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DOI | 10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e02829 |
Ecological dynamics, ethnobotanical significance, and habitat projections for Arisaema costatum (Wall.) Mart. in response to climate change in Nepal | |
Thapa, Santosh; Awasthi, Manisha; Karki, Sangram; Poudel, Basu Dev; Chung, Ki Wha | |
发表日期 | 2024 |
EISSN | 2351-9894 |
起始页码 | 50 |
卷号 | 50 |
英文摘要 | The unique landscape of Nepal supports diverse ecological niches that are home to valuable plants, benefiting various ethnic groups. Wild edible plants have been essential for the livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local communities due to their affordability, ease of harvest, and renewable nature. However, climate change is altering the habitat, distribution, ecology, and phenology of plant species in the Himalayas. One such important species in Nepal is Arisaema costatum, which has multiple indigenous uses. Unfortunately, climate change, deforestation and land use changes have led to continuous changes in the distribution and habitats of A. costatum. We conducted field research involving 280 quadrats (2 x2 m) and 210 interviews. By utilizing MaxEnt modeling and considering different climate change scenarios (Shared Socioeconomic Pathways 4.5 and 8.5) as well as climatic predictors and species localities, we analyzed 196 geospatial data points. This allowed us to evaluate the present suitable environment and predict potential habitats in 2050 and 2070. Our findings revealed that A. costatum is used as a vegetable by indigenous and local communities in the Nepal Himalayas. Traditional fermentation and detoxification techniques are employed for its preparation. The plant plays a vital role in household food and nutrition, income generation, and health security. Elevation, annual mean temperature (BIO-1), and precipitation during the warmest and coldest quarters (BIO-18 and BIO19) were identified as the most influential factors for projecting the future distribution of A. costatum in the Nepal Himalayas. Approximately 14% (21121.75 km2) of Nepal's land was found to be suitable habitat for this species, with the Gandaki, Bagmati, and Koshi provinces in the temperate regions particularly well -suited compared to other provinces. Highly suitable areas are expected to gradually decrease from 0.14% in 2050 and 1.65% in 2070. Thus, the anticipated loss of A. costatum habitats and the increasing temperatures due to climate change in the Nepal Himalayas, urgent integrated research and development programs are necessary to address this issue. |
英文关键词 | Diverse ecological niche; Nepal Himalayas; Wild edible plant; Fermentation; Indigenous uses; Jack -in -the -Pulpit |
语种 | 英语 |
WOS研究方向 | Biodiversity & Conservation ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
WOS类目 | Biodiversity Conservation ; Ecology |
WOS记录号 | WOS:001188253000001 |
来源期刊 | GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
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文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/308720 |
作者单位 | Tribhuvan University; Kongju National University; Kongju National University |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Thapa, Santosh,Awasthi, Manisha,Karki, Sangram,et al. Ecological dynamics, ethnobotanical significance, and habitat projections for Arisaema costatum (Wall.) Mart. in response to climate change in Nepal[J],2024,50. |
APA | Thapa, Santosh,Awasthi, Manisha,Karki, Sangram,Poudel, Basu Dev,&Chung, Ki Wha.(2024).Ecological dynamics, ethnobotanical significance, and habitat projections for Arisaema costatum (Wall.) Mart. in response to climate change in Nepal.GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION,50. |
MLA | Thapa, Santosh,et al."Ecological dynamics, ethnobotanical significance, and habitat projections for Arisaema costatum (Wall.) Mart. in response to climate change in Nepal".GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION 50(2024). |
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