Contributions of the complexity paradigm to the understanding of Cerrado's organization and dynamics

The Brazilian Cerrado is a vegetation mosaic composed of different physiognomies. Discussions remain open regarding the factors and processes responsible for the dynamic and spatial organization of the Cerrado - in its different physiognomies. The contributions of the complexity paradigm in this con...

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Published in:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2016-10, Vol.88 (4), p.2417-2427
Main Authors: Mattos, Sérgio H V L DE, Vicente, Luiz E, Perez, Filho, Archimedes, Piqueira, José R C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brazil
Cerrado
complex system
complexity
dynamics
Ecosystem
Forests
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
self-organized criticality
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Summary:The Brazilian Cerrado is a vegetation mosaic composed of different physiognomies. Discussions remain open regarding the factors and processes responsible for the dynamic and spatial organization of the Cerrado - in its different physiognomies. The contributions of the complexity paradigm in this context are still less exploited, despite its great potential for explanations and predictions presented in previous diverse dynamic systems of complex behavior researches, a category in which the Cerrado can be included. This article has the intention of contributing to the construction of this new perspective, discussing - from theoretical concepts - the paradigm of complexity for the understanding of the organization and the dynamics of the Cerrado.
ISSN:0001-3765
1678-2690
1678-2690
DOI:10.1590/0001-3765201620150747