[HTML][HTML] Scientists' warning–The outstanding biodiversity of islands is in peril
Abstract Despite islands contributing only 6.7% of land surface area, they harbor~ 20% of
the Earth's biodiversity, but unfortunately also~ 50% of the threatened species and 75% of …
the Earth's biodiversity, but unfortunately also~ 50% of the threatened species and 75% of …
Island plant functional syndromes and competition with invasive species
KE Barton, C Fortunel - Journal of Biogeography, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Island floras are diverse with exceptionally high rates of endemicity, and they are also
severely threatened. Invasive plants are widespread on islands, but whether islands are …
severely threatened. Invasive plants are widespread on islands, but whether islands are …
How invaded are Hawaiian forests? Non-native understory tree dominance signals potential canopy replacement
Context Non-native species invasions are altering the composition, structure, function, and
dynamics of forests globally. The Hawaiian Islands are a global biodiversity hotspot for non …
dynamics of forests globally. The Hawaiian Islands are a global biodiversity hotspot for non …
Ecological importance of the Myrtaceae in New Zealand's natural forests
Abstract Aims The Myrtaceae is a woody family that plays an important role in forest
ecosystems globally. The recent spread of myrtle rust, caused by a fungal pathogen …
ecosystems globally. The recent spread of myrtle rust, caused by a fungal pathogen …
Spectral index-based time series analysis of canopy resistance and resilience in a watershed under intermittent weather changes
BKA Bellanthudawa, NB Chang - Ecological Informatics, 2022 - Elsevier
Understanding the long-term impact of intermittent weather events on diverse forest and
plant communities at the canopy level has become a key issue in sustainability science …
plant communities at the canopy level has become a key issue in sustainability science …
Mechanisms underlying interaction frequencies and robustness in a novel seed dispersal network: lessons for restoration
J Vizentin-Bugoni, JH Sperry… - … of the Royal …, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
As human-caused extinctions and invasions accumulate across the planet, understanding
the processes governing ecological functions mediated by species interactions, and …
the processes governing ecological functions mediated by species interactions, and …
Trait‐independent habitat associations explain low co‐occurrence in native and exotic birds on a tropical volcanic island
J Barnagaud, O Flores, G Balent, J Tassin… - Ecology and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
On oceanic islands, strong human impacts on habitats, combined with introductions of exotic
species, modify the composition of terrestrial bird assemblages and threaten their ecological …
species, modify the composition of terrestrial bird assemblages and threaten their ecological …
A near four-decade time series shows the Hawaiian Islands have been browning since the 1980s
Abstract The Hawaiian Islands have been identified as a global biodiversity hotspot. We
examine the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) using Climate Data Records …
examine the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) using Climate Data Records …
A test of island plant syndromes using resource‐use traits
AC Westerband, TM Knight… - Journal of Systematics …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Despite representing a fraction of the global terrestrial surface area, oceanic islands are
disproportionately diverse in species, resulting from high rates of endemicity. Island plants …
disproportionately diverse in species, resulting from high rates of endemicity. Island plants …
What follows fallow? Assessing revegetation patterns on abandoned sugarcane land in Hawaiʻi
Millions of hectares of agricultural land have been abandoned globally in recent decades,
presenting opportunities for secondary vegetation growth and restoration. While abandoned …
presenting opportunities for secondary vegetation growth and restoration. While abandoned …