Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United States

AbstractFlowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) is an invasive perennial monocot found along the United States (U.S.).–Canadian border which can grow into large monotypic mats that can cause water use issues. Currently, there are two known cytotypes, diploid and triploid, within the invaded range; ho...

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Main Authors: Maxwell G. Gebhart, Ryan M. Wersal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Freshwater Ecology
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02705060.2023.2292232
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description AbstractFlowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) is an invasive perennial monocot found along the United States (U.S.).–Canadian border which can grow into large monotypic mats that can cause water use issues. Currently, there are two known cytotypes, diploid and triploid, within the invaded range; however, basic ecological research is lacking on the diploid cytotype. Ecological niche modelling (ENM) was done on three known populations of the diploid cytotype, alongside a global site model, to determine site-specific abiotic influences and potential suitability within the U.S. The ENM was constructed using climatic and soil variables from public sources with resultant models compared to currently known populations of flowering rush throughout the U.S. Diploid flowering rush populations and the global site models were highly reliant on precipitation in the driest month (27–39% model contribution) and one site was highly reliant on precipitation seasonality (38% model contribution). Diploid flowering rush populations in this study displayed different responses towards abiotic factors; however, seasonal signaling of precipitation patterns are highly important. Furthermore, diploid flowering rush is predicted to invade numerous areas with less than suitable habitat which should warrant further monitoring to prevent further spread.
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spelling doaj.art-0c431a5d8b654dc99d67c87d42e6a5522023-12-15T16:11:48ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Freshwater Ecology0270-50602156-69412023-12-0139110.1080/02705060.2023.2292232Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United StatesMaxwell G. Gebhart0Ryan M. Wersal1Department of Biological Sciences, MN State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USADepartment of Biological Sciences, MN State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USAAbstractFlowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) is an invasive perennial monocot found along the United States (U.S.).–Canadian border which can grow into large monotypic mats that can cause water use issues. Currently, there are two known cytotypes, diploid and triploid, within the invaded range; however, basic ecological research is lacking on the diploid cytotype. Ecological niche modelling (ENM) was done on three known populations of the diploid cytotype, alongside a global site model, to determine site-specific abiotic influences and potential suitability within the U.S. The ENM was constructed using climatic and soil variables from public sources with resultant models compared to currently known populations of flowering rush throughout the U.S. Diploid flowering rush populations and the global site models were highly reliant on precipitation in the driest month (27–39% model contribution) and one site was highly reliant on precipitation seasonality (38% model contribution). Diploid flowering rush populations in this study displayed different responses towards abiotic factors; however, seasonal signaling of precipitation patterns are highly important. Furthermore, diploid flowering rush is predicted to invade numerous areas with less than suitable habitat which should warrant further monitoring to prevent further spread.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02705060.2023.2292232Aquatic planthabitat suitabilityinvasionsoilprecipitationrange expansion
spellingShingle Maxwell G. Gebhart
Ryan M. Wersal
Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United States
Journal of Freshwater Ecology
Aquatic plant
habitat suitability
invasion
soil
precipitation
range expansion
title Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United States
title_full Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United States
title_fullStr Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United States
title_full_unstemmed Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United States
title_short Ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the United States
title_sort ecological niche modeling of diploid flowering rush butomus umbellatus l in the united states
topic Aquatic plant
habitat suitability
invasion
soil
precipitation
range expansion
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02705060.2023.2292232
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