A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity

Autores
Jiménez, Yohana Gisell; Paz, Andrea; Bialic Murphy, Lalasia; Crowther, Thomas W.; Maynard, Daniel S.
Año de publicación
2025
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Aim Understanding the global distribution of tree functional diversity is essential for predicting ecosystem responses to environmental change. Traditional biogeographic regionalisations classify ecosystems based on species composition and climate but overlook functional traits, which directly govern processes such as carbon storage, nutrient cycling and productivity. Here, we present the first global functional regionalisation of tree-inhabited systems into functionally distinct regions based on tree traits rather than taxonomic or climatic boundaries.LocationGlobal, covering forests, savannas and grasslands.Time PeriodPresent.Major Taxa StudiedTrees.MethodsWe compiled over 5 million tree species occurrences and associated functional traits related to photosynthesis, growth, reproduction, structure and physiology. Using a stability-based clustering approach, we identified functional macro-regions (85% variance explained), meso-regions (90%) and micro-regions (99%). We also identified important traits discriminating these regions and assessed the relative influence of climate and phylogeny in shaping these functional boundaries.ResultsWe identified five major functional macro-regions: Boreal, Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Neotropical and Paleotropical. Boreal and temperate macro-regions align closely with climatic zones, while tropical macro-regions are structured primarily by evolutionary history rather than moisture availability. Functional differentiation is driven by photosynthetic and reproductive traits across scales, with structural, growth and physiological traits dominating at macro, meso and micro levels, respectively. Phylogenetic distance explains 68% of the functional divergence between Neotropical and Paleotropical macro-regions, whereas environmental differences drive 42%–44% of the variance between tropical and temperate regions.Main ConclusionsOur study provides one of the first global functional classifications of tree-inhabited ecosystems, revealing that climate primarily structures temperate and boreal regions, while evolutionary history drives tropical functional diversity. These findings offer a new perspective on global biogeography and ecosystem resilience, with implications for biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation strategies.
Fil: Jiménez, Yohana Gisell. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Instituto de Ecología Regional. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Instituto de Ecología Regional; Argentina. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);
Fil: Paz, Andrea. University of Montreal; Canadá
Fil: Bialic Murphy, Lalasia. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);
Fil: Crowther, Thomas W.. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);
Fil: Maynard, Daniel S.. University College London; Estados Unidos
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BIOGEOGRAPHIC REGIONALISATION
CLIMATE ADAPTATION
FOREST RESILIENCE
FUNCTIONAL BIOMES
PHYLOGENETIC INFLUENCE
PLANT TRAITS
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spelling A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional CapacityJiménez, Yohana GisellPaz, AndreaBialic Murphy, LalasiaCrowther, Thomas W.Maynard, Daniel S.BIOGEOGRAPHIC REGIONALISATIONCLIMATE ADAPTATIONFOREST RESILIENCEFUNCTIONAL BIOMESPHYLOGENETIC INFLUENCEPLANT TRAITShttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.7https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1Aim Understanding the global distribution of tree functional diversity is essential for predicting ecosystem responses to environmental change. Traditional biogeographic regionalisations classify ecosystems based on species composition and climate but overlook functional traits, which directly govern processes such as carbon storage, nutrient cycling and productivity. Here, we present the first global functional regionalisation of tree-inhabited systems into functionally distinct regions based on tree traits rather than taxonomic or climatic boundaries.LocationGlobal, covering forests, savannas and grasslands.Time PeriodPresent.Major Taxa StudiedTrees.MethodsWe compiled over 5 million tree species occurrences and associated functional traits related to photosynthesis, growth, reproduction, structure and physiology. Using a stability-based clustering approach, we identified functional macro-regions (85% variance explained), meso-regions (90%) and micro-regions (99%). We also identified important traits discriminating these regions and assessed the relative influence of climate and phylogeny in shaping these functional boundaries.ResultsWe identified five major functional macro-regions: Boreal, Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Neotropical and Paleotropical. Boreal and temperate macro-regions align closely with climatic zones, while tropical macro-regions are structured primarily by evolutionary history rather than moisture availability. Functional differentiation is driven by photosynthetic and reproductive traits across scales, with structural, growth and physiological traits dominating at macro, meso and micro levels, respectively. Phylogenetic distance explains 68% of the functional divergence between Neotropical and Paleotropical macro-regions, whereas environmental differences drive 42%–44% of the variance between tropical and temperate regions.Main ConclusionsOur study provides one of the first global functional classifications of tree-inhabited ecosystems, revealing that climate primarily structures temperate and boreal regions, while evolutionary history drives tropical functional diversity. These findings offer a new perspective on global biogeography and ecosystem resilience, with implications for biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation strategies.Fil: Jiménez, Yohana Gisell. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Instituto de Ecología Regional. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Instituto de Ecología Regional; Argentina. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);Fil: Paz, Andrea. University of Montreal; CanadáFil: Bialic Murphy, Lalasia. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);Fil: Crowther, Thomas W.. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);Fil: Maynard, Daniel S.. University College London; Estados UnidosWiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc2025-07info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11336/291817Jiménez, Yohana Gisell; Paz, Andrea; Bialic Murphy, Lalasia; Crowther, Thomas W.; Maynard, Daniel S.; A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity; Wiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc; Global Ecology and Biogeography; 34; 7; 7-2025; 1-131466-822XCONICET DigitalCONICETenginfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/url/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/geb.70083info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1111/geb.70083info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ar/reponame:CONICET Digital (CONICET)instname:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas2026-08-25T15:00:55Zoai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/291817instacron:CONICETInstitucionalhttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/oai/requestdasensio@conicet.gov.ar; lcarlino@conicet.gov.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:34982026-08-25 15:00:55.306CONICET Digital (CONICET) - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicasfalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
title A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
spellingShingle A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
Jiménez, Yohana Gisell
BIOGEOGRAPHIC REGIONALISATION
CLIMATE ADAPTATION
FOREST RESILIENCE
FUNCTIONAL BIOMES
PHYLOGENETIC INFLUENCE
PLANT TRAITS
title_short A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
title_full A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
title_fullStr A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
title_full_unstemmed A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
title_sort A Global Regionalisation of Tree Functional Capacity
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Jiménez, Yohana Gisell
Paz, Andrea
Bialic Murphy, Lalasia
Crowther, Thomas W.
Maynard, Daniel S.
author Jiménez, Yohana Gisell
author_facet Jiménez, Yohana Gisell
Paz, Andrea
Bialic Murphy, Lalasia
Crowther, Thomas W.
Maynard, Daniel S.
author_role author
author2 Paz, Andrea
Bialic Murphy, Lalasia
Crowther, Thomas W.
Maynard, Daniel S.
author2_role author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv BIOGEOGRAPHIC REGIONALISATION
CLIMATE ADAPTATION
FOREST RESILIENCE
FUNCTIONAL BIOMES
PHYLOGENETIC INFLUENCE
PLANT TRAITS
topic BIOGEOGRAPHIC REGIONALISATION
CLIMATE ADAPTATION
FOREST RESILIENCE
FUNCTIONAL BIOMES
PHYLOGENETIC INFLUENCE
PLANT TRAITS
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.7
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Aim Understanding the global distribution of tree functional diversity is essential for predicting ecosystem responses to environmental change. Traditional biogeographic regionalisations classify ecosystems based on species composition and climate but overlook functional traits, which directly govern processes such as carbon storage, nutrient cycling and productivity. Here, we present the first global functional regionalisation of tree-inhabited systems into functionally distinct regions based on tree traits rather than taxonomic or climatic boundaries.LocationGlobal, covering forests, savannas and grasslands.Time PeriodPresent.Major Taxa StudiedTrees.MethodsWe compiled over 5 million tree species occurrences and associated functional traits related to photosynthesis, growth, reproduction, structure and physiology. Using a stability-based clustering approach, we identified functional macro-regions (85% variance explained), meso-regions (90%) and micro-regions (99%). We also identified important traits discriminating these regions and assessed the relative influence of climate and phylogeny in shaping these functional boundaries.ResultsWe identified five major functional macro-regions: Boreal, Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Neotropical and Paleotropical. Boreal and temperate macro-regions align closely with climatic zones, while tropical macro-regions are structured primarily by evolutionary history rather than moisture availability. Functional differentiation is driven by photosynthetic and reproductive traits across scales, with structural, growth and physiological traits dominating at macro, meso and micro levels, respectively. Phylogenetic distance explains 68% of the functional divergence between Neotropical and Paleotropical macro-regions, whereas environmental differences drive 42%–44% of the variance between tropical and temperate regions.Main ConclusionsOur study provides one of the first global functional classifications of tree-inhabited ecosystems, revealing that climate primarily structures temperate and boreal regions, while evolutionary history drives tropical functional diversity. These findings offer a new perspective on global biogeography and ecosystem resilience, with implications for biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation strategies.
Fil: Jiménez, Yohana Gisell. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Instituto de Ecología Regional. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Instituto de Ecología Regional; Argentina. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);
Fil: Paz, Andrea. University of Montreal; Canadá
Fil: Bialic Murphy, Lalasia. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);
Fil: Crowther, Thomas W.. Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule zurich (eth Zurich);
Fil: Maynard, Daniel S.. University College London; Estados Unidos
description Aim Understanding the global distribution of tree functional diversity is essential for predicting ecosystem responses to environmental change. Traditional biogeographic regionalisations classify ecosystems based on species composition and climate but overlook functional traits, which directly govern processes such as carbon storage, nutrient cycling and productivity. Here, we present the first global functional regionalisation of tree-inhabited systems into functionally distinct regions based on tree traits rather than taxonomic or climatic boundaries.LocationGlobal, covering forests, savannas and grasslands.Time PeriodPresent.Major Taxa StudiedTrees.MethodsWe compiled over 5 million tree species occurrences and associated functional traits related to photosynthesis, growth, reproduction, structure and physiology. Using a stability-based clustering approach, we identified functional macro-regions (85% variance explained), meso-regions (90%) and micro-regions (99%). We also identified important traits discriminating these regions and assessed the relative influence of climate and phylogeny in shaping these functional boundaries.ResultsWe identified five major functional macro-regions: Boreal, Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Neotropical and Paleotropical. Boreal and temperate macro-regions align closely with climatic zones, while tropical macro-regions are structured primarily by evolutionary history rather than moisture availability. Functional differentiation is driven by photosynthetic and reproductive traits across scales, with structural, growth and physiological traits dominating at macro, meso and micro levels, respectively. Phylogenetic distance explains 68% of the functional divergence between Neotropical and Paleotropical macro-regions, whereas environmental differences drive 42%–44% of the variance between tropical and temperate regions.Main ConclusionsOur study provides one of the first global functional classifications of tree-inhabited ecosystems, revealing that climate primarily structures temperate and boreal regions, while evolutionary history drives tropical functional diversity. These findings offer a new perspective on global biogeography and ecosystem resilience, with implications for biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation strategies.
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