Enhancing Conservation Efforts in the Qinling Mountains Through Phenotypic Trait Diversity Optimization.

ABSTRACT: The establishment of conservation areas is considered one of the most effective approaches to address biodiversity loss with limited resources. Identifying hotspots of plant diversity and conservation gaps has played a crucial role in optimizing conservation areas. Utilizing diverse types of research data can effectively enhance the recognition of hotspots and conservation gaps. Phenotypic trait diversity is a functional biogeography that analyzes the geographic distribution patterns, formation, and reasons for the development of specific or multiple phenotypic traits of organisms. Flower color and fruit color phenotypic traits are primary characteristics through which plants interact with other organisms, affecting their own survival and reproduction, and that of their offspring. This stu

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12300060 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature