Predicting Impacts of Climate Change on Suitable Distribution of Critically Endangered Tree Species Yulania zenii (W. C. Cheng) D. L. Fu in China

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

This is a comprehensive and clearly written analysis on the anticipated effects of climate change on the distribution of Yulania zenii in China. I have just a couple of minor edits to consider:

Line 13. The factor names "Bio2" and "Bio15" are not informative in Abstract, better just use the corresponding actual variables that are now in parentheses.

Lines 58-93. It would be helpful to orientate the reader by shortly describing here what was already known of the typical growing conditions (soil type, altitude, precipitation, climate etc.) where the species occurs, as well as the key reproductive characteristics that may influence the dispersal of the species.

Line 118. Please explain what was the rationale of using Biomod2 for pre-modeling?

Lines 209-210. I am not sure if I understood this correct. Does this mean the same as eliminating factors that showed strong multicollinearity?

 

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Title:

ok.

Abstract:

·         Please consider briefly mentioning the implications of the findings for conservation and management efforts in the abstract.

Introduction

·         Introduction is overall well written.

·         Try to ensure and emphasize the direct relevance of the study to the broader field of plant conservation and management (lines 28-57)

Materials and Methods

·         Species Occurrence Data: (Line 129). Include surveying years.

Results

Presented Well.

Discussion:

Include and discuss the results with more references.

General comments

 After carefully reviewing the manuscript, I must commend the author for their skillful writing and overall presentation. However, I have identified several areas where the manuscript could be improved. These suggestions will help the author further enhance the manuscript's readability, structure, and impact.

Comments on the Quality of English Language

Minor editing of English language required

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Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

This paper's title predicts the effects of climate change on the appropriate distribution of Yulania zenii, a critically endangered tree species in China. I have included a few recommendations that might help improve the manuscript.

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