Biology

Landform and lithospheric development contribute to the assembly of mountain floras in China

W. Zhao, Z. Liu, et al.

Mountains are biodiversity hotspots, yet the role of geological processes in shaping plant communities remains elusive. This groundbreaking study analyzes 17,576 angiosperm species across 140 Chinese mountain floras, revealing how bedrock types and landforms influence species richness and assembly. Conducted by researchers including Wan-Yi Zhao and Zhong-Cheng Liu, it proposes an exciting new 'floristic geo-lithology hypothesis' that underscores the importance of geological factors in montane ecosystems.

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