Predicting the potential global distribution of Ageratina adenophora under current and future climate change scenarios.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Invasive alien species (IAS) threaten ecosystems and humans worldwide, and future climate change may accelerate the expansion of IAS. Predicting the suitable areas of IAS can prevent their further expansion. Ageratina adenophora is an invasive weed over 30 countries in tropical and subtropical regions. However, the potential suitable areas of A. adenophora remain unclear along with its response to climate change. This study explored and mapped the current and future potential suitable areas of Ageratina adenophora.

Location

Global.

Taxa

Asteraceae A. adenophora (Spreng.) R.M.King & H.Rob. Commonly known as Crofton weed.

Methods

Based on A. adenophora occurrence data and climate data, we predicted its suitable areas of this

SUBMITTER: Changjun G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8427655 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature