Guía fotográfica de frutos y semillas de especies leñosas de un bosque montano al sur del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: The objective this work was to know the fruits and seeds diversity of woody species in a montane forest in southern Ecuador through photographic records. To do this, during the month of April, May, June, October and December 2019, site visits were made to the forest where the corresponding photographs were taken. The same ones that served for the realization of the so-called Fruits and seeds of the montane forest: Southern Ecuador , composed of four chapters that show diversity of fruits and seeds. In addition, with the photographic records and information collected related to the characteristics of the species under study, a photo library was generated. These two products are a fundamental basis for studies related to the ecology and biology of seeds of montane forests and a tool for management and conservation programs of woody species.