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Increasing functional modularity with residence time in the co-distribution of native and introduced vascular plants
(Nature Publishing Group, 2013-09)
Species gain membership of regional assemblages by passing through multiple ecological and environmental filters. To capture the potential trajectory of structural changes in regional meta-communities driven by biological ...
Different traits determine introduction, naturalization and invasion success in woody plants : proteaceae as a test case
(PLoS, 2013-09)
A major aim of invasion ecology is to identify characteristics of successful invaders. However, most plant groups studied in detail (e.g. pines and acacias) have a high percentage of invasive taxa. Here we examine the ...
Human usage in the native range may determine future genetic structure of an invasion : insights from Acacia pycnantha
(BioMed Central, 2013-10)
Background: The influence of introduction history and post-introduction dynamics on genetic diversity and
structure has been a major research focus in invasion biology. However, genetic diversity and structure in the
invasive ...
Planted forests and invasive alien trees in Europe : a code for managing existing and future plantings to mitigate the risk of negative impacts from invasions
(Pensoft, 2016)
Planted forests of alien tree species make significant contributions to the economy and provide multiple
products and ecosystem services On the other hand, non-native trees now feature prominently on the lists
of invasive ...
Experimental assessment of factors mediating the naturalization of a globally invasive tree on sandy coastal plains : a case study from Brazil
(Oxford University Press on behalf of the Annals of Botany Company, 2016-06-23)
As all naturalized species are potential invaders, it is important to better understand the determinants of naturalization of alien plants. This study sought to identify traits that enable the alien tree Casuarina equisetifolia ...
The global distribution of bamboos : assessing correlates of introduction and invasion
(Oxford University Press on behalf of the Annals of Botany Company, 2016-12-23)
There is a long history of species being moved around the world by humans. These introduced species can provide substantial benefits, but they can also have undesirable consequences. We explore the importance of human ...
Biological invasions and natural colonisations are different – the need for invasion science
(Pensoft, 2016)
In a recent Discussion Paper, Hoffmann and Courchamp (2016) posed the question: are biological invasions and natural colonisations that different? This apparently simple question resonates at the core of the biological ...
Confronting the wicked problem of managing biological invasions
(Pensoft, 2016)
The Anthropocene Epoch is characterized by novel and increasingly complex dependencies between the environment and human civilization, with many challenges of biodiversity management emerging as wicked problems. Problems ...
EMAPi 2015 : highlighting links between science and management of alien plant invasions
(Pensoft, 2016)
The 13th International Conference on Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions (EMAPi) was held in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, 20–24 September 2015. EMAPi is the only international conference that focuses exclusively ...
Native range size and growth form in Cactaceae predict invasiveness and impact
(Pensoft, 2016)
Many recent studies in invasion science have identified species traits that determine either invasiveness or impact. Such analyses underpin risk assessments and attempts to prioritise management actions. However, the factors ...