Euterpe edulis (Martius) is a single-stemmed, abundant Neotropical palm of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica). The species produces the heart of palm, locally called palmito, which is an important source of income for forest owners. Because of its high market value, its short-term demands of the forest environment, and its important interactions with animal species, this palm is suitable for sustainable management and conservation purposes. In this paper, we present the results from a 15-year investigation of this species, synthesizing results on its demography, seed dispersion, reproductive biology, genetics, and economics. We have linked these results in a proposal for the species' sustainable management and conservation.
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1 December 2000
Management and Conservation of Natural Populations in Atlantic Rain Forest: The Case Study of Palm Heart (Euterpe edulis Martius)
Maurício Sedrez dos Reis,
Alfredo Celso Fantini,
Rubens Onofre Nodari,
Ademir Reis,
Miguel Pedro Guerra,
Adelar Mantovani
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BIOTROPICA
Vol. 32 • No. 4
December 2000
Vol. 32 • No. 4
December 2000
Arecaceae
Atlantic forest
Brazil
conservation
Euterpe edulis
genetic diversity
natural populations