PROCEED v6.1: Phenotypic rates of change evolutionary and ecological database

Area of Science:

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• Genetics

Background:

• Populations must adapt to environmental changes to avoid extinction.
• Phenotypic rates of change quantify evolutionary responses.
• The PROCEED database compiles these rates from wild populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the most recently updated version (6.1) of the PROCEED database.
• To provide a comprehensive resource for studying contemporary evolutionary responses.
• To facilitate research on phenotypic plasticity and adaptation.

Main Methods:

• Compiled rates of phenotypic change (Haldanes, Darwins) from peer-reviewed literature, theses, and technical reports.
• Included studies measuring intraspecific trait change over time or divergence.
• Incorporated both natural and experimental systems, excluding artificial selection and chromosomal alterations.

Main Results:

• PROCEED Version 6.1 contains 9,263 records from 326 studies, 1,801 systems, and 428 species.
• Data spans mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, invertebrates, and plants.
• A time series dataset with 655 series from 77 species is also included.

Conclusions:

• The PROCEED database is a valuable, continuously updated resource for evolutionary and ecological research.
• Version 6.1 significantly expands the scope and detail of available data.
• The data, released under CC0, supports broad accessibility and future research.