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Climate Change Effects On Plant Biodiversity Rubab

The presentation discusses the impact of climate change on plant biodiversity, highlighting causes such as greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. It outlines the effects on ecosystems, including habitat loss, altered growth patterns, and increased competition from invasive species. Conservation strategies and the role of researchers in monitoring and protecting biodiversity are emphasized as urgent actions needed to address these challenges.

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Climate Change Effects On Plant Biodiversity Rubab

The presentation discusses the impact of climate change on plant biodiversity, highlighting causes such as greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. It outlines the effects on ecosystems, including habitat loss, altered growth patterns, and increased competition from invasive species. Conservation strategies and the role of researchers in monitoring and protecting biodiversity are emphasized as urgent actions needed to address these challenges.

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Climate Change and Its Effects on

Plant Biodiversity
• Presented by: Rubab Muddassir Khan Niazi
• Program: MPhil Botany
• Institute: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
• Date: [Insert Date]
Introduction
• • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in
temperatures and weather patterns.
• • Caused mainly by human activities,
especially fossil fuel burning.
• • Plant biodiversity is crucial for ecosystems
and human survival.
Objectives of the Presentation
• • Understand climate change impacts on
plants.
• • Examine effects on biodiversity at various
levels.
• • Explore strategies for conservation.
What is Plant Biodiversity?
• • Variety of plant species, genetic variation,
and ecosystems.
• • Importance:
• - Food security
• - Medicine
• - Climate regulation
• - Ecological balance
Major Causes of Climate Change
• • Greenhouse gases (CO₂, CH₄, N₂O)
• • Deforestation
• • Industrialization
• • Fossil fuel combustion
Effects of Climate Change on Plant
Biodiversity
• • Habitat loss and fragmentation
• • Altered rainfall and temperature
• • Shift in flowering and fruiting
• • Species extinction
Case Studies
• • Himalayan Plants: Moving upward or
disappearing.
• • Amazon Forests: Drought leads to
biodiversity loss.
Phenological Changes in Plants
• • Phenology: Timing of seasonal events like
flowering.
• • Climate-induced changes:
• - Early blooming
• - Shorter growth
• - Reduced pollination
Invasive Species and Competition
• • Warmer climates enable invasive species to
thrive.
• • Local plants face increased competition and
stress.
Impacts on Agricultural Biodiversity
• • Crop yield and quality affected.
• • Traditional varieties at risk.
• • Reduced genetic diversity.
Conservation Strategies
• • Seed banks and gene banks
• • Reforestation and afforestation
• • Assisted migration
• • Climate-resilient species development
Global and National Initiatives
• • UNFCCC and IPCC
• • IUCN Red List
• • Pakistan’s Biodiversity Action Plan
Role of Botanists and Researchers
• • Monitor biodiversity changes
• • Recommend policies
• • Research on adaptive traits
Conclusion
• • Climate change threatens plant biodiversity.
• • Conservation and research are urgent.
• • Action is needed to protect nature.
References
• • IPCC Reports
• • WWF Publications
• • IUCN Red List
• • Research Journals and Articles

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