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Tupper 4pm seminar Tuesday, June 13, seminar speaker is Greg Gilbert, University of California, Santa Cruz One degree of separation: host ranges in plant pathogens in a tropical rainforest Paleo-talk Wednesday, Jun 14 the Paleo- Talk will be a video presentation produced by Universidad Nacional del Sur Alcide dOrbigny y la Patagonia (in Spanish) Bambi seminar Thursday, June 15, Bambi seminar speaker will be Ingrid Parker,, University of California, Santa Cruz Domestication and its ecological and evolutionary consequences in Chrysophyllum cainito Arriving next week Milla Suutari, University of Helsinki, to study the diversity of tropical terrestrial algae, on BCI. Sabrina Burmeister and Lisa Anne Mangiamele, University of North Carolina, to study neural biases for elaborate male traits, in Gamboa. Jennifer S. Powers, University of Minnesota, to study the effects of nutrient addition on soil carbon storage and microbial properties in a lowland Panamanian forest, on BCI. Sinlan Poo, Boston University, to study the adaptive timing of hatching in red-eye treefrogs, in Gamboa. STRI news Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panamá www.stri.org June 9, 2006 Foster Hubbell Condit Rubinoff Davies The New York Times highlights CTFS efforts Nancy Beth Jackson published the article “Rain-forest census takes shape, tree by tree” in the Environment section of The New York Times, on Tue, June 6. In her article, Jackson describes the establishment of Barro Colorado Island 50ha Forest Dynamic Plot in the 80's and the beginnings of the Center for Tropical Forest Sciences, CTFS brainchild of tropical scientists Robin Foster and Steve Hubbell; the global network of plots that today includes 17 other plots —now called “earth observatories”— where scientists track the fate of million of trees; and the greatest benefits of the plots allowing scientists to measure, “instead of guessing.” For example, Rick Condit, the centers scientific director, measures the effects of drought on BCI on two tree species since 1988. Jackson also draws some of the questions tropical biologists expect to answer using information from these “earth observatories” After 25 years, “weve fine-tunned a lot” says STRI director Ira Rubinoff, “but there are still lots of things we dont understand.”. To that end, Frank Levinson (not in the photos), who owns a fiber- optics company, has pledged $10 million to give the center “real long-term sustainability.” Recently, the headquarters of the CTFS moved to Panama with the appointment of new director, Stuart Davies, who believes it is easier for many tropical scientists to travel to Panama, especially from Latin America or Asia. Nancy Beth Jackson publicó el artículo “Rain-forest census takes shape, tree by tree” [Censo de bosque tropical toma forma, árbol por árbol] en la sección ambiental del The New York Times el martes, 6 de junio. En su artículo, Jackson describe la creación de la parcela de dinámica de bosque de 50 ha de Barro Colorado (BCI) y los principios del Centro de Ciencias Forestales del Trópico (CTFS), idea de los biólogos tropicales Robin Foster y Steve Hubbell; la red global que actualmente incluye otras 17 parcelas—hoy llamadas “observatorios de la tierra”— donde científicos siguen la pista a millones de árboles; y los grandes beneficios para la investigación para que los científicos midan “en vez de adivinar”. Por ejemplo, Richard Condit, director científico del centro, mide los efectos de la sequía en BCI en dos especies de árboles, desde 1988.

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Tupper 4pm seminarTuesday, June 13, seminarspeaker is Greg Gilbert,University of California, SantaCruzOne degree of separation: host ranges in plantpathogens in a tropicalrainforest

Paleo-talkWednesday, Jun 14 the Paleo-Talk will be a videopresentation produced byUniversidad Nacional del SurAlcide d'Orbigny y laPatagonia (in Spanish)

Bambi seminarThursday, June 15, Bambiseminar speaker will be IngridParker,, University ofCalifornia, Santa CruzDomestication and itsecological and evolutionaryconsequences inCh ry s o p h y llu m c ain ito

Arriving next weekMilla Suutari, University ofHelsinki, to study the diversityof tropical terrestrial algae, onBCI.

Sabrina Burmeister and LisaAnne Mangiamele, Universityof North Carolina, to studyneural biases for elaboratemale traits, in Gamboa.

Jennifer S. Powers, Universityof Minnesota, to study theeffects of nutrient addition onsoil carbon storage andmicrobial properties in alowland Panamanian forest,on BCI.

Sinlan Poo, Boston University,to study the adaptive timing ofhatching in red-eye treefrogs,in Gamboa.

STRI newsSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panamá www.stri.org June 9, 2006

Foster Hubbell Condit Rubinoff Davies

The New York Times highlights CTFS effortsNancy Beth Jackson publishedthe article “Rain-forest censustakes shape, tree by tree” in theEnvironment section of TheNew York Times, on Tue, June 6.

In her article, Jackson describesthe establishment of BarroColorado Island 50ha ForestDynamic Plot in the 80's andthe beginnings of the Center forTropical Forest Sciences, CTFSbrainchild of tropical scientistsRobin Foster and SteveHubbell; the global network ofplots that today includes 17other plots —now called “earthobservatories”— wherescientists track the fate ofmillion of trees; and the greatestbenefits of the plots allowingscientists to measure, “insteadof guessing.” For example, RickCondit, the center's scientificdirector, measures the effects ofdrought on BCI on two treespecies since 1988.

Jackson also draws some of thequestions tropical biologists expect to answer usinginformation from these “earthobservatories” After 25 years,“we've fine-tunned a lot” saysSTRI director Ira Rubinoff,“but there are still lots of thingswe don't understand.”. To thatend, Frank Levinson (not in thephotos), who owns a fiber-optics company, has pledged$10 million to give the center“real long-term sustainability.”

Recently, the headquarters ofthe CTFS moved to Panamawith the appointment of newdirector, Stuart Davies, whobelieves it is easier for manytropical scientists to travel toPanama, especially from LatinAmerica or Asia.

Nancy Beth Jackson publicó elartículo “Rain-forest censustakes shape, tree by tree”

[Censo de bosque tropical tomaforma, árbol por árbol] en lasección ambiental del The NewYork Times el martes, 6 de junio.

En su artículo, Jackson describela creación de la parcela dedinámica de bosque de 50 ha deBarro Colorado (BCI) y losprincipios del Centro deCiencias Forestales del Trópico(CTFS), idea de los biólogostropicales Robin Foster y SteveHubbell; la red global queactualmente incluye otras 17 parcelas—hoy llamadas“observatorios de la tierra”—donde científicos siguen la pistaa millones de árboles; y losgrandes beneficios para lainvestigación para que loscientíficos midan “en vez deadivinar”. Por ejemplo, RichardCondit, director científico delcentro, mide los efectos de lasequía en BCI en dos especiesde árboles, desde 1988.

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More arrivalsKatharine Milton, Universityof California at Berkeley, tocontinue research on thepopulation dynamics on thehowler monkey population onBCI.

Alexander Eaton-Mordas,University of Arizona, tostudy odor recognition, badgeawareness, and male displaybehavior in orchid bees:untangling the informationcontent in a complex signal,on BCI and Tupper.

Justin Suraci, University ofVirginia, to study the variationin invertebrate egg size: are bigeggs more variable than smalleggs, at Naos.

Departed last weekStuart Davies to Brazil, toattend information meetingsabout CTFS permanent plots.

Hector Guzman to Las Perlason a field trip.

Rachel Collin to San Francisco to participate in symposium atUniversity of California inSanta Cruz, and to Bermuda,to attend board meeting of theassociation of the Marinelaboratories of the Caribbean.

Harilaos Lessios to Santa CruzCA, to present plenary talk ina meeting on ReproductiveBiology and attend a thesisdefense at the University ofCalifornia. To WashingtonDC to work in the NationalMuseum of Natural History.To New York City, to attendthe annual meetings of theSociety for the Study ofEvolution.

STRIin the news“A rain-forest census takesshape, tree by tree” by NancyBeth Jackson. 2006. New YorkTimes June 6.

Jackson también planteaalgunas de las preguntas que losbiólogos tropicales esperanresolver utilizando informaciónde estos “observatorios de latierra.” Luego de 25 años, “noshemos afinado bastante” dice eldirector de STRI Ira Rubinoff”,“pero aún hay muchas cosas

por entender.” Para ello, FrankLevinson, dueño de unacompañía de fibra óptica, donó$10 millones para darle alcentro “sostenibilidad real alargo plazo.”

Recientemente, la sede delCTFS se mudó a Panamá con el

nombramiento de su nuevodirector, Stuart Davies, quiencree que es más fácil paramuchos científicos tropicalesviajar a Panamá, especialmentedesde Latinoamérica y Asia.

STRI joins celebration of International Environment Day

Panama's EnvironmentalAuthority (ANAM), theExplora Museum, the Ministryof Education, the AudubonSociety, the Marine Authority,the Forest Stewardship Council,Natura, MARVIVA, FundaciónPROMAR, PRORENA,Fundación Smithsonian dePanamá, Albatros Media,RAMSAR Regional Center, andSTRI joined efforts to plant100 seedlings of native treespecies to establish anecological trail, on Tuesday,June 6. This is one of the 77ways recommended by UNEPto celebrate this date.

Schools from nearby areasresponded to the invitationwith delegations from IPHE,Academia Hebrea, Colegio deMaría Inmaculada and ColegioJosé Agustín Arango.

This year's Environmental Daywas dedicated to deserted ordepleted soils covering morethat 40% of the surface of theEarth, home to almost a thirdof the world's humanpopulation, about 2000 millionpeople. The degradation ofthese regions concerned allnations on the planet.

According to Kofi Annan,secretary general of the UnitedNations, protecting andrestoring deserted areas will notonly alleviate urban areas of theworld from their ever increasingpressure, but it will alsocontribute to a safer andpeaceful living.

An evaluation of the planetecosystems conducted for theturn of the millennium showedthat more that 60% of theplanet's ecosystems are sodegraded that it is no longerpossible to depend from itsresources.

ANAM, el Museo Explora, elMinisterio de Educación, laSociedad Audubon, laAutoridad Marítima, el ConsejoMundial de Manejo Forestal,NATURA, MARVIVA,PROMAR, PRORENA, Fun-dación Smithsonian de Panamá,Albatros Media, RAMSAR ySTRI se unieron para sembrar100 plantones nativas y crear unsendero ecológico, el martes 6de junio. Esta es una de las 77maneras recomendadas por elPNUMA, para celebrar la fecha.

Escuelas de áreas aledañasrespondieron a la invitación con

delegaciones del IPHE,Academia Hebrea, Colegio deMaría Inmaculada y ColegioJosé Agustín Arango.

Este año, el Día Mundial delAmbiente fue dedicado a lasáreas desérticas o degradadasque cubren más del 40% de lasuperficie de la Tuerra, hogar deun tercio de la población mundial de seres humanos,cerca de 2000 millones depersonas. La degradación deestas regiones es un problemapara todas las naciones delplaneta.

De acuerdo a Kofi Annam,secretario general de lasNaciones Unidas, el proteger yrestaurar las áreas desérticas nosolo aliviará la presión cada vezmayor en las áreas urbanas delmundo, sino que tambiéncontribuirán a una vida mássegura y pacífica. Unaevaluación de los ecosistemasrealizada para el mileniodemostró que más del 60% delos ecosistemas del planetaestán tan degradados que ya noes posible depender de susrecursos.

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More publicationsJimenez, Belkys, and Aparicio,Karla. "Birds of Bahia Honda(Veraguas, Panama)": 627-742.

Quintero Arias, Diomedes."Preliminary biodiversityassessment and notes on thebiology of the arachnids(Arachnida: Scorpiones,Amblypygi and Aranea) ofBahía Honda (Veraguas,Panama)": 363-491.

Salazar-Allen, Noris, andChung C., Clementina. "Thebryophytes (hornworts,liverworts and mosses) of theBahía Honda region(Veraguas, Panama)": 95-175.

Samudio, Rafael, and Pino,Jorge. "Terrestrial mammalsof Bahía Honda (Veraguas,Panama)": 627-742.

MiscellaneousStudent at STRI needstemporary accommodation for3 months from the 25th June.Please contact Aaron (8065 [email protected]

Room for rent: Bright andspacious, well-locatedMarbella apartment with poolon roof. Available June 20 toJuly 31 & Aug. 15 to Sept. 15.$250/B, plus utilities:[email protected]

For sale: Samsung fridge, 6.4cubic feet, 180 litres. Less thana year old $150. Contact at: Tel. 314-0769 Cell: [email protected]

Safety number:212-8211

Art book based on workdone at FortunaMariposas nocturnas: Edith inPanama by Emmet Gowin wasrecently published byPace/MacGill Gallery, NewYork. Almost all of themariposas nocturnas photographswere made at La FortunaResearch Station in Chiriqui,Panama. “The designation LaFortuna embraces an ensembleof ideas and places; ahydroelectric facility, aSmithsonian research station,and a pristine forest, as well asthe good luck or fortune thatsuch places continue to bepreserved and cherished”writes the author in theacknowledgments.

“The work grown from hishighly refined yet open vision,his intense exploration of newtechniques for image-makingand printing, and, of course,his love for his wife Edith”comments Peter MacGill.

Mariposas nocturnas: Edith inPanama por Emmet Gowin fuerecientemente publicado porPace/MacGill, New York. Casitodas las fotos de las mariposasnocturnas fueron hechas en LaEstación de Investigaciones deFortuna en Chiriquí, Panamá.“La designación La Fortunarecoge un ensamblaje de ideas ylugares; una instalaciónhidroeléctrica, una estación deinvestigaciones delSmithsonian, y un bosqueprístino, así como la buenasuerte o fortuna que lugarescomo éste sigan siendopreservados y queridos” escribeel autor en sus agradecimientos.

“El trabajo crece de su muyrefinada y abierta visión, suintensa exploración de nuevastécnicas para producir imágenese imprimirlas, y, por supuesto,su amor por su esposa Edith”comenta Peter MacGill.

New publicationsIbanez, Alicia, andCastroviejo, Santiago (Eds.).2005. Estudios sobre labiodiversidad de la región de BahíaHonda (Veraguas, Panamá).Studies on the biodiversity of theBahia Honda region (Veraguas,Panama). Biblioteca deCiencias 20. Madrid: ConsejoSuperior de InvestigacionesCientíficas.

Contributions (Spanish andEnglish) from STRIcommunity members in theabove cited book:

Aiello, Annette, RodriguezGarcia, Vicente, OsmarBecker, Vitor, and Greece,Olga of. "Moths andbutterflies (Lepidoptera) fromBahía Honda and Canales deTierra Island (Veraguas,Panama)": 494-570.

Heckadon-Moreno, Stanley,and Fernandez, Mirna. "Thepeople of Bahía Honda(Veraguas, Panama)": 39-59..

Ibanez, Alicia. "Geographical,climatic and geologicalchracteristics of the BahíaHonda region (Veraguas,Panama)": 23-37.

Ibanez, Alicia. "Floristiccomposition, structure anddiversity of the forest in theBahía Honda region (veraguas,Panama)": 341-362.

Ibanez, Alicia, Castroviejo,Santiago, Fernandez, JoseLuis, and Correa A., Mireya D."Catalogue of the flora of theBahía Honda region(Veraguas, Panama)": 177-317.

Ibanez, Alicia, andCastroviejo, Santiago. "Thevegetation of the Bahía Hondaregion (Veraguas, Panama)":319-340.

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science in progress: The bacterial

reproductive

endosymbiont

Wolbachia may infect

20% of all insect

species.

Because Wolbachia is

transmitted from

mothers to offspring, it

persists by either

biasing host

reproduction towards

daughters or

increasing the relative

reproductive success

of infected females.

Wolbachia infections

may therefore

influence insect

behavior, population

dynamics, and

community structure.

Julie Stahlhut,

postdoctoral fellow at

the University of

Rochester, studies

Wolbachia prevalence

and diversity in insect

communities.

On a recent visit to

Donald Windsor's

laboratory at

STRI, Julie

collected

specimens for her

study of

Wolbachia

infections in

mushroom-feeding

insects.

She will use DNA

sequence data from

Wolbachia and its

hosts to look for

transmission between

ecologically associated

species, which may

contribute to the

known genetic

diversity of Wolbachia

infections even among

closely related host

species.

Julie is also interested

in Wolbachia infections

in ants, wasps, and

bees. Their unique sex

determination system

may limit the ways in

which Wolbachia can

affect reproduction, yet

persistent Wolbachia

infections occur in ant,

wasp, and bee hosts.

The diversity of these

insects in Panama

makes STRI an ideal

location for studying

the possible role of

Wolbachia in their

reproductive biology.

Walbachia, un

simbionte endógeno

reproductivo bacterial,

puede infectar el 20%

de todas las especies

de insectos.

Debido a que

Wolbachia se transmite

de madres a crías,

persiste ya sea por

preferencia en la

reproducción de las

hospederas por las

hijas, o por el aumento

del éxito reproductivo

relativo de las hembras

infectadas. De esta

forma, las infecciones

de Wolbachia afectan

la conducta, dinámica

de poblaciones y

estructura de

comunidades de

insectos.

Julie Stahlhut, becaria

posdoctoral de la

Universidad de

Rochester, estudia la

persistencia y

diversidad de

Wolbachia en

comunidades de

insectos.

Durante una reciente

visita al laboratorio de

Donald Windsor, de

STRI, Julie colectó

especímenes para su

estudio de infecciones

de Wolbachia en

insectos que se

alimentan de hongos.

Usando información de

secuencias de ADN de

Wolbachia y sus

hospederos, Julie

buscará la transmisión

entre especies

asociadas

ecológicamente, que

podrían contribuir a la

ya conocida diversidad

genética de

infecciones de

Wolbachia, aún entre

especies hospederas

muy relacionadas.

Julie también se

interesa en infecciones

de Wolbachia en

hormigas, avispas y

abejas. Su sistema

único de reproducción

puede limitar las

maneras en que

Wolbachia afecta la

reproducción, aún así,

las infecciones

persistentes de

Wolbachia ocurren en

hormigas, avispas y

abejas.

La diversidad de

hormigas, avispas y

abejas en Panamá

hacen de STRI un lugar

ideal para el estudio

del posible papel de

Wolbachia en su

biología de

reproducción.

Wolbachia prevalenceand diversityStory by : Julie Stahlhut

Edited by M Alvarado & ML Calderon

Photo: MA Guerra