How to fill the biodiversity data gap: Is it better to invest in fieldwork or curation?

Vargas, Carlos A.; Bottin, Marius; Särkinen, Tiina; Richardson, James E.; Celis, Marcela; Villanueva, Boris; Sánchez, Adriana

doi:10.1016/j.pld.2023.06.003

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“… orozcoae over two centuries since the first collection by José Celestino Mutis in 1783 underscores the immense importance of historical collections in documenting and describing botanical diversity and their potential contribution in setting conservation priorities within biodiverse regions. This is a widely-debated topic that is gaining increasing attention over time ( Besnard et al 2018 ; Albani Rocchetti et al 2021 ; Vargas et al 2023 ). In the case of I.…”

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A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia

Orejuela,

Smith,

Villanueva

et al. 2023

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Iochroma orozcoae A.Orejuela & S.D.Sm., sp. nov. (Solanaceae) is described from the Andean forests of Cundinamarca in the eastern cordillera of Colombia. Iochroma orozcoae was first collected by the eminent Spanish priest and botanist José Celestino Mutis in the late part of the 18th century, but the specimens have lain unrecognised in herbaria for over 200 years. The species shares many features with its closest relative, Iochroma baumii S.D.Sm. & S.Leiva, but it differs from it in having small flowers with five corolla lobes and few inflorescences per branch, located near the shoot apex with 1 to 4 (–8) flowers, fruits that are greenish-yellow when ripe and its restricted geographic distribution. A description of I. orozcoae is provided, along with a detailed illustration, photographs of live plants, a comparison with closely-related species and a key to all Colombian species of Iochroma Benth. In closing, we emphasise the value of historical collections for the knowledge of biodiversity.

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A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia

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Villanueva

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“…Achieving the goals of the new framework requires access to accurate biodiversity information to help design effective conservation strategies and address the impacts of various threats (Gonzalez et al, 2023;Webb et al, 2010). Biodiversity data are valuable outputs generated from eld studies and assessments and can be utilised to address signi cant ecological and conservation questions and guide new areas of enquiry, testable hypotheses, and understand patterns (Funk & Richardson, 2002;Vargas et al, 2024). The collation and synthesis of data from various contexts is vital for broader ecological knowledge and informing conservation management, which is crucial for establishing the historical and future trajectories of ecosystems and species (Araújo et al, 2019).…”

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The value and need for more open and FAIR data sharing to bolster biodiversity conservation in Southeast Asia

Tanalgo

2024

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The tropical Southeast Asian region, with its unique geographical characteristics and features, is home to a multitude of distinct species found in 11 nations. However, the availability of biodiversity data for several taxonomic groups remains unclear. In this study, I examined 17,126,598 occurrence records from Southeast Asia in the GBIF database to compare species data turnover in the region and compare them based on taxonomic groups. The analysis revealed significant disparities in data availability and usage between countries and taxonomic groups within SEA using GBIF. Moreover, there were weak and no correlations among species occurrence records, country size, and GDP. Based on my research, I would argue for a more concerted effort to incorporate and implement FAIR data-sharing approaches in biodiversity research in Southeast Asia. This should become a standard in the scientific community and be integrated into existing biodiversity agendas and frameworks, especially for funded research projects. This will enable a better understanding of biodiversity patterns and will facilitate the development of effective conservation strategies in Southeast Asia. This adaptive management approach is critical for responding to emerging threats and ensuring the long-term sustainability of conservation efforts. In conclusion, these initiatives play a crucial role in enhancing biodiversity conservation in SEA by promoting access to information, fostering collaboration, enabling evidence-based decision-making, engaging local communities, and supporting adaptive management practices.

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Synthesizing historical plant collections to identify priorities for future collection efforts and research applications

Lombardi,

Faust,

Marx

2024

Ecosphere

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To understand how and where biodiversity is threatened, it is imperative to build historical baselines that accurately characterize the present and past states of biodiversity across environments. Botanical collections provide important ecological, evolutionary, and biogeographic information on the diversity and distributions of plant taxa, yet biases in collection efforts across spatial, temporal, and taxonomic scales are well known. Here, we characterize and quantify trends in botanical collections made from across different abiotic, biotic, and sociopolitical boundaries within the present‐day state of New Mexico. Using a biodiversity informatics approach applied toward a regional case study, we identify opportunities for efficiently improving natural history collection coverage and analyses of botanical diversity. Accurate representation of botanical biodiversity, preserved for future generations through vouchered plant specimens deposited in herbaria, depends on collection decisions made now. This work aims to provide a useful workflow for synthesizing digitized regional botanical collections as researchers prioritize current and future resources in the face of global change.

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How to fill the biodiversity data gap: Is it better to invest in fieldwork or curation?

Cited by 9 publications

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A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia

A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia

The value and need for more open and FAIR data sharing to bolster biodiversity conservation in Southeast Asia

Synthesizing historical plant collections to identify priorities for future collection efforts and research applications

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How to fill the biodiversity data gap: Is it better to invest in fieldwork or curation?

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﻿A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia

﻿A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia

The value and need for more open and FAIR data sharing to bolster biodiversity conservation in Southeast Asia

Synthesizing historical plant collections to identify priorities for future collection efforts and research applications

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A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia

A new species of Iochroma Benth. (Solanaceae) from the eastern Andes of Colombia