A research project mapping genetic and phylogenetic diversity of rainforest plants and fungi in northeast Queensland, Australia, from 2011 to 2014. The project consists of two subprojects analyzing broad-scale patterns and fine-scale mountain-top diversity to inform conservation. Data was contributed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated on the platform in July 2026.
Use Cases
- Identify conservation priority areas based on patterns of phylogenetic diversity mentioned in the description
- Model correlations between genetic diversity and environmental variables as described in Project 'a'
- Locate high-altitude refugia for plant species threatened by climate warming as described in Project 'b'
- Document fungal biodiversity in mountain-top rainforest ecosystems as mentioned in the project scope
Strengths
- Project integrates genetic, phylogenetic, environmental, and morphological data as described
- Focuses on specific, climate-threatened ecosystems (mountain-top rainforests) identified in the description
- Analysis spans two nested scales: broad regional and fine population-level
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Data freshness should be verified as the last platform update is dated 2026-07-10
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Research project combining genetic technologies with environmental, ecological, and morphological information.
- Time Range
- 2011-2014
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-07-10 17:19:20.912770; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Northeast Queensland, Australia (Wet Tropics and Cape York Peninsula Bioregions)