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  What determines the distribution of Tulipa species in Uzbekistan?

  Authors: Temur Asatulloev, Davron Dekhkonov, Komiljon Sh. Tojibaev (Author)

  DOI: https://doi.org/10.54981/PDCA/vol1_iss2/a5

  License: cc BY 4.0

  Keywords: geospatial analysis; species richness; species range; species distribution modeling

  Abstract Although the distribution of Tulipa species in Uzbekistan is well documented, there is no clear understanding of the importance of three classes of environmental variables, climate, soil type, and topography, as determinants of their distribution. We mapped the richness of Tulipa species in…

  128-137 pp.2022-08-01

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  How to preserve narrow endemics in view of climate change? The Nuratau Mountains as the case

  Authors: Sergei Volis, Natalya Beshko (Author)

  DOI: https://doi.org/10.54981/PDCA/vol2_iss2/a3

  License: cc BY 4.0

  Keywords: narrow endemics; climate change; species distribution modeling; Nuratau; protected areas; Central Asia

  Abstract Endemic species usually have higher risk of extinction than widespread species and therefore for endemics negative effects of climate change can be especially dramatic. The Nuratau Mountains, located in Uzbekistan, are rich in endemic species and are a part of the Mountains of Central Asia Global…

  2023-08-01

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  Species Distribution Modeling - a conservation tool with a wide spectrum of applications in Central Asia

  Authors: Sergei Volis (Author)

  DOI: https://doi.org/10.54981/PDCA/vol1_iss2/a2

  License: cc BY 4.0

  Keywords: conservation planning; reserve design; reintroduction; restoration; threatened species

  Abstract The goal of this paper was to review and illustrate the utility of SDM for solving conservation problems. Using real-world examples, I show a variety of uses for SDM, and then review the existing and potential applications of SDM for plant conservation in Central Asia. Central Asia is the region…

  26-66 pp.2022-08-01

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