A5085843555- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Plant and animal studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
- Plant responses to water stress
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Fire effects on ecosystems
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
2013-2024
University of Rhode Island
2015-2024
Woodward (United States)
2017-2021
Ecological Society of America
2017
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2017
Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Botany
2012-2013
Czech Academy of Sciences
2013
Biogen (United States)
2007
American Association For The Advancement of Science
2003
Smithsonian Institution
2003
ABSTRACT Biological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the rise in human population size. The numbers invasive alien species – subset that spread widely areas where they not native, affecting environment or livelihoods increasing. Synergies with other changes exacerbating current facilitating new ones, thereby escalating extent impacts invaders. Invasions have complex often immense long‐term direct indirect impacts. In many cases, such become apparent...
Abstract Exotic species have become increasingly significant management problems in parks and reserves frequently complicate restoration projects. At the same time there may be circumstances which their removal unforeseen negative consequences or use is desirable. We review types of effects exotic that are important during suggest research could increase our ability to set realistic goals. Their control controversial; therefore we advocate consideration greater context community structure...
Minimizing the impact of invasive alien species (IAS) on islands and elsewhere requires researchers to provide cogent information environmental socioeconomic consequences IAS public policy makers. Unfortunately, this has not been readily available owing a paucity scientific research failure community make their findings decision This review explores vulnerability biological invasion, reports impacts provides guidance technical resources that can help minimize effects in island ecosystems....
Abstract Understanding the likely future impacts of biological invasions is crucial yet highly challenging given multiple relevant environmental, socio‐economic and societal contexts drivers. In absence quantitative models, methods based on expert knowledge are best option for assessing invasion trajectories. Here, we present an assessment drivers potential alien species under contrasting scenarios socioecological through mid‐21st century. Based responses from 36 experts in invasions,...
Since its emergence in the mid-20th century, invasion biology has matured into a productive research field addressing questions of fundamental and applied importance. Not only number empirical studies increased through time, but also competing, overlapping and, some cases, contradictory hypotheses about biological invasions. To make these contradictions redundancies explicit, to gain insight field's current theoretical structure, we developed Delphi approach create consensus network 39...
Unprecedented rates of introduction and spread non-native species pose burgeoning challenges to biodiversity, natural resource management, regional economies, human health. Current biosecurity efforts are failing keep pace with globalization, revealing critical gaps in our understanding response invasions. Here, we identify four priority areas advance invasion science the face rapid global environmental change. First, should strive develop a more comprehensive framework for predicting how...
Both phenotypic plasticity and genetic determination can be important for understanding how plants respond to environmental change. However, little is known about the plastic response of leaf teeth dissection temperature. This gap critical because these traits are commonly used reconstruct paleoclimate from fossils, such studies tacitly assume that measured fossils reflect environment at time their deposition, even during periods rapid climate We size shape in Acer rubrum derived four seed...
Past and present climate has shaped the valued ecosystems currently protected in parks reserves, but future change will redefine these conditions. Continued conservation as changes require thinking differently about resource management than we have past; some logical steps tools for doing so. Three critical tenets underpin plans activities: (1) patterns of past not be future; (2) defines environment influences trajectories distributions species their habitats; (3) specific actions may help...
Summary This account presents comprehensive information on the biology of Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. ( P. communis Trin.; common reed) that is relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are presented within standard framework Biological Flora British Isles : distribution, habitat, communities, responses biotic factors abiotic environment, plant structure physiology, phenology, floral seed characters, herbivores diseases, as well...
Abstract Our ability to predict invasions has been hindered by the seemingly idiosyncratic context-dependency of individual invasions. However, we argue that robust and useful generalisations in invasion science can be made considering “invasion syndromes” which define as “a combination pathways, alien species traits, characteristics recipient ecosystem collectively result predictable dynamics impacts, managed effectively using specific policy management actions”. We describe this approach...
Plant-microbe interactions play crucial roles in species invasions but are rarely investigated at the intraspecific level. Here, we study these three lineages of a globally distributed plant, Phragmites australis. We use field surveys and common garden experiment to analyze bacterial communities rhizosphere P. australis stands from native, introduced, Gulf determine lineage-specific controls on bacteria. show that within-lineage similar, distinct among lineages, which is consistent with our...
Theory predicts that native plant species should exhibit latitudinal gradients in the strength of their interactions with herbivores. We hypothesize if an invasive exhibits a different gradient response to herbivores (e.g., nonparallel gradient), it can create large‐scale heterogeneities community resistance/susceptibility species. conducted study variation herbivory and defenses genotypes Phragmites australis North America (NA) Europe (EU) European NA. Within NA, we tested whether (1) are...
This paper explores how a lack of taxonomic expertise, and by implication dearth products such as identification tools, has hindered progress in understanding managing biological invasions. It also the endeavour could benefit from studies invasive species. We review literature on current situation taxonomy with focus challenges identifying alien plant species explore this affected study Biosecurity strategies, legislation dealing species, quarantine, weed surveillance monitoring all depend...
Abstract Rising demand for ruminant meat and dairy products in developing countries is expected to double anthropogenic greenhouse gas ammonia emissions from livestock by 2050. Mitigation strategies are urgently needed meet while minimizing environmental impacts. Here, we develop scenarios mitigating under local vs global supply policies using data 308 farms across mainland China, where intensities ~50% higher than those developed nations. Intensification of domestic production globalized...
Abstract The juxtaposition of plant‐species invasions with latitudinal gradients in herbivore pressure is an important yet mostly unexplored issue invasion biology. Latitudinal clines defense and palatability to herbivores are expected exist native plant species but the evolution these may lag behind for invasive resulting non‐parallel that impact success. Our study focused on a European lineages common reed Phragmites australis North America. Using genotypes P. collected across 17° range,...
Biosecurity itself is more than a buzzword; it the vital work of strategy, efforts, and planning to protect human, animal, environmental health against biological threats.The primary goal biosecurity risk posed by disease organisms; tools are exclusion, eradication, control, supported expert system management, practical protocols, rapid efficient securing sharing information.Biosecurity therefore sum management practices in defense threats.