- Viscaria alpina Response to Extreme Climatic Events: The Role of Latitude
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71146
Extreme climatic events have become increasingly frequent due to global warming. These events negatively affect both animal and plant organisms, causing stress and, in the most severe cases, an increase in mortality. This study assessed the ability of Viscaria alpina, an Arctic-alpine plant, to cope with stress induced by extreme heat waves. The study compared the response of Scandinavian populations with that of Alpine and Apennine populations, which naturally experience very different climatic and photoperiodic conditions due to latitude and altitude. The results indicate that northern populations have a greater ability to withstand stress caused by extreme events (high temperatures, low water availability) compared to populations from Mediterranean mountain ranges, which are therefore highly threatened by climate change. The greater resilience of Scandinavian populations is likely linked to their higher genetic diversity.
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