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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amin Zeraatkar, Farzaneh Khajoei Nasab
Summary: A maximum entropy model was used to predict the current and future distributions of four Iranian Prunus species, and it was found that solar radiation, soil depth, slope, elevation, sand, and silt content were the key environmental variables influencing their potential distributions. The results showed that the habitat suitability of P. haussknechtii, P. lycioides, and P. scoparia would have a positive range change in the studied climatic scenarios, while the range change for P. elaeagnifolia was negative in all scenarios except RCP 2.6 in the 2050s. This study emphasizes the need for conservation, cultivation, and rehabilitation strategies for these species.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mansureh Ghavam, Maria Manconi, Maria Letizia Manca, Gianluigi Bacchetta
Summary: Dracocephalum kotschyi essential oil showed significant antimicrobial properties, which can be used for food protection and treatment of microbial infections.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Geography, Physical
Khadijeh Alinezhad, Elias Ramezani, Morteza Djamali, Arash Sharifi, Alireza Naqinezhad, Cyril Aubert, Emmanuel Gandouin, Ali Pourmand
Summary: The study of vegetation changes in the highlands of northwestern Iran over the past 7000 years has identified characteristics of both wet and dry climate periods, as well as an increase in the impact of human activities on vegetation in recent centuries.
JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Farrokh Ghahremaninejad, Mohammad Reza Joharchi, Farshid Memariani
Summary: This paper provides an emended description of the Iranian endemic plant Astragalus durandianus, including illustrations and additional information on various morphological characters. The habitat, ecology, and conservation status of all species of Astragalus section Trachycercis in the Iranian plateau are also evaluated.
Article
Plant Sciences
Masoumeh Mahmoudi Shamsabad, Farideh Moharrek, Mostafa Assadi, Gonzalo Nieto Feliner
Summary: This study reveals the origin and diversification history of Acanthophyllum since the Miocene, as well as a shift in speciation rate in the late Pliocene. Furthermore, common underlying abiotic and biotic factors for diversification and speciation in the Irano-Turanian region are proposed based on similarities with other species-rich genera in the area.
Article
Forestry
Habib Ullah, Xiaochun Wang, Quaid Hussain, Abdullah Khan, Naveed Ahmad, Nizar Ali, Muhammad Waheed Riaz, Izhar Hussain
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between the growth of Abies pindrow and Picea smithiana in different locations in Northern Pakistan and revealed varying correlations between species and geographical locations. As climate warming intensified, there were significant changes in the correlation between tree growth and seasonal precipitation and PDSI.
Article
Ecology
Ali Asghar Arjmandi, Hamid Ejtehadi, Farshid Memariani, Mansour Mesdaghi, Maryam Behroozian
Summary: The sub-alpine areas of western Khorassan-Kopet Dagh Mountains in NE Iran have diverse plant communities with high species diversity and endemism. The dominant life-form and chorotype were hemicryptophytes and Irano-Turanian elements, respectively. Cousinia edmondsonii, a critically endangered narrow endemic plant, was found in communities with higher species diversity and was significantly correlated with topographic and environmental factors.
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Environmental Sciences
Ce Wang, Bikash Thakuri, Amit Kumar Roy, Nitish Mondal, Yi Qi, Amit Chakraborty
Summary: The association between malaria incidence and climatic factors is controversial, hindering the progress of the Global Malaria Program. This study evaluated the relationship across all malaria endemic countries in Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Using two decades of data, the study found heterogeneity in malaria incidence and reductions in the disease burden in Asia-Pacific countries, with exceptions in Africa. The study also identified positive associations between malaria incidence, minimum temperature, and precipitation in African countries, while several Asia-Pacific countries showed negative effects of precipitation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Valentina Murru, Emmanuele Farris, Andrea Santo, Oscar Grillo, Carole Piazza, Antonella Gaio, Gianluigi Bacchetta, John D. Thompson
Summary: This study investigates niche variations of the endemic plant Silene velutina on Mediterranean islands of different sizes, finding that populations on large islands have broader niches possibly due to spatial heterogeneity, while populations on small islands may exhibit wider niches because of a release from competition. Additionally, demographic structure differs between large and small islands with small islands showing a bias towards adult individuals.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Isabel L. McCoy, Mika A. Vogt, Robert Wood
Summary: Future precipitation changes are influenced by the energy budget of the atmosphere, with temperature, water vapor, and absorbing aerosols playing major roles in driving radiative changes. The impact of aerosol cleanup on precipitation is larger than the influence of changes in atmospheric circulation, indicating the significant importance of policy choices regarding absorbing aerosol emissions.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Emily Bercos-Hickey, Christina M. Patricola, William A. Gallus
Summary: The impact of climate change on tornadoes remains uncertain due to inconsistencies in data and model limitations. Research shows that the potential for tornadoes varies depending on the climate state and seasonality of events, with some experiencing increased potential while others see a decrease.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Ala A. Hama, Nabaz R. Khwarahm
Summary: This study aims to determine the distribution of two important species, Quercus infectoria and Quercus libani, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and predict possible habitat distributions. The research findings indicate that climate change will have a significant impact on the habitat ranges of these species.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Shutian Rong, Pengrui Luo, Hang Yi, Xi Yang, Linhan Zhang, Dan Zeng, Li Wang
Summary: The endangered plant, Camellia luteoflora, is endemic to East Asia and its distribution and suitable habitat are influenced by climate change. This study used the MaxEnt model to predict the potential distribution pattern of C. luteoflora and proposed survival strategies and adaptation measures.
Article
Business
Monica Quevedo Cascante, Nicolas Acosta Garcia, Niels Fold
Summary: Several adoption models have been developed to explain the dynamics behind the uptake of new technologies in food-production systems, but external forces affecting farmers' decision-making processes have not been fully considered. This study argues that climate change and institutions are latent explanatory variables worth attention. Findings indicate that climate variables and complex institutional structures negatively influence fish farming activities.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xinyue Gao, Zexing Tao, Junhu Dai
Summary: This study investigates the impact of extreme climate events on autumn phenology in dryland ecosystems in Central Asia. The results show that there has been an increase in drought and heat events, leading to an earlier end of growing season (EOS) in grasslands. The changes in extreme climate indices, particularly heavy rainfall and heat stress, have a stronger explanatory power than mean climate indices. However, the impact of extreme climate events is less pronounced at higher elevations. The variation in EOS for forests and shrublands is largely influenced by mean climate indices, such as mean minimum temperature and accumulated precipitation. These findings provide valuable insights into the response of phenology to extreme climate events and have implications for ecosystem management in arid regions.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Farshid Memariani, Maryam Behroozian, Mohammad Reza Joharchi
Summary: A new plant species, Allium parhamii, is described and illustrated from the Kopet Dagh mountain range in Iran. It belongs to the A. sect. Asteroprason based on morphological features and differs from closely related species, A. monophyllum, in floral, leaf, seed coat, and karyotype characteristics. The new species is classified as critically endangered and information on its habitats and distribution is provided.
Article
Plant Sciences
Farrokh Ghahremaninejad, Mohammad Reza Joharchi, Farshid Memariani, Maryam Behroozian
Summary: An emended description of Astragalus nigriceps is provided, with detailed information on its morphological characteristics including the floral and fruit features. Additionally, this study reports a new record of this species in the flora of Iran and provides descriptions of its ecology, biogeography, and conservation status.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fahime Rafiee, Hamid Ejtehadi, Mohammad Farzam, Habib Zare, Maral Bashirzadeh
Summary: Climate and soil factors have significant controls over plant biodiversity in stressful ecosystems. This study examined the simultaneous effects of precipitation and soil gradients on taxonomic and functional diversity in rocky outcrops and rangelands in Iran. The results showed that soil factors had a more consistent and significant impact on plant biodiversity in rocky outcrops, while precipitation factors explained more variation in surrounding rangelands. This study highlights the importance of soil factors in shaping plant biodiversity in stressful ecosystems.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Farrokh Ghahremaninejad, Mohammad Reza Joharchi, Farshid Memariani
Summary: This paper provides an emended description of the Iranian endemic plant Astragalus durandianus, including illustrations and additional information on various morphological characters. The habitat, ecology, and conservation status of all species of Astragalus section Trachycercis in the Iranian plateau are also evaluated.
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fahime Rafiee, Hamid Ejtehadi, Mohammad Farzam, Habib Zare, Maral Bashirzadeh
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esraa Mohammad Alnoiji, Mohammad Bagher Erfanian, Zohreh Atashgahi, Hamid Ejtehadi
Summary: Urban vacant lots in Mashhad, Iran harbor a diverse range of plant species, with the community composition and biodiversity influenced by factors such as income distribution. The study identifies a cluster of vacant lots with the highest species and phylogenetic diversity, suggesting the need for conservation efforts. Comparison of different clusters also reveals the impact of income on vegetation quality.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maryam Behroozian, Hamid Ejtehadi, Farshid Memariani, Mohammad Reza Joharchi, Mansour Mesdaghi
Summary: The study aimed to analyze vegetation data and identify the relationship between vegetation and environment in communities containing two threatened species endemic to northeastern Iran. The results showed a high diversity in flora and a significant influence of environmental factors on species composition and distribution of vegetation groups at the study sites.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Sadegh Amiri, Shahryar Saeidi Mehrvarz, Farshid Memariani, Mohammad Reza Joharchi
Summary: This research presents the first checklist of vascular plants of Zarrin-Kuh Protected Area (ZPA) along with their life-form spectrum, phytogeography, and conservation status. The study found that Asteraceae, Poaceae, and other families are prominent in the area, with therophytes and hemicryptophytes being dominant in the life-form spectrum. Additionally, several Iranian endemic and rare plants were discovered, including 17 threatened species.
Article
Ecology
Ali Asghar Arjmandi, Hamid Ejtehadi, Farshid Memariani, Mansour Mesdaghi, Maryam Behroozian
Summary: The sub-alpine areas of western Khorassan-Kopet Dagh Mountains in NE Iran have diverse plant communities with high species diversity and endemism. The dominant life-form and chorotype were hemicryptophytes and Irano-Turanian elements, respectively. Cousinia edmondsonii, a critically endangered narrow endemic plant, was found in communities with higher species diversity and was significantly correlated with topographic and environmental factors.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fahime Rafiee, Maral Bashirzadeh, Habib Zare, Hamid Ejtehadi, Mohammad Farzam
Summary: The presence of nurse plants plays a critical role in preserving plant biodiversity in rocky outcrops, outweighing the effects of abiotic factors. However, in surrounding rangelands, nurse plants have a negative impact on plant biodiversity. These findings highlight the importance of nurse plants in maintaining plant biodiversity in rocky outcrops.
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marzieh Bahadoran, Hamid Ejtehadi, Farshid Memariani, Julia Tamas, Peter Csontos
Summary: Accumulated evidence suggests that species with small, rounded seeds tend to have persistent soil seed banks, while those with larger and less isodiametric seeds have transient seed banks. However, in certain special habitats, species may be exceptions to this rule. In sandy soil habitats with open vegetation, seeds can become buried by windblown sand, regardless of their morphology. This study found that six species with large, flattened seeds were capable of forming a persistent soil seed bank in such habitats, bypassing the tradeoff between seed size/shape and seed longevity.
ARID LAND RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Maral Bashirzadeh, Richard P. Shefferson, Hamid Ejtehadi, Mohammad Farzam
Summary: Nurse plants have a crucial role in plant biodiversity in drylands. Different nurse plant life forms have varying impacts on plant diversity, with these impacts potentially associated with climatic conditions.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Maryam Behroozian, A. Townsend Peterson, Mohammad Reza Joharchi, P. Joser Atauchi, Farshid Memariani, Ali Asghar Arjmandi
Summary: The study evaluated the conservation status of an endangered species using ecological niche modeling and field sampling. It identified new distribution sites for a rare plant and confirmed the effectiveness of the models. As a result, the conservation status of the species was upgraded from Critically Endangered to Endangered.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
