Phylogenetic homogenization or differentiation in global urban non-native floras: decoupling environmental, spatial, and connectivity drivers

This project will investigate whether urban plant communities composed of non-native species around the world are becoming more similar to each other or remaining distinct due to environmental, spatial, and connectivity constraints. Using the Global Urban Biological Invasions Compendium (GUBIC), the study will compare plant assemblages across cities to understand how climate, urban characteristics, and global connectivity shape patterns of biodiversity in highly managed urban ecosystems. The project will benefit the participating institutions by strengthening international collaboration between Brazil and Canada, advancing global research on urban biodiversity and biological invasions, and generating reproducible analytical tools and scientific outputs relevant to ecology, urban planning, and conservation. It will also provide advanced training in macroecological and phylogenetic analyses, contributing to capacity building and long-term research partnerships.

Faculty Supervisor:

Bruno Eleres Soares

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Partner:

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Regina

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