Low availability of functional seed trait data from the tropics could negatively affect global macroecological studies, predictive models and plant conservation
AM Visscher, F Vandelook… - Annals of …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background Plant seeds have many traits that influence ecological functions, ex situ
conservation, restoration success and their sustainable use. Several seed traits are known …
conservation, restoration success and their sustainable use. Several seed traits are known …
Floral and reproductive traits are an independent dimension within the plant economic spectrum of temperate central Europe
Major dimensions of plant ecological strategies have been widely studied bringing forward
the concept of 'economic spectra'of plants. Sexual reproductive traits,'floral traits', have been …
the concept of 'economic spectra'of plants. Sexual reproductive traits,'floral traits', have been …
Maxent Modelling Predicts a Shift in Suitable Habitats of a Subtropical Evergreen Tree (Cyclobalanopsis glauca (Thunberg) Oersted) under Climate Change …
L Zhang, L Zhu, Y Li, W Zhu, Y Chen - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
Climate change has caused substantial shifts in the geographical distribution of many
species. There is growing evidence that many species are migrating in response to climate …
species. There is growing evidence that many species are migrating in response to climate …
Global patterns of vascular plant alpha diversity
FM Sabatini, B Jiménez-Alfaro, U Jandt… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Global patterns of regional (gamma) plant diversity are relatively well known, but whether
these patterns hold for local communities, and the dependence on spatial grain, remain …
these patterns hold for local communities, and the dependence on spatial grain, remain …
Patterns of floristic and functional diversity in two treeline ecotone sites of Kashmir Himalaya
Globally, the treelines at higher elevations in mountains are reported to be advancing up-
slope in response to recent climate warming. However, little is known about the treeline …
slope in response to recent climate warming. However, little is known about the treeline …
[PDF][PDF] Climatic filtering and temporal instability shape the phylogenetic diversity of European alpine floras
Alpine ecosystems are hotspots of biodiversity despite their cold climates. Here we
investigate spatial patterns in the phylogenetic diversity (ie the degree of species …
investigate spatial patterns in the phylogenetic diversity (ie the degree of species …
Plant growth forms dictate adaptations to the local climate
P Dos Santos, MÂ Brilhante… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Adaptive radiation is a significant driver of biodiversity. Primarily studied in animal systems,
mechanisms that trigger adaptive radiations remain poorly understood in plants. A frequently …
mechanisms that trigger adaptive radiations remain poorly understood in plants. A frequently …
Ericaceous vegetation of the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia will prevail in the face of climate change
Climate change impacts the structure, functioning, and distribution of species and
ecosystems. It will shift ecosystem boundaries, potentially affecting vulnerable ecosystems …
ecosystems. It will shift ecosystem boundaries, potentially affecting vulnerable ecosystems …
Warmer and poorer: the fate of alpine calcareous grasslands in central Apennines (Italy)
Global change threatens alpine biodiversity and its effects vary across habitat types and
biogeographic regions. We explored vegetation changes over the last 20 years on two …
biogeographic regions. We explored vegetation changes over the last 20 years on two …
Niche conservatism limits the distribution of Medicago in the tropics
The increase in species number from poles to the equator is one of the most fundamental
patterns in ecology. Although several hypotheses have been proposed, there is a lack of …
patterns in ecology. Although several hypotheses have been proposed, there is a lack of …