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
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)
Review
Plant Sciences
Hugo Pacheco de Freitas Fraga, Paula Eduarda Cardoso Moraes, Leila do Nascimento Vieira, Miguel Pedro Guerra
Summary: Somatic embryogenesis in conifers and Gnetales is a complex process with multiple steps, including the development of proembryogenic cell masses, histodifferentiation, somatic embryo development, maturation, desiccation, and plant regeneration. Our understanding of this process is mainly based on studies using Pinaceae species as a model, and the evolutionary relationship between conifers is still unclear. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge on somatic embryogenesis in conifers and Gnetales, highlighting similarities and current challenges. Further research on this morphogenetic pathway may reveal common points between these species and improve the success of somatic embryogenesis.
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
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
Richard Mally, Rebecca M. Turner, Rachael E. Blake, Gyda Fenn-Moltu, Cleo Bertelsmeier, Eckehard G. Brockerhoff, Robert J. B. Hoare, Helen F. Nahrung, Alain Roques, Deepa S. Pureswaran, Takehiko Yamanaka, Andrew M. Liebhold
Summary: Invasion disharmony in Lepidoptera is driven by processes unrelated to the success of native assemblages. Successful invaders include families such as Crambidae, Pyralidae, Tineidae, and Gracillariidae.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
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
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.
Review
Plant Sciences
Chanjoo Park, Heesung Woo, Mi-Jin Park
Summary: The study focuses on exploring the bioactive compounds and potential applications of essential oils extracted from forest waste. Pinaceae and Cupressaceae species are considered as potential candidates for commercial essential oils. The study also provides an overview of the essential oils industry in South Korea and suggests utilizing native essential oils to capture the value of forest resources.
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)
Article
Forestry
Andrzej M. Jagodzinski, Pawel Horodecki, Anna K. Jasinska, Tomasz Malinski, Zenon Pilarek, Kacper Wozniak, Dorota Wronska-Pilarek, Jerzy Zielinski, Marcin K. Dyderski
Summary: Biological invasions pose a significant threat to biodiversity, and this study focuses on the spread of xSorbaronia ' Mitschurinii ' into temperate Scots pine forests. The study found that the density and biomass of the species decreased with distance from the propagule source, but increased with the maximal age and light availability of the studied plant. The study highlights the importance of managing high-density plantations of alien species to prevent their transformation into invasion hotspots.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guohuan Su, Adam Mertel, Sebastien Brosse, Justin M. Calabrese
Summary: Predicting the invasiveness of non-native species and the vulnerability of communities to invasions is challenging. This study shows that the establishment of non-native freshwater fish species in the US depends on the functional characteristics of both non-native and resident species. The researchers used trait-based analysis to profile invasive species and quantify community invasibility, finding that species with higher fecundity, longer lifespan, and larger size tend to be more invasive. The study highlights how the functional traits of non-native species and the functional characteristics of the invaded community contribute to invasiveness and invasibility, aiding in better predictions of invasions.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Carolina M. Muniz, Emili Garcia-Berthou, Maria Julia M. Ganassin, Angelo A. Agostinho, Luiz C. Gomes
Summary: The study found that in Neotropical fish assemblages, alien fish respond to changes in limnological characteristics in a similar way to native species, with support for certain hypotheses related to resource availability and Darwin's clusters, but no evidence of strong biotic resistance or marked effects of human disturbance.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Carolina Rodrigues da Costa Doria, Edwin Agudelo, Alberto Akama, Bruno Barros, Mariana Bonfim, Lais Carneiro, Sylvio Romerio Briglia-Ferreira, Lucelia Nobre Carvalho, Cesar Augusto Bonilla-Castillo, Patricia Charvet, Dayana Tamiris Brito dos Santos Cataneo, Hugmar Pains da Silva, Carmen Rosa Garcia-Davila, Helio Daniel Beltrao dos Anjos, Fabrice Duponchelle, Andrea Encalada, Izaias Fernandes, Alexandro Cezar Florentino, Paula Carolina Paes Guarido, Tharles Lopes de Oliveira Guedes, Luz Jimenez-Segura, Oscar Miguel Lasso-Alcala, Marc Ruben Macean, Elineide Eugenio Marques, Raimundo Nonato G. Mendes-Junior, Guido Miranda-Chumacero, Jorge Luiz Silva Nunes, Thiago Vinicius Trento Occhi, Leonardo Silva Pereira, William Castro-Pulido, Lariessa Soares, Raniere Garcez Costa Sousa, Gislene Torrente-Vilara, Paul Andre Van Damme, Jansen Zuanon, Jean Ricardo Simoes Vitule
Summary: This study reviewed data on non-native fish (NNF) in the Amazon region, establishing the Amazon NNF database (ANNF) based on spatiotemporal records collected from a collaborative network of regional experts. The study found an increasing trend in NNF occurrence records in the Amazon, with Colombia, Brazil, and Bolivia having the highest number of records. Some of the NNF species are used in aquaculture and the aquarium trade. However, there are limited documented cases on the negative impacts of NNF and the management strategies adopted in the region.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Thomas F. Carlin, Jennifer L. Bufford, Philip E. Hulme, William K. Godsoe
Summary: In this study, climatic niche shifts of three weed species were compared between their native range and three introduced ranges. The presence and direction of climatic niche shifts were found to be inconsistent between the introduced ranges for each species. However, niche shifts within an introduced range were qualitatively similar among species.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Christopher E. Buddenhagen, Graeme Bourdot, Mike Cripps, Nigel Bell, Paul Champion, Mike Dodd, Han Eerens, Hossein Ghanizadeh, Andrew Griffiths, Kerry Harrington, Peter Heenan, Philip E. Hulme, Trevor James, John Kean, Shona Lamoureaux, Joe Neal, Zachary Ngow, Irena Obadovic, Sofia Orre-Gordon, Helen Percy, Phil Rolston, Katherine Tozer, Ben Wynne-Jones, Sue Zydenbos
Summary: Pastures play a significant role in global agriculture, but weed-related productivity losses are a major concern. Addressing issues such as reduced access to herbicides, rethinking weed management, and minimizing environmental impacts are crucial for sustainable pasture management. Interdisciplinary research is needed to tackle biosecurity and weed management challenges while maintaining productivity.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guillaume Latombe, Hanno Seebens, Bernd Lenzner, Franck Courchamp, Stefan Dullinger, Marina Golivets, Ingolf Kuehn, Brian Leung, Nuria Roura-Pascual, Emma Cebrian, Wayne Dawson, Christophe Diagne, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Cristian Perez-Granados, Dietmar Moser, Anna Turbelin, Piero Visconti, Franz Essl
Summary: This study investigated the impact of socio-economic and environmental factors on biological invasions and found that trade, governance, lifestyle and education are the best indicators for explaining invasive species richness and a country's capacity to manage invasions. Historical levels of governance and trade were found to have a stronger influence than recent levels, highlighting the importance of historical factors in shaping future invasions. The results provide valuable insights for decision-making and management of biological invasions.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hermann Voglmayr, Anna Schertler, Franz Essl, Irmgard Krisai-Greilhuber
Summary: Fungal invasions can have significant consequences, but there is a lack of research on fungi in invasion science. This annotated checklist provides a comprehensive overview of alien and cryptogenic fungi and oomycetes in Austria, showing a significant increase in their numbers. Most of the introduced fungi are plant pathogens, with a small number of animal pathogens severely affecting native hosts. The dominance of pathogens highlights the importance of better understanding and managing fungal invasions.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rachael Holmes, Pieter Pelser, Julie Barcelona, Sri Sudarmiyati Tjitrosoedirdjo, Indah Wahyuni, Mark van Kleunen, Petr Pysek, Franz Essl, Holger Kreft, Wayne Dawson, Lahiru Wijedasa, Alessandra Kortz, Martin Hejda, Juan Carlos Berrio, Iskandar Siregar, Mark Williams
Summary: There are major regional gaps in the reporting and accessibility of naturalized plant species distribution data, with particular emphasis on Southeast Asia. The Malesian Naturalized Alien Flora database (MalNAF) is introduced as a standardized checklist for naturalized vascular plant species in the Malesian phytogeographical region. This database provides valuable information on the composition, origins, and habitat preferences of the naturalized flora in the region.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rosina Soler, Gimena Bustamante, Veronica Cruz-Alonso, Bernd Lenzner, Franz Essl
Summary: This study investigated the role of native and domestic herbivores in native-alien vegetation changes in sub-Antarctic forests. The results showed that excluding grazing by livestock and native herbivores can significantly increase native species diversity while reducing alien species diversity.
APPLIED VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Anna Walentowitz, Bernd Lenzner, Franz Essl, Nichola Strandberg, Alvaro Castilla-Beltran, Jose Maria Fernandez-Palacios, Svante Bjorck, Simon Connor, Simon G. Haberle, Karl Ljung, Matiu Prebble, Janet M. Wilmshurst, Cynthia A. Froyd, Erik J. de Boer, Lea de Nascimento, Mary E. Edwards, Janelle Stevenson, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Manuel J. Steinbauer, Sandra Nogue
Summary: Human-mediated changes in island vegetation are largely caused by the introduction and establishment of non-native species. However, data on past changes in non-native plant species abundance are scarce. Using fossil pollen data and botanical status information, we studied the changes in non-native plant abundance on 29 islands over the past 5000 years. Our findings reveal a proportional increase in non-native plant pollen in the last 1000 years and highlight the importance of considering the longer and more dynamic history of non-native plant introductions.
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
Karina Reiter, Christoph Plutzar, Dietmar Moser, Philipp Semenchuk, Karl-Heinz Erb, Franz Essl, Andreas Gattringer, Helmut Haberl, Fridolin Krausmann, Bernd Lenzner, Johannes Wessely, Sarah Matej, Robin Pouteau, Stefan Dullinger
Summary: Land use is a major driver of biodiversity loss. This study examines the correlation between human appropriation of net primary production and the decline of species richness in used landscapes across the globe. The findings suggest that human appropriation of net primary production is a useful indicator of heterotrophic species loss in used landscapes.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(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
Biodiversity Conservation
Anna J. Turbelin, Ross N. Cuthbert, Franz Essl, Phillip J. Haubrock, Anthony Ricciardi, Franck Courchamp
Summary: Biological invasions have economic costs similar to natural hazards, and these costs have been increasing at a faster rate. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness and take policy actions to address the impacts of biological invasions.
PERSPECTIVES IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ruta Juozaitiene, Hanno Seebens, Guillaume Latombe, Franz Essl, Ernst C. C. Wit
Summary: This paper presents a method called relational event modeling (REM) for analyzing spatio-temporal patterns of biological processes. By applying REM, researchers were able to unravel the main drivers of the dynamics of invasive alien species spread and discovered the role of species-interconnectedness in the spread. This method helps understand the changing relationships between ecological events and potential drivers over time.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Adrian Garcia-Rodriguez, Bernd Lenzner, Clara Marino, Chunlong Liu, Julian A. Velasco, Celine Bellard, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Hanno Seebens, Franz Essl
Summary: Shifts between native and alien climatic niches pose challenges for predicting biological invasions, especially for insular species. This study analyzed alien occurrences of endemic insular amphibians, reptiles, and birds and found that climatic mismatches were common in invasions of birds and reptiles, but less common in amphibians. Several predictors were identified for climatic mismatches, which varied among taxonomic groups.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Franz Essl, Adrian Garcia-Rodriguez, Bernd Lenzner, Jake M. Alexander, Cesar Capinha, Pierre Gauzere, Antoine Guisan, Ingolf Kuehn, Jonathan Lenoir, David M. Richardson, Sabine B. Rumpf, Jens-Christian Svenning, Wilfried Thuiller, Damaris Zurell, Stefan Dullinger
Summary: The rapid environmental changes in the Anthropocene era have caused shifts in species' spatial distributions, with lagged responses leading to disequilibrium states. The effects of different types of environmental change and time lags on species responses have not been adequately explored, which has implications for biodiversity assessments, scenarios, and models, thus impacting policymaking and conservation science. This perspective piece examines lagged species responses to environmental change and discusses ways to improve the calibration of species distribution models (SDMs) to account for time lags and enhance biodiversity science and policy.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhijie Zhang, Qiang Yang, Trevor S. Fristoe, Wayne Dawson, Franz Essl, Holger Kreft, Bernd Lenzner, Jan Pergl, Petr Pysek, Patrick Weigelt, Marten Winter, Nicol Fuentes, John T. Kartesz, Misako Nishino, Mark van Kleunen
Summary: The introduction of plants outside their native ranges by humans has had significant ecological consequences. This study focuses on intracontinental aliens, which are naturalized plant species that have originated within the same continent. The researchers discovered that these intracontinental aliens account for a small percentage of overall plant species, but constitute a large proportion of naturalized species. The findings also indicate a poleward naturalization trend, primarily driven by larger native species pools in low-latitudes.