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@article{204379,
        author = {Neethu Visakh V R and Dr. R. Jaishanker and Dr. C. Sudhakar Reddy},
        title = {Predicting The Potential Global Range of Two Invasive Alien Plant Species - Lantana Camara and Hyptis Suaveolens Using Principal Component Analysis of Bioclimatic Variables and Species Distribution Modelling},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {no},
        pages = {88-93},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204379},
        abstract = {Biological invasions represent the expansion of species beyond their native geographical limits, posing significant threats to biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) are particularly impactful due to their rapid spread and adaptability. This study focuses on predicting the potential global distribution of two invasive species, Lantana camara and Hyptis suaveolens, using Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) integrated with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of 19 bioclimatic variables. The Koppen climate classification was applied to analyse the relationship between climate zones and species distribution. The study identifies key environmental predictors influencing invasion and evaluates habitat suitability using the MaxEnt model. The findings highlight the wide ecological tolerance of selected species and their strong invasive potential across tropical and subtropical regions.},
        keywords = {Bioclimatic variables, Invasive alien plant species (IAPS), Hyptis suaveolens, Lantana camara, MaxEnt, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Species Distribution Modelling (SDM).},
        month = {June},
        }