Global convergence in wood evolution is driven by drought on continents and frost-free temperatures on islands
Alexander Zizka, Matthias Grenié, Timo Conradi, Renske E. Onstein, Helge Bruelheide, Frederic Lens
The paper shows that woodiness in angiosperms is more common on continents than islands, driven by drought and frost-free temperatures, with additional factors like precipitation seasonality and elevation.
bioRxiv · Sep 15, 2025 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology