Using floristic data to shed light on the origin of flora in the poorly studied common cypress habitats of Northern Iran DOI Creative Commons

Tayebeh Amini,

Mohammad Bagher Erfanian, Hamid Ejtehadi

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Oct. 31, 2024

Despite the ecological importance, there is a large knowledge gap on different habitat types of Hyrcanian World Heritage. The Common Cypress Habitats (HCCHs), easternmost part habitats in world, are one these types. HCCHs understudied and threatened by variety anthropogenic disturbances. In current study, synthesizing floristic data all HCCHs, we compared species composition to 20 from Hyrcanian, Irano-Turanian, Mediterranean regions. Also, candidate HCCH with highest conservation priority calculating phylogenetic richness HCCHs. ordination analysis results showed that form distinct group three Thus, found have unique composition. geographical distance had weak effect grouping (Procrustes Sum Squares = 0.886 p-value < 0.001). We also detected Golestan National Park which Therefore, this park most value. Our provide new insights into status conclude bioclimatic classifications might be better predictor compositions than biogeographical classifications. Based observation intermediate composition, it necessary reconsider region. findings useful for developing management strategies

Language: Английский

Plant endemic diversity in the Irano-Anatolian global biodiversity hotspot is dramatically threatened by future climate change DOI Creative Commons
Halime Moradi, Jalil Noroozi, Yoan Fourcade

et al.

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 302, P. 110963 - 110963

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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The potential range of west Asian apple species Malus orientalis Uglitzk. under climate change DOI Creative Commons
Łukasz Walas, Shirin Alipour, Shiekh Marifatul Haq

et al.

BMC Plant Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: May 9, 2024

Abstract The wild relatives of cultivated apples would be an ideal source diversity for breeding new varieties, which could potentially grow in diverse habitats shaped by climate change. However, there is still a lack knowledge about the potential distribution these species. aim presented work was understand impacts change on and habitat fragmentation Caucasian crab apple ( Malus orientalis Uglitzk.) designation areas high interest according to climatic conditions. We used MaxEnt models Morphological-Spatial Analysis (MSPA) evaluate distribution, suitability changes, fragmentation, connectivity throughout species range Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Iran. results revealed that suitable M. encompasses 858,877 km², 635,279 km² 456,795 under present, RCP4.5 RCP8.5 scenario, respectively. analysis demonstrated notable shift edge/core ratio, increased from 50.95% current scenario even 67.70% future. northern part (Armenia, southern Russia), as well central western parts Hyrcania will core with between populations major refugia studied Zagros shrink due conditions, ratio grow. In range, decline expected changing future outlook suggests Hyrcanian forest Caucasus region serve important refuges . This study helps spatial changes species’ response can help develop conservation strategies. all more given use programs aimed at enriching gene pool varieties.

Language: Английский

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Future of Three Endemic Woody Species of Colutea (Fabaceae) in a Changing Climate in Iran DOI Creative Commons
Amin Zeraatkar, Elham Hatami, Farzaneh Khajoei Nasab

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Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(5)

Published: May 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Woody plants offer valuable services to ecosystems, including providing useful products, stabilizing and mitigating climate pollution effects. However, they face significant abiotic biotic stresses, with change being the most critical challenge. It is essential understand that reducing populations of woody species, particularly those found only in a specific area, can have severe irreversible effects on entire ecosystem. Therefore, exploring potential influence distribution endemic species an appealing subject for conservation researchers. This study investigates how affects three genus Colutea Iran. The MaxEnt model was used analyze data, results showed effective predicting impact (AUC ≥ 0.9). C. persica significantly affected by solar radiation, Precipitation Wettest Month, sand, silt content. porphyrogamma 's impacted Mean Temperature Coldest Quarter, Driest Cation Exchange Capacity, while triphylla Seasonality, Isothermality. According findings, these expected decrease 2050s 2070s due change, based RCP4.5 RCP8.5 scenarios. These findings be developing strategies manage impacts species.

Language: Английский

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IranVeg – the Vegetation Database of Iran: current status and the way forward DOI Creative Commons
Soghra Ramzi, Jalil Noroozi, Hamid Gholizadeh

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Vegetation Classification and Survey, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 237 - 256

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Iran, situated in Southwest Asia, showcases a diverse landscape, including three phytogeographical regions and two global biodiversity hotspots. This diversity is attributed to its intricate geology, mountainous terrain, wide altitudinal range, heterogeneous climate, fostering rich flora characterized by significant proportion of endemism. We present an updated version the Vegetation Database Iran (IranVeg) (GIVD ID AS-IR-001), comprising 13,411 plots spanning six major habitat types. These encompass deciduous forests (18.0%), woodlands shrublands (5.6%), steppes other grasslands (52.0%), saline depressions (9.3%), wetlands (12.2%), anthropogenic habitats (2.9%), derived from 100 published unpublished resources, 3,919 plant species, belonging 961 genera 147 families. The vegetation data have been assigned 31 valid invalid phytosociological classes. oldest were recorded 1936 Alborz Mountains northern while more than 60% all collected after 2010. Plot sizes vary less 1 m 2 10,000 with highest species richness 101 25 montane grassland plot. IranVeg stands as first national database promising valuable insights into patterns facilitating assessment future environmental changes. It remains open further development through collaborative network scientists. comprehensive holds potential for advancing classification survey efforts beyond. Taxonomic reference : World Flora Online (WFO 2024).

Language: Английский

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Using floristic data to shed light on the origin of flora in the poorly studied common cypress habitats of Northern Iran DOI Creative Commons

Tayebeh Amini,

Mohammad Bagher Erfanian, Hamid Ejtehadi

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Oct. 31, 2024

Despite the ecological importance, there is a large knowledge gap on different habitat types of Hyrcanian World Heritage. The Common Cypress Habitats (HCCHs), easternmost part habitats in world, are one these types. HCCHs understudied and threatened by variety anthropogenic disturbances. In current study, synthesizing floristic data all HCCHs, we compared species composition to 20 from Hyrcanian, Irano-Turanian, Mediterranean regions. Also, candidate HCCH with highest conservation priority calculating phylogenetic richness HCCHs. ordination analysis results showed that form distinct group three Thus, found have unique composition. geographical distance had weak effect grouping (Procrustes Sum Squares = 0.886 p-value < 0.001). We also detected Golestan National Park which Therefore, this park most value. Our provide new insights into status conclude bioclimatic classifications might be better predictor compositions than biogeographical classifications. Based observation intermediate composition, it necessary reconsider region. findings useful for developing management strategies

Language: Английский

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