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Magsar Urgamal¹, Shukherdorj Baasanmunkh², Zagarjav Tsegmed²

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Summary

This study assessed the conservation status and diversity of Apiaceae species in Mongolia. Results show 27 threatened species, informing future conservation and land management efforts for this plant family.

Keywords:

conservation status protected areas species richness vascular plants weighted endemism

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Area of Science:

Botany
Ecology
Conservation Biology

Background:

The Apiaceae family, a large group of angiosperms, is globally distributed but understudied in Mongolia.
Understanding the conservation status, diversity, and distribution of Mongolian Apiaceae is crucial for regional biodiversity assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the national conservation status of Apiaceae species in Mongolia using IUCN Red List Criterion B.
To evaluate the species diversity, richness, and distribution patterns of Apiaceae across Mongolia.

Main Methods:

Utilized ConR and iNext packages for analyzing occurrence records to determine Red List status and diversity indices (Shannon, Simpson).
Employed Biodiverse v.4.1 software to analyze species richness, weighted endemism, and corrected weighted endemism across a 0.5° × 0.5° grid system in Mongolia.
Mapped distribution and richness of Apiaceae species, including threatened categories (CR, EN, VU).

Main Results:

Classified 27 Apiaceae species as threatened (4 Critically Endangered, 9 Endangered, 14 Vulnerable) and 39 as non-threatened (2 Near Threatened, 37 Least Concern).
Identified hotspots of high species richness (18-29 species) in 10 grids and high genus richness (16-22 genera) in seven grids.
Found 92 grids with at least one threatened Apiaceae species, with six grids containing 2-5 threatened species located in western Mongolia and covered by protected areas.

Conclusions:

This research provides a comprehensive assessment of Apiaceae diversity and conservation status in Mongolia.
The findings offer foundational data for targeted conservation strategies and effective land management practices for the Apiaceae family in the region.