Measuring the effects of invasive plants on ecosystem services: challenges and prospects
Plant invasions can have large effects on ecosystem services. Some plant invaders were
introduced specifically to restore key services to ecosystems, and other invaders are having …
introduced specifically to restore key services to ecosystems, and other invaders are having …
Effects of exotic plant invasions on soil nutrient cycling processes
JG Ehrenfeld - Ecosystems, 2003 - Springer
Although it is generally acknowledged that invasions by exotic plant species represent a
major threat to biodiversity and ecosystem stability, little attention has been paid to the …
major threat to biodiversity and ecosystem stability, little attention has been paid to the …
Altered ecosystem carbon and nitrogen cycles by plant invasion: a meta‐analysis
Plant invasion potentially alters ecosystem carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycles. However, the
overall direction and magnitude of such alterations are poorly quantified.• Here, 94 …
overall direction and magnitude of such alterations are poorly quantified.• Here, 94 …
Non‐indigenous species as stressors in estuarine and marine communities: assessing invasion impacts and interactions
Invasions by non‐indigenous species (NIS) are recognized as important stressors of many
communities throughout the world. Here, we evaluated available data on the role of NIS in …
communities throughout the world. Here, we evaluated available data on the role of NIS in …
Before, during and after: the need for long-term monitoring in invasive plant species management
B Blossey - Biological Invasions, 1999 - Springer
The invasion of non-indigenous plants is considered one of the primary threats to rare and
endangered species as well as to the integrity and function of North American ecosystems …
endangered species as well as to the integrity and function of North American ecosystems …
Impact and management of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in North America
B Blossey, LC Skinner, J Taylor - Biodiversity & Conservation, 2001 - Springer
The invasion of non-indigenous plants is considered a primary threat to integrity and
function of ecosystems. However, there is little quantitative or experimental evidence for …
function of ecosystems. However, there is little quantitative or experimental evidence for …
Ecosystem effects of expanding populations of Avicennia germinans in a Louisiana salt marsh
CL Perry, IA Mendelssohn - Wetlands, 2009 - Springer
The advancement of species poleward, due to global warming, has recently been
documented worldwide. In Louisiana, Avicennia germinans (black mangrove) is moving …
documented worldwide. In Louisiana, Avicennia germinans (black mangrove) is moving …
Invasive plant-derived dissolved organic matter alters microbial communities and carbon cycling in soils
Plant invaders often exhibit substantially higher productivity than the communities they
replace. However, little is known about interactions among invaders and microbial …
replace. However, little is known about interactions among invaders and microbial …
Construction cost and invasive potential: comparing Lythrum salicaria (Lythraceae) with co‐occurring native species along pond banks
JM Nagel, KL Griffin - American Journal of Botany, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife) is a nonindigenous invasive species characterized by
prolific growth and abundance in marshy and riparian habitats across North America. Given …
prolific growth and abundance in marshy and riparian habitats across North America. Given …
Invasive plant and experimental venue affect tadpole performance
Introductions of non-native predators and competitors appear to contribute to worldwide
amphibian declines; however, potential negative impacts of invasive plants on habitat …
amphibian declines; however, potential negative impacts of invasive plants on habitat …