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Invasive Woody Plants—Ecology and Management
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Invasive Woody Plants—Ecology and Management

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Ecology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 3972

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Adrian Łukowski

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Faculty of Forestry, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 71c, 60-625 Poznań, Poland
Interests: phytoremediation; environment; ecology; forestry; entomology
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Dr. Marlena Baranowska

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Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Life Sciences, PL60-637 Poznań, Poland
Interests: invasive species and biological control; plant–fungi interactions; silviculture; social dimensions of forest
Dr. Blanka Wiatrowska

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Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Life Sciences, PL60-637 Poznań, Poland
Interests: invasive species; plant–arthropods interactions; shrub species; silviculture; forests ecology; climate change and forestry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Woody plants are main components of forest ecosystems, and play crucial roles in creating specific conditions for other organisms. Considering the need of sustainable forest development in the context of global changes, understanding shifts in trophic interactions among fixed environmental elements and invasive species acquires central importance. The spread of alien species is a crucial element of global changes modifying biodiversity; landscape and ecosystem structure, functions and services; local economy and management; as well as human health and well-being. It is still not well known why some introduced plant species become invaders and others do not.

The aim of this Special Issue of Plants is to comprehensively explore basic topics of the biology and ecology of various invasive woody plants. Discoveries regarding fundamental issues are very often the basis for developing practical solutions to deal with the challenges posed by invasive species. We especially expect original cutting-edge studies in the field of plant invasions, discussing future practical solutions for minimizing the impacts of alien species and providing a better understanding of the processes to be considered for the management of forest ecosystems. Because of the successful management of plant invasions based on understanding the mechanism of the invasion process and ecology of invasive plant species, this Special Issue of Plants titled “Invasive Woody Plants—Ecology and Management” has been established, and is inviting contributions.

This Special Issue welcomes studies on broad research topics related to alien/invasive woody species from around the world. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, those briefly indicated by the keywords presented below. Both observational and experimental original studies conducted in the field or in laboratory conditions are of interest, although theoretical approaches (simulation modelling, literature reviews with a full summary of a species status, meta-analyses, etc.) are also welcome if they fall within the scope of the Special Issue. Short communications presenting relevant preliminary results or new methods and commentaries will also be considered for publication.

Dr. Adrian Łukowski
Dr. Marlena Baranowska
Dr. Blanka Wiatrowska
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Keywords

  • alien species
  • allelopathy
  • arthropod–plant interactions
  • best practice management
  • biocontrol
  • biological control
  • biology and ecology of invasive plants
  • dispersal modelling
  • ecological and economic impacts
  • introduced species
  • invasive species
  • invasive tree pests and pathogens
  • habitat resistance for invasion
  • management practice
  • management tools
  • methods of invasion control
  • monitoring
  • natural enemies
  • new emerging and invasive species
  • plant invasions in landscape scale
  • plant defense mechanisms
  • plant interactions
  • plant–insect interactions
  • plant product
  • plant reproduction
  • population and community dynamics
  • process of invasion
  • risk assessment
  • seed soil bank

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Reproductive Ecology of the Invasive Alien Shrub Pyracantha angustifolia in the Grassland Biome, South Africa
by Lehlohonolo D. Adams, Dino Giovannoni, Vincent R. Clark, Sandy-Lynn Steenhuisen and Grant D. Martin
Plants 2023, 12(6), 1308; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/plants12061308 - 14 Mar 2023
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Knowledge on reproductive traits of problematic invasive alien plants, such as the woody invasive shrub Pyracantha angustifolia of temperate Chinese origin, can help better manage invasive species. To determine factors contributing to its invasion, we investigated floral visitors and pollen loads, self-compatibility, seed [...] Read more.
Knowledge on reproductive traits of problematic invasive alien plants, such as the woody invasive shrub Pyracantha angustifolia of temperate Chinese origin, can help better manage invasive species. To determine factors contributing to its invasion, we investigated floral visitors and pollen loads, self-compatibility, seed set, seed rain, soil seed banks, and seed longevity in the soil. Generalist insects were recorded visiting flowers and all carried pollen loads of high purity (>70%). Floral visitor exclusion experiments showed that P. angustifolia can set seed (66%) without pollen vectors, although natural pollination resulted in higher fruit set (91%). Fruit count surveys and seed set showed an exponentially increased relationship between seed set and plant size with high natural seed yield (±2 million seeds m−2). Soil core samples revealed a high seed density of 46,400 ± (SE) 8934 m−2 under shrubs, decreasing with distance away from the shrub. Bowl traps stationed under trees and fences confirmed that seeds were efficiently dispersed by animals. Buried seeds survived for less than six months in the soil. Due to high seed production, self-compatibility augmented by generalist pollen vectors, and effective seed dispersal by local frugivores, it is difficult to manage the spread manually. Management of this species should focus on the short life span of seeds. Full article
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Invasiveness, Monitoring and Control of Hakea sericea: A Systematic Review
by Tamiel Khan Baiocchi Jacobson, Dionatan Gerber and João Carlos Azevedo
Plants 2023, 12(4), 751; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/plants12040751 - 07 Feb 2023
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Solutions for ecological and economic problems posed by Hakea sericea invasions rely on scientific knowledge. We conducted a systematic review to analyze and synthesize the past and current scientific knowledge concerning H. sericea invasion processes and mechanisms, as well as monitoring and control [...] Read more.
Solutions for ecological and economic problems posed by Hakea sericea invasions rely on scientific knowledge. We conducted a systematic review to analyze and synthesize the past and current scientific knowledge concerning H. sericea invasion processes and mechanisms, as well as monitoring and control techniques. We used ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and CAPES Periodicals to look for publications on the ecological and environmental factors involved in H. sericea establishment (question 1); responses of H. sericea to fire in native and invaded ecosystems (question 2); and H. sericea monitoring and control methods (question 3). We identified 207 publications, 47.4% of which related to question 1, mainly from Australia and South Africa, with an increasing trend in the number of publications on monitoring and modeling. The traits identified in our systematic review, such as adaptations to dystrophic environments, drought resistance, sclerophylly, low transpiration rates, high nutrient use efficiency, stomatal conductance and photosynthetic rates, strong serotiny, proteoid roots and high post-fire seed survival and seedling recruitment, highlighted that H. sericea is a successful invader species due to its long adaptive history mediated by an arsenal of ecophysiological mechanisms that place it at a superior competitive level, especially in fire-prone ecosystems. Integrated cost-effective control methods in selected areas and the incorporation of information on the temporal invasion dynamics can significantly improve invasion control and mitigate H. sericea impacts while maintaining the supply of ecosystem services in invaded areas. Full article
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