Not going high? Climate change and the distribution of invasiveAedesmosquitoes across an altitudinal gradient in their native range

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Fernando Chaves
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Altitudinal Gradient ◽  
Native Range

Climate Change May Cause Shifts in Growth and Instantaneous Natural Mortality of American Shad Throughout Their Native Range

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin K. Gilligan‐Lunda ◽  
Daniel S. Stich ◽  
Katherine E. Mills ◽  
Michael M. Bailey ◽  
Joseph D. Zydlewski
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
American Shad ◽  
Natural Mortality ◽  
Native Range

Cambial phenology in Abies pindrow (Pinaceae) along an altitudinal gradient in northwestern Himalaya

IAWA Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-201
Author(s):  
Rayees Malik ◽  
Sergio Rossi ◽  
Raman Sukumar
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Altitudinal Gradient ◽  
Cell Formation ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Wood Formation ◽  
Warming Climate ◽  
The World ◽  
Abies Pindrow ◽  
The Himalaya ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Abstract Climate change is expected to be heterogeneous across the world, with high impacts on the Himalayan ecosystems. There is a need to precisely document cambial phenology and wood formation in these regions to better understand climate-growth relationships and how trees face a warming climate. This study describes the dynamics of cambial phenology in pindrow fir (Abies pindrow) along its altitudinal gradient in the Himalaya. The stages of xylem phenology, and the duration and rate of wood formation were assessed from anatomical observations during the growing season from samples collected weekly from three sites at various altitudes (2392–2965 m a.s.l.) over two years. There were significant differences in the duration and rate of cell formation along the altitudinal gradient, which decreased at increasing altitudes. The growing season duration decreased by 5.2 and 3.7 days every 100 m of increase in altitude in 2014 and 2015, respectively, while the rate of cell formation decreased from 0.38 and 0.44 cells /day to 0.29 and 0.34 cells/day in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Cell production decreased from 63.3 and 67.0 cells to 38.3 and 45.2 cells with a decrease of 4.3 and 3.8 cells per 100 m increase in altitude in 2014 and 2015, respectively. The higher precipitation in 2015 increased the growth rate and resulted in a higher xylem production. Our findings give new insights into the dynamics of cambial phenology and help in better understanding of the potential impacts of climate change on tree growth and forest productivity of Himalayan forests.

scholarly journals Population Structure of Rhododendron Campanulatum D. Don and Associated Tree Species along the Elevational Gradient of Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
Prabina Rana ◽  
Madan Koirala ◽  
Dinesh Raj Bhuju ◽  
Chuenchit Boonchird
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Population Structure ◽  
Altitudinal Gradient ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Importance Value Index ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rhododendron Campanulatum

Climate change is affecting the forest ecosystems worldwide. Impacts of climate change are more perceptible at higher altitudes and can be easily detected along the elevational gradient. The main aim is to study the impact of elevation on the population structure of Rhododendron campanulatum D. Don and associated trees species at Manaslu Conservation Area, central Nepal. A total of 30 quadrats were sampled from 3600-4100 meter above sea level (m asl.) at altitudinal difference of 100 m with 5 quadrates in each altitude. The present study showed that R. campanulatum, Betula utilis, Abies spectabilis and Sorbus microphylla are the treeline species. R. campanulatum was the most dominant species with highest importance value index (IVI) along the altitudinal gradient. At 4000 m asl. S. microphylla was the codominant species. B. utilis was the codominant species at 3600 -3900 m asl followed by S. microphylla and A. spectabilis. R. campanulatum and A. spectabilis showed a sustainable regeneration. No seedling of B. utilis was found along the altitudinal gradient indicating that the regeneration of this species might be affected by unfavourable micohabitat (eg. deep shade). R. campanulatum and S. microphylla were found above the treeline indicating that the climatic conditions were favourable for their growth. The height, diameter and density of the species differed along the elevational gradient and showed a species specific trend. Journal of Institute of Science and TechnologyVol. 21, No. 1, 2016, page: 

scholarly journals Extended low temperature and cryostorage longevity of Salix seeds with desiccation control

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ja Jung Ku ◽  
Sim Hee Han ◽  
Du Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Storage Stability ◽  
Storage Temperature ◽  
Native Range ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Term Storage ◽  
Economical Alternative ◽  
Seed Water Content

AbstractSalix xerophila, S. maximowiczii, and S. koreensis are species of willow native to Korea that are important for bioenergy production. However, the native range of these species has narrowed in recent years due to the impact of climate change. Seeds of these Salix species lose viability within 4 weeks at ambient temperature, and within 4 months at -4°C. Preservation techniques are urgently needed to protect these valuable resources. The effects of seed water content (SWC; 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, 18%, and 24%) and temperature (ambient, 4°C, -18°C, -80°C, and -196°C) on storage stability were investigated for up to 48, 52, or 60 months, depending on species. Optimal storage temperature and SWC varied between species. S. xerophila seed could be stored without deterioration for 60 months with 9% SWC at -80°C, but rapidly lost viability when stored at -18°C. In S. maximowiczii and S. koreensis, 100% and 90% of normal germination, respectively, was maintained with 18% SWC at -18°C or -80°C. Thus, for some Salix species, storage at -18 and -80°C may provide an economical alternative to cryopreservation or medium-term storage for the maintenance of seedbanks or breeding stocks.

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