Climate-induced distribution dynamics and niche adaptation of South Korean endemic plants across the Korean Peninsula.

ABSTRACT: As climate change intensifies, endemic plants native to South Korea, especially those in specialized ecological niches, confront heightened risks of distribution shifts and habitat degradation. To provide a comprehensive understanding of these impacts, this study evaluates the climate-induced distribution dynamics and niche adaptation of these endemic species across the entire Korean Peninsula. Utilizing species distribution models (SDMs) for 179 plant species and incorporating environmental variables under projected future climate scenarios, our analysis identified unique distribution and niche adaptation patterns. Findings demonstrate that specialized endemic species are likely to migrate to higher altitudes and latitudes, highlighting their distinct vulnerability due to limited ecologic

SUBMITTER: Cho YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11436843 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature