Research in Ecology

Abstract: This study aims to provide a methodological contribution by demonstrating how to incorporate exogenous environmental temporal dynamics into evolutionary game models. Unlike existing adaptive Evolutionary Game Theory (EGT) models that primarily capture endogenous behavioral feedback (e.g., adjusting penalties based on violation rates), this framework mathematically formalizes how external environmental duration structurally alters the payoff matrix... More

Abstract: Understanding the distribution of genetic diversity within cultivated plant populations is essential for developing effective conservation and sustainable management strategies. Hilacha mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most important traditional landraces cultivated in the Colombian Caribbean; however, information on its genetic diversity and population structure remains limited. This study assessed the genetic diversity and... More

Abstract: Mesquite species are widely distributed across arid and semi-arid regions and provide important ecological and socioeconomic benefits, including timber, livestock forage, fuelwood, and food for human consumption. However, mesquite woodlands are threatened by several biotic factors, including insect pests, parasitic plants, and epiphytes. The abundance of the atmospheric epiphyte Tillandsia recurvata has been associated with the mineral... More

Abstract: Predator-prey dynamics are strongly influenced by environmental factors, such as the availability of resources, habitat quality and climatic conditions, which determine species survival, species reproduction and aggregate defensive behaviour. Using these ecological processes, a three-species predator-prey model is formulated and analysed, with prey group defence dependent on an environmental logistic function. Predation intensity, influenced by... More

Abstract: The Kura-Araz Lowland is one of the most important agricultural regions of Azerbaijan and plays a significant role in crop production and national food security. This study evaluates the current ecological and ameliorative status of irrigated soils in the Kurdamir and Goychay districts of the Shirvan Plain. For the first time, a comparative assessment of... More