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Posts by Sophie Weides

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On the Limits of Alpine Plants: A Systematic Review of the Factors Behind Species' Elevational Range Limits This systematic review of 107 studies on the factors behind the elevational range limits of alpine vascular plants shows a persistent emphasis on upper limits and abiotic factors, especially temperat...

Our new review is finally out! 🌿 I’m especially excited because this is the first chapter of my PhD!
Have a read to see what shapes the range limits of alpine plants besides freezing temperatures ❄️

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A high-alpine Ranunculus glacialis (Glacier buttercup) amidst boulders and scree in SE Switzerland. Photo by Jonathan von Oppen.

A high-alpine Ranunculus glacialis (Glacier buttercup) amidst boulders and scree in SE Switzerland. Photo by Jonathan von Oppen.

*New paper*

What drives the elevational range limits of alpine plants? 🏔️🌿🌼🔝⛔ Our systematic review sums up what we know to date:

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Great effort by our @sophieweides.bsky.social and the first paper from her PhD - congratulations! 🎉

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Super excited to chat about the challenges of working with trait data 🍃 on Jan 14 at the ECR seminar, hosted by @dittemch.bsky.social & @nadi-mi-ar.bsky.social . Presenting along @bjenquist.bsky.social & @nanitundra.bsky.social . Join us🌿! bit.ly/3Pqingy

1 year ago 25 15 0 0
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🌟 I’ve finally truly made the jump from Twitter to Bluesky! Excited to explore this new space and (re)connect with amazing people here. I hope to be filling this profile soon with cool and interesting content about my passion: plants. 🌻💚

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