scholarly journals Correction to: Functional leaf traits indicate phylogenetic signals in forests across an elevational gradient in the central Himalaya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Krishna ◽  
Jamie Winternitz ◽  
Satish Chandra Garkoti ◽  
Josep Penuelas
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Central Himalaya

Functional leaf traits indicate phylogenetic signals in forests across an elevational gradient in the central Himalaya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayank Krishna ◽  
Jamie Winternitz ◽  
Satish Chandra Garkoti ◽  
Josep Penuelas
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Central Himalaya

scholarly journals Biovera-Epi: A new database on species diversity, community composition, and leaf functional traits of vascular epiphytes along an elevational gradient in Mexico

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Guzmán-Jacob ◽  
Patrick Weigelt ◽  
Dylan Craven ◽  
Gerhard Zotz ◽  
Thorsten Krömer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Composition ◽  
Functional Traits ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Plant Ecology ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Leaf Functional Traits ◽  
Vascular Epiphytes ◽  
Forest Use ◽  
Study Sites

This data paper describes a new, comprehensive database (BIOVERA-Epi) on species distributions and leaf functional traits of vascular epiphytes, a poorly studied plant group, along gradients of elevation and forest-use intensity in the central part of Veracruz State, Mexico. The distribution data includes frequencies of 271 vascular epiphyte species belonging to 92 genera and 23 families across 120 20 m × 20 m forest plots at eight study sites along an elevational gradient from sea level to 3500 m a.s.l. In addition, BIOVERA-Epi provides information on 1595 measurements of nine morphological and chemical leaf traits from 474 individuals and 102 species. For morphological leaf traits, we provide data on each sampled leaf. For chemical leaf traits, we provide data at the species level per site and land-use type. We also provide complementary information for each of the sampled plots and host trees. BIOVERA-Epi contributes to an emerging body of synthetic epiphytes studies combining functional traits and community composition. BIOVERA-Epi includes data on species frequency and leaf traits from 120 forest plots distributed along an elevational gradient including six different forest types and three levels of forest-use intensity. It will expand the breadth of studies on epiphyte diversity, conservation, and functional plant ecology in the Neotropics and will contribute to future synthetic studies on the ecology and diversity of tropical epiphyte assemblages.

Distribution patterns of medicinal plants along an elevational gradient in central Himalaya, Nepal

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maan B. Rokaya ◽  
Zuzana Münzbergová ◽  
Mani R. Shrestha ◽  
Binu Timsina
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Central Himalaya

scholarly journals Biovera-Epi: A new database on species diversity, community composition and leaf functional traits of vascular epiphytes along gradients of elevation and forest-use intensity in Mexico

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Guzmán-Jacob ◽  
Patrick Weigelt ◽  
Dylan Craven ◽  
Gerhard Zotz ◽  
Thorsten Krömer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Composition ◽  
Functional Traits ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Plant Ecology ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Leaf Functional Traits ◽  
Vascular Epiphytes ◽  
Forest Use ◽  
Study Sites

This data paper describes a new, comprehensive database (BIOVERA-Epi) on species distributions and leaf functional traits of vascular epiphytes, a poorly studied plant group, along gradients of elevation and forest-use intensity in the central part of Veracruz State, Mexico. The distribution data include frequencies of 271 vascular epiphyte species belonging to 92 genera and 23 families across 120 20 m × 20 m forest plots at eight study sites along an elevational gradient from sea level to 3500 m a.s.l. In addition, BIOVERA-Epi provides information on 1595 measurements of nine morphological and chemical leaf traits from 474 individuals and 102 species. For morphological leaf traits, we provide data on each sampled leaf. For chemical leaf traits, we provide data at the species level per site and land-use type. We also provide complementary information for each of the sampled plots and host trees. BIOVERA-Epi contributes to an emerging body of synthetic epiphytes studies combining functional traits and community composition. BIOVERA-Epi includes data on species frequency and leaf traits from 120 forest plots distributed along an elevational gradient, including six different forest types and three levels of forest-use intensity. It will expand the breadth of studies on epiphyte diversity, conservation and functional plant ecology in the Neotropics and will contribute to future synthetic studies on the ecology and diversity of tropical epiphyte assemblages.

scholarly journals Elevational pattern and seasonality of avian diversity in Kaligandaki River Basin, central Himalaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 16927-16943
Author(s):  
Juna Neupane ◽  
Laxman Khanal ◽  
Basant Gyawali ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Chalise
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Bird Diversity ◽  
Central Himalaya ◽  
Avian Diversity ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Point Count ◽  
The Road

This study explored bird diversity, seasonal variation, and associated factors along an elevational gradient in an important biodiversity area (IBA) of central Nepal: the Kaligandaki River basin of Annapurna Conservation Area.  The field survey was carried out in 2019 over two seasons, winter (January and February) and summer (May and June) using the point count method.  A total of 90 sampling plots were set up from elevations of 800m (Beni) to 3,800m (Muktinath).  Data for variables including the number of fruiting trees (indicator of resource availability) and distance to the road (indicator of disturbance) were collected, and their influence on avian diversity were assessed.  The results revealed a diverse assemblage of avian fauna in the study area with consistent species richness over the two seasons.  A decline in species richness and diversity with increasing elevation was observed.  Of the different habitat types within the study area, forest and shrubland habitats showed the strongest association with bird species distribution and richness.  We emphasize the need for long-term monitoring programs with standardized sampling approaches to better understand the avifauna in the central Himalaya.

Compositional and structural features of certain tree stands along an elevational gradient in Central Himalaya

Vegetatio ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 85 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 117-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Tewari ◽  
H. C. Rikhari ◽  
S. P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Central Himalaya

Functional evenness of bird communities varies along the elevational gradient in Europe: Conservation implications

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Morelli ◽  
Yanina
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Elevation Gradient ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Elevational Gradient ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Bird Communities ◽  
Breeding Bird ◽  
Bird Species Richness ◽  
Large Spatial Scale ◽  
Functional Evenness

ContextThe negative association between elevation and species richness is a well-recognized pattern in macro-ecology. ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate changes in functional evenness of breeding bird communities along an elevation gradient in Europe. MethodsUsing the bird data from the EBCC Atlas of European Breeding Birds we estimated an index of functional evenness which can be assumed as a measure of the potential resilience of communities.ResultsOur findings confirm the existence of a negative association between elevation and bird species richness in all European eco regions. However, we also explored a novel aspect of this relationship, important for conservation: Our findings provide evidence at large spatial scale of a negative association between the functional evenness (potential community resilience) and elevation, independent of the eco region. We also found that the Natura2000 protected areas covers the territory most in need of protection, those characterized by bird communities with low potential resilience, in hilly and mountainous areas.ConclusionsThese results draw attention to European areas occupied by bird communities characterized by a potential lower capacity to respond to strong ecological changes, and, therefore, potentially more exposed to risks for conservation.

Evaluation of Agronomic Traits of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica) Inbred Lines Under Plastic House in Thua Thien Hue

2017 ◽  
Vol 126 (3E) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trương Thị Hồng Hải ◽  
Nguyễn Thị Diệu Thể ◽  
Phan Thu Thảo
Keyword(s):  
Skin Color ◽  
Agronomic Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Pure Line ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
Fruit Shape ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Sponge Gourd

In order to establish the pure line of sponge gourd containing aroma feature, we selected the desirable inbred lines by using a self-pollinating method. The present study was investigated to estimate the morphological traits and fruit quality of 6 sponge gourd inbred lines which generated at 4th generation of an aroma Luffa accession B29 under plastic house conditions. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications, from May to November in 2016. Five plants per replication were examined. The results indicated that all inbred lines could grow well under plastic house conditions. The inbred lines had the same stem and leaf traits; whereas fruit shape, skin color and fruit veins color were observed differently among inbred lines. The aromatic trait was retained in all inbred lines either before or after cooking. The high yield was found in lines BC1 and BC2 by 10.1 tons/ha and 10.7 tons/ha, respectively. These inbred lines should be examined in open field condition to confirm the presence of aromatic trait and yield potential before completion of the procedures for recognition of new Luffa varieties.  

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