Article
Fisheries
Dang En Gu, Jian Wei Wang, Meng Xu, Xi Dong Mu, Hui Wei, Fan Dong Yu, Miao Fang, Xue Jie Wang, Hong Mei Song, Ye Xin Yang, Gao Jun Li, Xing Wei Cai, Yin Chang Hu
Summary: Human-induced fish introduction in aquaculture is considered the main driver of biological invasions in freshwater ecosystems, but most introduced species fail to establish. The study shows that standardized aquaculture and high economic value species do not always result in biological invasions, while low economic value non-native fish are more likely to establish in natural rivers.
Article
Ecology
Sarah C. Donelan, A. Whitman Miller, Jim R. Muirhead, Gregory M. Ruiz
Summary: The introduction of nonindigenous species poses a threat to global ecosystems, and the variability in reproductive responses across species and transit routes is an important driver of species invasions. Integrating reproductive potential into management strategies is crucial for limiting the spread of nonindigenous species.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mario Mairal, Steven L. Chown, Justine Shaw, Desalegn Chala, John H. Chau, Cang Hui, Jesse M. Kalwij, Zuzana Munzbergova, Bettine Jansen van Vuuren, Johannes J. Le Roux
Summary: The study reveals that human activity significantly impacts the post-introduction dynamics of invasive species, leading to high genetic diversity and admixture of P. annua on Marion Island, while populations on unoccupied Prince Edward Island show low genetic diversity and structure. High genetic variation and admixture facilitated by human activity, coupled with high habitat suitability, suggest that P. annua is likely to increase its distribution and abundance in the future.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Marco R. Hernandez, Justin R. Barker, Hugh J. Macisaac
Summary: This study models the risk differences in cargo vessel discharges that meet the IMO D-2 standards and analyzes the impact on invasion risk. The results indicate that community composition strongly affects the risk, and colonization pressure has a significant influence at low community propagule pressure. The IMO D-2 standards require very low individual propagule pressures and community propagule pressures, and more empirical research is needed to determine if vessels can meet these requirements.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Javier Rivas-Salvador, Natividad Aguilera-Alcala, Jose L. Tella, Martina Carrete
Summary: This study assessed the introduction of falconry raptors (both native and exotic) into the wild between 2006 and 2018, finding that escapes were primarily caused by the use of defective materials by falconers, leading to an increasing trend in the number of raptors escaping into the wild. Despite efforts to prevent bird loss, the majority of escaped raptors remained unrecovered.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
E. Pellegrini, M. Buccheri, F. Martini, F. Boscutti
Summary: The study conducted in Northeastern Italy revealed that the success of plant invasion is mainly linked to warm climatic conditions and the extent of urban and agricultural land. Furthermore, a small percentage of extensive agricultural land in the landscape may reduce the number of exotic plants while maintaining native plant diversity. Land management focusing on extensive agricultural land use could potentially limit plant invasion and benefit native species.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lunlun Gao, Chunqiang Wei, Yifan He, Xuefei Tang, Wei Chen, Hao Xu, Yuqing Wu, Rutger A. Wilschut, Xinmin Lu
Summary: This study investigates the interactive effects of aboveground herbivores and soil biota on plant invasions through plant-soil feedbacks. The researchers found that increased herbivory did not affect the dominance of the invasive plant Alternanthera philoxeroides over native plants, but it did alter soil microbial communities and prolonged the negative plant-soil feedback, leading to decreased herbivore performance on the next-generation invasive plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Castro, Ignacio Gestoso, Carolina S. Marques, Patricio Ramalhosaa, Joao G. Monteiro, Jose L. Costa, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: Anthropogenic pressures, such as the introduction of non-indigenous species, have impacted global biodiversity and ecosystems, with maritime traffic promoting the spread of marine species beyond their natural limits. Research findings showed significant differences in the structure of fouling assemblages within different port facilities, with most NIS detected on plastic floating pontoons, highlighting the necessity for monitoring and management actions for recreational boating.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Castro, Ignacio Gestoso, Carolina S. Marques, Patricio Ramalhosa, Joao G. Monteiro, Jose L. Costa, Joao Canning-Clode
Summary: Anthropogenic pressures, such as the introduction of non-indigenous species, have had a significant impact on global biodiversity and ecosystems. This study assessed the differences in fouling assemblages within three different ports/marinas in Madeira Island, revealing significant variations in their structure. Plastic floating pontoons were found to have the highest number of non-indigenous species. Funchal harbour was identified as the primary hub for introducing these species, with recreational boating playing a role in secondary transfers. These findings highlight the importance of implementing management actions, particularly in island ecosystems, and monitoring recreational boating activities.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dean E. Pearson, Yvette K. Ortega, Ozkan Eren, Diego Villarreal, Ylva Lekberg, Jose Hierro
Summary: Disturbance is a key factor driving exotic plant invasions, with disturbed areas favoring exotic species over natives. In this study, the researchers conducted a biogeographic investigation of disturbance across multiple plant species. They found that the skewed species pools in the introduced ranges, which were further influenced by introduction filters, resulted in the proliferation of ruderal-biased exotics in the more invasible range. The weak recovery of the native community in this range played a significant role in facilitating the invader recruitment.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Vedder, Ludwig Leidinger, Juliano Sarmento Cabral
Summary: The success of species invasions depends on multiple factors such as propagule pressure, disturbance, productivity, and the traits of native and non-native species. Research shows that higher propagule pressure and specific traits play a key role in invasion success, with invasive species having greater competitive and dispersive abilities.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sara Vicente, Cristina Maguas, David M. Richardson, Helena Trindade, John R. U. Wilson, Johannes J. Le Roux
Summary: The study found that the genetic diversity of invasive populations of Australian acacias is similar to that of native populations, and there is little evidence of extensive inbreeding in invasive populations. This may be attributed to the extensive movement, introduction efforts, and human use of Australian acacias around the world.
Article
Ecology
Ming Ni, Philip E. Hulme
Summary: The study found that the number, size, and age of botanic gardens have a significant impact on the first records of alien plant species, especially those introduced for horticulture. Additionally, alien species introduced for agriculture are more influenced by climatic variables, while those introduced accidentally are strongly shaped by trade.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Sebastian Cordero, Francisca Galvez, Francisco E. Fonturbel
Summary: Exotic species are a major threat to biodiversity, affecting the structure and functioning of natural ecosystems. They can disrupt mutualistic interactions between plants and dispersers by altering dispersal behavior, predation, and transmission of pathogens. However, they can also have positive impacts on native plants and forest regeneration through increased visitation rates, facilitating colonization, enhancing seedling survival, and promoting seed rain and recruitment. Different studies show both similar and opposite results, highlighting the complex nature of native-exotic species interactions. Overall, exotic species management requires a comprehensive understanding of their ecological roles.
Review
Evolutionary Biology
Arnaud Sentis, Jean-Louis Hemptinne, Alexandra Magro, Yannick Outreman
Summary: The role of evolution in biological control programs is often underestimated, but it is crucial for improving efficiency and resilience. Humans can manipulate natural evolutionary processes to enhance the performance of local biological control agents. However, biological control cannot be simplified as species interactions, as pests and biological control agents are influenced by multiple selective forces.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katy Ivison, James D. M. Speed, Tommy Presto, Wayne Dawson
Summary: The study found that in Norway, non-native plant species and native plant species have similar levels of herbivory, suggesting that enemy release does not facilitate the growth of non-native plants. However, lower levels of herbivory at higher latitudes indicate that herbivory may increase as the climate warms.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sebastian Hatt, Yee Wen Low, David F. R. P. Burslem, David J. Middleton, E. D. Biffin, Olivier Maurin, Eve J. Lucas
Summary: A morphological analysis was conducted to reassess the subgenus Perikion of the large genus Syzygium. Results revealed the need for the description of a new subgenus, Oborapi, characterized by distinct calyx shape, presence of fibre bundles, black lenticels on leaf surface, ascending ovule orientation, and species diversity on the Sunda Shelf. The study also documented and photographed fibre bundles for the first time in a range of species, providing a preliminary species list and recommendations for further investigation.
BOTANICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Peter S. Stewart, Philip A. Stephens, Russell A. Hill, Mark J. Whittingham, Wayne Dawson
Summary: Occupancy models are commonly used in ecology to study species occurrence, but selecting among models with different sets of covariates can lead to inaccurate parameter estimates. This study investigated the consequences of collider bias in occupancy and detection processes and explored the implications for model selection using information criteria. The results showed that information criteria can accurately select detection covariates regardless of the model's purpose, but caution is needed when selecting occupancy covariates for understanding environmental variables. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing between parameter inference and prediction tasks in ecological modeling.
Article
Plant Sciences
Catherine E. Waite, Geertje M. F. van der Heijden, Richard Field, David F. R. P. Burslem, James W. Dalling, Reuben Nilus, M. Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ronderos, Andrew R. Marshall, Doreen S. Boyd
Summary: This study examines liana distribution in Southeast Asian forests using advanced techniques such as drones. It finds that tree height and distance to canopy gaps are the most important predictors of liana load, contradicting findings in the Neotropics. These results highlight the need for more research on lianas in different biogeographic regions to better understand their impacts on tropical forest ecology and carbon storage.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Lindsay F. Banin, Elizabeth H. Raine, Lucy M. Rowland, Robin L. Chazdon, Stuart W. Smith, Nur Estya Binte Rahman, Adam Butler, Christopher Philipson, Grahame G. Applegate, E. Petter Axelsson, Sugeng Budiharta, Siew Chin Chua, Mark E. J. Cutler, Stephen Elliott, Elva Gemita, Elia Godoong, Laura L. B. Graham, Robin M. Hayward, Andy Hector, Ulrik Ilstedt, Joel Jensen, Srinivasan Kasinathan, Christopher J. Kettle, Daniel Lussetti, Benjapan Manohan, Colin Maycock, Kang Min Ngo, Michael J. O'Brien, Anand M. Osuri, Glen Reynolds, Yap Sauwai, Stefan Scheu, Mangarah Silalahi, Eleanor M. Slade, Tom Swinfield, David A. Wardle, Charlotte Wheeler, Kok Loong Yeong, David F. R. P. Burslem
Summary: This study assesses the contribution of tree planting to ecosystem restoration in tropical and sub-tropical Asia. The mortality rate of planted trees was found to be 18% after one year, increasing to 44% after five years. Active restoration resulted in faster accumulation of tree basal area, but tree species richness did not differ compared to natural regeneration. Planting for restoration is potentially rewarding but risky and context-dependent.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Salwana Md. Jaafar, Rahayu Sukmaria Sukri, Faizah Metali, David F. R. P. Burslem
Summary: This paper presents a study on the impacts of invasive Acacia species on litterfall production and leaf litter decomposition rates in Borneo's tropical lowland forests. The dataset improves understanding of nutrient cycling and ecosystem processes in tropical forests and can be utilized by the wider scientific community for further research.
Article
Agronomy
Philip E. Hulme
Summary: The variation in the number of herbicide-resistant weed species worldwide is related to differences in agricultural intensification, such as per capita GDP, cropland area, and herbicide inputs. The number of resistant weed species is influenced by the time since resistance was first observed, and the problem is expected to worsen over time in many countries. Integrated weed management strategies should be implemented proactively to reduce the risk of herbicide-resistant weeds.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Rafael Munoz-Mas, Franz Essl, Mark van Kleunen, Hanno Seebens, Wayne Dawson, Christine Marie V. Casal, Emili Garcia-Berthou
Summary: This study aims to investigate major freshwater fish flows between biogeographic regions and their temporal dynamics, as well as quantify spatial patterns and temporal changes in the array of introduced species, and the emergence and distance between major donor and recipient regions. The analysis of a global dataset on freshwater fish introductions revealed unique changes in the composition and origins of introduced species in each biogeographic region. The results suggest that global policy should focus on tropical ornamental and aquaculture species, particularly in the Sino-Oriental region and the Ethiopian and Neotropical regions.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
David Johnson, Xubing Liu, David F. R. P. Burslem
Summary: Subtropical and tropical forests in Asia have a unique structure where canopy dominant trees form symbioses with ectomycorrhizal fungi and understorey trees form symbioses with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. This structure is explained by the virtuous phosphorus acquisition hypothesis, which suggests that rapid colonization of seedlings by ectomycorrhizal fungi, their ability to capture phosphorus from different chemical forms, and allocation of carbon from host plants contribute to this distinct structure.
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daijun Liu, Philipp Semenchuk, Franz Essl, Bernd Lenzner, Dietmar Moser, Tim M. Blackburn, Phillip Cassey, Dino Biancolini, Cesar Capinha, Wayne Dawson, Ellie E. Dyer, Benoit Guenard, Evan P. Economo, Holger Kreft, Jan Pergl, Petr Pysek, Mark van Kleunen, Wolfgang Nentwig, Carlo Rondinini, Hanno Seebens, Patrick Weigelt, Marten Winter, Andy Purvis, Stefan Dullinger
Summary: Based on a global collection of samples from five taxa, this study examines the relationship between the presence and frequency of naturalised non-native species and land use types. Results show that primary vegetation has the lowest invasion rates in plants, while other land-use types also have low levels of non-native species occurrence and frequency in other taxa. High land use intensity is associated with increased non-native incidence and frequency in primary vegetation. These findings highlight the importance of primary vegetation in preserving native biodiversity and resisting biological invasions.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Nancy C. Garwood, Margaret R. Metz, Simon A. Queenborough, Viveca Persson, S. Joseph Wright, David F. R. P. Burslem, Milton Zambrano, Renato Valencia
Summary: A long-term study of flowering and fruiting phenology in the Yasuni forest in eastern Ecuador showed strong seasonal patterns. Flowering peaked in September-November, while fruiting peaked in March-April. The study also found that irradiance and rainfall also exhibited seasonal variations. This suggests that reproductive phenology is generally seasonal in the ever-wet lowland equatorial forests of northwestern Amazonia.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tamsin L. Woodman, Cristina Rueda-Uribe, Roslyn C. Henry, David F. R. P. Burslem, Justin M. J. Travis, Peter Alexander
Summary: Land use and land cover projections often lack sufficient spatial resolution for environmental models, which predict the impact of LULC on variables like ecosystem services, biodiversity, and hydrology. We introduce a downsampling method to generate high-resolution LULC projections, addressing this issue.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jedediah F. Brodie, Jayasilan Mohd-Azlan, Cheng Chen, Oliver R. Wearn, Mairin C. M. Deith, James G. C. Ball, Eleanor M. Slade, David F. R. P. Burslem, Shu Woan Teoh, Peter J. Williams, An Nguyen, Jonathan H. Moore, Scott J. Goetz, Patrick Burns, Patrick Jantz, Christopher R. Hakkenberg, Zaneta M. Kaszta, Sam Cushman, David Coomes, Olga E. Helmy, Glen Reynolds, Jon Paul Rodriguez, Walter Jetz, Matthew Scott Luskin
Summary: The United Nations has agreed to expand global protected areas (PAs) to slow biodiversity loss. However, the effectiveness of reserves in preserving animal diversity and their impact on surrounding unprotected areas are still unclear. This study found that PAs in Southeast Asia contribute to vertebrate conservation both inside and outside their boundaries, providing support for the UN's goal of achieving 30% PA coverage by 2030.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lirong Cai, Holger Kreft, Amanda Taylor, Julian Schrader, Wayne Dawson, Franz Essl, Mark Van Kleunen, Jan Pergl, Petr Pysek, Marten Winter, Patrick Weigelt
Summary: Assessing the distribution and drivers of phylogenetic endemism in seed plants worldwide, this study finds that tropical and subtropical islands and tropical mountain regions have the highest phylogenetic endemism. Tropical rainforest regions are centers of paleoendemism, while Mediterranean-climate regions show high levels of neoendemism. Factors such as warm and wet climates, geographic isolation, and long-term climatic stability are key drivers of phylogenetic endemism. The study provides insights into the evolutionary underpinnings of biogeographical patterns and identifies areas of high evolutionary and biogeographical uniqueness for global conservation priorities.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Letter
Plant Sciences
David Johnson, Xubing Liu, David F. R. P. Burslem
TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
