ecospat: an R package to support spatial analyses and modeling of species niches and distributions
The aim of the ecospat package is to make available novel tools and methods to support
spatial analyses and modeling of species niches and distributions in a coherent workflow …
spatial analyses and modeling of species niches and distributions in a coherent workflow …
Scientific research in the Himalaya: Current state of knowledge, funding paradigm and policy implications
A great deal of research has been conducted in the mountains; however, most of the
scientific information remains scattered with minimal use in the policy and governance. We …
scientific information remains scattered with minimal use in the policy and governance. We …
A review of traditional use, phytoconstituents and biological activities of Himalayan yew, Taxus wallichiana
H Sharma, M Garg - Journal of integrative medicine, 2015 - Elsevier
Plants synthesize certain phytoconstituents for their protection, which, because they are not
of primary need, are known as secondary metabolites. These secondary metabolites of …
of primary need, are known as secondary metabolites. These secondary metabolites of …
Geological and ecological factors drive cryptic speciation of yews in a biodiversity hotspot
The interplay of orographic uplift and climatic changes in the H imalaya‐H engduan M
ountains region (HHM) have had a key role in speciation and population demography. To …
ountains region (HHM) have had a key role in speciation and population demography. To …
Invasive plants diversity, ecological status, and distribution pattern in relation to edaphic factors in different habitat types of district Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab, Pakistan
Highlights Varied ecological circumstances of the range enlightening the suitable eco-zone
for alien invasive species. Abiotic dynamics are supportive for exploring diversity patterns of …
for alien invasive species. Abiotic dynamics are supportive for exploring diversity patterns of …
Under predicted climate change: Distribution and ecological niche modelling of six native tree species in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
This study presents the tree species distribution and habitat suitability maps in Gilgit-
Baltistan, Pakistan at 1 km spatial resolution. This study is based on bioclimatic and …
Baltistan, Pakistan at 1 km spatial resolution. This study is based on bioclimatic and …
Impact of Climate Change on Potential Distribution of Chinese Caterpillar Fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) in Nepal Himalaya
UB Shrestha, KS Bawa - PLoS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Climate change has already impacted ecosystems and species and substantial impacts of
climate change in the future are expected. Species distribution modeling is widely used to …
climate change in the future are expected. Species distribution modeling is widely used to …
Prevalence of isomeric plastomes and effectiveness of plastome super-barcodes in yews (Taxus) worldwide
Taxus (yew) is both the most species-rich and taxonomically difficult genus in Taxaceae. To
date, no study has elucidated the complexities of the plastid genome (plastome) or …
date, no study has elucidated the complexities of the plastid genome (plastome) or …
Integrating a comprehensive DNA barcode reference library with a global map of yews (Taxus L.) for forensic identification
Rapid and accurate identification of endangered species is a critical component of
biosurveillance and conservation management, and potentially policing illegal trades …
biosurveillance and conservation management, and potentially policing illegal trades …
Distribution and habitat modeling of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) Soo, Paris polyphylla Sm. and Taxus species in Nepal Himalaya
Medicinal plants are key components of the livelihoods of rural people, who rely on forest
resources in the Nepal Himalaya, and this reliance is particularly high in hills and …
resources in the Nepal Himalaya, and this reliance is particularly high in hills and …