Influence of Hive Cover Modifications and Ambient Microclimate on Colonization of African Honeybees  in Awka, Nigeria

Ononye, B. U.; Akunne, C. E.; Edeh, I. C.; Okeke, T. E.; Ekejiuba, E. E.; Chidi, C. A.; Okafor, K. P.; Offor, V. O.; Azaka, E. I.; Chude, C. F.

doi:10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1103

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“…Maintaining and creating microclimate heterogeneity and habitat connectivity is an effective basis for future‐proofing ecosystems which increases resilience to climate change (Hylander et al., 2022; Maclean & Early, 2023; Stark et al., 2023). Moreover, knowledge and data on microclimate heterogeneity can help identify organisms and ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change (McCullough et al., 2016), and when combined with biophysical ecology, this knowledge can improve and create new management practices to promote biodiversity (Briscoe et al., 2022; Ononye et al., 2023; Welman & Pichegru, 2023).…”

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Microclimate, an important part of ecology and biogeography

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Brief introduction: What are microclimates and why are they important?Microclimate science has developed into a global discipline. Microclimate science is increasingly used to understand and mitigate climate and biodiversity shifts. Here, we provide an overview of the current status of microclimate ecology and biogeography in terrestrial ecosystems, and where this field is heading next.Microclimate investigations in ecology and biogeographyWe highlight the latest research on interactions between microclimates and organisms, including how microclimates influence individuals, and through them populations, communities and entire ecosystems and their processes. We also briefly discuss recent research on how organisms shape microclimates from the tropics to the poles.Microclimate applications in ecosystem managementMicroclimates are also important in ecosystem management under climate change. We showcase new research in microclimate management with examples from biodiversity conservation, forestry and urban ecology. We discuss the importance of microrefugia in conservation and how to promote microclimate heterogeneity.Methods for microclimate scienceWe showcase the recent advances in data acquisition, such as novel field sensors and remote sensing methods. We discuss microclimate modelling, mapping and data processing, including accessibility of modelling tools, advantages of mechanistic and statistical modelling and solutions for computational challenges that have pushed the state‐of‐the‐art of the field.What's next?We identify major knowledge gaps that need to be filled for further advancing microclimate investigations, applications and methods. These gaps include spatiotemporal scaling of microclimate data, mismatches between macroclimate and microclimate in predicting responses of organisms to climate change, and the need for more evidence on the outcomes of microclimate management.

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