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Augusthy S, Nizam A, Kumar A. The diversity, drivers, consequences and management of plant invasions in the mangrove ecosystems. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 945:173851. [PMID: 38871312 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Mangrove ecosystems, which occupy intertidal environments across tropical and subtropical regions, provide crucial ecosystem services, such as protecting the coastal areas by reducing the impact of cyclones, storms, and tidal waves. Anthropogenic activities such as human settlements, deforestation, pollution, and climate change have increased the risk of biological invasions in mangrove habitats. Plant species can be introduced to mangrove habitats via anthropogenic means, such as trade and transportation, urbanisation, and agriculture, as well as through natural processes like wind, floods, cyclones, and animal-assisted seed dispersal. Additionally, some native plants can become invasive due to the changes in the mangrove ecosystem. Invasive species can significantly affect coastal ecosystems by out-competing native flora for resources, thereby altering fundamental properties, functions, and ecosystem services of the mangrove forests. The successful establishment of invasive species depends on a complex interplay of factors involving the biological attributes of the invading species and the ecological dynamics of the invaded habitat. This review focuses on exploring the mechanisms of invasion, strategies used by invasive plants, the effects of invasive plants on mangrove habitats and their possible management strategies. Based on the literature, managing invasive species is possible by biological, chemical, or physical methods. Some non-native mangrove species introduced through restoration activities can often become more intrusive than native species. Therefore, restoration activities should prioritise avoiding the use of non-native plant species.
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- Somitta Augusthy
- Department of Plant Science, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod 671316, Kerala, India
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- Department of Plant Science, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod 671316, Kerala, India
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- Department of Plant Science, School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod 671316, Kerala, India.
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Montaldi A, Iamonico D, Del Vico E, Valeri S, Lasinio GJ, Capotorti G. Green infrastructure design for the containment of biological invasions. Insights from a peri-urban case study in Rome, Italy. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 365:121555. [PMID: 38924891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Secondary shrublands and transitional woodland/shrub formations are recognised to be particularly susceptible to plant invasions, one of the main global threats to biodiversity, especially in dynamic peri-urban landscapes. Urban fringes are in fact often the place for the sprawl of artificial surfaces, fragmentation of habitats, and complex land transitions (including both agriculture intensification and abandonment), which in turn increase propagule pressure of exotic species over residual semi-natural ecosystems. Within this framework, the present study was aimed at analysing i) how landscape composition and configuration affect the richness of woody exotic species in shrubland and transitional woodland/shrub patches, and ii) how this threat can be addressed by means of green infrastructure design in a peri-urban case study (Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy). Accordingly, the occurrence of exotic plants was recorded with field surveys and then integrated with landscape analyses, both at patch level and over a 250 m buffer area around each patch. Thus, the effect of landscape features on exotic plant richness was investigated with Generalised Linear Models, and the best model identified (pseudo R-square = 0.62) for inferring invasibility of shrublands throughout the study area. Finally, a Green Infrastructure (GI) to contain biological invasion was planned, based on inferred priority sites for intervention and respective, site-tailored, actions. The latter included not only the removal of invasive woody alien plants, but also reforestation and planting of native trees for containment of dispersal and subsequent establishment. Even though specifically developed for the study site, and consistent with local government needs, the proposed approach represents a pilot planning process that might be applied to other peri-urban regions for the combined containment of biological invasions and sustainable development of peripheral complex landscapes.
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- Alessandro Montaldi
- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.
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- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Statistical Sciences, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Environmental Biology, P.le Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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Barbosa Belarmino A, Sampaio de Sousa D, Henrique Alexandre Roberto C, Moreira de Oliveira V, Nunes da Rocha M, Rogenio da Silva Mendes F, Machado Marinho M, Marques da Fonseca A, Silva Marinho G. Ligand-based analysis of the antifungal potential of phytosterols and triterpenes isolated from Cryptostegia grandiflora against Candida auris FKBP12. Steroids 2024; 209:109453. [PMID: 38901661 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2024.109453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Candida auris, a pathogenic fungus, has posed significant challenges to conventional medical treatments due to its increasing resistance to antifungal agents. Consequently, due to their promising pharmacological properties, there is a compelling interest in exploring novel bioactive compounds, such as phytosterols and triterpenes. This study aimed to conduct virtual screening utilizing computational methods, including ADMET, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics, to assess the activity and feasibility of phytosterols extracted from Cryptostegia grandiflora as potential therapeutic agents. Computational predictions suggest that compounds bearing structural similarities to Fsp3-rich molecules hold promise for inhibiting enzymes and G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) modulators, with particular emphasis on ursolic acid, which, in its conjugated form, exhibits high oral bioavailability and metabolic stability, rendering it a compelling drug candidate. Molecular docking calculations identified ursolic acid and stigmasterol as promising ligands. While stigmasterol displayed superior affinity during molecular dynamics simulations, it exhibited instability, contrasting with ursolic acid's slightly lower affinity yet sustained stability throughout the dynamic assessments. This suggests that ursolic acid is a robust candidate for inhibiting the FKBP12 isomerase in C. auris. Moreover, further investigations could focus on experimentally validating the molecular docking predictions and evaluating the efficacy of ursolic acid as an FKBP12 isomerase inhibitor in models of C. auris infection.
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale of Acaraú, CE, Brazil
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Rohal CB, Duncan B, Follstad Shah J, Veblen KE, Kettenring KM. Targeted grazing reduces a widespread wetland plant invader with minimal nutrient impacts, yet native community recovery is limited. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 362:121168. [PMID: 38823302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Targeted grazing to control undesirable plant species is increasingly of interest across a diversity of ecosystems, particularly as an alternative or complement to widely used herbicides. However, there are limited comprehensive evaluations of targeted grazing that evaluate both invasive species management effectiveness and potential negative effects on the ecosystem. Phragmites australis, a tall-statured, dense perennial invasive grass from Eurasia, is a pervasive problem in wetlands across the North American continent. As with many invasive species where management has historically relied on herbicides and resistance is a growing concern, land managers seek viable alternatives that have minimal negative ecosystem impacts. Grazing has been used for millennia to manage native Phragmites in Europe. Similarly, in its invasive range within North America, small-scale studies suggest Phragmites may be suppressed by grazers. Yet, the effectiveness of grazing at large scales and its effects on broader ecosystem properties remain largely unknown. We evaluated the influence of targeted grazing on vegetation, soil nutrients, and water nutrients over two years in large plots (∼300x the size of previous studies). We also tested the effects of mowing, a treatment that can be used to facilitate grazer access to large, dense Phragmites stands. In line with our predictions, we found that cattle grazing effectively suppressed invasive Phragmites over two years. Mowing reduced litter, and moderately reduced standing dead Phragmites, both of which suppress native plant germination in this system. However, these reductions in Phragmites were not accompanied by indications of native plant community recovery, as we had optimistically predicted. Despite the potential for grazing to reduce nutrient sequestration by plants and fertilize soils, we were surprised to find no clear negative effects of grazing on nutrient mobilization to groundwater or floodwater. Taken together, our findings indicate that targeted grazing, when implemented at broad scales over short time frames, is effective at achieving invasive plant management goals without sizable nutrient impacts. However, additional steps will be needed to achieve the restoration of diverse, robust native plant communities.
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- Christine B Rohal
- Department of Environmental Horticulture and Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA; Department of Watershed Sciences and Ecology Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 84322, USA.
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- Department of Watershed Sciences and Ecology Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 84322, USA; Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Taylorsville, UT, 84129, USA
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- School of the Environment, Society & Sustainability, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Department of Wildland Resources and Ecology Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 84322, USA
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- Department of Watershed Sciences and Ecology Center, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 84322, USA
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Jeevanandam J, Rodrigues J. Sustainable synthesis of bionanomaterials using non-native plant extracts for maintaining ecological balance: A computational bibliography analysis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 358:120892. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Aparna, Kumar V, Nautiyal R. Isolation and chemical characterization of lignocellulosic fiber from Pueraria montana using Box-Behnken design for weed management. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131479. [PMID: 38608990 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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The huge demand for natural fibers necessitates the search for non-traditional bioresources including invasive species which are deteriorating the ecosystem and biodiversity. The study aims to utilize Pueraria montana weed for the extraction of lignocellulosic fiber using both traditional (water retting) and chemical extraction methods to determine the better extraction method. Chemically extracted fiber showed 17.09 g/tex bundle strength whereas water-extracted fiber showed 11.7 g/tex bundle strength. Therefore, chemical extraction method was chosen for fiber isolation by optimization of reaction conditions using Box Behnken Design. Based on the design, optimal conditions obtained were 1 % w/v NaOH, 0.75 % v/v H2O2, and 3 days retting time. Solid-state NMR illustrated the breakdown of hemicellulose linkages at 25.89 ppm. FTIR revealed the disappearance of C=O groups of hemicellulose at 1742 cm-1. TGA demonstrated thermal stability of chemically treated fiber up to 220 °C and activation energy of 60.122 KJ/mol. XRD evidenced that chemically extracted fiber has a crystallinity index of 71.1 % and a crystal size of 2 nm. Thus P. montana weed holds potential for the isolation of natural fiber as its chemical composition and properties are comparable to commercial lignocellulosic fibers. The study exemplifies the transformation of weed to a bioresource of natural fibers.
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- Aparna
- Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India; Institute of Green Economy, Gurugram 122002, India
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- Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India; Institute of Green Economy, Gurugram 122002, India.
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- Chemistry and Bioprospecting Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India; Institute of Green Economy, Gurugram 122002, India
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Jeevanandam J, Rodrigues J. Sustainable synthesis of bionanomaterials using non-native plant extracts for maintaining ecological balance: A computational bibliography analysis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 358:120892. [PMID: 38663082 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Biological approaches via biomolecular extracts of bacteria, fungi, or plants have recently been introduced as an alternative approach to synthesizing less or nontoxic nanomaterials, compared to conventional physical and chemical approaches. Among these biological methods, plant-mediated approaches (phytosynthesis) are reported to be highly beneficial for large-scale, nontoxic nanomaterial synthesis. However, plant-mediated synthesis of nanomaterials using native plant extract can lead to bioprospecting issues and deforestation challenges. On the other hand, non-native or invasive plants are non-indigenous to a particular geographic location that can grow and spread rapidly, ultimately disrupting the local and endogenous plant communities or ecosystems. Thus, controlling or eradicating these non-native plants before they damage the ecosystem is necessary. Even though mechanical, chemical, and biological approaches are available to control non-native plants, all these methods possess certain limitations, such as environmental toxicity, disturbance in the nutrient cycle, and loss of genetic integrity. Therefore, non-native plants were recently proposed as a novel sustainable source of phytochemicals for preparing nanomaterials via green chemistry, mainly metallic nanoparticles, as an alternative to native, agriculture-based, or medicinal plants. This work aims to cover a literature gap on plant-mediated bionanomaterial synthesis with an overview and bibliography analysis of non-native plants via novel data mining and advanced visualization tools. In addition, the potential of non-native plants as a sustainable, green chemistry-based alternative for bionanomaterial preparation for maintaining ecological balance, the mechanism of formation via phytochemicals, and their possible applications to promote their control and spread were also discussed. The bibliography analysis revealed that only an average of 4 articles have been published in the last 10 years (2013-2023) on non-native/invasive plants for nanomaterial synthesis, which shows the significance of this article.
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- Jaison Jeevanandam
- CQM - Centro de Química da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105, Funchal, Portugal
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- CQM - Centro de Química da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105, Funchal, Portugal.
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Lima CG, Campos JC, Regos A, Honrado JP, Fernandes PM, Freitas TR, Santos JA, Vicente JR. Fire suppression and land-use strategies drive future dynamics of an invasive plant in a fire-prone mountain area under climate change. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 359:120997. [PMID: 38692031 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Woody invasive alien species can have profound impacts on ecosystem processes and functions, including fire regulation, which can significantly affect landscape resilience. Acacia dealbata, a widespread invasive alien plant in the Iberian Peninsula, holds well-known fire-adaptation traits (e.g., massive soil seed banks and heat-stimulated seed germination). In this study, we assess to what extent fire suppression and land-use strategies could affect the potential distribution of A. dealbata in a fire-prone transboundary protected mountain area of Portugal and Spain, using Habitat Suitability Models. Specifically, we predicted changes in habitat suitability for A. dealbata between years 2010 and 2050. We explored the potential impacts of two land-use strategies ('Business-as-usual' or 'High Nature Value farmlands') combined with three levels of fire suppression effectiveness using the biomod2 package in R. We also considered the potential effects of two climate change scenarios (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5). Our modeling approach demonstrated a strong capacity to predict habitat suitability using either climate or land-cover information alone (AUC climate = 0.947; AUC LC = 0.957). According to climate-based models, A. dealbata thrives under conditions characterized by higher precipitation seasonality, higher precipitation in the warmest month, and higher minimum temperature in the coldest month. Regarding land cover, A. dealbata thrives mainly in landscapes dominated by urban areas and evergreen forest plantations. Our models forecasted that habitat suitability by 2050 could either increase or decrease depending on the specific combinations of fire suppression, land-use, and climate scenarios. Thus, a combination of business-as-usual and fire-exclusion strategies would enhance habitat suitability for the species. Conversely, management promoting High Nature Value farmlands would decrease the available suitable habitat, particularly under low fire suppression efforts. These findings suggest that promoting sustainable farming activities could impede the spread of A. dealbata by reducing habitat availability, while strategies aiming at fire-exclusion could facilitate its expansion, likely by enabling establishment and large seed production. This study highlights the complex interplay between fire-prone invasive species, fire and land-use strategies, and climate change; and thus the need to consider the interactions between land-use and fire management to promote invasive species control and landscape resilience.
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- Cristina G Lima
- CIBIO-InBIO, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, University of Porto. Rua Padre Armando Quintas nº 7, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-641, Vila do Conde, Portugal; Departmento de Biologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 1021 1055, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; BIOPOLIS Program in Genomics, Biodiversity and Land Planning, CIBIO, Campus de Vairão, 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal.
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- CIBIO-InBIO, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, University of Porto. Rua Padre Armando Quintas nº 7, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-641, Vila do Conde, Portugal; BIOPOLIS Program in Genomics, Biodiversity and Land Planning, CIBIO, Campus de Vairão, 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal; CICGE - Centro de Investigação em Ciências Geo-Espaciais, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Alameda do Monte da Virgem, 4430-146, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- CIBIO-InBIO, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, University of Porto. Rua Padre Armando Quintas nº 7, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-641, Vila do Conde, Portugal; BIOPOLIS Program in Genomics, Biodiversity and Land Planning, CIBIO, Campus de Vairão, 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal; Centre de Ciencia i Tecnologia Forestal de Catalunya (CTFC), Ctra. St. Llorenç de Morunys km 2, Solsona, 25280, Spain
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- CIBIO-InBIO, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, University of Porto. Rua Padre Armando Quintas nº 7, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-641, Vila do Conde, Portugal; Departmento de Biologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 1021 1055, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; BIOPOLIS Program in Genomics, Biodiversity and Land Planning, CIBIO, Campus de Vairão, 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agroenvironmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agroenvironmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agroenvironmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Portugal
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- CIBIO-InBIO, Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, University of Porto. Rua Padre Armando Quintas nº 7, Campus Agrário de Vairão, 4485-641, Vila do Conde, Portugal; Departmento de Biologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 1021 1055, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; BIOPOLIS Program in Genomics, Biodiversity and Land Planning, CIBIO, Campus de Vairão, 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal
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Raheem A, Yohanna P, Li G, Noh NJ, Iqbal B, Tang J, Du D, Alahmadi TA, Ansari MJ, Zhan A, Son Y. Unraveling the ecological threads: How invasive alien plants influence soil carbon dynamics. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 356:120556. [PMID: 38537457 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Invasive alien plants (IAPs) pose significant threats to native ecosystems and biodiversity worldwide. However, the understanding of their precise impact on soil carbon (C) dynamics in invaded ecosystems remains a crucial area of research. This review comprehensively explores the mechanisms through which IAPs influence soil C pools, fluxes, and C budgets, shedding light on their effects and broader consequences. Key mechanisms identified include changes in litter inputs, rates of organic matter decomposition, alterations in soil microbial communities, and shifts in nutrient cycling, all driving the impact of IAPs on soil C dynamics. These mechanisms affect soil C storage, turnover rates, and ecosystem functioning. Moreover, IAPs tend to increase gross primary productivity and net primary productivity leading to the alterations in fluxes and C budgets. The implications of IAP-induced alterations in soil C dynamics are significant and extend to plant-soil interactions, ecosystem structure, and biodiversity. Additionally, they have profound consequences for C sequestration, potentially impacting climate change mitigation. Restoring native plant communities, promoting soil health, and implementing species-specific management are essential measures to significantly mitigate the impacts of IAPs on soil C dynamics. Overall, understanding and mitigating the effects of IAPs on soil C storage, nutrient cycling, and related processes will contribute to the conservation of native biodiversity and complement global C neutrality efforts.
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- Abdulkareem Raheem
- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Environmental Resource Management, Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Federal University Dustin-ma, Katsina State, Nigeria
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Forest Resources, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration on Biodiversity Conservation in Karst Mountainous Areas of Southwestern China, School of Life Sciences, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- Jingjiang College, Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Emergency Management, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Medical City, PO Box-2925, Riyadh -11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly), India
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China.
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- Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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Świerszcz S, Czarniecka-Wiera M, Szymura TH, Szymura M. From invasive species stand to species-rich grassland: Long-term changes in plant species composition during Solidago invaded site restoration. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 353:120216. [PMID: 38290260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Biological invasions degrade ecosystems, negatively affecting human well-being and biodiversity. Restoration of invaded agricultural ecosystems is among specific goals of European Union Biodiversity Strategy. Successful restoration of invaded lands is a long-term process that requires monitoring to assess the effects of interventions. Here, we present the results of a long-term experiment (8 years) on restoration of semi-natural grassland on abandoned arable field overgrown by invasive Solidago species (S. gigantea and S. canadensis). We examined effect of different invaders removal methods (rototilling, turf stripping, herbicide application) and seed application practices (commercial seed mixture, fresh hay) on changes in species composition and taxonomic diversity of restored vegetation. Our results showed a positive effect of grassland restoration on taxonomic diversity and species composition, manifested by a decrease in Solidago cover and an increase in cover and richness of target graminoids and forbs characteristic of grassland. The seed source had a longer lasting and still observable effect on the vegetation composition than the Solidago removal treatments, which ceased to differ significantly in their influence after the first few years. Applying fresh hay as a seed source increased the cover of grassland species such as Arrhenatherum elatius and Poa pratensis. For commercial seed mixture, we observed the high cover of Lolium perenne and Schedonorus pratensis (introduced with seed mixture) at the beginning and the slow decrease along the experiment course. The most striking effect was the fresh hay with herbicide application, which resulted in the lowest Solidago cover and the highest cover of target graminoids. Nonetheless, with years the non-chemical methods, including no treatment, gives comparable to herbicide effectiveness of restoration. Overall, during the experiment, alpha diversity increased, while beta and gamma diversity reached a species maximum in the third year, and then decreased. In conclusion, this study gives guidance to successful restoration of species-rich grasslands on sites invaded by Solidago. It should be emphasised that short-term effect differ considerably from long-term outputs, especially highlighting the importance of seed source, as well as effectiveness of environmentally friendly methods such as regular mowing to control the invader.
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- Sebastian Świerszcz
- Institute of Agroecology and Plant Production, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Grunwaldzki Sq 24a, 50-363, Wrocław, Poland; Botanical Garden, Center for Biological Diversity Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Prawdziwka 2, 02-976, Warszawa, Poland.
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- Institute of Agroecology and Plant Production, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Grunwaldzki Sq 24a, 50-363, Wrocław, Poland
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- Botanical Garden, University of Wrocław, Przybyszewskiego 63, 51-148, Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Agroecology and Plant Production, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Grunwaldzki Sq 24a, 50-363, Wrocław, Poland
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Blake S, Cabrera F, Rivas‐Torres G, Deem SL, Nieto‐Claudin A, Zahawi RA, Bastille‐Rousseau G. Invasion by Cedrela odorata threatens long distance migration of Galapagos tortoises. Ecol Evol 2024; 14:e10994. [PMID: 38357592 PMCID: PMC10864728 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.10994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Invasive alien species are among the most pervasive threats to biodiversity. Invasive species can cause catastrophic reductions in populations of native and endemic species and the collapse of ecosystem function. A second major global conservation concern is the extirpation of large-bodied mobile animals, including long-distance migrants, which often have keystone ecological roles over extensive spatial extents. Here, we report on a potentially catastrophic synergy between these phenomena that threatens the endemic biota of the Galapagos Archipelago. We used GPS telemetry to track 140 migratory journeys by 25 Western Santa Cruz Island Galapagos tortoises. We plotted the spatial interaction between tortoise migrations and recently established non-native forest dominated by the invasive tree Cedrela odorata (Cedrela forest). We qualified (a) the proportion of migratory journeys that traversed Cedrela forest, and (b) the probability that this observed pattern occurred by chance. Tortoise migrations were overwhelmingly restricted to small corridors between Cedrela forest blocks, indicating clear avoidance of those blocks. Just eight of 140 migrations traversed extensive Cedrela stands. Tortoises avoid Cedrela forest during their migrations. Further expansion of Cedrela forest threatens long-distance migration and population viability of critically endangered Galapagos tortoises. Applied research to determine effective management solutions to mitigate Cedrela invasion is a high priority.
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- Stephen Blake
- Department of BiologySaint Louis UniversitySt. LouisMissouriUSA
- Max Planck Institute of Animal BehaviorRadolfzellGermany
- WildCare InstituteSaint Louis ZooSaint LouisMissouriUSA
- Charles Darwin FoundationPuerto AyoraGalapagosEcuador
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- Ecuador Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales and Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and SciencesUniversidad San Francisco de QuitoQuitoEcuador
- Department of Wildlife Ecology and ConservationUniversity of FloridaGainesvilleFloridaUSA
- GeographyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel HillNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Charles Darwin FoundationPuerto AyoraGalapagosEcuador
- Institute for Conservation MedicineSaint Louis ZooSaint LouisMissouriUSA
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- Charles Darwin FoundationPuerto AyoraGalapagosEcuador
- Institute for Conservation MedicineSaint Louis ZooSaint LouisMissouriUSA
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- Charles Darwin FoundationPuerto AyoraGalapagosEcuador
- School of Life SciencesUniversity of Hawai'i at MānoaHonoluluHawaiiUSA
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Lebbink G, Risch AC, Schuetz M, Firn J. How plant traits respond to and affect vertebrate and invertebrate herbivores-Are measurements comparable across herbivore types? PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2024; 47:5-23. [PMID: 37853819 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Despite plants realistically being affected by vertebrate and invertebrate herbivores simultaneously, fundamental differences in the ecology and evolution of these two herbivore guilds often means their impacts on plants are studied separately. A synthesis of the literature is needed to understand the types of plant traits examined and their response to, and effect on (in terms of forage selection) vertebrate and invertebrate herbivory, and to identify associated knowledge gaps. Focusing on grassland systems and species, we found 138 articles that met our criteria: 39 invertebrate, 97 vertebrate and 2 focussed on both vertebrate and invertebrate herbivores. Our study identified invertebrate focussed research, research conducted in the Southern Hemisphere and research on nondomesticated herbivores was significantly underrepresented based on our search and should be a focus of future research. Differences in study focus (trait response or trait effect), along with differences in the types of traits examined, led to limited opportunity for comparison between the two herbivore guilds. This review therefore predominantly discusses the response and effect of plant traits to each herbivore guild separately. In future studies, we suggest this review be used as a guide for trait selection, to improve comparability and the broader significance of results.
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- Gabrielle Lebbink
- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, Birmensdorf, Switzerland
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- Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, Birmensdorf, Switzerland
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Wei C, Luo S, Liu L, Shi K, Han C, Mohamad OAA, Shao H. Potential of utilizing pathogen-derived mycotoxins as alternatives to synthetic herbicides in controlling the noxious invasive plant Xanthium italicum. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:122-132. [PMID: 37036068 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Discovery of environmentally friendly agents for controlling alien invasive species (AIS) is challenging and in urgent need as their expansion continues to increase. Xanthium italicum is a notorious invasive weed that has caused serious ecological and economic impacts worldwide. For the purpose of exploring the possibility of utilizing herbicidal mycotoxins to control this species, three compounds, a new compound, curvularioxide (1), a new naturally occurring compound, dehydroradicinin (2), and a known compound, radicinin (3), were isolated via activity-guided fractionation from the secondary metabolites of the pathogenic Curvularia inaequalis, which was found to infect X. italicum in natural habitats. All isolated compounds exhibited potent herbicidal activity on receiver species. It is noteworthy to mention that their effects on X. italicum in our bioassays were equivalent to the commercial herbicide glyphosate. Subsequent morphological analysis revealed that application of radicinin (3) severely hindered X. italicum seedlings' hypocotyl and root development. Malondialdehyde content and the activity of catalase and peroxidase of the seedlings were also significantly different from the control, implying the occurrence of induced oxidative stress. Our results suggest that pathogens infecting invasive plants might be valuable resources for developing safer herbicides for controlling weeds. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Caixia Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, National Key Laboratory of Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Linyi University, Linyi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, National Key Laboratory of Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, National Key Laboratory of Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, National Key Laboratory of Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, National Key Laboratory of Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, China
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Cui M, Yu H, Fan X, Nawaz M, Lian J, Liu S, Zhu Z, Zhang H, Du D, Ren G. Nitrogen Deposition Amplifies the Legacy Effects of Plant Invasion. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:72. [PMID: 38202380 PMCID: PMC10780853 DOI: 10.3390/plants13010072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The legacy effects of invasive plant species can hinder the recovery of native communities, especially under nitrogen deposition conditions, where invasive species show growth advantages and trigger secondary invasions in controlled areas. Therefore, it is crucial to thoroughly investigate the effects of nitrogen deposition on the legacy effects of plant invasions and their mechanisms. The hypotheses of this study are as follows: (1) Nitrogen deposition amplifies the legacy effects of plant invasion. This phenomenon was investigated by analysing four potential mechanisms covering community system structure, nitrogen metabolism, geochemical cycles, and microbial mechanisms. The results suggest that microorganisms drive plant-soil feedback processes, even regulating or limiting other factors. (2) The impact of nitrogen deposition on the legacy effects of plant invasions may be intensified primarily through enhanced nitrogen metabolism via microbial anaerobes bacteria. Essential insights into invasion ecology and ecological management have been provided by analysing how nitrogen-fixing bacteria improve nitrogen metabolism and establish sustainable methods for controlling invasive plant species. This in-depth study contributes to our better understanding of the lasting effects of plant invasions on ecosystems and provides valuable guidance for future ecological management.
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- Miaomiao Cui
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of Inspection and Testing Certification, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Engineering, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jingjiang College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Green Technology and Contingency Management for Emerging Pollutants, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (M.N.); (Z.Z.)
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Green Technology and Contingency Management for Emerging Pollutants, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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Golembiewski DA, Slothower BM, Bishop ER, Smith FS, Stumberg PM, Rideout-Hanzak S, Wester DB. Fracking pond restoration in the western Rio Grande Plains, Texas: Stockpiled topsoils may not be necessary, but seeding helps. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 346:118932. [PMID: 37703612 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Soil disturbances that accompany energy development can damage local habitats. Prior to oil and gas extraction, it is commonly recommended that topsoil stockpiles be created to aid future restoration. Our study area, a retired fracking pond in the western Rio Grande Plains, Texas, was restored in 2017 with stockpiled topsoil that was collected in 2013. We segregated the existing stockpile into three layers that were ∼1.5 m in thickness and distributed these layers, along with a non-amended control surface (consisting of former subsoil that made up the perimeter of the fracking pond), in strips over the restoration area. Each of the four surfaces was seeded with a mixture of (1) 13 native grasses, (2) 13 native grasses plus an annual warm-season grass cover crop, or (3) non-seeded. We monitored plant density and species composition two through five years post-restoration. The non-amended control surface had higher seeded grass density during the final 2 sampling periods; stockpiled surfaces seldom differed from each other. Previous year's competing plant density had little effect on restoration success. Providing supplemental seed initially increased seeded plant density but benefits diminished over time; adding a cover crop was not advantageous. Changes in community composition over time were similar on stockpile surfaces but more variable than observed on the control surface. Results suggest that stockpiling topsoil may not be necessary, but that supplemental seeding was beneficial, to restoration success.
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- Dustin A Golembiewski
- Former Graduate Research Assistant, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Kingsville, TX, USA
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- Laboratory Technician, Department of Soil and Water Systems, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA
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- Weber River Watershed Coordinator, Utah Dept. Agriculture and Food, Ogden, UT, USA
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- Professor and Research Scientist, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Kingsville, TX, USA
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- Professor and Research Scientist, and Frances and Peter Swenson Endowed Chair for Rangeland and Restoration Research, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Kingsville, TX, USA.
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Halassy M, Batáry P, Csecserits A, Török K, Valkó O. Meta-analysis identifies native priority as a mechanism that supports the restoration of invasion-resistant plant communities. Commun Biol 2023; 6:1100. [PMID: 37903920 PMCID: PMC10616274 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-05485-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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The restoration of invasion-resistant plant communities is an important strategy to combat the negative impacts of alien invasions. Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of seed-based ecological restoration experiments, here we demonstrate the potential of functional similarity, seeding density and priority effect in increasing invasion resistance. Our results indicate that native priority is the most promising mechanism to control invasion that can reduce the performance of invasive alien species by more than 50%. High-density seeding is effective in controlling invasive species, but threshold seeding rates may exist. Overall seeding functionally similar species do not have a significant effect. Generally, the impacts are more pronounced on perennial and grassy invaders and on the short-term. Our results suggest that biotic resistance can be best enhanced by the early introduction of native plant species during restoration. Seeding of a single species with high functional similarity to invasive alien species is unpromising, and instead, preference should be given to high-density multifunctional seed mixtures, possibly including native species favored by the priority effect. We highlight the need to integrate research across geographical regions, global invasive species and potential resistance mechanisms.
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- Melinda Halassy
- National Laboratory for Health Security, Centre for Ecological Research, Budapest, Hungary.
- Institute of Ecology and Botany, Centre for Ecological Research, Vácrátót, Hungary.
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- National Laboratory for Health Security, Centre for Ecological Research, Budapest, Hungary
- 'Lendület' Landscape and Conservation Ecology Research Group, Institute of Ecology and Botany, Centre for Ecological Research, Vácrátót, Hungary
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- National Laboratory for Health Security, Centre for Ecological Research, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute of Ecology and Botany, Centre for Ecological Research, Vácrátót, Hungary
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- Institute of Ecology and Botany, Centre for Ecological Research, Vácrátót, Hungary
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- National Laboratory for Health Security, Centre for Ecological Research, Budapest, Hungary
- 'Lendület' Seed Ecology Research Group, Institute of Ecology and Botany, Centre for Ecological Research, Vácrátót, Hungary
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Aguilera N, Guedes LM, Alvarado U, Sáez-Carrillo K. Teline monspessulana Can Harm the Chilean Native Tree Nothofagus obliqua: Effects on Germination and Initial Growth. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3419. [PMID: 37836159 PMCID: PMC10575075 DOI: 10.3390/plants12193419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Teline monspessulana is highly invasive in several countries around the world. This species pressurizes and displaces several native and endemic tree species in south-central Chile such as Nothofagus obliqua, the native species of greatest timber interest. We determined the effects induced by allelochemical stress of T. monspessulana on N. obliqua germination and initial growth. Germination was evaluated under in vitro conditions and in natural substrate obtained from sites inhabited by N. obliqua and from nearby areas invaded by T. monspessulana. Controls irrigated with tap water and treatments with aqueous extracts of aerial organs of the invasive species were used. Morphometric and morphological variables were evaluated, and the composition of alkaloids and phenols from the plant organs used for the aqueous extracts was determined. The substrates were also chemically characterized. Allelochemicals synthesized by T. monspessulana caused germination and growth inhibition and tissue-level alterations, as well as leaf and root damage in N. obliqua seedlings. In the aerial organs of T. monspessulana, the quinolizidine alkaloids aphylline, caulophylline, anagyrine, and sophocarpine were mainly detected. In addition, 21 phenolic compounds were identified, including gallic acid, vanillic acid, chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, and quercetin. The phytotoxic potential of T. monspessulana can compromise the natural multiplication of N. obliqua and its survival from its first phenological stages. This interdisciplinary study model facilitated the clarification of the plant-plant relationship mediated by allelochemicals. The model can be replicated to investigate other interspecific interactions between invasive and native species.
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- Narciso Aguilera
- Laboratorio de Semioquímica Aplicada, Departamento de Silvicultura, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160-C, Concepción 4030000, CP, Chile; (L.M.G.); (U.A.)
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- Laboratorio de Semioquímica Aplicada, Departamento de Silvicultura, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160-C, Concepción 4030000, CP, Chile; (L.M.G.); (U.A.)
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- Laboratorio de Semioquímica Aplicada, Departamento de Silvicultura, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160-C, Concepción 4030000, CP, Chile; (L.M.G.); (U.A.)
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- Departamento de Estadística, Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, Universidad de Concepción, Casilla 160-C, Concepción 4030000, CP, Chile;
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Ye X, Meng J, Ma R, Wu M. Effects of Clipping an Invasive Plant Species on the Growth of Planted Plants of Two Co-Occurring Species in a Greenhouse Study. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:1282. [PMID: 37886992 PMCID: PMC10604010 DOI: 10.3390/biology12101282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The restoration of native plants in invaded habitats is constrained with the presence of highly competitive exotic species. Aboveground removal, such as clipping or mowing, of invasive plants is required for successful restoration. The effects of clipping an invasive plant species, Solidago canadensis, grown at five densities (1-5 plants per pot), and planting two co-occurring and competitive species, Sesbania cannabina and Imperata cylindrica, on the growth of both the invasive species and the co-occurring species were investigated in a greenhouse experiment. The established S. canadensis suppressed the growth of planted seedlings with 47.8-94.4% reduction in biomass, with stronger effects at higher densities; clipping significantly reduced 97.5-97.4% of biomass of S. canadensis and ameliorated the suppression effects (with only 8.7-52.7% reduction in biomass of the co-occurring plants), irrespective of density. Both the aboveground and belowground part of S. canadensis contributed to its suppression effects on planted co-occurring species. Seed sowing of co-occurring species reduced the belowground growth, but not the underground growth of S. canadensis. S. cannabina appeared to be more effective at reducing the growth of S. canadensis than I. cylindrica. Therefore, clipping together with planting competitive species that can overcome the belowground priority effects of S. canadensis could be a promising strategy for controlling S. canadensis invasion and restoring native plant communities.
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- Research Station of Hangzhou Bay Wetland Ecosystems, Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou 311400, China; (X.Y.); (J.M.); (R.M.)
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Pincheira-Ulbrich J. Exploring the vegetation of the coastal road in Puerto Cisnes, southern Chile: a vascular plant inventory. Biodivers Data J 2023; 11:e107217. [PMID: 37649736 PMCID: PMC10463178 DOI: 10.3897/bdj.11.e107217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Background In areas of low disturbance, such as the Aysén Region of Chile, the presence of roads can inadvertently facilitate the spread of invasive species. To address this issue, it is imperative to maintain up-to-date biological inventories, as they serve as a primary source of information for the conservation of species and ecosystems. However, the maintenance of systematic inventories of vascular plants in Chile is virtually non-existent, especially outside protected wilderness areas. The data we have come from an inventory of vascular plant species along a stretch of coastal road in Puerto Cisnes (Aysén Region), characterised by a cut slope in the rock. The site is located between mountain ranges, in a region known for its protected wilderness areas and low levels of anthropogenic alteration. The study adopted an observational sampling design, using the road as a transect. For each species identified, the growth substrate, habit and dispersal mode were recorded. A total of 70 species (36 herbs, 23 shrubs and 11 trees) belonging to 42 families were found. The most represented families were Hymenophyllaceae (nine species) and Myrtaceae (four species). We recorded nine introduced species belonging to seven botanical families (Cirsiumvulgare (Savi) Ten., Crocosmiacrocosmiiflora (Lemoine ex Burb. & Dean) N.E.Br., Cytisusscoparius (L.) Link, Digitalispurpurea L., Lotuspedunculatus Cav., Plantagolanceolata L., Polygonumcampanulatum Hook. f., Prunellavulgaris L., Rubusconstrictus Lefèvre & P.J.Müll). Of these nine species, seven are invasive, while the remaining two species have not been assessed for invasive potential (i.e. Crocosmiacrocosmiiflora and Polygonumcampanulatum). In particular, Crocosmiacrocosmiiflora and Rubusconstrictus are new regional records. The majority of species were found growing on the ground (44 species), while a significant proportion were found exclusively on rocky slopes (17 species). According to their seed dispersal mechanism, the most common syndromes were anemochory (32 species) and ornithochory (20 species). Other mechanisms such as mammalochory, ballochory or myrmecochory were less common (less than four species). New information This study provides valuable data on the vascular flora of Puerto Cisnes, Chile, a modest human settlement in a minimally altered landscape. The region, dominated by native forests and a burgeoning salmon farming industry, has few inventories, so the database presented here adds significantly to local botanical knowledge. The main novelty of this research is that it is the first inventory carried out on a road in a slightly altered area surrounded by protected wilderness areas (such as Magdalena Island National Park and Queulat National Park). The study systematically categorises species according to substrate, habitat and dispersal mode, dimensions that are rarely combined in a single database.The inventory identifies 70 species (36 herbs, 23 shrubs and 11 trees) in 42 families. The most represented families were Hymenophyllaceae (with nine species) and Myrtaceae (with four species). Additionally, we recorded, two introduced species (Crocosmiacrocosmiiflora and Rubusconstrictus) at least 100 km south of their known distribution.
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- Jimmy Pincheira-Ulbrich
- Departamento de Ciencias Ambientales, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco. Rudecindo Ortega 02950, Temuco, ChileDepartamento de Ciencias Ambientales, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco. Rudecindo Ortega 02950TemucoChile
- Núcleo de Estudios Ambientales, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco, ChileNúcleo de Estudios Ambientales, Universidad Católica de TemucoTemucoChile
- Laboratorio de Planificación Territorial, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco, ChileLaboratorio de Planificación Territorial, Universidad Católica de TemucoTemucoChile
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Afzal MR, Naz M, Ashraf W, Du D. The Legacy of Plant Invasion: Impacts on Soil Nitrification and Management Implications. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2980. [PMID: 37631191 PMCID: PMC10458916 DOI: 10.3390/plants12162980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Plant invasions can have long-lasting impacts on soil nitrification, which plays a critical role in nutrient cycling and plant growth. This review examines the legacy effects of plant invasion on soil nitrification, focusing on the underlying mechanisms, context dependence, and implications for management. We synthesize literature on the positive, negative and neutral legacy effects of plant invasion on soil nitrification, highlighting the complexity of these effects and the need for further research to fully understand them. Positive legacy effects include increased soil microbial biomass or activity, potentially enhancing nutrient availability for plants. However, negative legacy effects, like reduced nitrifier abundance, can result in decreased soil nitrification rates and nutrient availability. In some cases, changes to nitrification during active invasion appear transitory after the removal of invasive plants, indicating neutral short-term legacies. We discuss the context dependence of legacy effects considering factors, including location, specific invasive plant species, and other environmental conditions. Furthermore, we discuss the implications of these legacy effects for management and restoration strategies, such as the removal or control of invasive plants, and potential approaches for restoring ecosystems with legacy effects on soil nitrification. Finally, we highlight future research directions, including further investigation into the mechanisms and context dependence of legacy effects, and the role of plant-microbe interactions. Overall, this review provides insights into the legacy effects of plant invasion on soil nitrification and their implications for ecosystems.
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- Muhammad Rahil Afzal
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
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- Soil and Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad, Punjab 38850, Pakistan;
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
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Kindt R, Graudal L, Lillesø JPB, Pedercini F, Smith P, Jamnadass R. GlobalUsefulNativeTrees, a database documenting 14,014 tree species, supports synergies between biodiversity recovery and local livelihoods in landscape restoration. Sci Rep 2023; 13:12640. [PMID: 37537200 PMCID: PMC10400654 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-39552-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Tree planting has the potential to improve the livelihoods of millions of people as well as to support environmental services such as biodiversity conservation. Planting however needs to be executed wisely if benefits are to be achieved. We have developed the GlobalUsefulNativeTrees (GlobUNT) database to directly support the principles advocated by the 'golden rules for reforestation', including planting tree mixtures that maximize the benefits to local livelihoods and the diversity of native trees. Developed primarily by combining data from GlobalTreeSearch with the World Checklist of Useful Plant Species (WCUPS), GlobUNT includes 14,014 tree species that can be filtered for ten major use categories, across 242 countries and territories. The 14,014 species represent roughly a quarter of the tree species from GlobalTreeSearch and a third of the plant species from WCUPS. GlobUNT includes over 8000 species used as materials (9261 species; 68.4% of the total in WCUPS for that use category) or medicines (8283; 31.1%), over 2000 species with environmental uses (3317; 36.9%), used as human food (3310; 47.0%) or fuel (2162; 85.5%), over 1000 species used as gene sources (1552; 29.8%), animal food (1494; 33.7%), social uses (1396; 53.8%) or poisons (1109; 36.8%), and 712 species (68.4%) as insect food.
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- Roeland Kindt
- Trees and Forest Genetic Resources, and Biodiversity, World Agroforestry, CIFOR-ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Trees and Forest Genetic Resources, and Biodiversity, World Agroforestry, CIFOR-ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya
- Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Botanic Gardens Conservation International, Richmond, UK
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- Trees and Forest Genetic Resources, and Biodiversity, World Agroforestry, CIFOR-ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya
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Gillman L. Calling time on alien plantscapes. GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY 2023; 29:3539-3544. [PMID: 37272874 DOI: 10.1111/gcb.16704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Both urban and rural environments around the globe have become dominated by alien plant species to the extent that plantscapes from one region or country have become difficult to distinguish from many others. This process of plant community homogenisation comes at a cost to cultural identity and undermines people's sense of place. Although invasive alien plant species have received considerable attention in recent decades, issues with non-invasive alien plant species have largely been ignored, and yet they contribute significantly to biotic homogeneity and impose an ever accumulating invasion debt: a debt that increases in proportion with their population sizes. By contrast, an abundance of native species in the places where people live is important for strengthening commitment to biodiversity conservation. Is there therefore sufficient evidence of harm from increasing numbers of non-invasive alien plants to justify local and central governments introducing measures to substantially reduce the proportion of non-invasive aliens in both urban and rural environments?
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- Len Gillman
- Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Bergamo TF, de Lima RS, Kull T, Ward RD, Sepp K, Villoslada M. From UAV to PlanetScope: Upscaling fractional cover of an invasive species Rosa rugosa. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 336:117693. [PMID: 36913856 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Invasive plant species pose a direct threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services. Among these, Rosa rugosa has had a severe impact on Baltic coastal ecosystems in recent decades. Accurate mapping and monitoring tools are essential to quantify the location and spatial extent of invasive plant species to support eradication programs. In this paper we combined RGB images obtained using an Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle, with multispectral PlanetScope images to map the extent of R. rugosa at seven locations along the Estonian coastline. We used RGB-based vegetation indices and 3D canopy metrics in combination with a random forest algorithm to map R. rugosa thickets, obtaining high mapping accuracies (Sensitivity = 0.92, specificity = 0.96). We then used the R. rugosa presence/absence maps as a training dataset to predict the fractional cover based on multispectral vegetation indices derived from the PlanetScope constellation and an Extreme Gradient Boosting algorithm (XGBoost). The XGBoost algorithm yielded high fractional cover prediction accuracies (RMSE = 0.11, R2 = 0.70). An in-depth accuracy assessment based on site-specific validations revealed notable differences in accuracy between study sites (highest R2 = 0.74, lowest R2 = 0.03). We attribute these differences to the various stages of R. rugosa invasion and the density of thickets. In conclusion, the combination of RGB UAV images and multispectral PlanetScope images is a cost-effective method to map R. rugosa in highly heterogeneous coastal ecosystems. We propose this approach as a valuable tool to extend the highly local geographical scope of UAV assessments into wider areas and regional evaluations.
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- Thaísa F Bergamo
- Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, EE-51006, Tartu, Estonia; Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 111, FI-80101, Joensuu, Finland.
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- Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, EE-51006, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, EE-51006, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, EE-51006, Tartu, Estonia; Centre for Aquatic Environments, School of the Environment and Technology, University of Brighton, Cockcroft Building, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4GJ, UK
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- Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, EE-51006, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, EE-51006, Tartu, Estonia; Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, University of Eastern Finland, P.O. Box 111, FI-80101, Joensuu, Finland
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Lim BS, Seok JE, Lim CH, Kim GS, Shin HC, Lee CS. Distribution, Effect, and Control of Exotic Plants in Republic of Korea. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:826. [PMID: 37372111 DOI: 10.3390/biology12060826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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This study was carried out to clarify the spatial distribution of exotic plants at national, regional, and local levels, as well as their ecological impacts, and to prepare a strategy to reduce the impacts in Republic of Korea. This study was attempted at the national, regional, and local levels throughout Republic of Korea. Compositae occupied the highest percentage among invading exotic plants in Republic of Korea. A review of the biological attributes of exotic plants based on the dormancy form, longevity, disseminule form, growth form, and radicoid form showed that therophytes, annual plants, plants that disperse seeds by gravity (D4), erect form (E), and nonclonal growth form (R5) occupied the highest proportion. At the national level, the spatial distribution of exotic plants tended to depend on topographic conditions such as elevation and slope degree, and to increase around urbanized areas, agricultural fields, and coastal areas. The habitat types that exotic plants established were similar in their native habitat and in Korea, where they invaded. They preferred disturbed land such as roadsides, bare ground, agricultural fields, and so on. The spatial distribution of vegetation types dominated by exotic plants was restricted in the lowland. The proportion of the exotic/native plants tended to proportionate reversely to the vegetation type richness (the number of vegetation types); that is, the ecological diversity. The proportion of the exotic plants was higher in artificial plantations, vegetation due to disturbance, and vegetation established on lower slopes compared with upper slopes. Even at the local level, the exotic plants appeared abundantly in the introduced vegetation, while they were rare in the native ones. In the vegetation infected by exotic species, not only the species composition changed significantly, but the species diversity also decreased. Restorative treatment by introducing mantle vegetation around the hiking trail inhibited the establishment of exotic plants. Further, the restoration practice recovered the similarity of the species composition compared to the reference vegetation and increased the species diversity.
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- Bong Soon Lim
- Department of Bio & Environmental Technology, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 01797, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio & Environmental Technology, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 01797, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio & Environmental Technology, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 01797, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Ecology, Seocheon 33657, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Ecology, Seocheon 33657, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio & Environmental Technology, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 01797, Republic of Korea
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Shen C, Chen P, Zhang K, He M, Wan J, Wang Y, Tao Z, Huang W, Siemann E. Dynamics and mechanisms of secondary invasion following biological control of an invasive plant. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2023; 238:2594-2606. [PMID: 36918476 DOI: 10.1111/nph.18878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Secondary invasions in which nontarget invaders expand following eradication of a target invader commonly occur in habitats with multiple invasive plant species and can prevent recovery of native communities. However, the dynamics and mechanisms of secondary invasion remain unclear. Here, we conducted a common garden experiment to test underlying mechanisms of secondary invasion for 14 nontarget invaders after biological control of Ambrosia artemisiifolia in two consecutive years. We found secondary invasion for all tested nontarget invaders, but secondary invasiveness (change relative to natives) varied with species and time. Specifically, secondary invasiveness depended most strongly on phylogenetic relatedness between the target and nontarget invaders in the first year with closely related nontarget invaders being most invasive. By contrast, secondary invasiveness in the second year was mostly driven by functional traits with taller nontarget invaders or those with higher specific leaf area, or smaller seeds especially invasive. Our study indicates that secondary invasion is likely to occur wherever other invasive plants co-occur with an invasive species targeted for control. Furthermore, the most problematic invaders will initially be species closely related to the target invader but then species with rapid growth and high reproduction are most likely to be more aggressive secondary invaders.
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- Changchao Shen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Center of Conservation Biology, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Center of Conservation Biology, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Center of Conservation Biology, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650504, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Center of Conservation Biology, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Aquatic Botany and Watershed Ecology, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Center of Conservation Biology, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Biosciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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Alday JG, Cox ES, Santana VM, Lee H, Ghorbani J, Milligan G, McAllister HA, Pakeman RJ, Le Duc MG, Marrs RH. Recovery of upland acid grasslands after successful Pteridium aquilinum control: Long-term effectiveness of cutting, repeated herbicide treatment and bruising. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 342:118273. [PMID: 37269728 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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There is a clear need for the development of management strategies to control dominant, perennial weeds and restore semi-natural communities and an important part of this is to know how long control treatments take to be effective and how long they last after treatments stop. Here, we report the results from a 17-year long experiment where we compared the effects of five control treatments on dense Pteridium aquilinum (L. Kuhn) relative to an untreated experimental-control in Derbyshire, UK. The experiment was run in two phases. In Phase 1 (2005-2012) we controlled the P. aquilinum by cutting and bruising, both twice and thrice annually, and a herbicide treatment (asulam in year 1, followed by annual spot-re-treatment of all emergent fronds). In Phase 2 (2012-2021) all treatments were stopped, and the vegetation was allowed to develop naturally. Between 2005 and 2021 we monitored P. aquilinum performance annually and full plant species composition at intervals. Here, we concentrate on analysing the Phase 2 data where we used regression approaches to model individual species responses through time and unconstrained ordination to compare treatment effects on the entire species composition over both Phases. Remote sensing was also used to assess edge invasion in 2018. At the end of Phase 1, a good reduction of P. aquilinum and restoration of acid-grassland was achieved for the asulam and cutting treatments, but not for bruising. In Phase 2, P. aquilinum increased through time in all treated plots but the asulam and cutting ones maintained a much lower P. aquilinum performance for nine years on all measures assessed. There was a reduction in species richness and richness fluctuations, especially in graminoid species. However, multivariate analysis showed that the asulam and cutting treatments were stationed some distance from the untreated and bruising treatments with no apparent sign of reversions suggesting an Alternative Stable State had been created, at least over this nine-year period. P. aquilinum reinvasion was mainly from plot edges. The use of repeated P. aquilinum control treatments, either through an initial asulam spray with annual follow-up spot-spraying or cutting twice or thrice annually for eight years gave good P. aquilinum control and helped restore an acid-grassland community. Edge reinvasion was detected, and it is recommended that either whole-patch control be implemented or treatments should be continued around patch edges.
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- J G Alday
- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK; Joint Research Unit CTFC - AGROTECNIO - CERCA, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure 191, E25198, Lleida, Spain; Department of Crop and Forest Sciences, University of Lleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure 191, E25198, Lleida, Spain
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK; Center for Environmental Studies in the Mediterranean (CEAM), University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK; National Institute of Ecology, Seocheon-gun, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK; Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK
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- The James Hutton Institute, Craigiebuckler Aberdeen, AB15 8QH, Scotland, UK
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK
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- School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3GP, UK.
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Luo X, Du H, Zhang X, Tang B, Zhang M, Kang H, Ma Y. Enhanced adsorption and co-adsorption of heavy metals using highly hydrophilicity amine-functionalized magnetic hydrochar supported MIL-53(Fe)-NH 2: performance, kinetics, and mechanism studies. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27740-5. [PMID: 37233931 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27740-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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It is a "kill two birds with one stone" method to convert invasive plants into hydrochar via hydrothermal carbonization as well as coinciding with 3R rules (reduction, recycling, and reuse). In this work, a series of hydrochars (pristine, modified, and composite) derived from invasive plants Alternanthera philoxeroides (AP) were prepared and applied to the adsorption and co-adsorption of heavy metals (HMs) such as Pb(II), Cr(VI), Cu(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), and Ni(II). The results show that MIL-53(Fe)-NH2- magnetic hydrochar composite (M-HBAP) displayed a strong affinity for HMs, which the maximum adsorption capacities for HMs were 153.80 (Pb(II)), 144.77 (Cr(VI)), 80.58 (Cd(II)), 78.62 (Cu(II)), 50.39 (Zn(II)), and 52.83(Ni(II)) mg/g (c0 = 200 mg/L, t = 24 h, T = 25 ℃, pH = 5,2,6,4,6,5). This may be because the doping of MIL-53(Fe)-NH2 enhanced the surface hydrophilicity of hydrochar, which allows hydrochar to disperse in the water within 0.12 s and possessed excellent dispersibility compared with pristine hydrochar (BAP) and amine-functionalized magnetic modified hydrochar (HBAP). Furthermore, the BET surface area of BAP was improved from 5.63 to 64.10 m2/g after doing MIL-53(Fe)-NH2. M-HBAP shows a strong adsorption effect on the single HMs system (52-153 mg/g), while it decreased significantly (17-62 mg/g) in the mixed HMs system due to the competitive adsorption. Cr(VI) can produce strong electrostatic interaction with M-HBAP, Pb(II) can react with CaC2O4 on the surface of M-HBAP for chemical precipitation, and other HMs can react with functional groups on the surface of M-HBAP for complexation and ion exchange. In addition, five adsorption-desorption cycle experiments and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) curves also proved the feasibility of the M-HBAP application.
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- Xin Luo
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Synergetic Control and Joint Remediation for Soil & Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, People's Republic of China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Synergetic Control and Joint Remediation for Soil & Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, People's Republic of China.
- Chengdu Yike Science and Technology Company Limited, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
- Sichuan Keshengxin Environmental Technology Company, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Synergetic Control and Joint Remediation for Soil & Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, People's Republic of China
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- Chengdu Yike Science and Technology Company Limited, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Synergetic Control and Joint Remediation for Soil & Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, People's Republic of China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Synergetic Control and Joint Remediation for Soil & Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, People's Republic of China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Synergetic Control and Joint Remediation for Soil & Water Pollution, College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, People's Republic of China
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Kama R, Javed Q, Bo Y, Imran MA, Filimban FZ, Li Z, Nong X, Diatta S, Ren G, Eldin SM, Iqbal R, Ali I, Iqbal J, Sun J. Identity and Diversity of Invasive Plant Affecting the Growth of Native Lactuca indica. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:17983-17991. [PMID: 37251179 PMCID: PMC10210172 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Despite the significant number of studies that have recently focused on plant invasion and invasive plants' success, many uncertainties still exist on the effects of invasive plant identity and diversity on the native plant response under different levels of diversity. A mixed planting experiment was conducted using the native Lactuca indica (L. indica) and four invasive plants. The treatments consisted of 1, 2, 3, and 4 levels of invasive plants richness in different combinations in competition with the native L. indica. Here, the results showed that native plant response depends on the invasive plant identity and invasive plant diversity, which increases the native plant total biomass under 2-3 levels of invasive plant richness and decreases under high invasive plant density. This plant diversity effect was more significant in the native plant relative interaction index, which shows negative values except under a single invasion with Solidago canadensis and Pilosa bidens. The native plant leaf nitrogen level increased under four levels of invasive plant richness, which means more affected by invasive plant identity than invasive plant diversity. Finally, this study demonstrated that native plant response under invasion depends on the identity and diversity of invasive plants.
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- Rakhwe Kama
- Institute
of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Institute
of Farmland Irrigation of CAAS, Xinxiang 453002, China
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- Institute
of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute
of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Shenzhen
International Graduate School, Tsinghua
University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Division
of Plant Sciences Department of Biology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute
of Farmland Irrigation of CAAS, Xinxiang 453002, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Tropical Medicinal Resource Chemistry of Ministry of
Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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- Laboratory
of Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Dakar 50005, Senegal
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- Institute
of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Center
of Research, Faculty of Engineering, Future
University in Egypt, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department
of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Center
for Plant Science and Biodiversity, University
of Swat, Charbagh 19120, Pakistan
- Department
of Genetics and Development, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York 10032, United States
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- Department
of Botany, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda 24420, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Key
Laboratory of Tropical Medicinal Resource Chemistry of Ministry of
Education, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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Byun C. Role of priority effects in invasive plant species management: Early arrival of native seeds guarantees the containment of invasion by Giant ragweed. Ecol Evol 2023; 13:e9940. [PMID: 36993150 PMCID: PMC10040727 DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2023] Open
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Empirical evidence shows that early arrival of native species, which induces the priority effects, can contribute to invasive plant species containment. However, more systematic studies are required to test the applied relevance of the priority effect. This study therefore aimed at testing the priority effects generated by different sowing times of seeds of nine native species on one target invasive plant species, that is, Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida). This study hypothesized that, when sown earlier, some native species will be able to substantially contain A. trifida through resource preemption. An additive competition design was used to test the competitive effects of native species on A. trifida. Depending on the sowing times of native and invasive plant species, three priority treatments were conducted: all species sown at the same time (T1); native species sown 3 weeks before A. trifida (T2); and native species sown 6 weeks before A. trifida (T3). Priority effects created by all nine native species significantly affected the invasibility of A. trifida. The average value of the relative competition index (RCIavg) of A. trifida was the highest when native seeds were sown 6 weeks early and decreased with decreasing early sowing time of native plants. The species identity effect was not significant on RCIavg if natives were sown at the same time or 3 weeks earlier than A. trifida invasion, but it was significant (p = .0123) if they were sown 6 weeks earlier than A. trifida. Synthesis and applications. The findings of this study clearly show that native species, when sown early, provide strong competition and resist invasion through prior utilization of resources. The consideration of this knowledge might improve A. trifida invasion management practices.
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- Chaeho Byun
- Department of Biological SciencesAndong National UniversityAndong36729Korea
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Effects of the Density of Invasive Lantana camara Plants on the Biodiversity of Large and Small Mammals in the Groenkloof Nature Reserve (GNR) in South Africa. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12020296. [PMID: 36829572 PMCID: PMC9953020 DOI: 10.3390/biology12020296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Multi-scale approaches have been used to determine scales at which mammal species are responding to habitat destruction due to invasion, but the impacts of weeds on mammals have not been extensively studied, especially in Africa. Inside the Groenkloof Nature Reserve (GNR), we assessed how mammals are affected by an invasive weed Lantana camara. A series of models were applied to determine the differences in species abundance as well as richness, separated for large and small mammals. When diversity indices were used, an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed no statistically significant difference between treatments (F5 = 0.233, p = 0.945) for large mammals. The results of a Generalised Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) showed that vegetation type (Wald χ22 = 120.156; p < 0.01) and foraging guilds (Wald χ23 = 76.771; p < 0.01) were significant predictors of large mammal species richness. However, for small mammals, the results of a GLMM showed that only treatment type (Wald χ25 = 10.62; p = 0.050) was a significant predictor of the number of small mammals trapped. In addition, the ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences in species diversity between treatments (F5 = 0.934; p < 0.001) and by season (F1 = 9.122 p = 0.003) for small mammals. The presence of L. camara coupled with other predictors was associated with differences in large mammal abundances and diversity, and differences in how these large mammals were distributed across the landscape. Furthermore, the highest species diversity was found in the spring for small mammals. Therefore, for all the mammals studied, the presence of L. camara negatively affected species abundance, richness, and diversity, as well as how these species were distributed across the invaded and cleared areas.
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Matos FAR, Edwards DP, S. Magnago LF, Heringer G, Viana Neri A, Buttschardt T, Dudeque Zenni R, Tavares de Menezes LF, Zamborlini Saiter F, Reynaud Schaefer CEG, Vieira Hissa Safar N, Pacheco Da Silva M, Simonelli M, Martins SV, Brancalion PHS, A. Meira-Neto JA. Invasive alien acacias rapidly stock carbon, but threaten biodiversity recovery in young second-growth forests. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2023; 378:20210072. [PMID: 36373928 PMCID: PMC9661951 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2021.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Under the UN-Decade of Ecosystem Restoration and Bonn Challenge, second-growth forest is promoted as a global solution to climate change, degradation and associated losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services. Second growth is often invaded by alien tree species and understanding how this impacts carbon stock and biodiversity recovery is key for restoration planning. We assessed carbon stock and tree diversity recovery in second growth invaded by two Acacia species and non-invaded second growth, with associated edge effects, in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Carbon stock recovery in non-invaded forests was threefold lower than in invaded forests. Increasingly isolated, fragmented and deforested areas had low carbon stocks when non-invaded, whereas the opposite was true when invaded. Non-invaded forests recovered threefold to sixfold higher taxonomic, phylogenetic and functional diversity than invaded forest. Higher species turnover and lower nestedness in non-invaded than invaded forests underpinned higher abundance of threatened and endemic species in non-invaded forest. Non-invaded forests presented positive relationships between carbon and biodiversity, whereas in the invaded forests we did not detect any relationship, indicating that more carbon does not equal more biodiversity in landscapes with high vulnerability to invasive acacias. To deliver on combined climate change and biodiversity goals, restoration planning and management must consider biological invasion risk. This article is part of the theme issue 'Understanding forest landscape restoration: reinforcing scientific foundations for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration'.
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- Fabio A. R. Matos
- Laboratory of Ecology and Evolution of Plants (LEEP), Botany graduate program (PPGBot), Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Minas Gerais, CEP: 36.570-000, Brazil
- Federal University of Espírito Santo (CEUNES/DCAB), BR 101 Norte, Km 60 - Bairro Litorâneo, São Mateus, Espírito Santo, CEP: 29.932-900, Brazil
- Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK
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- Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ecologia Aplicada, Departamento de Ecologia e Conservação, Instituto de Ciências Naturais, Universidade Federal de Lavras, CEP: 37.200-900, Lavras, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Evolution of Plants (LEEP), Botany graduate program (PPGBot), Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Minas Gerais, CEP: 36.570-000, Brazil
- Institute of Landscape Ecology—ILÖK, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Evolution of Plants (LEEP), Botany graduate program (PPGBot), Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Minas Gerais, CEP: 36.570-000, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo, campus Cariacica, Cariacica-ES, CEP: 29.150-410, Brazil
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- Institute of Landscape Ecology—ILÖK, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Federal University of Espírito Santo (CEUNES/DCAB), BR 101 Norte, Km 60 - Bairro Litorâneo, São Mateus, Espírito Santo, CEP: 29.932-900, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional da Mata Atlântica (INMA). Av. José Ruschi, Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo, CEP: 29.650-000, Brazil
- Department of Soil Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Minas Gerais, CEP: 36.570-900, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Department of Plant Biology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Minas Gerais, CEP: 36.570-900, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal do Norte de Minas Gerais, Departamento de Biologia Geral, Januária, MG, CEP: 39.480-000, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo, campus Vitória, Vitória - ES, CEP: 29.056-264, Brazil
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- Department of Forest Engineering, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, CEP: 36.570-900 Brazil
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- Department of Forest Sciences, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, CEP: 13.418-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Evolution of Plants (LEEP), Botany graduate program (PPGBot), Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Minas Gerais, CEP: 36.570-000, Brazil
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Moore E, D'Amico V, Trammell TLE. Plant community dynamics following non‐native shrub removal depend on invasion intensity and forest site characteristics. Ecosphere 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.4351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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- Eric Moore
- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences University of Delaware Newark Delaware USA
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- USDA Forest Service Newark Delaware USA
- Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology University of Delaware Newark Delaware USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences University of Delaware Newark Delaware USA
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Dutra FB, Almeida LS, Pinto GCV, Furlaneto LF, Souza TKS, Viveiros E, Piotrowski I, Piña-Rodrigues FCM, Silva JMS. Pre-emergent indaziflam can enhance forest seed germination in direct seeding? BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e268716. [PMID: 37042910 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.268716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023] Open
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Pre-emergent herbicides can contribute to the control of weed competition in direct seeding restoration, however it is necessary to evaluate their effects on seeds of native tropical forest species. The aim of the study was to assess the potential impact of the herbicide indaziflam on the germination of 17 forest species. For this, a dosage of 180 mL of the product in 200L of water was compared to the control without herbicide. The degree of sensitivity of each species was calculated by a ratio between the percentage of germination with herbicide (GH) and the control without herbicide (GC) classifying them as: extremely sensitive (ES= (GH/GC) <0.25), sensitive (S=0.25< (GH/GC) <0.50), low sensitivity (LS=0.50< (GH/GC) <0.75), indifferent (I=0.75< (GH/GC) <1.0) and potentiated (P= (GH/GC) >1). The herbicide promoted a significant reduction in mean germination in 35% (n=6) of the species and 59% (n = 10) were sensitive or extremely sensitive to indaziflam, and only three did not germinate. On the other hand, 29.4% (n=5) showed low sensitivity or indifference to the herbicide, while seed germination was slightly increased by indaziflam to 11.7% (n=2). Pre-emergent indaziflam can be recommended in direct seeding restoration, as only 17.6% (n=3) of the species were inhibited by pre-emergent. However, the effect of indaziflam varies by species and requires further studies to support large-scale use in direct seeding.
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- F B Dutra
- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Programa de Pós-graduação em Planejamento e Uso de Recursos Renováveis, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Viçosa - UFV, Departamento de Engenharia Florestal, Viçosa, MG, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Graduação em Engenharia Florestal, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Graduação em Engenharia Florestal, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Graduação em Engenharia Florestal, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Programa de Pós-graduação em Planejamento e Uso de Recursos Renováveis, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
- AES Brasil, Bauru, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Departamento de Ciências Ambientais, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Departamento de Ciências Ambientais, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar, Departamento de Ciências Ambientais, Sorocaba, SP, Brasil
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Mapping the Distribution and Dispersal Risks of the Alien Invasive Plant Ageratina adenophora in China. DIVERSITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/d14110915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Identifying the distribution dynamics of invasive alien species can help in the early detection of and rapid response to these invasive species in newly invaded sites. Ageratina adenophora, a worldwide invasive plant, has spread rapidly since its invasion in China in the 1940s, causing serious damage to the local socioeconomic and ecological environment. To better control the spread of this invasive plant, we used the MaxEnt model and ArcGIS based on field survey data and online databases to simulate and predict the spatial and temporal distribution patterns and risk areas for the spread of this species in China, and thus examined the key factors responsible for this weed’s spread. The results showed that the risk areas for the invasion of A. adenophora in the current period were 18.394° N–33.653° N and 91.099° E–121.756° E, mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions of China, and densely distributed along rivers and well-developed roads. The high-risk areas are mainly located in the basins of the Lancang, Jinsha, Yalong, and Anning Rivers. With global climate change, the trend of continued invasion of A. adenophora is more evident, with further expansion of the dispersal zone towards the northeast and coastal areas in all climatic scenarios, and a slight contraction in the Yunnan–Guizhou plateau. Temperature, precipitation, altitude, and human activity are key factors in shaping the distribution pattern of A. adenophora. This weed prefers to grow in warm and precipitation-rich environments such as plains, hills, and mountains; in addition, increasing human activities provide more opportunities for its invasion, and well-developed water systems and roads can facilitate its spread. Measures should be taken to prevent its spread into these risk areas.
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Piria M, Radočaj T, Vilizzi L, Britvec M. Climate change may exacerbate the risk of invasiveness of non-native aquatic plants: the case of the Pannonian and Mediterranean regions of Croatia. NEOBIOTA 2022. [DOI: 10.3897/neobiota.76.83320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Non-native aquatic plants are amongst the major threats to freshwater biodiversity and climate change is expected to facilitate their further spread and invasiveness. To date, in Croatia, no complete list of non-native extant and horizon aquatic plants has been compiled nor has a risk screening been performed. To address this knowledge gap, 10 extant and 14 horizon aquatic plant species were screened for their risk of invasiveness in the Pannonian and Mediterranean regions of Croatia under current and predicted (future) climate conditions. Overall, 90% and 60% of the extant species were classified as high risk for the Pannonian and Mediterranean regions, respectively, under both climate scenarios. Of the horizon species, 42% were classified as high risk under current conditions and, under climate change, this proportion increased to 78%. The ‘top invasive’ species (i.e. scored as very high risk) under both climate conditions and for both regions were extant Elodea nuttallii and horizon Lemna aequinoctialis. The horizon Hygrophila polysperma was very high risk for the Mediterranean Region under current climate conditions and for both regions under projected climate conditions. Azolla filiculoides, Elodea canadensis, Egeria densa and Utricularia gibba were also classified as high risk under current climate conditions and, after accounting for climate change, they became of very high risk in both regions. Further, Gymnocoronis spilanthoides and Lemna minuta were found to pose a very high risk under climate change only for the Pannonian Region. It is anticipated that the outcomes of this study will contribute to knowledge of the invasiveness of aquatic plants in different climatic regions and enable prioritisation measures for their control/eradication.
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Fachinello MC, Romero JHC, Chiba de Castro WA. Defining invasive species and demonstrating impacts of biological invasions: a scientometric analysis of studies on invasive alien plants in Brazil over the past 20 years. NEOBIOTA 2022. [DOI: 10.3897/neobiota.76.85881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Despite biological invasions being widely recognised as an important driver of environmental change, lack of consensus regarding the definition of invasive alien species (IAS) and vagueness around the demonstration of their impacts limits knowledge and research in this field. In this study, a scientometric approach was used to analyse academic documents published between 2002 and 2021 in three databases with reference to invasive alien plants in Brazil. Despite the growing body of scientific literature in the area, only 10% of the publications provided some definition of invasive species. Of the 398 publications analysed, 23.6% found some type of damage caused by the invader and, of these, only 5% addressed economic or social damage. Only 17% of the publications proposed a method for controlling and/or mitigating biological invasions. The absence of clear terminology and the lack of focus on impacts limits understanding of IAS of plants in Brazil. Based on the present findings, future studies on IAS of plants should move towards a consensus on the definition of biological invasion, as well as understand the impact caused by these species. In addition, it is recommended that further scientometric studies should guide future efforts to support objective measures for management and decision-making.
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Bieker VC, Battlay P, Petersen B, Sun X, Wilson J, Brealey JC, Bretagnolle F, Nurkowski K, Lee C, Barreiro FS, Owens GL, Lee JY, Kellner FL, van Boheeman L, Gopalakrishnan S, Gaudeul M, Mueller-Schaerer H, Lommen S, Karrer G, Chauvel B, Sun Y, Kostantinovic B, Dalén L, Poczai P, Rieseberg LH, Gilbert MTP, Hodgins KA, Martin MD. Uncovering the genomic basis of an extraordinary plant invasion. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabo5115. [PMID: 36001672 PMCID: PMC9401624 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abo5115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Invasive species are a key driver of the global biodiversity crisis, but the drivers of invasiveness, including the role of pathogens, remain debated. We investigated the genomic basis of invasiveness in Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed), introduced to Europe in the late 19th century, by resequencing 655 ragweed genomes, including 308 herbarium specimens collected up to 190 years ago. In invasive European populations, we found selection signatures in defense genes and lower prevalence of disease-inducing plant pathogens. Together with temporal changes in population structure associated with introgression from closely related Ambrosia species, escape from specific microbial enemies likely favored the plant's remarkable success as an invasive species.
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- Vanessa C. Bieker
- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Centre of Excellence for Omics-Driven Computational Biodiscovery (COMBio), AIMST University, 08100 Kedah, Malaysia
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- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- UMR CNRS/uB 6282 Biogéosciences, Université de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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- Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institut de Systématique Evolution Biodiversité (ISYEB), Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, CNRS, SU, EPHE, UA, National Herbarium (P), 57 rue Cuvier, CP39, 75005 Paris, France
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- Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Institute of Biology, Section Plant Ecology and Phytochemistry, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9505, 2300 RA Leiden, Netherlands
- Koppert Biological Systems, Department R&D Macrobiology, Veilingweg 14, 2651 BE Berkel en Rodenrijs, Netherlands
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- UMR Agroécologie, Institut Agro, INRAE, Univ. Bourgogne, Univ. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, F-21000 Dijon, France
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- College of Resources and Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Environmental and Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Centre for Palaeogenetics, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Bioinformatics and Genetics, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Botany Unit, Finnish Museum of Natural History, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK), Kőszeg, Hungary
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- Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
- Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics, GLOBE Institute, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Natural History, NTNU University Museum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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Chen S, Sun Y, Tang K, Zhang F, Ding W, Wang A. Distribution Characteristics and Restoration Application of Vegetation in Chengcun Bay Surrounding Areas of Yangjiang City. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10399. [PMID: 36012034 PMCID: PMC9408589 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In recent years, global warming and sea level rise have further aggravated the risk of coastal erosion. Coastal vegetation plays an important role in resisting storm surges and alleviating coastal erosion. Therefore, screening plant species for the purpose of constructing ecological seawalls to protect or repair damaged coastal zones has become a hot issue. In this paper, a field survey was conducted to investigate the vegetation in Chengcun Bay surrounding areas of Yangjiang City by combining a line survey and sample plot survey. By understanding the vegetation types, distribution and community structure in the bay's surrounding areas and analyzing the restricting environmental factors of those plants, we put forward some countermeasures for coastal vegetation restoration in difficult site conditions from the aspects of plant species selection, vegetation configuration and restoration technology, so as to provide reference for ecological vegetation restoration in similar locations.
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- Shan Chen
- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Observation and Research Station of Island and Coastal Ecosystem in the Western Taiwan Strait, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Observation and Research Station of Island and Coastal Ecosystem in the Western Taiwan Strait, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Observation and Research Station of Island and Coastal Ecosystem in the Western Taiwan Strait, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Observation and Research Station of Island and Coastal Ecosystem in the Western Taiwan Strait, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, China
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Mercader RJ, Appenfeller LR, McCoy PO, Sadikot T, Smith JL. Parasitoid Increase During an Outbreak of a Native Herbivorous Insect Following Small-scale Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) Removal. AMERICAN MIDLAND NATURALIST 2022. [DOI: 10.1674/0003-0031-188.1.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Rodrigo J. Mercader
- Department of Biology, 1700 SW College Ave., Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas 66621
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- Department of Biology, 1700 SW College Ave., Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas 66621
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- Department of Biology, 1700 SW College Ave., Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas 66621
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- Department of Biology, 1700 SW College Ave., Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas 66621
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- Department of Biology, 1700 SW College Ave., Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas 66621
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Romanelli JP, Meli P, Santos JPB, Jacob IN, Souza LR, Rodrigues AV, Trevisan DP, Huang C, Almeida DRA, Silva LGM, Lopes Assad MLRC, Cadotte MW, Rodrigues RR. Biodiversity responses to restoration across the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 821:153403. [PMID: 35101503 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is focussing attention and resources on restoration globally. Nowhere is this more crucial than in tropical forests that harbor immense biodiversity, but have also undergone widespread deforestation over the past few decades. We performed a meta-analysis to investigate how biodiversity features respond to forest restoration across the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (BAF), one of the most threatened biodiversity hotspots in the world. We assembled biodiversity in different metrics of structure and diversity features of three taxonomic groups (vascular plants, soil microorganisms, and invertebrates), generating a dataset with 2370 observations from 76 primary studies. We quantified the incomplete recovery of biodiversity (i.e., the rate of recovery to a pre-disturbance state) occurring during the restoration process, which we called the 'recovery gap'. Our results revealed that forests undergoing restoration in the BAF show a recovery gap of 34% for structure features and 22% for diversity features in comparison to reference reforests, considering all taxonomic groups investigated. For vascular plants, soil microorganisms, and invertebrates the recovery gap ranged between 46 and 47%, 16-26%, and 4-7%, respectively. Overall, the recovery gap was influenced by the interaction of restoration actions (i.e., the past land use, restoration age and restoration approach - active and passive restoration), however, structure features responded more sensitively to the time elapsed since restoration started, while the recovery gap for diversity features depended more on the past land-use. Our study can help guide the prioritization of the aforenamed taxonomic groups in restoration, the regulation of potential biodiversity offsetting policies in the BAF, and understanding how coupled biodiversity features respond to the interaction of environmental conditions and restoration actions in a high fragmented tropical landscape.
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- João Paulo Romanelli
- Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil.
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile; Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
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- Postgraduate in Plant Biology, Department of Plant Biology, Institute of Biology, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Zeferino Vaz University City, Campinas, SP 13083-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Biosciences, University of São Paulo - USP, Rua do Matão, travessa 14, no 101, 05508-090 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Washington Luiz Road, São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil; Department of Geography, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Research Center of Spatial Planning and Human-Environmental System Simulation, School of Geography and Information Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Stocker Lab, Institute for Environmental Engineering (IfU), Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG), ETH-Zurich, 8046, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, Federal University of São Carlos, Anhanguera Highway, km 174, 13600-970 Araras, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4, Canada
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Forest Restoration (LERF), Department of Forest Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil.
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Lortie CJ, Miguel MF, Filazzola A, Butterfield HS. Restoration richness tipping point meta‐analysis: finding the sweet spot. Restor Ecol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/rec.13697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Instituto Argentino de Investigaciones de las Zonas Áridas (UNCuyo‐ Gobierno de Mendoza‐ CONICET)
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Rubin JA, Görres JH. The effects of mycorrhizae on phosphorus mitigation and pollinator habitat restoration within riparian buffers on unceded land. Restor Ecol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/rec.13671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Jessica A. Rubin
- Plant & Soil Science Department University of Vermont Burlington VT 05405
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- Plant & Soil Science Department University of Vermont Burlington VT 05405
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Duell EB, O'Hare A, Wilson GW. Inoculation with native soil improves seedling survival and reduces non‐native reinvasion in a grassland restoration. Restor Ecol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/rec.13685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Eric B. Duell
- Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma USA 74075
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- Burns and McDonnell Chicago Illinois USA 60642
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- Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management Oklahoma State University Stillwater Oklahoma USA 74075
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Bowker MA, Doherty KD, Antoninka AJ, Ramsey PW, DuPre ME, Durham RA. Biocrusts Influence Vascular Plant Community Development, Promoting Native Plant Dominance. Front Ecol Evol 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2022.840324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The soil and its biota can shape the development of colonizing vascular plant communities. Because they occupy soil surfaces where most seeds disperse to, biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are uniquely positioned to influence vascular plant communities established by direct seeding, e.g., for restoration. We created mesocosms of soil overtopped by intact biocrust transplants from the field, varying in key community attributes: total cover, species richness, and proportional cover of mosses relative to lichens. We seeded the same diverse mixture of vascular plants into all mesocosms, including desired native species and problematic exotic invasive species. We tracked plant community development for two full growing seasons, both under ambient outdoor conditions and with supplemental irrigation to remove the influence of water limitation. Under ambient conditions, we found that total biocrust cover suppressed exotic plant emergence and biocrust richness slightly promoted native emergence (r = −0.23 to −0.39) but had weaker and less consistent effects on cover of either native or exotic plants (r ≤ |0.25|). Early emergence events were generally strong drivers of vascular plant recruitment (r = 0.17–0.78) and continued to influence community composition after 2 years, suggesting a priority effect. Biocrust cover also promoted final plant biomass under ambient conditions (r = 0.17–0.33) but did not influence the total cumulative number of native species (r ≤ |0.07|) nor the fecundity of exotics (r ≤ |0.08|). Biocrusts’ influence on total vascular plant biomass was minor. When water was added, biocrust effects sometimes switched from positive or negative to neutral, or vice-versa, indicating that our detection probability of biocrust effects on plants changes with moisture availability. Our results demonstrate that the condition of pre-existing biocrust communities can influence—but not strongly dictate—the outcome of multi-species restoration seedings, mostly positively or neutrally under normal conditions, but switching to potentially negatively under irrigated conditions. Our study also suggests that locations with more intact and richer biocrust communities might be slightly more conducive to successful seeding outcomes, while also providing additional contributions to ecosystem functions. As such, biocrusts, alongside vascular plants, have a role in restoring damaged or degraded ecosystems.
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Assessing the Dynamics of Plant Species Invasion in Eastern-Mediterranean Coastal Dunes Using Cellular Automata Modeling and Satellite Time-Series Analyses. REMOTE SENSING 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/rs14041014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Biological invasion is a major contributor to local and global biodiversity loss, in particular in dune ecosystems. In this study we evaluated current and future cover expansion of the invasive plant species, Heterotheca subaxillaris, and Acacia saligna, in the Mediterranean coastal plain of Israel. This is the first effort to quantify current surface cover of the focal species in this area. We reconstructed plant cover for 1990–2020 using Landsat time series and modeled future potential expansion using cellular automata (CA) modeling. The overall accuracy of the results varied in the range 85–95% and the simulated plant growth using CA varied between 74% and 84%, for A. saligna and H. subaxillaris, respectively. The surface area covered by H. subaxillaris in 2020, 45 years since its introduction, was approximately 81 km2. Acacia saligna covered an area of 74.6 km2, while the vacant area available for potential spread of these two species was 630 km2. Heterotheca subaxillaris showed a mean expansion rate of 107% per decade from 2000 to 2020, while the mean expansion rate of A. saligna was lower, ranging between 48% and 54% within the same time period. Furthermore, based on the plant expansion model simulation we estimated that A. saligna and H. subaxillaris will continue to spread by 60% per decade, on average, from 2020 to 2070, with a maximum growth rate of 80% per decade during 2040–2050. According to future expansion projections, the species will cover all open vacant areas by 2070 (95% of the total vacant area) and most areas will be shared by both species.
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Nguyen DTC, Tran TV, Kumar PS, Din ATM, Jalil AA, Vo DVN. Invasive plants as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS 2022; 20:1421-1451. [PMID: 35018167 PMCID: PMC8734550 DOI: 10.1007/s10311-021-01377-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Water contamination is an environmental burden for the next generations, calling for advanced methods such as adsorption to remove pollutants. For instance, unwanted biowaste and invasive plants can be converted into biosorbents for environmental remediation. This would partly solve the negative effects of invasive plants, estimated at 120 billion dollars in the USA. Here we review the distribution, impact, and use of invasive plants for water treatment, with emphasis on the preparation of biosorbents and removal of pollutants such as cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, mercury, chromate, synthetic dyes, and fossil fuels. Those biosorbents can remove 90-99% heavy metals from aqueous solutions. High adsorption capacities of 476.190 mg/g for synthetic dyes and 211 g/g for diesel oils have been observed. We also discuss the regeneration of these biosorbents.
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- Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen
- Institute of Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414 Vietnam
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- Institute of Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414 Vietnam
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603110 India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor Malaysia
- Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor Malaysia
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- Institute of Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414 Vietnam
- School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang Malaysia
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Florido FG, Regitano JB, Andrade PAM, Andreote FD, Brancalion PHS. A comprehensive experimental assessment of glyphosate ecological impacts in riparian forest restoration. ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS : A PUBLICATION OF THE ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 2022; 32:e02472. [PMID: 34652865 DOI: 10.1002/eap.2472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Competition with invasive grasses is one of the most important drivers of tree planting failures, especially in tropical forests. A widely disseminated weeding approach has been glyphosate spraying, the most used herbicide globally in forestry and ecosystem restoration. However, glyphosate use in restoration is highly controversial and requires further studies to elucidate its effects on restoration processes and the environment. We evaluated the use of glyphosate in riparian forest restoration and its impacts on tree planting costs, weed control efficiency, planted seedling performance, herbaceous and woody species regeneration, soil bacteria, and environmental contamination, using mowing treatments as a reference and based on a controlled experiment established in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Glyphosate spraying reduced by one-half and one-third the accumulated aboveground biomass of, respectively, weeds in general and of the invasive grass Urochloa decumbens compared to mowing treatments, and it reduced the cost by half. The performance of planted tree seedlings was markedly favored by glyphosate spraying compared to mowing treatments, as expressed by improved seedling height (~twice higher), crown area (~5× higher), and basal area (~5× higher); the regeneration of both native woody and ruderal herbaceous plants were also enhanced. Neither glyphosate nor its metabolite Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) residues were detected in either water runoff or soil samples, but they were found at relatively high concentrations in the runoff sediments (from 1.32 to 24.75 mg/kg for glyphosate and from 1.75 to 76.13 mg/kg for AMPA). Soil bacteria communities differed before and after glyphosate spraying in comparison to mowing plots (without glyphosate). Glyphosate spraying was far more cost effective than mowing for controlling U. decumbens and greatly improved the performance of planted tree seedlings and natural regeneration, while not leaving residues in soil and water. However, the changes in the structure of bacterial communities and high concentration of glyphosate and AMPA residues in runoff sediments highlight the need for caution when using this herbicide in riparian buffers. We present alternatives for reducing glyphosate use and minimizing its risks in tree planting initiatives.
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- Flávia G Florido
- Department of Forest Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Soil Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Soil Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Forest Sciences, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Avenida Pádua Dias, 11, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, 13418-900, Brazil
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Alves D, Duarte S, Arsénio P, Gonçalves J, Rodrigues CMP, Lourenço A, Máximo P. Exploring the Phytochemicals of Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:2698. [PMID: 34961170 PMCID: PMC8706220 DOI: 10.3390/plants10122698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Invasive species are currently a world menace to the environment, although the study of their chemistry may provide a means for their future beneficial use. From a study of Portuguese Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. five known compounds were isolated: lupeol, 3β-Z-coumaroyl lupeol, 3β-E-coumaroyl lupeol (dioslupecin A), kolavic acid 15-methyl ester and vomifoliol (blumenol A). Their structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, and as a result some corrections are made to their previous 13C NMR assignments. Cytotoxicity of 3β-E-coumaroyl lupeol (dioslupecin A) and kolavic acid 15-methyl ester was evaluated against HCT116 human colorectal cancer cells although biological activity was not evident.
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- Diana Alves
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (D.A.); (S.D.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (D.A.); (S.D.)
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- Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food (LEAF)—Research Center, Associated Laboratory TERRA, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.G.); (C.M.P.R.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.G.); (C.M.P.R.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (D.A.); (S.D.)
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal; (D.A.); (S.D.)
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Assaeed AM, Alharthi AS, Abd-ElGawad AM. Impacts of Nicotiana glauca Graham Invasion on the Vegetation Composition and Soil: A Case Study of Taif, Western Saudi Arabia. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10122587. [PMID: 34961058 PMCID: PMC8708854 DOI: 10.3390/plants10122587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Invasive species are considered a serious problem in different ecosystems worldwide. They can compete and interfere with native plants, leading to a shift in community assembly and ecosystem function. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of Nicotiana glauca Graham invasion on native vegetation composition and soil of the most invaded locations in the Taif region, Western Saudi Arabia, including Alwaht (WHT), Ar-Ruddaf (RDF), and Ash-shafa (SHFA). Plant species list, life span, life form, and chorotypes were assessed. Six locations highly infested with N. glauca shrubs were selected, and the morphological parameters of the shrubs were measured. Within each location, richness, evenness, relative density of species, and soil were measured either under the canopy of N. glauca shrubs or outside the canopy. Floristic analysis revealed the existence of 144 plant species, mainly perennial. The shrubs at the SHFA1 location showed the highest values of all measured morphological parameters. The WHT 1 location showed high richness and evenness, while the WHAT 2 location showed less richness and evenness. The invaded locations showed substantial variation in the community composition. Additionally, the effect of N. glauca on the understory species varied from competition to facilitation, where most of the understory species were inhibited. As an average of all locations, 65.86% of the plant species were recorded only outside the canopy of N. glauca. The vegetation analysis revealed that the SHFA location is more vulnerable to invasion that could be ascribed to its wide range of habitats and high disturbance. The soil–vegetation relationships showed significant variations among the studied locations regarding soil composition, and thereby showed a wide ecological range of the invasive shrubs N. glauca. Therefore, the invasion of N. glauca in the Taif region altered the species interactions, nutrients, and soil properties.
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- Abdulaziz M. Assaeed
- Plant Production Department, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: (A.S.A.); or (A.M.A.-E.); Tel.: +966-533322287 (A.S.A.); Tel.: +966-562680864 (A.M.A.-E.)
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Correspondence: (A.S.A.); or (A.M.A.-E.); Tel.: +966-533322287 (A.S.A.); Tel.: +966-562680864 (A.M.A.-E.)
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Robichaud CD, Basso JV, Rooney RC. Control of invasive
Phragmites australis
(European common reed) alters macroinvertebrate communities. Restor Ecol 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/rec.13548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- School of Environmental Science University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East Guelph Ontario N1G 2W1 Canada
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- B2‐251, Biology Department University of Waterloo Waterloo Ontario N2L 3G1 Canada
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