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1. IAI-FinalReport_ISP3_022: Benefits of Incorporating ENSO Forecasts into Reservoir Operation and Hydro-electric Power Distribution Procedure [IAIDIS520]
This dataset refers to the Final Report of the ISP round III project number 022, which has the name "Benefits of Incorporating ENSO Forecasts into Reservoir Operation and Hydro-electric Power Distribution ...


2. IAI-FinalReport_ISP1_003 Nitrogen Transport and Transformations: A Regional and Global Analysis [IAIDIS436]
This dataset refers to the Final Report of the ISP round I project number 003, which has the name "NITROGEN TRANSPORT AND TRANSFORMATIONS: A REGIONAL AND GLOBAL ...


3. IAI-FinalReport_IAI-Final Report_ISP3_018: Effects of species and functional diversity on ecosystem function [IAIDIS518]
This dataset refers to the Final Report of the ISP round III project number 018, which has the name "Effects of species and functional diversity on ecosystem function: a comparison between ...


4. IAI-Science-CRN Collaborative Research Network Program Science Projects from IAI [IAIDIS266]   CHILD DIFs
This dataset refers to the approved CRN projects granted by IAI. The CRN program has been created with the idea of helping develop networks of scientists and scientific institutions working ...


5. IAI-Science-ISP: Initial Science Program (ISP) from Inter-American Institute for Global Change (IAI) [IAIDIS268]   CHILD DIFs
This dataset refers to the approved ISP projects (ISP1, ISP2 and ISP3) granted by IAI. The ISP is a program to augment on-going scientific activities in research, training and education, ...


6. IAI-Science-PESCA Program to Expand Scientific Capacity in the Americas [IAIDIS270]   CHILD DIFs
This dataset refers to the approved PESCA projects granted by IAI. This new opportunity, announced by the IAI under the title "Program to Expand Scientific Capacity in the Americas (PESCA)", ...


7. IAI-Science-ISP3-077-008:Patterns and controls of primary production in the Patagonian steppe: a remote sensing approach [IAIDIS680]   PARENT DIF
"We took advantage of regional gradients to study the spatial relationships between aboveground net primary production (ANPP) and climate in the Patagonian steppe of South America. We explored the ...


8. IAI-Data-CRN_009_Brasil_Maranhao: Expansao e trajetorias da pecuaria na Amazonia [IAIDIS826]   PARENT DIF
The expansion of cattle ranching and the creation of pastures are among the principal causes of deforestation in South America. This book, Expansao e trajetorias da pecuaria na Amazonia: Maranhao, ...


9. IAI-Data-CRN_009_Brasil_Para: Expansao e trajetorias da pecuaria na Amazonia: Para, Brasil [IAIDIS828]   PARENT DIF
The expansion of cattle ranching and the creation of pastures are among the principal causes of deforestation in South America. This book, Expansao e trajetorias da pecuaria na Amazonia: Para, Brasil, ...


10. IAI-Data-CRN_009_Ecuador: Expansion y trayectorias de la ganaderia en la Amazonia: Ecuador, estudio en el Valle de Quijos y Piedemonte, en Selva Alta [IAIDIS830]   PARENT DIF
The expansion of cattle ranching and the creation of pastures are among the principal causes of deforestation in South America. This book, Expansion y trayectorias de la ganaderia en la Amazonia: ...


11. IAI-Data-CRN_009_Peru: Expansiun y trayectorias de la ganaderia en la Amazonia: Alto Huallaga, Peru [IAIDIS832]   PARENT DIF
The expansion of cattle ranching and the creation of pastures are among the principal causes of deforestation in South America. This book, Expansiun y trayectorias de la ganaderia en la Amazonia: ...


12. IAI-Data-CRN_012-Chile: Comparison of principal ecosystem functions in forests of contrasting biodiversity in Chile and Argentina [IAIDIS752]   PARENT DIF
The main objective of this work is to compare principal ecosystem functions in forests of contrasting biodiversity (low in Argentina, high in Chile) and primary productivity in southern temperate ...


13. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Altesor_Grass: Changes in diversity, floristic composition and plant traits of the major life forms in five Uruguayan grasslands [IAIDIS766]   PARENT DIF
Our objectives were to analyse the changes in diversity, floristic composition and plant traits of the major life forms (graminoids and forbs) in response to nine years of grazing exclosure in five ...


14. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Altesor_Grazing: impact of grazing-induced changes in species composition and community structure of a grassland in the Campos region, Uruguay [IAIDIS768]   PARENT DIF
In this study, we analyzed the impact of grazing-induced changes in species composition and community structure upon the productivity of a grassland in the Campos region, Uruguay. We compared three ...


15. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Austin_BIOD-MESOF: Relationship between above- and belowground diversity in an undisturbed temperate forest in southern Argentina (Patagonia) [IAIDIS762]   PARENT DIF
Recent interest in the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning has resulted in a multitude of large-scale manipulative experiments examining the effect of aboveground diversity ...


16. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Austin_BIOD-NITR: Effects of autotrophic nitrification on C and N cycling in the Patagonian steppe [IAIDIS764]   PARENT DIF
Human activities are altering biodiversity and the N cycle globally, affecting marine and terrestrial carbon cycling. Only a few specialized bacteria carry out nitrification in terrestrial ecosystems, ...


17. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Austin_GRASS-DEC: Relative importance of dominant grass species in a water-limited ecosystem in the Patagonian steppe [IAIDIS758]   PARENT DIF
Changes in biodiversity due to human impact of domestic grazers are occurring in many parts of the world, and the net effect of this change could have detrimental effects on ecosystem functioning. ...


18. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Austin_POSIT-DEC: The importance of position of senescent material on decomposition and nutrient release [IAIDIS760]   PARENT DIF
The importance of standing dead material, including coarse woody debris in forests, has been shown to be important in the regeneration of forests, and critical for maintaining a variety of ecosystem ...


19. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Baruch_Invaders: Response of a native Neotropical savanna grass and two African invaders to high CO2, drought, herbivory and fire [IAIDIS754]   PARENT DIF
The invaders project analyzed the response of a native Neotropical savanna grass (Trachypogon plumosus) and two African invaders (Hyparrhenia rufa and Melinis minutiflora) to high CO2, drought, herbivory ...


20. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Baruch_gradients: Responses of 130 species to water and nutrient availability gradients in Venezuelan savannas [IAIDIS756]   PARENT DIF
The gradient project studies the responses of 130 species to water and nutrient availability gradients in Venezuelan savannas. Specific leaf area and nutrient content, gas exchange and 15N and 13C ...


21. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Covalschi_hs: Regional and local controls of vegetation spatial-heterogeneity in the Patagonian steppe [IAIDIS742]   PARENT DIF
The objective of this study was to determine regional and local controls of vegetation spatial-heterogeneity in the Patagonian steppe. We considered two possible factors, rainfall and ovine herbivory. ...


22. IAI-Data-CRN_012_DIRZO_PLANTDIV: Variation in florisitc diversity in tropical and temperate ecosystems [IAIDIS770]   PARENT DIF
This component of the CRN explores the variation in florisitc diversity in tropical and temperate ecosystems located on the northernost distribution of the Neotropics. Sampling protocol is based on ...


23. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Frank: An index of bacteria genetic richness generated from Terminal Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (TRFLP) analysis [IAIDIS772]   PARENT DIF
The data file consists of the numbers of fragments, an index of bacteria genetic richness, generated from Terminal Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (TRFLP) analysis of grassland soils collected ...


24. IAI-Data-CRN_012_GPolo_CL72: Vegetation effects on soil in an arid ecosystem in the Patagonian steppe [IAIDIS734]   PARENT DIF
The vegetation affects the soil beneath, and these changes could be important in arid ecosystems. The patagonian steppe is characterized by patches of grasses and shrubs. The objective of this study ...


25. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marches_Ch_Biomas: Impact of flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou [IAIDIS774]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


26. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini: Foliar damage during the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou [IAIDIS776]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


27. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini_Chusqu: Monitoring of the demography of Chusquea culeou seedlings [IAIDIS778]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


28. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini_Clim: Climate conditions during the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou [IAIDIS780]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


29. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini_Notho: Growth and the herbivory of Nothofagus nervosa seedlings [IAIDIS782]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


30. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini_Soil_Temp: Soil temperature recorded during the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou [IAIDIS784]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


31. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini_Water: Gravimetric soil water content during the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou [IAIDIS786]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


32. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini_ch_ad: Density of Chusquea culeou adult in 50 m. transect [IAIDIS788]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


33. IAI-Data-CRN_012_Marchesini_ch_cov: Basal cover of Chusquea culeou [IAIDIS790]   PARENT DIF
During 2001 a native forest in the South of Argentina experienced the massive flowering and death of the bamboo Chusquea culeou, a dominant understory species. We proposed to assess the impact of ...


34. IAI-Data-CRN_026_Photobleaching: Enhanced ultraviolet-B radiation in natural ecosystems as an added perturbation due to ozone depletion [IAIDIS806]   PARENT DIF
This dataset was obtained within the IAI CRN-026 project "Enhanced ultraviolet-B radiation in natural ecosystems as an added perturbation due to ozone depletion" PI: Dr. Maria Vernet. It provides ...


35. IAI-Presentation_CRN_047_Results_1: Andean Amazon Rivers Analysis and Monitoring (AARAM) Project [IAIDIS616]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to the presentation used by Dr. Michael McClain to present the results of the CRN project number 047. The project has participation in USA, Peru, Brasil, Bolivia, Colombia ...


36. IAI-ScientificArticles-CRN_040_ParamoPlants: Plants from Paramo [IAIDIS856]   PARENT DIF
This metadata references to a scientific database which contains a full list of plants from Paramo. It can be downloaded from here. CRN040, PI Dr. Juan Silva.


37. IAI-ScientificArticles-CRN_040_SabanaPlants: Plants from Sabana [IAIDIS858]   PARENT DIF
This metadata references to a scientific database which contains a full list of plants from Sabana. It can be downloaded from here. CRN040, PI Dr. Juan Silva.


38. IAI-Presentation_CRN_009_Results_1: Cattle Ranching, Land Use and Deforestation in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador [IAIDIS604]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to the presentation used by Dr. Charles Wood to present the results of the CRN project number 009. The project has participation from USA, Brazil, Ecuador, ...


39. IAI-Presentation_CRN_012_Results_1: Role of Biodiversity and Climate in the Functioning of Ecosystems: A Comparative Study or Grasslands, Savannas, and Forests [IAIDIS606]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to the presentation used by Dr. Osvaldo Sala to present the results of the CRN project number 012. The project has participation from Argentina, USA, Mexico, Uruguay, ...


40. IAI-Presentation_CRN_026_Results_1: Enhanced ultraviolet-B Radiation in natural ecosystems as an added perturbation due to ozone depletion [IAIDIS608]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to the presentation used by Dr. Serge Demers to present the results of the CRN project number 026, which has Dr. Maria Vernet as Principal Investigator. The ...


41. IAI-Presentation_CRN_038_Results_1: Multi Objective Study of Climate Variability for Impact Mitigation in the Trade Convergence Climate Complex Region [IAIDIS612]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to the presentation used by Dr. Pilar Cornejo to present the results of the CRN project number 038. The project has participation in Ecuador, Panama, USA, Canada, Chile, ...


42. IAI-Presentation_CRN_040_Results_1: Comparative Studies of Global Change Effects on Vegetation of Two Tropical Ecosystems: High Mountain and Seasonal Savanna [IAIDIS614]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to the presentation used by Dr. Juan Silva to present the results of the CRN project number 001. The project has participation in Venezuela, Colombia, Brasil and Argentina ...


43. IAI-Science-ISP-2-011-The Impact of Climate Change on Nearshore Marine Biodiversity in the Gulf of California [IAIDIS476]   PARENT DIF
This dataset refers to Final Report of the ISP round 2 project number 011, which has the name "THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON NEAR-SHORE MARINE BIODIVERSITY IN THE GULF OF CALIFORNIA". The potential ...


44. IAI-Final Report_ISP2_055: Climate Variability and Agriculture in Argentina and Uruguay [IAIDIS484]
This dataset refers to Final Report of the ISP round 2 project number 055, which has the name "CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND AGRICULTURE IN ARGENTINA AND URUGUAY: ASSESSMENT OF ENSO EFFECTS AND PERSPECTIVES ...


45. IAI-FinalReport_ISP2_078: Benthic Communities and Biogeographic Boundaries in Chile and California [IAIDIS486]
This dataset refers to Final Report of the ISP round 2 project number 078, which has the name "BENTHIC COMMUNITIES AND BIOGEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES IN CHILE AND CALIFORNIA". The prospect of future climate ...


46. IAI-FinalReport_ISP2_124: Biophysical Coupling in the Pelagic Ecosystem of the Southern Californian Current [IAIDIS516]
This dataset refers to Final Report of the ISP round 2 project number 124, which has the name "BIOPHYSICAL COUPLING IN THE PELAGIC ECOSYSTEM OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN CURRENT". The main objective ...


47. IAI-Science-ISP-3-041-Estimation of ENSO Effects on Sugar Cane Yields in Several Latin-American Countries [IAIDIS586]   PARENT DIF
This dataset refers to Final Report of the ISP round 3 project number 041, which has the name "Estimation of ENSO Effects on Sugar Cane Yields in Several Latin-American Countries". This project aimed ...


48. IAI-FinalReport_ISP1_037 - A South American Modeling Cooperative For Global Change Related Oceanic, Coastal and Estuarian Processes [IAIDIS446]
This dataset refers to Final Report of the ISP round I project number 037, which has the name "A SOUTH AMERICAN MODELING COOPERATIVE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE RELATED OCEANIC, COASTAL AND ESTUARINE PROCESSES". ...


49. IAI-Poster-CRN_026_Contribution01: Enhanced Ultraviolet-B radiation in Natural Ecosystems as an added Perturbation due to Ozone depletion [IAIDIS590]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to a poster from CRN project 026, which has the name "Enhanced Ultraviolet-B radiation in Natural Ecosystems as an added Perturbation due to Ozone depletion".


50. IAI-Poster-CRN_026_Contribution02: UV attenuation and photolability of dissolved organic matter in temperate lakes of South America [IAIDIS592]   PARENT DIF
This dataset makes reference to a poster from CRN project 026, which has the name "UV attenuation and photolability of dissolved organic matter in temperate lakes of South America", which is part ...


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