Trait-Based Ecological Conservatism in Chicago Flora

This presentation explores plant diversity through Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA), emphasizing ecological conservatism and human impacts on ecosystems. It examines the role of plant traits in colonization and invasion success, linking C-scores to species interrelations and co-occurrence patterns. Frameworks are presented to analyze trait-mediated ecological risks, alongside conservation strategies and proposed enhancements to FQA tools. The study integrates comprehensive research...