In: Joural of Ecology, 2010, vol. 98, no. 4, p. 800–813
1. Introduced plants have the potential to rapidly evolve traits of ecological importance that may add to their innate potential to become invasive. During invasions, selection may favour genotypes that are already pre-adapted to conditions in the new habitat and, over time, alter the characteristics of subsequent generations. 2. Spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe) occurs in two predominantly...
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In: Plant Ecology, 2007, vol. 190, no. 2, p. 233-243
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In: Plant Ecology, 2007, vol. 190, no. 2, p. 233-243
The ability of weeds to form a seed bank is important for their population dynamics and management because it provides a refuge enabling reinvasion after established target plants have died. However, knowledge of the differential seed behaviour of individual species over multiple years and varying environmental conditions is surprisingly rare but necessary for effective control of diverse...
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In: The American Naturalist, 2008, vol. 172, no. 5, p. E196–E213
Quantifying intraspecific demographic variation provides a powerful tool for exploring the diversity and evolution of life histories. We investigate how habitat-specific demographic variation and the production of multiple offspring types affect the population dynamics and evolution of delayed reproduction in a clonal perennial herb with monocarpic ramets (white hellebore). In this species,...
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In: Scientific Reports, 2018, vol. 8, no. 1, p. 10806
A little known, unculturable ascomycete, referred to as Phyllachora ambrosiae, can destroy the inflorescences of Ambrosia artemisiifolia, an invasive agricultural weed and producer of highly allergenic pollen. The fungus often remains undetectable in ragweed populations. This work was conducted to understand its origin and pathogenesis, a prerequisite to consider its potential as a biocontrol...
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In: Biodiversity & Conservation, 2006, vol. 15, no. 12, p. 3971-3982
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In: New Phytologist, 2006, vol. 166, no. 2, p. 565-575
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In: Biodiversity and Conservation, 2006, vol. 15, no. 12, p. 3971-3982
In agriculturally marginal areas, the control of unpalatable weeds on species rich pastures may become problematic due to agricultural and socio-economic developments. It is unclear how increased dominance of unpalatable species would affect the botanical diversity of these grasslands. We investigated whether there was any relationship between plant species diversity and the abundance of...
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In: Science of The Total Environment, 2019, vol. 672, p. 634–642
Plant invasion is the outcome of complicated interactions of both biotic and abiotic environments (i.e. eutrophication and human-induced propagules) under global anthropogenic change. Here, we want to know why some alien clonal plant species become invasive and others do not in the introduced range with variations of both abiotic and biotic environments under global anthropogenic change.We...
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In: Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology, 2017, vol. 151, no. 6, p. 1094–1100
Ragweed allergy is one of the primary causes of seasonal allergies in Europe and its prevalence is expected to rise. The leaf beetle Ophraella communa, recently and accidentally established in N-Italy and S-Switzerland, represents a promising approach to control ragweed, but negative side effects should be excluded before its use. Since biotic and abiotic stresses are known to influence the...
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