M. Paniw

"Negative density dependence promotes persistence of a globally rare yet locally abundant plant species (Oenoethera coloradensis)"

The paper uses population models to show that negative density dependence, not other mechanisms, explains the persistence of a rare plant species, highlighting the importance of seed banks in population dynamics.

Beyond demographic buffering: Context dependence in demographic strategies across animals

The paper assesses demographic buffering in animal populations and finds no strong evidence for it, instead highlighting context-dependent variation in vital rates.

Short-lived plants have stronger demographic responses to climate

The paper synthesizes population growth rate data from 165 plant populations to show precipitation has a larger effect on population growth than temperature, with short-lived species showing stronger responses.

A tradeoff between robustness to environmental fluctuations and speed of evolution

This study shows a tradeoff between robustness to environmental fluctuations and speed of evolution in life histories.

Assessing seasonal demographic covariation to understand environmental-change impacts on a hibernating mammal

The paper uses a factor-analytic approach to model seasonal demographic covariation in yellow-bellied marmots, showing how environmental quality impacts population persistence.

Global analysis reveals complex demographic responses of mammals to climate change

The paper analyzes how climate change affects mammal demographics globally, finding that most species experience mixed demographic responses with some rates increasing and others declining.

Perspectives from animal demography on incorporating evolutionary mechanism into plant population dynamics

This paper argues for integrating evolutionary mechanisms into plant population dynamics models using integral projection models (IPMs) to better understand eco-evolutionary dynamics under environmental change.