Fungal Diversity in Bromeliads Across Three Ecosystems in Bahia, Brazil

Between May 2015 and February 2016, a study estimated fungal richness, frequency, and similarity associated with three Bromeliaceae species in three areas of Bahia state, Brazil. The research, conducted by Patrícia Martins Galvão Palha, identified a total of 19 genera distributed in 27 fungal taxa, with the highest species richness (17 taxa) found in the Orquilândia Tropical area. The study revealed a fungal diversity occurring in different bromeliad species in both natural and cultivated ecosystems.

Use Cases

• Analyzing fungal community similarity between different bromeliad species based on the reported similarity percentages (16.6% to 58.8%).
• Modeling fungal richness distribution across different ecosystems (natural vs. cultivated) based on the taxa counts per area.
• Studying host-specificity of fungi in the Bromeliaceae family based on the three plant species selected per study area.

Strengths

• Study design includes three distinct geographic areas (Serra da Jibóia, Morro da Redenção, Orquilândia Tropical) for comparison.
• Data includes specific fungal taxa counts (27 total, 17 in one area, 14 in others) and similarity metrics.
• Research covers a defined time period from May 2015 to February 2016.

Limitations

• Row count and specific column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset is derived from a single study paper; its structure and accessibility as a standalone data file are unclear.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Patrícia Martins Galvão Palha via paperswithcode.

Collection Method

Field collection and laboratory isolation from leaves of selected Bromeliaceae plants.

Time Range

May 2015 to February 2016

Geography

Three areas in Bahia state, Brazil: Serra da Jibóia (Santa Terezinha), Morro da Redenção (Campo Formoso), and Orquilândia Tropical (Camaçari).