Niche characterization and distribution of Sikkim Himalayan <Begonia> (Begoniaceae), India: a niche modeling approach

Niche characterization and distribution of Sikkim Himalayan <Begonia> (Begoniaceae), India: a niche modeling approach

Understanding species’ ecological niches and distribution patterns is crucial for biodiversity conservation and management, particularly in ecologically sensitive regions. We used an NDVI-based ecological niche modeling (ENM) approach for Begonia species for this purpose, where we achieved high predictive accuracy (AUC: 0.82–0.97). Niche breadth analysis revealed a positive correlation (r = 0.747, p = 0.003) between broader niche breadth and larg