NeoBiota
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How can research on Non-Indigenous Species be improved?
Six best practices, identified and analysed using a SWOT approach, point the way forward: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Six best practices, identified and analysed using a SWOT approach, point the way forward: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
TRACKS: Six good practices for Non-Indigenous Species research and their SWOT evaluation
Addressing the challenges posed by Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) demands coordinated efforts across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. In this study, we engaged a diverse group of 90 Italia...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
How can research on Non-Indigenous Species be improved?
Six best practices, identified and analysed using a SWOT approach, point the way forward: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Six best practices, identified and analysed using a SWOT approach, point the way forward: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
The effort of 90 diverse scientists from Italy, working across #terrestrial, #freshwater, and #marine realms, identified six good practices to enhance the process and outcomes of Non-Indigenous Species #research.
Find out all the details here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Find out all the details here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
TRACKS: Six good practices for Non-Indigenous Species research and their SWOT evaluation
Addressing the challenges posed by Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) demands coordinated efforts across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. In this study, we engaged a diverse group of 90 Italia...
doi.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The effort of 90 diverse scientists from Italy, working across #terrestrial, #freshwater, and #marine realms, identified six good practices to enhance the process and outcomes of Non-Indigenous Species #research.
Find out all the details here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Find out all the details here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Traditional #monitoring may often miss the scale of #invasivespecies.
🧬🐟 New #eDNA #research in Thailand’s Chao Phraya Basin shows the Silver carp (𝘏. 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹) detection surged from 31% to 59% in just 4 years, demonstrating the continuous establishment of this #species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
🧬🐟 New #eDNA #research in Thailand’s Chao Phraya Basin shows the Silver carp (𝘏. 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹) detection surged from 31% to 59% in just 4 years, demonstrating the continuous establishment of this #species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Tracing the rise of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) in Thailand with eDNA
Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is a filter-feeding cyprinid introduced globally for aquaculture that poses significant ecological risks to river systems worldwide. In Thailand, its distribu...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Traditional #monitoring may often miss the scale of #invasivespecies.
🧬🐟 New #eDNA #research in Thailand’s Chao Phraya Basin shows the Silver carp (𝘏. 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹) detection surged from 31% to 59% in just 4 years, demonstrating the continuous establishment of this #species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
🧬🐟 New #eDNA #research in Thailand’s Chao Phraya Basin shows the Silver carp (𝘏. 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹) detection surged from 31% to 59% in just 4 years, demonstrating the continuous establishment of this #species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
This article is part of a very special topical collection named: Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences
The recent IPBES IAS Assessment identified significant gaps in lists of alien taxa in the Global South. The purpose of the special issue is to help address these gaps. Submissions are welcome of paper...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
This article is part of a very special topical collection named: Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
doi.org/10.3897/neob...
"Living checklists" may be the key to managing #invasive & #alien #species.
Using data from South African National Parks, researchers have proposed a 10-step process for dynamic, reproducible databases, essential for early detection, monitoring, and reporting.
neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1591...
Using data from South African National Parks, researchers have proposed a 10-step process for dynamic, reproducible databases, essential for early detection, monitoring, and reporting.
neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1591...
Streamlining alien species listing processes to enable prioritisation and reporting in protected areas: The case of alien plants in South African National Parks
Management of alien species is a critical conservation priority in protected areas. Reliable alien species checklists are central to prioritisation, early detection, long-term monitoring and reporting...
neobiota.pensoft.net
February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
"Living checklists" may be the key to managing #invasive & #alien #species.
Using data from South African National Parks, researchers have proposed a 10-step process for dynamic, reproducible databases, essential for early detection, monitoring, and reporting.
neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1591...
Using data from South African National Parks, researchers have proposed a 10-step process for dynamic, reproducible databases, essential for early detection, monitoring, and reporting.
neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1591...
February 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
🌿 Invasive goldenrod (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘱.) strongly impacts ecosystems across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
🔍 In this study, researchers systematically reviewed 180 published papers to reveal global trends, research biases in studies on invasive goldenrod’s ecological interactions
🔗 Read the full study here:
🔍 In this study, researchers systematically reviewed 180 published papers to reveal global trends, research biases in studies on invasive goldenrod’s ecological interactions
🔗 Read the full study here:
Assessing global trends, biases, and knowledge gaps in research on ecological interactions in goldenrod (Solidago spp.) invasions
North American goldenrods (Solidago spp.) rank among the most ecologically impactful invasive plants in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Their spread is driven by high ecological plasticity, rapid gro...
doi.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM
🌿 Invasive goldenrod (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘱.) strongly impacts ecosystems across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
🔍 In this study, researchers systematically reviewed 180 published papers to reveal global trends, research biases in studies on invasive goldenrod’s ecological interactions
🔗 Read the full study here:
🔍 In this study, researchers systematically reviewed 180 published papers to reveal global trends, research biases in studies on invasive goldenrod’s ecological interactions
🔗 Read the full study here:
Want to know about more about the #invasive Burmese #pythons in #Florida?
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Burmese pythons in Florida: A synthesis of biology, impacts, and management tools
Burmese pythons (Python molurus bivittatus) are native to southeastern Asia, however, there is an established invasive population inhabiting much of southern Florida throughout the Greater Everglades ...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Want to know about more about the #invasive Burmese #pythons in #Florida?
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Read the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
🐍❄️ Can Florida’s #cold snaps stop #Burmese #pythons?
#Research published in NeoBiota, recently featured in @people.com by Gabrielle Rockson, suggest that these #invasivespecies are undergoing evolutionary change and show behavioral plasticity that helps them survive the cold #weather. 👇
#Research published in NeoBiota, recently featured in @people.com by Gabrielle Rockson, suggest that these #invasivespecies are undergoing evolutionary change and show behavioral plasticity that helps them survive the cold #weather. 👇
Fla. Temperatures Dropped to Dangerous Numbers for Reptiles, But the State's Invasive Pythons Are Hanging On
While temperatures are dropping in Florida, invasive pythons have been adapting despite other reptiles dropping, according to new reports
people.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:21 AM
🐍❄️ Can Florida’s #cold snaps stop #Burmese #pythons?
#Research published in NeoBiota, recently featured in @people.com by Gabrielle Rockson, suggest that these #invasivespecies are undergoing evolutionary change and show behavioral plasticity that helps them survive the cold #weather. 👇
#Research published in NeoBiota, recently featured in @people.com by Gabrielle Rockson, suggest that these #invasivespecies are undergoing evolutionary change and show behavioral plasticity that helps them survive the cold #weather. 👇
A review of 180 studies on invasive North American goldenrods (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 spp.) reveals key research gaps: an over-focus on 𝘚. 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, geographic concentration in Europe and Asia, a lack of predictive data & more.
Read the full review here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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Read the full review here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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Assessing global trends, biases, and knowledge gaps in research on ecological interactions in goldenrod (Solidago spp.) invasions
North American goldenrods (Solidago spp.) rank among the most ecologically impactful invasive plants in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Their spread is driven by high ecological plasticity, rapid gro...
doi.org
January 26, 2026 at 11:02 AM
A review of 180 studies on invasive North American goldenrods (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 spp.) reveals key research gaps: an over-focus on 𝘚. 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, geographic concentration in Europe and Asia, a lack of predictive data & more.
Read the full review here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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Read the full review here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
@igsopas.bsky.social
How do #invasivespecies outcompete #native ones when #environmental conditions change?
🔬New #research on the #invasive Eastern Mosquitofish (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪) and the endangered Spanish Toothcarp (𝘈𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴) sheds light on the physiological mechanisms at play ⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/neob...
🔬New #research on the #invasive Eastern Mosquitofish (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪) and the endangered Spanish Toothcarp (𝘈𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴) sheds light on the physiological mechanisms at play ⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Metabolism, movement behaviour, and salinity responses of invasive mosquitofish compared with a threatened toothcarp
The success and impact of invasive non-native species depend on how they cope with local abiotic conditions, especially in comparison to co-occurring native taxa. In aquatic systems, salinity serves a...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
How do #invasivespecies outcompete #native ones when #environmental conditions change?
🔬New #research on the #invasive Eastern Mosquitofish (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪) and the endangered Spanish Toothcarp (𝘈𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴) sheds light on the physiological mechanisms at play ⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/neob...
🔬New #research on the #invasive Eastern Mosquitofish (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪) and the endangered Spanish Toothcarp (𝘈𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴) sheds light on the physiological mechanisms at play ⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/neob...
By applying argument maps to case studies of the Chilean black urchin, heather, and leafy spurge in South Africa, researchers have developed a more rigorous way to declare the presence of #alien #species 🔽 doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#invasivespecies #biodiversity
#invasivespecies #biodiversity
Argument maps can support decisions to declare the presence of alien species: South Africa as a case study
Accurate alien species lists are essential for effective biodiversity policy and regulation. However, the evidence that a species is present at a site can be weak. In South Africa, of the 560 taxa lis...
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January 20, 2026 at 1:25 PM
By applying argument maps to case studies of the Chilean black urchin, heather, and leafy spurge in South Africa, researchers have developed a more rigorous way to declare the presence of #alien #species 🔽 doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#invasivespecies #biodiversity
#invasivespecies #biodiversity
How do we accurately measure the impact of #invasive #species at a national level? A recent study adapted the EICAT and EICAT+ frameworks to assess 228 alien plants in France, see what they found here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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#Environmentalassessment #invasivespecies
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#Environmentalassessment #invasivespecies
Integrating EICAT and EICAT+ assessments and expert knowledge to classify invasive alien plants in France, based on their ecological impact
The EICAT and EICAT+ methods were developed to assess the negative and positive environmental impacts of alien species respectively. While both methods are theoretically applicable across spatial scal...
doi.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
How do we accurately measure the impact of #invasive #species at a national level? A recent study adapted the EICAT and EICAT+ frameworks to assess 228 alien plants in France, see what they found here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
@g-fried.bsky.social
#Environmentalassessment #invasivespecies
@g-fried.bsky.social
#Environmentalassessment #invasivespecies
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🌱 New paper out!
We integrate EICAT & EICAT+ assessments with expert knowledge to classify invasive alien plants in France based on their ecological impacts.
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #EICAT #Ecology #Biodiversityhttps://neobiota.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=144928
We integrate EICAT & EICAT+ assessments with expert knowledge to classify invasive alien plants in France based on their ecological impacts.
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #EICAT #Ecology #Biodiversityhttps://neobiota.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=144928
Integrating EICAT and EICAT+ assessments and expert knowledge to classify invasive alien plants in France, based on their ecological impact
The EICAT and EICAT+ methods were developed to assess the negative and positive environmental impacts of alien species respectively. While both methods are theoretically applicable across spatial scal...
neobiota.pensoft.net
January 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
🌱 New paper out!
We integrate EICAT & EICAT+ assessments with expert knowledge to classify invasive alien plants in France based on their ecological impacts.
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #EICAT #Ecology #Biodiversityhttps://neobiota.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=144928
We integrate EICAT & EICAT+ assessments with expert knowledge to classify invasive alien plants in France based on their ecological impacts.
#InvasiveAlienSpecies #EICAT #Ecology #Biodiversityhttps://neobiota.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=144928
🔗New study from Turkey, examines the interlink between #climate change and predator-prey dynamics.
⚠️Spoiler alert: it does not look good for the native prey-species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#climatechange #conservation #invasivespecies
⚠️Spoiler alert: it does not look good for the native prey-species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#climatechange #conservation #invasivespecies
Trophic interactions and climate-driven range dynamics of native and invasive catfish in freshwater ecosystems
Invasive species and climate change are among the most significant drivers of biodiversity loss in freshwater ecosystems, yet their combined effect on predator-prey dynamics remains insufficiently cha...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
🔗New study from Turkey, examines the interlink between #climate change and predator-prey dynamics.
⚠️Spoiler alert: it does not look good for the native prey-species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#climatechange #conservation #invasivespecies
⚠️Spoiler alert: it does not look good for the native prey-species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#climatechange #conservation #invasivespecies
A new study investigates stage-specific #biotic resistance by examining interactions between the native eastern mosquitofish (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪) and the non-native tropical clawed frog (𝘟𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴; TCF).
👉Check it out: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
👉Check it out: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 AM
A new study investigates stage-specific #biotic resistance by examining interactions between the native eastern mosquitofish (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪) and the non-native tropical clawed frog (𝘟𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴; TCF).
👉Check it out: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
👉Check it out: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
New study examines ways to refine #biosecurity protocols using the #invasive, #cryptic brown tree snakes species (𝘉𝘰𝘪𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴) in U.S. territory Guam.
📖 Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#eDNA #invasivespecies
📖 Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#eDNA #invasivespecies
January 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
New study examines ways to refine #biosecurity protocols using the #invasive, #cryptic brown tree snakes species (𝘉𝘰𝘪𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴) in U.S. territory Guam.
📖 Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#eDNA #invasivespecies
📖 Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#eDNA #invasivespecies
January 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
🐀The invasive black #rat (𝘙𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘶𝘴) reappeared on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island.
Using #DNA analysis, this new study examined whether the rats were survivors of the 2019 eradication programme or new arrivals from mainland Australia.
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#rodent #invasivespecies
Using #DNA analysis, this new study examined whether the rats were survivors of the 2019 eradication programme or new arrivals from mainland Australia.
➡ doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#rodent #invasivespecies
January 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
🐀The invasive black #rat (𝘙𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘶𝘴) reappeared on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island.
Using #DNA analysis, this new study examined whether the rats were survivors of the 2019 eradication programme or new arrivals from mainland Australia.
➡ doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#rodent #invasivespecies
Using #DNA analysis, this new study examined whether the rats were survivors of the 2019 eradication programme or new arrivals from mainland Australia.
➡ doi.org/10.3897/neob...
#rodent #invasivespecies
New #research shows that schoolchildren can be effectively involved in #monitoring and early detection of the #invasive Asian hornet (𝘝𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢).
🔗Check out the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
🔗Check out the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
January 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
New #research shows that schoolchildren can be effectively involved in #monitoring and early detection of the #invasive Asian hornet (𝘝𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢).
🔗Check out the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
🔗Check out the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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Trophic ecology of the invasive marbled crayfish in ephemeral streams of semi-arid environments
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Trophic ecology of the invasive marbled crayfish in ephemeral streams of semi-arid environments
The marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) is an invasive, parthenogenetically reproducing species that has spread to freshwater ecosystems in over 24 countries across North America, Europe, Africa...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Trophic ecology of the invasive marbled crayfish in ephemeral streams of semi-arid environments
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doi.org/10.3897/arph...
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Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year! 🎄✨
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December 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
As 2025 draws to a close, we at Pensoft want to extend our warmest wishes to our editors, reviewers, researchers, partners, and followers. Thank you for being part of our journey this year.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year! 🎄✨
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year! 🎄✨
Bridging the gap between detection and action in #biosecurity, this new study proposes a workflow that links molecular data with pest and alien plant databases to flag emerging threats and support faster, evidence-based responses.
Want to know more? See the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Want to know more? See the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
From detection to action—a proposed workflow to ensure first reports of alien species from molecular analyses are acted upon
Gaps between detection and action often hinder timely biosecurity responses. For example, the polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) was first recorded in South Africa in 2012 through DNA...
doi.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Bridging the gap between detection and action in #biosecurity, this new study proposes a workflow that links molecular data with pest and alien plant databases to flag emerging threats and support faster, evidence-based responses.
Want to know more? See the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
Want to know more? See the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...
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🌱From NeoBiota: Common garden tests show invasive grasses do not consistently grow faster or reproduce more in new ranges, challenging simple trait based explanations of invasion success. (Jennifer L. Funk)
▶️ neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1628...
#PlantScience
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#PlantScience
Invasive grasses do not always exhibit superior and faster plant life-history traits in the introduced range than in the native range
Many invasive plants are larger, and produce more seeds in populations from the introduced range compared to those from their native range. Annual invasive plants might also benefit in their introduce...
neobiota.pensoft.net
December 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🌱From NeoBiota: Common garden tests show invasive grasses do not consistently grow faster or reproduce more in new ranges, challenging simple trait based explanations of invasion success. (Jennifer L. Funk)
▶️ neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1628...
#PlantScience
▶️ neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1628...
#PlantScience