ADICIONES AL CONOCIMIENTO DE LA DIVERSIDAD DE LOS HONGOS CONIDIALES DEL BOSQUE MESÓFILO DE MONTAÑA DEL ESTADO DE VERACRUZ. II Authors: GABRIELA PATRICIA HEREDIA ABARCA, ROSA MARIA ARIAS MOTA, JULIO DE JESÚS MENA PORTALES, Ángel Mercado Sierra

“…En esta ocasión se describen 18 especies de las cuales 15 representan nuevos registros para México y las restantes tres por primera vez fueron colectadas en este tipo de vegetación.…”

Las Reservas de la Biosfera: Conservación de la Naturaleza para el Hombre Authors: Halffter, Gonzalo

“…Halffter, en español e inglés, cumple con uno de sus propósitos como órgano informativo de alto nivel, el de difundir los resultados de la investigación científica generados en México.…”

Epiphytic algae in Padina durvillei and P. crispata (Dyctiotaceae, Phaeophyceae) in the Mexican tropical Pacific Authors: Álvarez-Álvarez, Javier Emiliano, Quiroz-González, Nataly, Rodríguez-Muñoz, Diana Laura, Aguilar-Estrada, Luis Gabriel

“…Background and Aims: In Mexico, knowledge of epiphytism in marine environments has focused on pasture communities, while for algae there are only four studies, two for the North Pacific of Mexico and two more for Veracruz. …”

Biodiversity of epizoic algae in the Mexican tropical Pacific Authors: Quiroz González, Nataly, Aguilar Estrada, Luis Gabriel, Ruiz Boijseauneau, Ivette, Rodríguez Vargas, Deni Claudia

“…The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the knowledge of epizoic algal flora in the Mexican tropical Pacific.Methods: Four samplings of the mollusk Chiton articulatus were carried out in two locations in Guerrero, Mexico, during 2014, to know the algae that grow on it. …”

Bark development: Comparative study of two Ceiba (Malvaceae) species Authors: Guía-Ramírez, Sandra, Terrazas Salgado, Teresa Margarita, Aguilar Rodríguez, Silvia, Yáñez-Espinosa, Laura, Tejero-Díez, José Daniel

“…Background and Aims: Ceiba aesculifolia and C. pentandra (Malvaceae) are two of the four Ceiba species growing in Mexico. They are recognized as "pochotes" and have ornamental and medicinal use of their bark. …”

Ozone exposition in relation to vitality in a fir (Abies religiosa ( Kunth) Schltdl. & Cham) forest Authors: González-Medina, Rebeca Eugenia, Mendoza-Briseño, Martín, Alvarado-Rosales, Dionicio

“…& Cham) from Desierto de los Leones National Park, in Mexico City, Mexico, since 1980`s. This work searches for empirical evidences of ozone effects on health indicators of natural populations of sacred from August 2001 to January 2003. …”

Pattern and magnitude of the variation of the wood density in seed production stands of Pinus oocarpa Authors: Gutiérrez-Vázquez, Benito N., Flores-Montaño, Amelia

“…In the state of Chiapas, Mexico, Pinus oocarpa Schiede ex Schlechtendal is one favorite species for the establishment of forest plantations and ecological restoration. …”

Growth trait genetic parameters in a progeny trial of Pinus oocarpa Authors: Fabián-Plesníková, Irenka, Sáenz-Romero, Cuauhtémoc, Cruz de León, José, Martínez-Trujillo, Miguel, Sánchez Vargas, Nahum M.

“…In Mexico, Pinus oocarpa Schiede ex Schltdl is one of the forest tree species of major ecological (for its wide geographical distribution), and economic importance (for the resin extraction in natural stands). …”

Efecto del hongo Trichoderma harzianum sobre las abejas sin aguijón Scaptotrigona mexicana, Melipona beecheii, y la abeja melífera Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Authors: Toledo-Hernández, Ricardo Alberto, Saavedra-Santos, Chrystian Jareth, Betanzos-Simón, Juan Eduardo, Sánchez-Guillén, Daniel

“…Toxicity of the Trichoderma harzianum-based fungicide Bioben® was evaluated in three species of bees and Anastrepha ludens, in the Soconusco region, Chiapas, Mexico, under laboratory conditions. Mortality in Scaptotrigona mexicana and Apis mellifera were slightly higher in the exposed groups than in control groups, contrary to Melipona beecheii and A. ludens.…”

Taxonomic review of the Agave potatorum Zucc. (Agavaceae) complex: new taxa and neotypification Authors: García-Mendoza, Abisaí Josué

Anatomía de la madera de ocho especies con importancia en las artesanías del estado de Michoacán Authors: Perez Olvera, Carmen de la Paz

“…This paper is a contribution toward the knowlege of wood anatomy of eight species of trees used for handicraft goods produced in the state of Michoacan (Mexico): Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Bocconia arborea, Lysiloma acapulcensis, Lysiloma microphylla, Platymiscium lasiocarpum, Cedrela dugesii, Cordia elaeagnoides, Ehretia latifolia. …”

Fasciation in an individual of Atriplex elegans (Moq.) D. Dietr. (Chenopodiaceae) Authors: Flores Olvera, Hilda

“…Wagner, from a wild population in Sonora, México, is described. Its flattened and expanded stem from the base to the terminal portion, its terminal bifurcation and coiled appearance are indicative of a fasciation. …”

Xylariaceae fimicolas: Xylaria equina sp. Nov. and new Mexican records of Xylaria pileiformis and Poronia erici Authors: San Martin, Felipe, Lavin, Pablo, Perez Silva, Evangelina

“…Poronia erici is first recorded for the American continente and a key is provided for Poronia species currently known from Mexico. Xylaria pileiformis is first recorded for the Mexican mycobiota. …”

Transference of three Mexican species of Talinum Adans. to Phemeranthus Raf. (Portulacaceae) Authors: Ocampo Acosta, Gilberto

FAMILIA MARATTIACEAE Authors: Palacios-Ríos, Mónica; Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Xalapa, Veracruz

“…Está representada por 6 ó 7 géneros de amplia repartición; para América (y México) se reconocen dos géneros, de los cuales sólo Marattia se encuentra en el área de estudio. …”

FAMILIA STAPHYLEACEAE Authors: Carranza González, Eleazar; Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Centro Regional del Bajío, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán.

“…Turpinia y Staphylea están presentes en México y únicamente el primero se encuentra en la región de la Flora. …”

Coleoptera, Passalidae: Ogyges Kaup, revisión de un género mesoamericano de montaña. Authors: Schuster, Jack C., Reyes Castillo, Pedro

“…This revisión of the genus Ogyges ineludes 12 species distributed in distinct mountain Systems of Nuclear Central America from Chiapas, México to northern Nicaragua. The 5 previously known species, O. laevior (Kaup, 1868), O. laevissimus (Kaup, 1868), O. crassulus (Casey, 1897), O. politus (Hincks, 1953) and O. mar/Vucasae Reyes-Castillo and Castillo, 1986, are redescribed and illustrated. …”

Los mamíferos silvestres de Milpa Alta, Distrito Federal: lista actualizada y consideraciones para su conservación Authors: Navarro-Frías, Javier, González-Ruíz, Noé, Álvarez-Castañeda, Sergio Ticul

“…Ten percent of the genera and one fourth of the species with distribution in this region are endemic to Mexico. Mammals present in the Milpa Alta Delegation have affinity to two biogeographic regions with different conservation priorities. …”

Conservation and restoration of Mexican forests in the global change scenario: a shared responsibility with multiple benefits Authors: Badano, Ernesto I.

“…The extensive forested areas of Mexico may position this country in the carbon market as an important provider of environmental services. …”

Deforestación en la Península de Yucatán, los retos que enfrentar Authors: Sánchez Aguilar, Rodolfo Luis, Rebollar Domínguez, Silvia

“…This problem has also appeared in the Yucatán Península, one of the regions in México where these ecosystems can be found, especially the tropical rain forest. …”