Cyanogenic glycosides are naturally occurring compounds found in numerous plant
species, which can release toxic hydrogen cyanide upon hydrolysis. The quantification of …

Abstract Black Cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) is a broadleaved tree species native to
Northern-and Central-America which was introduced in many other parts of the world …

Plants experience seasonal fluctuations in abiotic and biotic factors such as herbivore attack
rates. If and how root defense expression co-varies with seasonal fluctuations in abiotic …

Woody species invasions are a major threat to native communities with intensified
consequences during increased periods of summer drought as predicted for the future …

Biological invasions are a serious threat to nature conservation and sustainable forest
management. Invasive trees can reduce biodiversity, modify nutrient cycles and transform …

This study addressed whether competition under different light environments was reflected
by changes in leaf absorbed light energy partitioning, photosynthetic efficiency, relative …

Colletotrichum boninense is the main pathogenic fungus causing leaf spot disease in
Sorghum sudangrass hybrids, which seriously impairs its quality and yield. In order to find …

The outcome of competition for nitrogen (N) between native and invasive tree species is a
major concern when considering increasing anthropogenic N deposition. Our study …

In the managed forest of temperate Europe, black cherry (Prunus serotina) is one of the most
important invader species. Among the ecological traits enabling its expansion in forest …

Allelopathy is a kind of interaction between plants in which the inhibitory effect on growth
and germination can play an important role during the struggle for existence in interspecific …