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acknowledgement: We thank the Barton group at the Institute of Scienceand Technology
  Austria for many fruitful conversationsthat triggered the germination of the ideas
  and questions discussed here. N. H. Barton, P. Surendranadh, A. Pal,Z. Mérai, and
  two anonymous reviewers provided useful comments on the manuscript.
article_number: e70175
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- first_name: Sofia Maria
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- first_name: Sean
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  last_name: Stankowski
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citation:
  ama: 'Backlund SM, Stankowski S, Soler Schaller RM. Seeds as space-time travelers:
    How does evolution balance the joint benefits and trade-offs of dormancy and dispersal?
    <i>American Journal of Botany</i>. 2026;113(3). doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70175">10.1002/ajb2.70175</a>'
  apa: 'Backlund, S. M., Stankowski, S., &#38; Soler Schaller, R. M. (2026). Seeds
    as space-time travelers: How does evolution balance the joint benefits and trade-offs
    of dormancy and dispersal? <i>American Journal of Botany</i>. Wiley. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70175">https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70175</a>'
  chicago: 'Backlund, Sofia Maria, Sean Stankowski, and Rosina Matilde Soler Schaller.
    “Seeds as Space-Time Travelers: How Does Evolution Balance the Joint Benefits
    and Trade-Offs of Dormancy and Dispersal?” <i>American Journal of Botany</i>.
    Wiley, 2026. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70175">https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70175</a>.'
  ieee: 'S. M. Backlund, S. Stankowski, and R. M. Soler Schaller, “Seeds as space-time
    travelers: How does evolution balance the joint benefits and trade-offs of dormancy
    and dispersal?,” <i>American Journal of Botany</i>, vol. 113, no. 3. Wiley, 2026.'
  ista: 'Backlund SM, Stankowski S, Soler Schaller RM. 2026. Seeds as space-time travelers:
    How does evolution balance the joint benefits and trade-offs of dormancy and dispersal?
    American Journal of Botany. 113(3), e70175.'
  mla: 'Backlund, Sofia Maria, et al. “Seeds as Space-Time Travelers: How Does Evolution
    Balance the Joint Benefits and Trade-Offs of Dormancy and Dispersal?” <i>American
    Journal of Botany</i>, vol. 113, no. 3, e70175, Wiley, 2026, doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70175">10.1002/ajb2.70175</a>.'
  short: S.M. Backlund, S. Stankowski, R.M. Soler Schaller, American Journal of Botany
    113 (2026).
corr_author: '1'
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date_updated: 2026-03-23T14:47:52Z
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title: 'Seeds as space-time travelers: How does evolution balance the joint benefits
  and trade-offs of dormancy and dispersal?'
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  text: 'Forests under livestock grazing sustain important ecosystem services but
    face potential trade-offs between production and ecological integrity. While the
    effects of grazing on individual forest attributes are well documented, their
    integrated consequences remain poorly understood, particularly in temperate forest
    ecosystems. We evaluated the combined influence of livestock grazing intensity
    and canopy cover on individual attributes and ecosystem multifunctionality in
    native Nothofagus forests of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Across eight ranches
    spanning two agroecological regions (Ecotone and Mountain Range), we quantified
    forest regeneration, understorey richness and biomass, and soil properties, integrating
    them into a multifunctionality index. Using generalized linear mixed models, we
    found strong context-dependence: in the Mountain Range, higher grazing intensity
    reduced seedling and sapling density, organic matter content, coarse woody debris,
    and overall multifunctionality. In the Ecotone, these effects of livestock use
    intensity were attenuated, and canopy cover diminished sapling density and multifunctionality,
    but moderate cover enhanced understorey. Our results extend multifunctionality
    research from grazed grasslands to grazed temperate forests and show that ecological
    responses and trade-offs vary across landscape units. We conclude that the Mountain
    Range is more vulnerable to grazing, requiring stricter management, whereas the
    Ecotone retains greater capacity to sustain multifunctionality under controlled
    livestock use intensity. These findings underscore the importance of region-specific
    silvopastoral strategies that reconcile food production with forest conservation
    in southern Patagonia and comparable temperate forest landscapes worldwide.'
acknowledgement: We would like to thank Guillermo Ortiz (CADIC-CONICET) for his invaluable
  support in the field and lab work. We are extremely grateful to the ranchers for
  kindly allowing us access to their fields. Funding for this work was provided by
  the Argentine National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the
  National Agency for Scientific Promotion through project PICT 2019–675. PR was also
  granted the Mobility Scholarship Program 2025 between Andalusian and Ibero-American
  Universities (AUIP). VCA is co-supported by the Community of Madrid under the 2024
  call for the ‘César Nombela’ research talent attraction programme (2024-T1/ECO-31335).
article_number: '110219'
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author:
- first_name: Paula
  full_name: Rodríguez, Paula
  last_name: Rodríguez
- first_name: Verónica
  full_name: Cruz Alonso, Verónica
  last_name: Cruz Alonso
- first_name: Silvina
  full_name: Romano, Silvina
  last_name: Romano
- first_name: Gimena
  full_name: Bustamante, Gimena
  last_name: Bustamante
- first_name: Rosina Matilde
  full_name: Soler Schaller, Rosina Matilde
  id: 9e668447-8c32-11ed-b0c7-8dc2d7b80803
  last_name: Soler Schaller
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  ama: Rodríguez P, Cruz Alonso V, Romano S, Bustamante G, Soler Schaller RM. Context-dependent
    effects of livestock grazing on forest attributes and ecosystem multifunctionality
    in Nothofagus forests. <i>Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment</i>. 2026;400.
    doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219">10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219</a>
  apa: Rodríguez, P., Cruz Alonso, V., Romano, S., Bustamante, G., &#38; Soler Schaller,
    R. M. (2026). Context-dependent effects of livestock grazing on forest attributes
    and ecosystem multifunctionality in Nothofagus forests. <i>Agriculture, Ecosystems
    and Environment</i>. Elsevier. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219</a>
  chicago: Rodríguez, Paula, Verónica Cruz Alonso, Silvina Romano, Gimena Bustamante,
    and Rosina Matilde Soler Schaller. “Context-Dependent Effects of Livestock Grazing
    on Forest Attributes and Ecosystem Multifunctionality in Nothofagus Forests.”
    <i>Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment</i>. Elsevier, 2026. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219</a>.
  ieee: P. Rodríguez, V. Cruz Alonso, S. Romano, G. Bustamante, and R. M. Soler Schaller,
    “Context-dependent effects of livestock grazing on forest attributes and ecosystem
    multifunctionality in Nothofagus forests,” <i>Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment</i>,
    vol. 400. Elsevier, 2026.
  ista: Rodríguez P, Cruz Alonso V, Romano S, Bustamante G, Soler Schaller RM. 2026.
    Context-dependent effects of livestock grazing on forest attributes and ecosystem
    multifunctionality in Nothofagus forests. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment.
    400, 110219.
  mla: Rodríguez, Paula, et al. “Context-Dependent Effects of Livestock Grazing on
    Forest Attributes and Ecosystem Multifunctionality in Nothofagus Forests.” <i>Agriculture,
    Ecosystems and Environment</i>, vol. 400, 110219, Elsevier, 2026, doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219">10.1016/j.agee.2026.110219</a>.
  short: P. Rodríguez, V. Cruz Alonso, S. Romano, G. Bustamante, R.M. Soler Schaller,
    Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 400 (2026).
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- iso: eng
month: '04'
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title: Context-dependent effects of livestock grazing on forest attributes and ecosystem
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abstract:
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  text: Silvopastoral use in native forests could impact population dynamics of key
    tree species, with contrasting effects at different life cycle stages. Prior studies
    in South American temperate forests have mainly focused on initial stages, lacking
    a comprehensive understanding of the entire life cycle within productive systems.
    We assessed the population dynamics of two key species of mixed forests in northern
    Patagonia (Austrocedrus chilensis and Nothofagus dombeyi) under two silvopastoral
    use intensities (high vs. low), using demographic techniques and population projection
    models. Over 3 years, we quantified vital rates (survival, fertility, growth,
    reversion and stasis) and used matrix models to calculate deterministic population
    growth rates (λ). High-intensity silvopastoral use had predominantly negative
    effects on the elements of the projection matrices of A. chilensis, whereas N.
    dombeyi exhibited mostly positive or no changes. As a result, projections indicated
    slight population decreases for A. chilensis (mostly λ < 1) at high silvopastoral
    use levels compared to low levels, while N. dombeyi showed similar projections
    (λ ≅ 1) between use levels. Decreased λ for A. chilensis resulted mainly from
    lower adult tree survival, while early life stages had limited influence on λ
    for these long-lived species. In summary, silvopastoral use affects population
    dynamics of key tree species of these mixed forests of northern Patagonia, with
    implications for sustainable management. Our findings highlight the importance
    of considering the entire life cycle and suggest targeted practices to enhance
    A. chilensis populations.
acknowledgement: We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the owners of the
  estates, Lisandro and Oscar Lanfré, Roberto Criado and Yayo Tillería, for allowing
  us to conduct our research on their properties and for generously sharing their
  time and knowledge throughout these years. We are also deeply thankful to our field
  assistants, Matías Scotti, Clara Pissolito, Noel Szudruk, Mariano Varela, Ian Mott,
  Brisa Guenuleo, Nicolás Bistolfi, Facundo Gómez and Belén Vallerga, who tirelessly
  collaborated in the arduous tasks of monitoring and data collection, even in challenging
  weather conditions. We are grateful to CONICET for providing the doctoral scholarship
  to D. Arpigiani. This study received partial financial support from the Agencia
  MINCyT (PICT 2015-1692) and the Universidad Nacional de Río Negro (PI 40-B-478),
  Argentina.
article_number: e70058
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- first_name: Daniela
  full_name: Arpigiani, Daniela
  last_name: Arpigiani
- first_name: Valeria
  full_name: Aschero, Valeria
  last_name: Aschero
- first_name: Rosina Matilde
  full_name: Soler Schaller, Rosina Matilde
  id: 9e668447-8c32-11ed-b0c7-8dc2d7b80803
  last_name: Soler Schaller
- first_name: Mariano M.
  full_name: Amoroso, Mariano M.
  last_name: Amoroso
citation:
  ama: Arpigiani D, Aschero V, Soler Schaller RM, Amoroso MM. A life-cycle approach
    to understand consequences of silvopastoral use on two native tree species of
    Northern Patagonia. <i>Austral Ecology</i>. 2025;50(4). doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70058">10.1111/aec.70058</a>
  apa: Arpigiani, D., Aschero, V., Soler Schaller, R. M., &#38; Amoroso, M. M. (2025).
    A life-cycle approach to understand consequences of silvopastoral use on two native
    tree species of Northern Patagonia. <i>Austral Ecology</i>. Wiley. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70058">https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70058</a>
  chicago: Arpigiani, Daniela, Valeria Aschero, Rosina Matilde Soler Schaller, and
    Mariano M. Amoroso. “A Life-Cycle Approach to Understand Consequences of Silvopastoral
    Use on Two Native Tree Species of Northern Patagonia.” <i>Austral Ecology</i>.
    Wiley, 2025. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70058">https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70058</a>.
  ieee: D. Arpigiani, V. Aschero, R. M. Soler Schaller, and M. M. Amoroso, “A life-cycle
    approach to understand consequences of silvopastoral use on two native tree species
    of Northern Patagonia,” <i>Austral Ecology</i>, vol. 50, no. 4. Wiley, 2025.
  ista: Arpigiani D, Aschero V, Soler Schaller RM, Amoroso MM. 2025. A life-cycle
    approach to understand consequences of silvopastoral use on two native tree species
    of Northern Patagonia. Austral Ecology. 50(4), e70058.
  mla: Arpigiani, Daniela, et al. “A Life-Cycle Approach to Understand Consequences
    of Silvopastoral Use on Two Native Tree Species of Northern Patagonia.” <i>Austral
    Ecology</i>, vol. 50, no. 4, e70058, Wiley, 2025, doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/aec.70058">10.1111/aec.70058</a>.
  short: D. Arpigiani, V. Aschero, R.M. Soler Schaller, M.M. Amoroso, Austral Ecology
    50 (2025).
date_created: 2025-05-11T22:02:41Z
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title: A life-cycle approach to understand consequences of silvopastoral use on two
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  text: Plant–plant interactions are key to understanding ecosystem services and shaping
    restoration strategies, as they can produce either negative or positive effects,
    determining species establishment and growth. Recognizing these interactions during
    early-life stages provides valuable insights for restoration in human-disturbed
    areas. One promising approach is nucleation planting, which establishes small
    clusters of native species in strategically selected sites, being particularly
    useful in sites with large herbivores. In southern Patagonia, livestock production
    has historically been the main economic activity, severely impacting extensive
    areas of Nothofagus antarctica forest through grazing and intentional burning
    to increase forage. In this context, nucleation planting with Berberis microphylla,
    a non-palatable shrub, could foster forest recovery in degraded sites. To evaluate
    this, we conducted an experiment testing the response of trees to varying shrub
    number, while also assessing intraspecific effects in both species. We measured
    survival, biomass, and functional traits. Results showed that the combination
    of four shrubs surrounding a single tree maintained tree survival at levels comparable
    to trees growing alone, while seedlings exhibited conspecific negative plant number
    dependence. Additionally, B. microphylla increased its below- to above-ground
    biomass ratio under higher plant number, indicating resource reallocation and
    niche differentiation through spatial separation of root systems.
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- first_name: Gimena Noemí
  full_name: Bustamante, Gimena Noemí
  last_name: Bustamante
- first_name: Miriam Elisabet
  full_name: Arena, Miriam Elisabet
  last_name: Arena
- first_name: Luciano
  full_name: Selzer, Luciano
  last_name: Selzer
- first_name: Matthew
  full_name: Ruggirello, Matthew
  last_name: Ruggirello
- first_name: Paula
  full_name: Rodríguez, Paula
  last_name: Rodríguez
- first_name: Samuele
  full_name: Pedrazzani, Samuele
  last_name: Pedrazzani
- first_name: Jose Antonio
  full_name: Navarro-Cano, Jose Antonio
  last_name: Navarro-Cano
- first_name: Rosina Matilde
  full_name: Soler Schaller, Rosina Matilde
  id: 9e668447-8c32-11ed-b0c7-8dc2d7b80803
  last_name: Soler Schaller
citation:
  ama: 'Bustamante GN, Arena ME, Selzer L, et al. Biotic interactions between trees
    and colonizing shrubs: Implications for active restoration in southern Patagonian
    forests. <i>Plant Ecology</i>. 2025;226:1301-1313. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0">10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0</a>'
  apa: 'Bustamante, G. N., Arena, M. E., Selzer, L., Ruggirello, M., Rodríguez, P.,
    Pedrazzani, S., … Soler Schaller, R. M. (2025). Biotic interactions between trees
    and colonizing shrubs: Implications for active restoration in southern Patagonian
    forests. <i>Plant Ecology</i>. Springer Nature. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0">https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0</a>'
  chicago: 'Bustamante, Gimena Noemí, Miriam Elisabet Arena, Luciano Selzer, Matthew
    Ruggirello, Paula Rodríguez, Samuele Pedrazzani, Jose Antonio Navarro-Cano, and
    Rosina Matilde Soler Schaller. “Biotic Interactions between Trees and Colonizing
    Shrubs: Implications for Active Restoration in Southern Patagonian Forests.” <i>Plant
    Ecology</i>. Springer Nature, 2025. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0">https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0</a>.'
  ieee: 'G. N. Bustamante <i>et al.</i>, “Biotic interactions between trees and colonizing
    shrubs: Implications for active restoration in southern Patagonian forests,” <i>Plant
    Ecology</i>, vol. 226. Springer Nature, pp. 1301–1313, 2025.'
  ista: 'Bustamante GN, Arena ME, Selzer L, Ruggirello M, Rodríguez P, Pedrazzani
    S, Navarro-Cano JA, Soler Schaller RM. 2025. Biotic interactions between trees
    and colonizing shrubs: Implications for active restoration in southern Patagonian
    forests. Plant Ecology. 226, 1301–1313.'
  mla: 'Bustamante, Gimena Noemí, et al. “Biotic Interactions between Trees and Colonizing
    Shrubs: Implications for Active Restoration in Southern Patagonian Forests.” <i>Plant
    Ecology</i>, vol. 226, Springer Nature, 2025, pp. 1301–13, doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0">10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0</a>.'
  short: G.N. Bustamante, M.E. Arena, L. Selzer, M. Ruggirello, P. Rodríguez, S. Pedrazzani,
    J.A. Navarro-Cano, R.M. Soler Schaller, Plant Ecology 226 (2025) 1301–1313.
date_created: 2025-10-05T22:01:36Z
date_published: 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z
date_updated: 2026-01-05T13:23:57Z
day: '01'
department:
- _id: NiBa
doi: 10.1007/s11258-025-01568-0
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- iso: eng
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status: public
title: 'Biotic interactions between trees and colonizing shrubs: Implications for
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