📝 Abstract

Understanding the patterns and drivers of plant diversity is crucial for ecological conservation and management. This study aims to compare the plant diversity across tropical and temperate ecosystems and identify the key factors influencing these patterns. Utilizing a combination of field surveys and remote sensing data, we analyzed the species composition and abundance in selected regions. Our findings revealed significant differences in species richness between the two ecosystems, with tropical regions exhibiting higher diversity. The primary drivers identified were soil nutrient levels, climate variability, and human disturbances. Interestingly, while tropical ecosystems were more sensitive to climate factors, temperate zones showed higher resilience against human-induced changes. These findings suggest that conservation strategies should be ecosystem-specific and consider the distinct ecological drivers. Our research highlights the need for integrated management approaches that address both natural and anthropogenic factors to preserve plant biodiversity effectively. Future studies should focus on longitudinal data to monitor changes over time and inform adaptive management strategies.

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plant diversitytropical ecosystemstemperate ecosystemsspecies richnessecological driversconservation strategies
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Anaïs Dupont, Nimal Karunaratne, Li Wei, Fatima Hassan. (2026). Patterns and Drivers of Plant Diversity in Tropical and Temperate Ecosystems: A Comparative Study. Cithara Journal, 66(7). ISSN: 0009-7527