ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF THE CERRADO AND THE SEED MARKET 160 120

AN ANALYSIS OF THE FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY OFFERED

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https://doi.org/10.56579/verum.v6i2.3131

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Native seeds, Environmental recovery, Herbaceous, Ecological niche

Abstract

This study analyzed the functional composition of native Cerrado species currently available in the seed market, highlighting the representativeness of different life forms. Based on public lists from community organizations and cooperatives, 145 species were identified and classified as either woody or herbaceous for comparative analysis. Statistical results revealed a significant predominance of woody species (95.5%) compared to herbaceous ones (4.5%), a pattern that does not reflect the natural functional diversity of the biome, where the herbaceous layer plays an important ecological role. The underrepresentation of herbaceous species may compromise restoration success by limiting functions such as soil cover and ecological resilience. This work reinforces the need for strategies that promote the inclusion of species from different ecological niches, fostering more comprehensive restoration efforts aligned with the characteristics of the ecosystem.

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Author Biographies

  • Ana Paula Rodrigues de França, University of Brasília

    Student of the Graduate Program in Ecology at the University of Brasília.

  • Nathaly Tacki Maass Ribeiro, University of Brasília

    Master’s Degree in Botany from the University of Brasília.

  • Josianne Aquino da Mota, University of Brasília

    Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Engineering from the University of Brasília.

  • Willamys Eduardo Dias de Moura, University of Brasília

    Undergraduate Student in Forest Engineering at the University of Brasília.

  • Rosana de Carvalho Cristo Martins, University of Brasília

    Professor of the Department of Forest Engineering at the University of Brasília.

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2026-05-12

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ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF THE CERRADO AND THE SEED MARKET: AN ANALYSIS OF THE FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY OFFERED. (2026). VERUM: Journal of Scientific Initiation , 6(2), 01-15. https://doi.org/10.56579/verum.v6i2.3131