Phylogenetic diversity and nature conservation: where are we?
To date, there is little evidence that phylogenetic diversity has contributed to nature
conservation. Here, we discuss the scientific justification of using phylogenetic diversity in …
conservation. Here, we discuss the scientific justification of using phylogenetic diversity in …
Conservation of oceanic island floras: present and future global challenges
J Caujape-Castells, A Tye, DJ Crawford… - Perspectives in Plant …, 2010 - Elsevier
Current threats to the planet's biodiversity are unprecedented, and they particularly imperil
insular floras. In this investigation, we use the threat factors identified by the Millennium …
insular floras. In this investigation, we use the threat factors identified by the Millennium …
Landscape dynamics and diversification of the megadiverse South American freshwater fish fauna
Landscape dynamics are widely thought to govern the tempo and mode of continental
radiations, yet the effects of river network rearrangements on dispersal and lineage …
radiations, yet the effects of river network rearrangements on dispersal and lineage …
Smoking cessation induces profound changes in the composition of the intestinal microbiota in humans
L Biedermann, J Zeitz, J Mwinyi, E Sutter-Minder… - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background The human intestinal microbiota is a crucial factor in the pathogenesis of
various diseases, such as metabolic syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Yet …
various diseases, such as metabolic syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Yet …
Global hotspots of plant phylogenetic diversity
Regions harbouring high unique phylogenetic diversity (PD) are priority targets for
conservation. Here, we analyse the global distribution of plant PD, which remains poorly …
conservation. Here, we analyse the global distribution of plant PD, which remains poorly …
Phylogenetic endemism: a new approach for identifying geographical concentrations of evolutionary history
We present a new, broadly applicable measure of the spatial restriction of phylogenetic
diversity, termed phylogenetic endemism (PE). PE combines the widely used phylogenetic …
diversity, termed phylogenetic endemism (PE). PE combines the widely used phylogenetic …
Phylogenetic diversity (PD) and biodiversity conservation: some bioinformatics challenges
DP Faith, AM Baker - Evolutionary bioinformatics, 2006 - journals.sagepub.com
Biodiversity conservation addresses information challenges through estimations
encapsulated in measures of diversity. A quantitative measure of phylogenetic …
encapsulated in measures of diversity. A quantitative measure of phylogenetic …
Phylogenetic measures of biodiversity and neo- and paleo-endemism in Australian Acacia
Understanding spatial patterns of biodiversity is critical for conservation planning,
particularly given rapid habitat loss and human-induced climatic change. Diversity and …
particularly given rapid habitat loss and human-induced climatic change. Diversity and …
The EDGE2 protocol: Advancing the prioritisation of Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered species for practical conservation action
The conservation of evolutionary history has been linked to increased benefits for humanity
and can be captured by phylogenetic diversity (PD). The Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally …
and can be captured by phylogenetic diversity (PD). The Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally …
Evolutionary history of the flora of Mexico: Dry forests cradles and museums of endemism
Mexico is considered an exceptional biogeographic area with a varied endemic flora,
however spatial phylogenetic measures of biodiversity have not yet been estimated to …
however spatial phylogenetic measures of biodiversity have not yet been estimated to …