S. Polystachya. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

  • Polystachyne F, a 5,10- seco -Neoclerodane from Salvia Polystachya
    CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN, 2006
    Co-Authors: Alfredo Ortega, Elihu Bautista, Emma Maldonado
    Abstract:

    A new 5,10-seco-neoclerodane diterpene, polystachyne F (1), was isolated from the aerial parts of Salvia Polystachya. Its structure was established on the basis of its spectroscopic properties and X-ray crystallographic analysis. Some correlations in the NOESY spectrum of 1 suggested the existence of a conformational equilibrium.

  • Polystachynes A–E, five cis -neo-clerodane diterpenoids from Salvia Polystachya
    Phytochemistry, 2000
    Co-Authors: Emma Maldonado, Alfredo Ortega
    Abstract:

    From the aerial parts of Salvia Polystachya five new neo-clerodane diterpenoids, polystachynes A-E, have been isolated. The structures were established by spectroscopic methods, including the X-ray analysis of polystachynes C and D. The known clerodanes salvifaricin, linearolactone and dehydrokerlin were also isolated.

  • polystachynes a e five cis neo clerodane diterpenoids from salvia Polystachya
    Phytochemistry, 2000
    Co-Authors: Emma Maldonado, Alfredo Ortega
    Abstract:

    From the aerial parts of Salvia Polystachya five new neo-clerodane diterpenoids, polystachynes A-E, have been isolated. The structures were established by spectroscopic methods, including the X-ray analysis of polystachynes C and D. The known clerodanes salvifaricin, linearolactone and dehydrokerlin were also isolated.