Achieving the impossible: prevention and eradication of invasive plants in Mediterranean-type ecosystems

S Munné-Bosch - Trends in Plant Science, 2024 - cell.com
An in-depth analysis of the mechanistic processes underlying the evolution and
ecophysiology of typical invasive plants such as Carpobrotus spp., Acacia spp., Agave spp …

The promoting effects of soil microplastics on alien plant invasion depend on microplastic shape and concentration

G Li, Y Tang, J Lou, Y Wang, S Yin, L Li, B Iqbal… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Both alien plant invasions and soil microplastic pollution have become a concerning threat
for terrestrial ecosystems, with consequences on the human well-being. However, our …

Effects of alligator weed invasion on wetlands in protected areas: A case study of Lishui Jiulong National Wetland Park

XH Fang, XM Chen, RL Liu, SH Zhang, JQ Gao… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wetlands are one of the ecosystems most easily and severely invaded by alien species.
Biological invasions can have significant impacts on local plant communities and ecosystem …

Assessing the health and scenic quality of sandy beaches: A large-scale evaluation using expert judgement

O Defeo, JA Licandro, J Olalde… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sandy beaches, essential components of coastal landscapes, are increasingly threatened
by urbanization, resource extraction, and climate change, jeopardizing their ecological …

The effect of intra- and inter-specific competition on growth of the invasive Carpobrotus edulis under different nutrient levels

R Marcial, LF Barcia, SR Roiloa - Plant Ecology, 2024 - Springer
Competition for resources is one of the most important interactions affecting population
dynamics and community structure. This study investigates the differences between three …

Status of the invasion of Carpobrotus edulis in Uruguay based on citizen science records

F Grattarola, L Rodríguez-Tricot, M Zarucki, G Laufer - Biological Invasions, 2024 - Springer
Carpobrotus edulis, a highly invasive plant species repeatedly introduced along the Atlantic
coast of South America, poses a significant threat to the ecological integrity of coastal dune …