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| Applying joint species distribution modelling to assess the relative influence of ecological filters on community assembly in the El Bayadh steppe, Algeria |
Patrick-Nino OLOUMANE1,*( ), Carlo PREVIL2, Wael El ZEREY3, Asma El ZEREY-BELASKRI4 |
1Department of Environmental Sciences, Forest Research Institute, University of Quebec, Rouyn-Noranda J9X 5E4, Canada
2Laboratory of Methodologies for Supporting Territorial Decision-Making and Applications, University of Quebec, Rouyn- Noranda J9X 5E4, Canada
3Faculty of Earth and Universe Sciences, Departement of geography and Urban planning, University of Oran 2, Oran 31000, Algeria
4Laboratory of Rhizobia Biotechnology and Plant Improvement, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Oran 1, Oran 31000, Algeria |
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Abstract Understanding plant community assembly is crucial for effective ecosystem conservation and restoration. The ecological filter framework describes community assembly as a process shaped by dispersal, environmental, and biotic filters. Additionally, functional traits and phylogenetic relationships are increasingly recognized as important factors influencing species coexistence and community structure. However, both the ecological filter framework and the roles of functional traits and phylogeny in community assembly remain underexplored in the Algerian steppes—particularly in the El Bayadh region, where ongoing vegetation degradation threatens ecosystem stability. This study applied Hierarchical Modeling of Species Communities (HMSC) as an integrative approach to assess how ecological filters influence plant community assembly in the El Bayadh steppe and to evaluate the roles of functional traits and phylogenetic relationships in this process. Environmental data—including soil properties, topography, precipitation, and land use types (grazing and exclosure)—were collected across 50 plots in April and October, 2023, along with functional traits from 24 species. These traits include root length, leaf area, specific leaf area, clonality, life history, and seed mass. HMSC results revealed that soil properties and precipitation were the primary drivers of community structure, while sand height and elevation had a moderate influence. In contrast, competition and grazing played relatively minor roles. Species responses to environmental covariates were heterogeneous: soil fertility and texture had mixed effects, benefiting some species while limiting others; sand encroachment and precipitation variability generally had negative impacts, whereas grazing exclusion favored many species. A weak phylogenetic signal was recorded, indicating that community assembly was driven more by environmental filtering than by shared evolutionary history. Functional trait responses to environmental variation reflected plant strategies that balanced resource acquisition and conservation. Specifically, seed mass, leaf area, and root length increased under higher soil moisture and nutrient availability but declined in response to salinity, precipitation variability, and sand height. Clonality and perennial life history traits enhanced the survival of plant species under harsh conditions. Overall, this study provides a holistic understanding of community assembly processes in the El Bayadh steppe and offers valuable insights for ecosystem management and restoration in arid and degraded ecosystem environments.
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Received: 02 January 2025
Published: 31 July 2025
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Corresponding Authors:
*Patrick-Nino OLOUMANE (E-mail: olop01@uqat.ca)
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