Abstract Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) has provoked a series of unprecedented
environmental problems, many of which are related to the transitional area between the …

Hydrochory, or the passive dispersal of organisms by water, is an important means of
propagule transport, especially for plants. During recent years, knowledge about hydrochory …

Hydropeaking refers to frequent, rapid and short‐term fluctuations in water flow and water
levels downstream and upstream of hydropower stations. Such fluctuations are becoming …

Freshwater shore zones are among the most ecologically valuable parts of the planet, but
have been heavily damaged by human activities. Because the management and …

A future higher risk of severe flooding of streams and rivers has been projected to change
riparian plant community composition and species richness, but the extent and direction of …

Natural peatlands support rich biological diversity at the genetic, species, ecosystem and
landscape levels. However, because the character of this diversity differs from that of other …

Riparian vegetation in dry regions is influenced by low‐flow and high‐flow components of
the surface and groundwater flow regimes. The duration of no‐flow periods in the surface …

This book presents the most comprehensive model yet for describing the structure and
functioning of running freshwater ecosystems. Riverine Ecosystems Synthesis (RES) is a …

Dams are widely recognised as having significant negative consequences for the
surrounding natural ecosystems and environment. China's Three Gorges Dam, being one of …

Riparian vegetation is exposed to stress from inundation and hydraulic disturbance, and is
often rich in native and alien plant species. We describe 35 traits that enable plants to cope …