Invasive Plant Ecology

About this book

Comprised of a series of essays from botanical experts across the globe, Invasive Plant Ecology presents a comprehensive examination of the problem of invasive plant species that goes beyond a discussion of the status of invasive plants and their impacts on different ecosystems. It provides a foundation in invasion ecology, through examination of ecological theories that explain plant invasions. Contributors discuss the role of ecological attributes such as plant life history, seed banks, and fire and management practices with respect to plant invasion. Invasive Plant Ecology examines the physiological basis for invasive species success and gives ecological management and restoration guidelines for invaded areas.

Contents

- Invasive plant ecology: The horse behind the cart? Jose, Singh, Batish and Kohli
- What makes the alien plants so successful? Exploration of the ecological basis, Holzmueller
- Ecological genetics of plant invasions, Collins and Molofski
- The role of reproductive systems during invasion, Castro
- Physiological adaptations of invasive plants, Kitajima
- Mycorrhizae and invasive plants, Hagan and Jose
- Role of allelopathy in facilitation of plant invasions: A critical appraisal, Batish, Singh and Kohli
- Invasive plants and mutualistic interactions between fleshy fruits and frugivorous animals, Munoz and Italy
- Dispersal in exotic plant species at multiple spatial scales: keys to invasion Success, Murray
- Invasive plant response to forest disturbance, Fiedler, Dodson, and Metten
- Invasive plants: Vectors for insect pests and diseases, Evans and Britton
- Spatial analysis, predictive modelling and remote sensing of invasive plants, Underwood
- Acacia auriculifonnis, an exotic invasive tree species changing the terrestrial forest ecosystems of Bangladesh, Hossein
- Economics of Invasive Plant Management, Adams and Lee
- An Economic Analysis of the Invasive Plant Problem Associated with the Horticulture Industry in North America, Barbier, Gwatipedza, Knowler, and Reichard
- Phylogenetic management of invasive alien species, Singh and Sharma
- Controlling biotic invasions through effective restoration, Guo
- Converting invasive alien plant stands to natural forest nature's way: overview, theory and practice, Geldenhuys

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