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DOI 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01811.x
Title (Primary) Relating geographical variation in pollination types to environmental and spatial factors using novel statistical methods
Author Kühn, I. ORCID logo ; Bierman, S.M.; Durka, W. ORCID logo ; Klotz, S.
Source Titel New Phytologist
Year 2006
Department BZF
Volume 172
Issue 1
Page From 127
Page To 139
Language englisch
Keywords Bayesian methods; central Europe; compositional data; environmental correlates; plant functional types; pollination types; spatial autocorrelation
Abstract
  • The relative frequencies of functional traits of plant species show notable spatial variation, which is often related to environmental factors. Pollination type (insect-, wind- or self-pollination) is a critical trait for plant reproduction and provision of ecosystem services.

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    Here, we mapped the distribution of pollination types across Germany by combining databases on plant distribution and plant pollination types. Applying a new method, we modelled the composition of pollination types using a set of 12 environmental variables as predictors within a Bayesian framework which allows for the analysis of compositional data in the presence of spatial autocorrelation.

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    A clear biogeographical pattern in the distribution of pollination types was revealed which was adequately captured by our model. The most striking relationship was a relative increase in insect-pollination and a corresponding decrease of selfing with increasing altitude. Further important factors were wind speed, geology and land use.

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    We present a powerful tool to analyse the distribution patterns of plant functional types such as pollination types and their relationship with environmental parameters in a spatially explicit framework.

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Kühn, I., Bierman, S.M., Durka, W., Klotz, S. (2006):
Relating geographical variation in pollination types to environmental and spatial factors using novel statistical methods
New Phytol. 172 (1), 127 - 139 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01811.x