A5067545237- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
Pennsylvania State University
2019-2020
Abstract In eastern deciduous forests of North America, invasive shrubs are increasing in richness and abundance at the expense native species across taxa. Invasive create an understory that is more dense than both recent historical preinvasion conditions. Interest shrub removal to restore habitat growing, but our understanding natural regeneration following treatment a diverse community lagging. Using experiment, we provide insight into effect repeated suite 18 dominated by border privet (...
Invasive shrubs are flourishing in temperate, deciduous forest understories of eastern North America where resources, especially light, limited. However, understory light is more available before the overstory canopy leaves emerge spring and after fall senescence. Extended leaf phenology invasive compared to native conspicuous, as well higher foliage abundance shrubs. provides photosynthetic benefits, but also seasonally novel shade. Light temperature regulate life history characteristics...