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Beyond the Tropics: Rethinking Niche Conservatism in the Fern Order Cyatheales
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This proposal explores the ecological and evolutionary patterns of *Cyatheales*, a fern order primarily associated with tropical environments. It examines the concepts of Tropical Niche Conservatism (TNC) and Phylogenetic Niche Conservatism (PNC) to understand species' ecological preferences and adaptations. By integrating phylogenetic, ecological, and biogeographical data, the study seeks to uncover drivers of niche evolution, highlight exceptions to TNC, and inform conservation strategies.
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Mwihaki John
Highest degree:
MASTERS
Year obtained:
2020
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Current student
United States
Ferns and fern allies
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
MJ. Karichu, Boniface. K. Ngarega, J.M Jefwa, Bette A Loiselle, Emily B. Sessa (2024). Tracing the range shifts of African tree ferns: Insights from the last glacial maximum and beyond. Ecological Informatics, 102896. (Published)
MJ. Karichu, Boniface. K. Ngarega, Eric Onjalalaina, PW Kamau, Emily B. Sessa (2022). The potential distributions of African Azolla species and their implications for African wetland ecosystems in the future. Ecology and Evolution 12(8): e9210 (Published)
Boniface K. Ngarega, MJ. Karichu et al., (2022). Threatened Fabaceae taxa in Coastal East
Africa: Current and future modelled distributions and conservation priorities. South African Journal of Botany, 150, 779-788. (Published)
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New York Botanical Garden and City University of New York
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