Climate change and the sustainable use of medicinal plants: a call for “new” research strategies

Frontiers in Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Climate change and human activities severely impact the viability of plants ecosystems, threatening environment, biodiversity, sustainable development plant-based products. Biotic abiotic (ecosystem) determinants affect species distribution long-term survival, which in turn influence quality used as herbal medicines other high-value In recent decades, diverse anthropogenic impacts have significantly affected these aspects. change, excessive plant exploitation, habitat loss, vulnerability, factors adversely growth, reproduction, adaptation populations, well volume primary materials supplied to pharmaceutical markets. Despite growing challenges, there is limited knowledge potential strategies prevent or mitigate impacts, particularly for vulnerable collected from wild harvested traditional production systems. Hence, effective preserving increasing populations are urgently needed. this study, we propose a new framework including main sustainability better understand address vulnerability species, hence climate change. We assess applicability our proposed via seven case studies (i.e., Aquilaria malaccensis Lam., Boswellia sacra Flück., Crocus sativus L., Panax quinquefolius Pilocarpus microphyllus Stapf ex Wardlew., Rhodiola rosea Warburgia salutaris (G.Bertol.) Chiov.) biogeographic realms, all widely medicinal plants. These present various challenges related their use, impacting current future status locally globally. Their economic importance, combined with rising demands specific risks overexploitation, also key considered here. The suggested products phytopharmaceutical industry emphasises that promote conservation resource use. It can be adapted requiring urgent attention.

Language: Английский

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The potential habitat of Angelica dahurica in China under climate change scenario predicted by Maxent model

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: July 29, 2024

Since the 20th century, global climate has been recognized as most important environmental factor affecting distribution of plants. Angelica dahurica ( A. ) in great demand a medicinal herb and flavoring, but lack seed sources hindered its development. In this study, we utilized Maxent model combined with Geographic Information System (GIS) to predict potential habitat China based on geographical 22 factors. This prediction will serve valuable reference for utilization conservation resources.The results indicated that: (1) exhibited high accuracy predicting area , mean value under ROC curve (AUC) at 0.879 TSS above 0.6; (2) The five variables significant effects were bio6 (Min temperature coldest month), bio12 (Annual Precipitation), bio17 (Precipitation Driest Quarter), elevation, slope, contributing cumulative total 89.6%. Suitable habitats identified provinces such Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hunan, others. suitable was projected increase, expansion primarily middle latitudes, while areas decrease concentrated lower latitudes. Under future change scenarios, centers mass predicted shift towards higher latitudes 2050s 2090s, particularly North Plain Northeast Plain. Overall, it holds significance utilize development germplasm resources context change.

Language: Английский

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A multi-dimensional "climate-land-quality" approach to conservation planning for medicinal plants: Take Gentiana scabra Bunge in China as an example

Industrial Crops and Products, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 118222 - 118222

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Research on Chinese medicinal materials cultivation: A bibliometric and visual analysis

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. e28637 - e28637

Published: March 26, 2024

Chinese medicinal materials (CMMs) are important strategic resource in China. The cultivation process of plants is the key link which directly affect quality and efficacy literatures CMMs were acquired from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) patent for years between 2001 to 2021. All articles found subjected bibliometric analysis. development trends topics analyzed visualized by VOSviewer CiteSpace software. results indicate that ecological planting, under-forest economy, intercropping patterns industrialization production research hotspots this field; technology nutritional fertilization main areas addressed recent years. Therefore, high-quality sustainable should be examined terms theoretical approaches, technical innovation, multi-cooperation, intellectual property protection.

Language: Английский

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Evolutionary history and population dynamics of a rare and endangered medicinal plant Bergenia scopulosa (Saxifragaceae): Evidences from chloroplast genomes and ecological niche analysis

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54, P. e03097 - e03097

Published: July 16, 2024

Geological and climatic events have long been considered to profoundly affect population evolution demographic history of species, but the evolutionary rare endangered herbaceous plants in East Asia remains less well understood. In this study, chloroplast genomes, environmental variables geographical distribution information were integrated determine dynamics Bergenia scopulosa T.P.Wang, an medicinal herb endemic central China (Qinling Mountains). Population genomic analysis based on genomes indicated a significant degree intraspecific differentiation within B. scopulosa, where two separate genetic lineages identified eastern western groups Qinling Mountains, respectively. The found low level nucleotide diversity. Meanwhile, ecological niche revealed that had obvious divergence. Species modeling illustrated experienced prominent contraction from interglacial periods present, while suitable habitat was predicted shift higher elevations response global warming future scenarios. These findings suggested geological factors together affected divergence Mountains Asia. particular, geographic isolation appeared play greater role scopulosa. Therefore, conservation units should be correspondingly established for

Language: Английский

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Directed cultivation strategy for dictamni cortex under climate change: A comprehensive evaluation based on species distribution models and fingerprint

Industrial Crops and Products, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 229, P. 120974 - 120974

Published: April 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Comparative analysis of machine learning models and explainable AI for agriculture drought prediction: A case study of the Ta-pieh mountains

Agricultural Water Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 306, P. 109176 - 109176

Published: Nov. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Classification and ordination analysis of wild medicinal plants in Ada'a district, Ethiopia: Implication for sustainable conservation and utilization

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 44(4), P. 809 - 819

Published: April 19, 2024

Wild ethnomedicinal plants (WMPs) represent non-cultivated medicinal flora thriving in natural habitats, and their abundance is thought to be influenced by environmental anthropogenic factors within our study area. Despite the great significance of WMPs, there remains a significant gap understanding ecological determinants influencing spatial variations, particularly context botanical and/or ethnobotanical assessments conducted specific areas. In this study, we utilized phytosociological principles investigate impact on community types WMPs Ada'a district. Through stratified random sampling, data were collected from 59 plots, encompassing both parameters. The result 'clara' partitioning method revealed six distinct which have differences (Cophenetic correlation coefficient = 0.801, P < 0.001) among themselves. Moreover, Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) identified elevation, sand, organic matter (OM), phosphorus (P), grazing as primary that influenc variations species composition plants. provides vital insights into diversity dynamics wild district, emphasizing need for conservation efforts. We recommend prioritizing in-situ highland forests wetland areas they are recognized key habitats diverse plant resources so ensure sustainable utilization.

Language: Английский

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Simulation of Pseudostellaria heterophylla distribution in China: assessing habitat suitability and bioactive component abundance under future climate change scenariosplant components

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

is used in traditional Chinese medicine, so ensuring an adequate supply of plant material with high levels bioactive components important.

Language: Английский

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Effect of climate change on Clinopodium polycephalum (Vaniot) C. Y. Wu & S. J. Hsuan distribution adopting temporal data, ArcGIS, and the MaxEnt model

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Sept. 9, 2024

(Vaniot) C. Y. Wu & S. J. Hsuan, a vital plant in traditional Chinese medicine, has been used for its hemostatic properties since 1220 AD. Despite recognized medicinal benefits including anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular applications increasing market demands, research on this remains limited, particularly from the perspective of ecology. Due to global warming resultant climate change, studies distribution conservation

Language: Английский

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