Species
distribution
models
(SDMs)
are
usually
used
to
predict
current
species’
geographic
distributions
and
forecast
the
impact
of
climate
change,
with
different
aims,
such
as
conservation,
biodiversity
management.
SDMs
use
has
been
increasing
in
last
decades,
however,
they
vulnerable
parametrization
data
quality
input.
Thus,
inappropriate
input
can
lead
potential
unreliability
results.
In
this
context,
most
methodologies
SDM,
putative
deviations
from
consensual
best
practices,
were
identified,
by
analysing
recent
literature
(2018
2022).
Results
show
that
parameters
presented
more
consistently
chosen
algorithm
(MaxEnt
was
98%
studies),
accuracy
measures,
time
windows.
Many
papers
fail
specify
other
parameters,
limiting
reproducibility
studies.
Some
also
provide
information
about
target
species:
only
a
fraction
species'
range
is
considered,
or
no
justification
for
including
specific
variables
model
provided.
These
options
decrease
reliability
predictions
under
future
scenarios
since
provided
inaccurate
start
there
insufficient
outputs
discussion.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024
The
quality
of
traditional
Chinese
medicine
is
based
on
the
content
their
secondary
metabolites,
which
vary
with
habitat
adaptation
and
ecological
factors.
This
study
focuses
Forests,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(9), С. 1624 - 1624
Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2024
Betula
luminifera
H.
Winkler,
a
fast-growing
broad-leaved
tree
species
native
to
China’s
subtropical
regions,
possesses
significant
ecological
and
economic
value.
The
species’
adaptability
ornamental
characteristics
make
it
crucial
component
of
forest
ecosystems.
However,
the
impacts
global
climate
change
on
its
geographical
distribution
are
not
well
understood,
necessitating
research
predict
potential
shifts
under
future
scenarios.
Our
aims
were
forecast
impact
suitable
B.
across
China
using
MaxEnt
model,
which
is
recognized
for
high
predictive
accuracy
low
sample
data
requirement.
Geographical
coordinate
points
collected
from
various
databases
verified
redundancy.
Nineteen
bioclimatic
variables
selected
screened
correlation
avoid
overfitting
in
model.
model
was
optimized
ENMeval
package,
evaluated
Akaike
Information
Criterion
Correction
(delta.AICc),
Training
Omission
Rate
(OR10),
Area
Under
Curve
(AUC).
predicted
current
scenarios
based
Shared
Socio-economic
Pathways
(SSPs).
demonstrated
with
an
AUC
value
0.9.
dominant
environmental
influencing
annual
precipitation,
minimum
temperature
coldest
month,
standard
deviation
seasonality.
habitat
area
location
significantly
different
scenarios,
complex
dynamics
expansion
contraction.
centroid
also
migrate,
indicating
response
changing
climatic
conditions.
findings
underscore
importance
optimization
enhancing
provide
valuable
insights
development
conservation
strategies
management
plans
address
challenges
posed
by
change.
Forests,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(5), С. 1058 - 1058
Опубликована: Май 21, 2023
How
climate
change
affects
the
plants
on
Qinghai-Tibet
Plateau
(QTP)
has
become
a
hot
research
topic
in
recent
years.
It
was
widely
recognized
that
Larix.
are
sensitive
to
change,
while
corresponding
of
QTP
been
rare.
Using
maximum
entropy
(MaxEnt)
model,
we
predicted
potential
distribution
patterns
Larix
potaninii
Batalin,
griffithii
and
speciosa
this
study
under
different
future
scenarios.
The
results
demonstrated
area
suitable
habitat
for
Batalin
(Larix
griffithii)
presented
loss
(gain)
trend,
remained
unchanged
whole.
centroids
their
habits
all
migrated
high-altitude
high-latitude
areas,
suggesting
three
species
may
take
same
survival
strategy
response
change.
Annual
Precipitation
most
significant
environmental
factor
influencing
pattern
Temperature
Range
speciosa.
overlapping
2041–2060
SSP126
scenarios
decreased
with
increasing
emission
concentration,
niches
these
step
towards
separation.
This
suggested
strategies
findings
provide
reliable
basis
conserving
endangered
Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
158(3), С. 479 - 489
Опубликована: Март 12, 2024
Ephedra
sinica
and
intermedia
are
important
medicinal
plants
critical
raw
materials
for
ephedrine
extraction
in
the
pharmaceutical
industry.
Climate
change
will
affect
their
distribution
quality.
In
our
study,
information
on
E.
was
collected
through
wilderness
online
surveys.
Using
high-performance
liquid
chromatography,
we
determined
contents
of
pseudoephedrine.
We
then
utilized
maximum
entropy
model
to
assess
potential
impact
future
climate
quality
two
Ephedra.
The
results
showed
that
species
were
predominantly
found
arid
semiarid
regions
northern
China.
suitable
habitats
area
be
severely
degraded
under
RCP
2.6,
4.5
8.5
conditions
opposite.
accumulation
chemical
components
depends
precipitation
wettest
month
(Bio13)
soil
sand
content,
while
mean
temperature
warmest
quarter
(Bio10)
seasonality
(Bio15).
Overall,
research
provide
basis
high-quality
conservation
sustainable
resource
development.
Land,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(2), С. 186 - 186
Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2024
The
wild
large
herbivores
inhabiting
the
Yellow-River-Source
National
Park
(YRSNP)
are
confronted
with
a
significant
threat
from
climate
change
and
human
activities.
In
response
to
these
detrimental
influences,
measures
have
been
proposed
by
government,
such
as
Ecological
Conservation
Restoration
Project
in
Sanjiangyuan
Region
(ECRPSR)
establishment
of
(SNP).
To
advance
species
diversity,
it
is
crucial
investigate
spatial
distribution
herbivores,
identify
factors
influencing
their
distribution,
address
conflicts
arising
divergent
plans
within
YRSNP.
this
study,
unmanned
aerial
vehicles
were
employed
for
surveying
Tibetan
ass
(Equus
kiang)
gazelle
(Procapra
picticaudata).
findings
indicate
that
optimal
habitat
area
437.16
km2,
while
gazelle,
776.46
km2.
Precipitation
footprint
index
emerge
primary
Under
influence
ECRPSR,
there
was
noteworthy
expansion
791.25
expanded
1612.94
From
wildlife
conservation
standpoint,
study
proposes
refuge
YRSNP,
effective
coordination
between
various
functional
zones
plans,
preservation
suitable
habitats
provision
scientific
foundation
reconcile
development
region,
concurrently
fostering
biodiversity
conservation.
Horticulturae,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(6), С. 596 - 596
Опубликована: Июнь 6, 2024
Tree
species
with
high
ecological
plasticity
are
recommended
for
use
in
urban
green
infrastructures.
This
study
explores
the
genetic
diversity
of
Tilia
cordata,
platyphyllos,
and
argentea,
highlighting
their
contribution
to
landscapes.
In
this
respect,
variability
individuals
from
four
populations
genus
has
been
analyzed
using
Inter
Simple
Sequence
Repeats
(ISSR)
molecular
markers,
some
phenotypic
characters
were
naked-eyed
observed
or
determined
by
dendrometric
measurements.
Significant
between
studied
was
determined.
Cluster
analysis
identified
two
main
groups:
cordata
I
II
formed
first
cluster,
platyphyllos
argentea
second
cluster.
The
results
confirmed
separating
relation
visible
morphological
characters.
Results
obtained
measurements
represent
foundation
further
investigations
on
ecology.
An
essential
potential
practical
results:
establishment
more
efficient
ISSR
primers
identify
analyzed:
UBC864,
A12,
UBC840,
A7
A13
demonstrated.
Global Ecology and Conservation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
54, С. e03097 - e03097
Опубликована: Июль 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
