Species distribution models (SDM) are commonly used to provide information about species ranges or extents, and often are intended to represent the entire area of potential occupancy or suitable habitat in which individuals occur. While SDMs can provide results over various geographic extents, they normally operate within a grid and cannot delimit distinct, smooth boundaries. Additionally, ther...

The aim of this study was modelling the spatial distribution ofLilium ledebourii (Baker) Boiss. based on ecological characteristics, in order to predict potential habitats for conservation of a rare plant. Knowledge of the spatial distributions of rare and threatened species and the underlying ecological factors plays an important role in regional conservation assessments and development planni...

The taxonomy, morphology and distribution of  rust species on Arundineae (Poaceae) in Iran was studied. Five species of Puccinia viz. P. magnusiana Körn., P. phragmitis (Schumach.)Körn., P. isiacae G. Winter, P. trabutii Roum. & Sacc. and P. akiyoshidanensis Morim. are described and illustrated. Of these, Puccinia akiyoshidanensis is considered as a distinct species and newly recorded for Irani...

due to the epidemiological alteration in distribution of candida species as well as significant increasing trend of either intrinsic or acquired in resistance of some of these fungi, the precise identification of candida species is necessary for effective antifungal therapy and also for prevention of nosocomial infections. pcr-rflp method is indicated to be a reliable, rapid and simple techniqu...

this study aims at comparing the performance of logistic regression, maximum entropy, and multilayer perceptron techniques in preparing the predictive habitat distribution map of amygdalus scoparia in rangelands of qom province. for this purpose, vegetation sampling was done using random systematic methods after identifying pure habitats of this species. for soil sampling, eight profiles were e...

the species dibrachys lignicola graham is newly recorded from rayen region of kerman province, iran. the diagnostic characters and geographical distribution of the species are briefly discussed.