Many such species germinate early and grow taller at a faster rate to acquire as much light as possible, e.g. self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) (Miller et al., 1994). Because the presence of dense leaf canopies reduces the quantity and ...
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In California, USA, coastal sage scrub, accumulation of invasive grass litter benefits a suite of invasive grasses, but also enhances growth of native shrubs by enhancing soil moisture availability (Wolkovich ...
Invasion of non-native plant species, which has a significant impact on the earth's ecosystems, has greatly increased in recent years due to expanding trade and transport among different countries.
Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ.) agricultural scientists to observe that a diversity of plant species reduced the mag— nitude of insect attacks in cropping systems. The increased level of species diver— sity in those ...
Thus, in addition to presenting the ecological aspects and negative effects, this volume also brings some potential uses for invasive species.
Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 2003, the status of many important invasive plants around the world has changed dramatically.
This book, Diversity and Ecology of Invasive Plants, is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of invasive species biology.
The aim of this book is to discuss fundamental questions of invasion ecology, such as why particular communities become more invasible than others, what the mechanisms of exclusion of native species by invaders are, and whether invasion can ...
Invasive Plants and Forest Ecosystems takes an informed and integrated approach to the curren
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