The aim of this study was modelling the spatial distribution ofLilium ledebourii (Baker) Boiss. based on ecological characteristics, in order to predict potential habitats for conservation of a rare plant. Knowledge of the spatial distributions of rare and threatened species and the underlying ecological factors plays an important role in regional conservation assessments and development planni...

The species sensitivity distribution (SSD) is a statistical approach that used to estimate either the concentration of chemical hazardous no more than x% all (the HCx) or proportion potentially affected by given chemical. Despite significant body published research and critical reviews over past 20 yr aimed at improving methodology, fundamentals remain unchanged. Although there have been some r...

1) Species distribution models (SDMs) are currently the main tools to derive species niche estimates and spatially explicit predictions for geographical distribution. However, unobserved environmental conditions ecological processes may confound model if they have direct impact on and, at same time, correlated with observed covariates. This, so-called spatial confounding, is a general property ...

The potential effect of invasive plant species on biodiversity is one of most important subject of inquiry at present. In many parts of the world, the alarming spread of these plants has been documented. Knowing that climate exerts a dominant control over the distribution of plant species, predictions can therefore be made to determine which areas the species would likely spread under a climate...