Rumpf Sabine

Direct human influence on elevational range dynamics of mountain plant species under climate change

Project Number: CH-6837

Project Type:	Master
Project Duration:	06/26/2021 - 01/01/2022 project completed
Funding Source:	other ,
Leading Institution:	Université de Lausanne
Project Leader:	Prof. Sabine Rumpf Ecology Departement Umweltwissenschaften, Botanik Universität Basel Bernoullistrasse 32 4056 Basel Phone: ; +41 (0) 61 267 35 10 FAX: +41 (0) 61 267 35 04 e-Mail: sabine.rumpf(at)unibas.ch https://eco.duw.unibas.ch/en/

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Research Areas:

Living Space

Disciplines:

environmental sciences

Abstract:
Climate change causes species to shift their ranges to higher elevations to track the conditions they are adapted to. Depending on the species and locality, these range shifts and the resulting species richness on summits vary a lot. A potential driver of these differences might be the direct effect of human recreational activities. Humans are known to transport viable propagules on their shoes. Yet, not all species have the same capability to “hitchhike” on humans (namely, some seeds have appendages or shapes that facilitate attachment). In this project, I focus on the propagules transported by people on their shoes in mountains. What type of propagules do hikers transport? Do transported propagules have certain shapes or appendages? Is there a relationship between the number of propagules transported and elevation? Can the propagules establish into a new environment? I also asked participants to fill in a short survey.

Publications:
Bole-Feysot Marie.2022. HUMAN-MEDIATED SEED DISPERSAL IN THE SWISS ALPS. Travail de Maîtrise universitaire ès Sciences en comportement, évolution et conservation, spécialisation « Géosciences, Ecologie et Environnement ». Département d'Ecologie et d'Evolution. Faculté de biologie et de médecine. Université de Lausanne. Janvier 2022. pdf Masterarbeit


Last update: 12/22/22
Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)
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