Background Predicting species' potential geographical range by species distribution models
(SDMs) is central to understand their ecological requirements. However, the effects of using …

Species distribution models (SDMs) have been extensively used in simulations of
geographical distribution of animal and plant species during the past 20 years. Taking the …

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) is a tree species of high economic and ecological
value, but is also considered to be highly invasive. Understanding the global potential …

Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis) is an important afforestation and ornamental tree
species, which is native in eastern Asian. Therefore, a global suitable habitat map for …

Different statistical techniques have been used to model species potential distribution
related to environmental variables. This paper provides a comprehensive assessments of …

Aquaculture plays an important role in providing food and reducing poverty but it affects
environmental change and coastal ecosystems. Remote sensing is a technology that is …

Quercus brantii var. persica and Quercus infectoria are two economically and ecologically
important oak species widespread in the Zagros forest, located in the northwestern and …

Past and current climatic changes have affected the demography, patterns of genetic
diversity, and genetic structure of extant species. The study of these processes provides …

Pinus tabulaeformis, as an endemic species in China, is one of the main tree species for
afforestation. For rational cultivation planning and conservation, it is necessary to …

Chinese sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides subsp. sinensis) has considerable
economic potential and plays an important role in reclamation and soil and water …