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Cell Biology
Akash Tariq, Jordi Sardans, Josep Penuelas, Zhihao Zhang, Corina Graciano, Fanjiang Zeng, Olusanya Abiodun Olatunji, Abd Ullah, Kaiwen Pan
Summary: Efficient use of soil resources, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, can enhance plant resistance and resilience against drought in arid and semi-arid lands. Intercropping legume and non-legumes can improve phosphorus mineralization uptake and plant nutrient status. However, it is still unclear how intercropping systems using desert plant species impact soil-plant phosphorus fractions and their effects on nitrogen and water uptake capacity. This study investigated the impact of intercropping Alhagi sparsifolia and Karelinia caspia on soil-plant phosphorus fractions and soil-plant nutrients. The results suggested that intercropping improved microbe nitrogen-use efficiency, but had limited effects on phosphorus-use efficiency.
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Engineering, Environmental
Guixiang Yuan, Lijun Sun, Peiqin Guo, Jiajia Xiao, Wenshuo Meng, Bo Ren, Aiping Wu, Youzhi Li, Hui Fu, Erik Jeppesen
Summary: Eutrophication and exotic species invasion have significant impacts on the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem functions in lakes. This study investigated the effects of eutrophication on the invasiveness of two exotic plants (Alternanthera philoxeroides and Myriophyllum aquaticum) and two native plants (Myriophyllum spicatum and Vallisneria spinulosa). The results showed that elevated nutrient levels promoted the invasion of exotic species and hindered the growth of native plants. Additionally, the study highlighted the traits that contributed to the competitiveness and tolerance of the different plant species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Lauren M. Kuehne, Madeline C. Hicks, Bill Wamsley, Julian D. Olden
Summary: Efficient management of invasive species requires understanding their persistence and changes over time. This study compared the distribution and abundance of an invasive macrophyte, parrotfeather, in a river system before and 20 years after its introduction. The plant's distribution in the river has shifted downstream, with high abundance sites concentrated in the central segment of the river and influenced by hydrology. In contemporary sites, larger and deeper habitats had more parrotfeather cover, while dominance occurred in smaller sites with shallow depths. Factors such as landscape characteristics and hydrologic controls limit the establishment and persistence of parrotfeather.
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Environmental Sciences
Jianling Xu, Jiao Liu, Jiaqi Hu, Hanxi Wang, Lianxi Sheng, Xiaoliang Dong, Xiaodan Jiang
Summary: Water pollution control, especially using aquatic plants for ecological water treatment, is effective and cost-efficient. The research on the two common aquatic plants in Northeast China showed high removal rates for nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater, making them suitable for restoring urban lake water quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Fabielle M. Bando, Bruno R. S. Figueiredo, Dieison A. Moi, Sidinei M. Thomaz, Thaisa S. Michelan, Jorge Garcia-Giron, Jani Heino, Janne Alahuhta, Gustavo Q. Romero, Roger P. Mormul
Summary: A growing body of evidence indicates that biological invasions are causing changes in the composition of species in communities over space and time. Previous studies conducted at small scales and short durations may have underestimated the impact of exotic species on native communities.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Lei Xu, Siyu Chen, Ping Zhuang, Dongsheng Xie, Xiaoling Yu, Dongming Liu, Zhian Li, Xinsheng Qin, Faguo Wang, Fuwu Xing
Summary: This study investigated the purification efficiency of eight native species of low-temperature-tolerant aquatic macrophytes in three combinations on eutrophic water during autumn in Guangzhou City. The results showed that the removal rates of total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chemical oxygen demand in the plant groups were slightly higher than that in the control group, but did not show a significant advantage, possibly due to leaf decay of some aquatic plants during the experiment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Eudriano F. S. Costa, Joao Encarnacao, Maria Alexandra Teodosio, Pedro Morais
Summary: Climate change is reshaping species distribution globally, and in marine ecosystems, this creates challenges in an environment impacted by various anthropogenic stressors. Forecasting changes in species distribution, including the expansion of non-indigenous species under climate change, is a management challenge.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Ecology
Nadya D. D. Muchoney, M. Deane Bowers, Adrian L. L. Carper, Mike B. B. Teglas, Angela M. M. Smilanich
Summary: This study investigates the impact of incorporating the exotic plant Plantago lanceolata into the diet of the herbivorous insect Anartia jatrophae on its immune performance, development, and susceptibility to pathogen infection. The results show that herbivores reared on P. lanceolata exhibit higher survival rates and lower viral burdens when infected with a pathogenic virus, suggesting diet-mediated protection against disease as a potential mechanism facilitating the incorporation of novel resources.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jacob E. Lucero, Alessandro Filazzola, Ragan M. Callaway, Jenna Braun, Nargol Ghazian, Stephanie Haas, M. Florencia Miguel, Malory Owen, Merav Seifan, Mario Zuliani, Christopher J. Lortie
Summary: Earth's dryland ecosystems are facing increasing aridity and invasion by exotic plant species. Shrubs have positive effects on native plant communities, but these effects become more negative for exotic species as aridity increases.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
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Forestry
Ying Wang, Ziming Zhang, Kehong He, Zhangcai Qin, Luhua Xie, Yihan Liu, Yaobei Lin, Jing Wei, Fan Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the differences in nutrient status and nutrient acquisition and utilization strategies between native and exotic mangrove species in Qi'ao Island, China. The results showed that native species had a strong adaptability to nitrogen limitation, while exotic species adopted an aggressive strategy to ensure fast growth.
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Ecology
Emory H. Wellman, Stacy N. Trackenberg, Virginia A. Gilliland, Ellen F. Titus, Rachel K. Gittman, Michael W. McCoy
Summary: The introduction and spread of non-native species can have significant impacts on native ecosystems, especially when these invaders are ecosystem engineers or habitat-forming species. In coastal, estuarine, and marine systems, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) plays a crucial role in providing habitat for nekton. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of non-native SAV on native crabs, fishes, and shrimps, and found that the response of nekton to non-native SAV varied depending on the response metric measured.
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Agronomy
Peter T. Pellitier, Robert B. Jackson
Summary: This study provides direct evidence that phosphorus (P) constrains the growth responses of understory plants to elevated CO2 (eCO2), and indirectly highlights the role of microorganisms in plant responses to eCO2.
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Plant Sciences
Yuzu Sakata, Timothy P. Craig
Summary: The study found that plant chemical compounds and herbivores jointly affect plant competition through their indirect effects, which vary depending on the environment. In environments with different herbivore densities, the exotic plant Solidago altissima in Japan had a strong negative impact on co-occurring plants due to direct competition and increased herbivory, indicating that evolutionary history and local environment jointly influence herbivore-mediated indirect effects.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
C. K. Pei, Torre J. Hovick, Ryan F. Limb, Jason P. Harmon, Benjamin A. Geaumont
Summary: Anthropogenic pressures have led to changes in native ecosystems, creating novel ecosystems with interactions between native and exotic species. Understanding how native species utilize these resources is crucial for their management and the promotion of essential ecosystem services.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shahabaldin Rezania, Hesam Kamyab, Parveen Fatemeh Rupani, Junboum Park, Nicole Nawrot, Ewa Wojciechowska, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Majid Lotfi Ghahroud, Ali Akbar Mohammadi, Sathiabama T. Thirugnana, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan, Marina M. S. Cabral-Pinto
Summary: Phosphorus (P) is a vital nutrient for ecosystems but its excess in wastewater can lead to environmental issues like extensive algae growth. Phytoremediation, using plants and microorganisms to remove toxic compounds, has been widely used in contaminated water bodies, with different parameters and plant species affecting the efficiency of phosphorus removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)