Plant bioclimatic models in climate change research

Abstract

Bioclimatics is an ancient science that was once neglected by many ecologists. However, as climate changes have attracted increasing attention, scientists have reevaluated the relevance of bioclimatology and it has thus become essential for exploring climate changes. Because of the rapidly growing importance of bioclimatic models in climate change studies, we evaluated factors that influence plant bioclimatology, constructed and developed bioclimatic models, and assessed the precautionary effects of the application of the models. The findings obtained by sequentially reviewing the development history and importance of bioclimatic models in climate change studies can be used to enhance the knowledge of bioclimatic models and strengthen their ability to apply them. Consequently, bioclimatic models can be used as a powerful tool and reference in decision-making responses to future climate changes. The objectives of this study were to (1) understand how climatic factors affect plants; (2) describe the sources, construction principles, and development of early plant bioclimatic models (PBMs); and (3) summarize the recent applications of PBMs in climate change research.

Growth, Development, and Water Consumption of Irrigated Bean Crop Related to Growing Degree-Days on Different Soil Tillage Systems in Southeast Brazil

“…We can see the strong linear relationship ( < 0.01) between simulated and observed evapotranspiration, which was corroborated when comparing the total observed evapotranspiration (2) and that predicted. In the field ET reached 384 mm, 387 mm, and 375 mm and that simulated was 378 mm, 373 mm, and 349 mm to CP, DP, and RH, respectively, representing a mean difference of 4%.…”

“…Since crop growth, development, and water consumption are strongly influenced by temperature [1][2][3][4] climate change has increased the vulnerability of the emerging, like Brazil, which is highly dependent on agricultural production.…”

“…Different factors can influence the relationship degreedays and plant growth and development. These include temperature variation [2,5], nutrients and plant management [1,2,13], the cultivar [7,8], and water availability [2]. However, there is a lack of studies on the influence of soil tillage system on relationship between thermal sum and the development, vegetative growth, and water demand of irrigated crops.…”

Assessment of climate change impact on thermal bioclimatic indicators in a tropical region with the climate projections from CMIP6 modele Dynamics

“…It is critical for understanding the distribution of species, determining cropping potential or suitability, assessing people's thermal comfort zones, and evaluating vulnerability to climate change (CC) (Molloy et al, 2014;Kriticos et al, 2012;Ragheb et al, 2016;Theusme et al, 2021). CC has caused various complex changes in climate variables intricately linked to the biosphere (Chiou et al, 2015;. Even small climate changes can signi cantly impact biological distributions, forcing animals and plants to relocate to survive (Sintayehu 2018;Hamed et al 2023).…”

Modeling the responses of Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) distribution to current and future climate change in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia

“…They provide information on temperature and precipitation conditions on a monthly, seasonal, and annual basis (O 'Donnel & Ignizio, 2012). Seasonal climatic conditions affect the bioclimatology of many plants in different ways (Chiou et al, 2015). Preseason warmer winters, for example, delay budburst and flowering greatly, whereas cold winter temperatures significantly encourage most plants to release budburst and flowering (Svoboda & Fuchs, 2017).…”