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Co-limitation towards lower latitudes shapes global forest diversity gradients

Liang Jingjing, Javier G. P. Gamarra, Picard Nicolas, Mo Zhou, Pijanowski Bryan, Douglass F. Jacobs, Peter B. Reich, Thomas W. Crowther, Nabuurs Gert-Jan, de-Miguel Sergio, Fang Jingyun, Christopher W. Woodall, Svenning Jens-Christian, Jucker Tommaso, Bastin Jean-Francois, Susan K. Wiser, Slik Ferry, Hérault Bruno, Alberti Giorgio, Keppel Gunnar, Geerten M. Hengeveld, Pierre L. Ibisch, Carlos A. Silva, Hans ter Steege, Pablo L. Peri, David A. Coomes, Eric B. Searle, Klaus von Gadow, Jaroszewicz Bogdan, Akane O. Abbasi, Abegg Meinrad, Yves C. Adou Yao, Aguirre-Gutiérrez Jesús, Angelica M. Almeyda Zambrano, Altman Jan, Alvarez-Dávila Esteban, Juan Gabriel Álvarez-González, Luciana F. Alves, Bienvenu H. K. Amani, Christian A. Amani, Ammer Christian, Bhely Angoboy Ilondea, Antón-Fernández Clara, Avitabile Valerio, Gerardo A. Aymard, Akomian F. Azihou, Johan A. Baard, Timothy R. Baker, Balazy Radomir, Meredith L. Bastian, Batumike Rodrigue, Bauters Marijn, Beeckman Hans, Nithanel Mikael Hendrik Benu, Bitariho Robert, Boeckx Pascal, Bogaert Jan, Bongers Frans, Bouriaud Olivier, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Brandl Susanne, Francis Q. Brearley, Briseno-Reyes Jaime, Eben N. Broadbent, Bruelheide Helge, Bulte Erwin, Ann Christine Catlin, Roberto Cazzolla Gatti, Ricardo G. César, Han Y. H. Chen, Chisholm Chelsea, Cienciala Emil, Gabriel D. Colletta, José Javier Corral-Rivas, Cuchietti Anibal, Cuni-Sanchez Aida, Javid A. Dar, Dayanandan Selvadurai, Thales de Haulleville, Decuyper Mathieu, Delabye Sylvain, Derroire Géraldine, DeVries Ben, Diisi John, Tran Van Do, Dolezal Jiri, Dourdain Aurélie, Graham P. Durrheim, Nestor Laurier Engone Obiang, Corneille E. N. Ewango, Teresa J. Eyre, Tom M. Fayle, Lethicia Flavine N. Feunang, Finér Leena, Fischer Markus, Fridman Jonas, Frizzera Lorenzo, André L. de Gasper, Gianelle Damiano, Henry B. Glick, Maria Socorro Gonzalez-Elizondo, Gorenstein Lev, Habonayo Richard, Olivier J. Hardy, David J. Harris, Hector Andrew, Hemp Andreas, Herold Martin, Hillers Annika, Hubau Wannes, Ibanez Thomas, Imai Nobuo, Imani Gerard, Andrzej M. Jagodzinski, Janecek Stepan, Vivian Kvist Johannsen, Carlos A. Joly, Jumbam Blaise, Banoho L. P. R. Kabelong, Goytom Abraha Kahsay, Karminov Viktor, Kartawinat Kuswata, Justin N. Kass, Kearsley Elizabeth, Deborah K. Kennard, Kepfer-Rojas Sebastian, Mohammed Latif Khan, John N. Kigomo, Hyun Seok Kim, Klauberg Carine, Klomberg Yannick, Korjus Henn, Kothandaraman Subashree, Kraxner Florian, Kumar Amit, Kuswandi Relawan, Lang Mait, Michael J. Lawes, Rodrigo V. Leite, Lentner Geoffrey, Simon L. Lewis, Moses B. Libalah, Lising Janvier, Pablito Marcelo López-Serrano, Huicui Lu Natalia V. Lukina, Anne Mette Lykke, Maicher Vincent, Brian S. Maitner, Marcon Eric, Andrew R. Marshall, Emanuel H. Martin, Martynenko Olga, Faustin M. Mbayu, Musingo T. E. Mbuvi, Jorge A. Meave, Merow Cory, Miscicki Stanislaw, Vanessa S. Moreno, Morera Albert, Sharif A. Mukul, Jörg C. Müller, Murdjoko Agustinus, Maria Guadalupe Nava-Miranda, Litonga Elias Ndive, Victor J. Neldner, Radovan V. Nevenic, Louis N. Nforbelie, Michael L. Ngoh, Anny E. N’Guessan, Michael R. Ngugi, Alain S. K. Ngute, Emile Narcisse N. Njila, Melanie C. Nyako, Thomas O. Ochuodho, Oleksyn Jacek, Paquette Alain, Elena I. Parfenova, Park Minjee, Parren Marc, Parthasarathy Narayanaswamy, Pfautsch Sebastian, Oliver L. Phillips, Maria T. F. Piedade, Piotto Daniel, Pollastrini Martina, Poorter Lourens, John R. Poulsen, Axel Dalberg Poulsen, Pretzsch Hans, Rodeghiero Mirco, Samir G. Rolim, Rovero Francesco, Rutishauser Ervan, Sagheb-Talebi Khosro, Saikia Purabi, Moses Nsanyi Sainge, Salas-Eljatib Christian, Salis Antonello, Schall Peter, Schepaschenko Dmitry, Scherer-Lorenzen Michael, Schmid Bernhard, Schöngart Jochen, Šebeň Vladimír, Sellan Giacomo, Selvi Federico, Josep M. Serra-Diaz, Sheil Douglas, Anatoly Z. Shvidenko, Sist Plinio, Alexandre F. Souza, Krzysztof J. Stereńczak, Martin J. P. Sullivan, Sundarapandian Somaiah, Svoboda Miroslav, Mike D. Swaine, Targhetta Natalia, Tchebakova Nadja, Liam A. Trethowan, Tropek Robert, John Tshibamba Mukendi, Peter Mbanda Umunay, Vladimir A. Usoltsev, Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Valentini Riccardo, Valladares Fernando, Fons van der Plas, Daniel José Vega-Nieva, Verbeeck Hans, Viana Helder, Alexander C. Vibrans, Simone A. Vieira, Vleminckx Jason, Catherine E. Waite, Wang Hua-Feng, Eric Katembo Wasingya, Wekesa Chemuku, Westerlund Bertil, Wittmann Florian, Wortel Verginia, Zawiła-Niedźwiecki Tomasz, Zhang Chunyu, Xiuhai Zhao Jun Zhu, Zhu Xiao, Zhu Zhi-Xin, Irie C. Zo-Bi, Hui Cang

  • The latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG) is one of the most recognized global patterns of species richness exhibited across a wide range of taxa. Numerous hypotheses have been proposed in the past two centuries to explain LDG, but rigorous tests of the drivers of LDGs have been limited by a lack of high-quality global species richness data. Here we produce a high-resolution (0.025° × 0.025°) map of local tree species richness using a global forest inventory database with individual tree information and local biophysical characteristics from ~1.3 million sample plots. We then quantify drivers of local tree species richness patterns across latitudes. Generally, annual mean temperature was a dominant predictor of tree species richness, which is most consistent with the metabolic theory of biodiversity (MTB). However, MTB underestimated LDG in the tropics, where high species richness was also moderated by topographic, soil and anthropogenic factors operating at local scales. Given that local landscape variables operate synergisticallyThe latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG) is one of the most recognized global patterns of species richness exhibited across a wide range of taxa. Numerous hypotheses have been proposed in the past two centuries to explain LDG, but rigorous tests of the drivers of LDGs have been limited by a lack of high-quality global species richness data. Here we produce a high-resolution (0.025° × 0.025°) map of local tree species richness using a global forest inventory database with individual tree information and local biophysical characteristics from ~1.3 million sample plots. We then quantify drivers of local tree species richness patterns across latitudes. Generally, annual mean temperature was a dominant predictor of tree species richness, which is most consistent with the metabolic theory of biodiversity (MTB). However, MTB underestimated LDG in the tropics, where high species richness was also moderated by topographic, soil and anthropogenic factors operating at local scales. Given that local landscape variables operate synergistically with bioclimatic factors in shaping the global LDG pattern, we suggest that MTB be extended to account for co-limitation by subordinate drivers.show moreshow less

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Author:Liang Jingjing, Javier G. P. Gamarra, Picard Nicolas, Mo Zhou, Pijanowski Bryan, Douglass F. Jacobs, Peter B. Reich, Thomas W. Crowther, Nabuurs Gert-Jan, de-Miguel Sergio, Fang Jingyun, Christopher W. Woodall, Svenning Jens-Christian, Jucker Tommaso, Bastin Jean-Francois, Susan K. Wiser, Slik Ferry, Hérault Bruno, Alberti Giorgio, Keppel Gunnar, Geerten M. Hengeveld, Pierre L. IbischORCiDGND, Carlos A. Silva, Hans ter Steege, Pablo L. Peri, David A. Coomes, Eric B. Searle, Klaus von Gadow, Jaroszewicz Bogdan, Akane O. Abbasi, Abegg Meinrad, Yves C. Adou Yao, Aguirre-Gutiérrez Jesús, Angelica M. Almeyda Zambrano, Altman Jan, Alvarez-Dávila Esteban, Juan Gabriel Álvarez-González, Luciana F. Alves, Bienvenu H. K. Amani, Christian A. Amani, Ammer Christian, Bhely Angoboy Ilondea, Antón-Fernández Clara, Avitabile Valerio, Gerardo A. Aymard, Akomian F. Azihou, Johan A. Baard, Timothy R. Baker, Balazy Radomir, Meredith L. Bastian, Batumike Rodrigue, Bauters Marijn, Beeckman Hans, Nithanel Mikael Hendrik Benu, Bitariho Robert, Boeckx Pascal, Bogaert Jan, Bongers Frans, Bouriaud Olivier, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Brandl Susanne, Francis Q. Brearley, Briseno-Reyes Jaime, Eben N. Broadbent, Bruelheide Helge, Bulte Erwin, Ann Christine Catlin, Roberto Cazzolla Gatti, Ricardo G. César, Han Y. H. Chen, Chisholm Chelsea, Cienciala Emil, Gabriel D. Colletta, José Javier Corral-Rivas, Cuchietti Anibal, Cuni-Sanchez Aida, Javid A. Dar, Dayanandan Selvadurai, Thales de Haulleville, Decuyper Mathieu, Delabye Sylvain, Derroire Géraldine, DeVries Ben, Diisi John, Tran Van Do, Dolezal Jiri, Dourdain Aurélie, Graham P. Durrheim, Nestor Laurier Engone Obiang, Corneille E. N. Ewango, Teresa J. Eyre, Tom M. Fayle, Lethicia Flavine N. Feunang, Finér Leena, Fischer Markus, Fridman Jonas, Frizzera Lorenzo, André L. de Gasper, Gianelle Damiano, Henry B. Glick, Maria Socorro Gonzalez-Elizondo, Gorenstein Lev, Habonayo Richard, Olivier J. Hardy, David J. Harris, Hector Andrew, Hemp Andreas, Herold Martin, Hillers Annika, Hubau Wannes, Ibanez Thomas, Imai Nobuo, Imani Gerard, Andrzej M. Jagodzinski, Janecek Stepan, Vivian Kvist Johannsen, Carlos A. Joly, Jumbam Blaise, Banoho L. P. R. Kabelong, Goytom Abraha Kahsay, Karminov Viktor, Kartawinat Kuswata, Justin N. Kass, Kearsley Elizabeth, Deborah K. Kennard, Kepfer-Rojas Sebastian, Mohammed Latif Khan, John N. Kigomo, Hyun Seok Kim, Klauberg Carine, Klomberg Yannick, Korjus Henn, Kothandaraman Subashree, Kraxner Florian, Kumar Amit, Kuswandi Relawan, Lang Mait, Michael J. Lawes, Rodrigo V. Leite, Lentner Geoffrey, Simon L. Lewis, Moses B. Libalah, Lising Janvier, Pablito Marcelo López-Serrano, Huicui Lu Natalia V. Lukina, Anne Mette Lykke, Maicher Vincent, Brian S. Maitner, Marcon Eric, Andrew R. Marshall, Emanuel H. Martin, Martynenko Olga, Faustin M. Mbayu, Musingo T. E. Mbuvi, Jorge A. Meave, Merow Cory, Miscicki Stanislaw, Vanessa S. Moreno, Morera Albert, Sharif A. Mukul, Jörg C. Müller, Murdjoko Agustinus, Maria Guadalupe Nava-Miranda, Litonga Elias Ndive, Victor J. Neldner, Radovan V. Nevenic, Louis N. Nforbelie, Michael L. Ngoh, Anny E. N’Guessan, Michael R. Ngugi, Alain S. K. Ngute, Emile Narcisse N. Njila, Melanie C. Nyako, Thomas O. Ochuodho, Oleksyn Jacek, Paquette Alain, Elena I. Parfenova, Park Minjee, Parren Marc, Parthasarathy Narayanaswamy, Pfautsch Sebastian, Oliver L. Phillips, Maria T. F. Piedade, Piotto Daniel, Pollastrini Martina, Poorter Lourens, John R. Poulsen, Axel Dalberg Poulsen, Pretzsch Hans, Rodeghiero Mirco, Samir G. Rolim, Rovero Francesco, Rutishauser Ervan, Sagheb-Talebi Khosro, Saikia Purabi, Moses Nsanyi Sainge, Salas-Eljatib Christian, Salis Antonello, Schall Peter, Schepaschenko Dmitry, Scherer-Lorenzen Michael, Schmid Bernhard, Schöngart Jochen, Šebeň Vladimír, Sellan Giacomo, Selvi Federico, Josep M. Serra-Diaz, Sheil Douglas, Anatoly Z. Shvidenko, Sist Plinio, Alexandre F. Souza, Krzysztof J. Stereńczak, Martin J. P. Sullivan, Sundarapandian Somaiah, Svoboda Miroslav, Mike D. Swaine, Targhetta Natalia, Tchebakova Nadja, Liam A. Trethowan, Tropek Robert, John Tshibamba Mukendi, Peter Mbanda Umunay, Vladimir A. Usoltsev, Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Valentini Riccardo, Valladares Fernando, Fons van der Plas, Daniel José Vega-Nieva, Verbeeck Hans, Viana Helder, Alexander C. Vibrans, Simone A. Vieira, Vleminckx Jason, Catherine E. Waite, Wang Hua-Feng, Eric Katembo Wasingya, Wekesa Chemuku, Westerlund Bertil, Wittmann Florian, Wortel Verginia, Zawiła-Niedźwiecki Tomasz, Zhang Chunyu, Xiuhai Zhao Jun Zhu, Zhu Xiao, Zhu Zhi-Xin, Irie C. Zo-Bi, Hui Cang
URN:urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-4821
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-022-01831-x
Parent Title (English):Nature Ecology & Evolution
Publisher:Springer Nature
Document Type:Article
Language:English
Year of Completion:2022
Date of first Publication:2022/08/08
Publishing Institution:Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde
Release Date:2023/05/11
Tag:ecological gradients; forest biodiversity; forests; species richness; tree inventory
Volume:6
Issue:10
Page Number:15
First Page:1423
Last Page:1437
Institutions / Departments:Fachbereich Wald und Umwelt
University Bibliography:University Bibliography
Peer-Review / Referiert
Licence (German):License LogoUrheberrechtsschutz
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