Predicting the potential distribution of <i>Corylus heterophylla</i> in China under future climate change using an optimized MaxEnt model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Corylus heterophylla is native to East Asia, including northern and central China, southeastern Siberia, eastern Mongolia, Korea, Japan, and other adjacent regions, and its geographical distribution is highly sensitive to climate change. Investigating shifts in its suitable habitat under 1970-2000 and future climate conditions is crucial for the conservation and sustainable utilization of its germplasm resources.

Methods

This study employed an optimized MaxEnt model, integrating species occurrence records with multiple environmental variables, to simulate and analyze potential suitable habitats and their key environmental determinants under various climate scenarios.

Results

The results demonstrated that the model configured with the feature combin

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12667186 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature