Aims A comprehensive understanding of the genetic variation of walnuts (Juglans regia and
J. sigillata) in the Himalaya and its potential drivers are essential for the conservation and …

Southern Hemisphere glacial chronologies can provide valuable insights into interactions
between glaciation and past climate changes, but are not well constrained on most sub …

It is increasingly apparent that local and regional factors, including geographic location,
topography and climatic variability, strongly influence the timing and extent of glaciations …

The majority of islands surrounding the Antarctic continent are poorly characterized in terms
of microbial macroecology due to their remote locations, geographical isolation and access …

Human‐mediated transport of species outside their natural range is a rapidly growing threat
to biodiversity, particularly for island ecosystems that have evolved in isolation. The genetic …

Pseudotaxus chienii, belonging to the monotypic genus Pseudotaxus (Taxaceae), is a relict
conifer endemic to China. Its populations are usually small and patchily distributed, having a …

Background A complex interaction and mutual influence exists among landscapes, cultures,
and landraces, with rice culture being a typical embodiment of this relationship. The …

A need was identified to have reliable quantitative wind pattern data for Marion Island (MI) in
the study of terrestrial ecology (fauna and flora) on this well-preserved and remote territory in …

Researchers of projects at the sub-Antarctic Prince Edward Islands are increasingly
considering geospatial data as an essential component in answering scientific questions. A …

Marion Island is a peak of a shield volcano located in the southern Indian Ocean. The island
is strategically important for the collection of climatological data and marine and terrestrial …