About this Research Topic
Most natural populations have adapted to live within a specific set of environmental conditions, and temperature shifts caused by climate change introduces stressors that affect biodiversity at all levels. But while rising temperatures on its own can be a major stressor, climate change may affect other environmental components, including nutritional availability and quality, CO2 levels, humidity, species distributions, and inter-species interactions. Additionally, the rapid pace of climate change poses a challenge for species to adapt quickly enough to withstand these ever-changing conditions. Collectively, all these factors affect the capacity of populations to survive and adapt, thereby shaping entire ecosystems. Understanding these multifaceted impacts is crucial, as they determine the resilience and evolutionary trajectories of species, affecting ecosystems across diverse climatic zones.
To understand how species can endure climate change, it is vital to comprehend how fitness is impacted by the new environmental conditions. This Research Topic endeavours to gather insights into how climate change influences all facets of reproduction and sex. We aim to delve into a broad spectrum of reproductive processes, ranging from fertilization efficiency and gamete development to mating behaviour and sexual conflict, and the plasticity or robustness of fitness traits in response to environmental conditions, such as temperature, nutrition, humidity, inter- and intra-special competition, amongst others. Through exploration of these domains, our objective is to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underpinning species’ reproduction and sex amidst climate change, which will, eventually, determine a species’ survival. This holistic approach will help illuminate the intricate interplay between the different facets of climate change and reproduction, ultimately contributing to more effective biodiversity preservation efforts.
This Research Topic invites contributions that address the multifaceted impact of climate change on reproduction and sex across all taxa, including model- and non-model organisms. We encourage submissions that explore themes such as, but not exclusively:
- The influence of temperature on reproductive success.
- Changes in gamete development and fertilization efficiency under varying environmental conditions.
- The role of sexual conflict and mate choice in species adapting to climate change.
- Interactions between species and their effects on reproductive strategies.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspectives that provide novel insights or synthesize current knowledge in this field. Contributions should aim to enhance our understanding of how climate change influences reproductive processes and sex, ultimately contributing to species persistence and ecosystem stability.
To understand how species can endure climate change, it is vital to comprehend how fitness is impacted by the new environmental conditions. This Research Topic endeavours to gather insights into how climate change influences all facets of reproduction and sex. We aim to delve into a broad spectrum of reproductive processes, ranging from fertilization efficiency and gamete development to mating behaviour and sexual conflict, and the plasticity or robustness of fitness traits in response to environmental conditions, such as temperature, nutrition, humidity, inter- and intra-special competition, amongst others. Through exploration of these domains, our objective is to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underpinning species’ reproduction and sex amidst climate change, which will, eventually, determine a species’ survival. This holistic approach will help illuminate the intricate interplay between the different facets of climate change and reproduction, ultimately contributing to more effective biodiversity preservation efforts.
This Research Topic invites contributions that address the multifaceted impact of climate change on reproduction and sex across all taxa, including model- and non-model organisms. We encourage submissions that explore themes such as, but not exclusively:
- The influence of temperature on reproductive success.
- Changes in gamete development and fertilization efficiency under varying environmental conditions.
- The role of sexual conflict and mate choice in species adapting to climate change.
- Interactions between species and their effects on reproductive strategies.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspectives that provide novel insights or synthesize current knowledge in this field. Contributions should aim to enhance our understanding of how climate change influences reproductive processes and sex, ultimately contributing to species persistence and ecosystem stability.
Keywords: Climate change, sex, reproduction, temperature, fertility, environmental cues, behavior, evolution, adaptation, extinction
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