Predicting the geographical distribution and niche characteristics of Cotoneaster multiflorus based on future climate change

• DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1360190
• Publication Date: 2024-05-08T08:06:07Z
• Authors: Qiuliang Huang; Haoyang Liu; Changshun Li; Xiaoru Zhu; Zongsheng Yuan; Jialiang Lai; Minghui Cao; Zhenbei Huang; Yushan Yang; Shenglan Zhuo; Zengwei Lü; Guofang Zhang
• Keywords: Environmental niche modelling

Arid and semi-arid regions are climate-sensitive areas, which account for about 40% of the world's land surface area. Future environment change will impact these area, resulting in a sharp expansion arid regions.