Plant Invasion 2023
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 10429
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Interests: plant ecology; plant conservation; plant invasion
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Interests: microbial ecology; microbial response or effect; microbial interaction; structure and function of microbial communities; plant-microbial interaction; microorganism diversity and function; rhizosphere; endophyte; pollution microbiology; sulfur cycle; carbon cycle microorganism; sediment microbiology
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Dear Colleagues,
Invasive plants mediate complex abiotic and biotic interactions with an impact on biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, the economy, and human health. In recent years, a large number of papers on invasive plants have been produced, but the search for scientific information is increasing, as invasion is a continuous and fast process operating along the Anthropocene. Advances in the physiology and ecology of invasive plant species are crucial for management and control strategies that have a minimum effect on ecosystems. The interactions in which invasive species are involved are becoming even more complex. Also, although native, some species behave as if invasive, but they have been neglected in all aspects. To some extent, human impacts are also affecting the population growth rate of some native species, which, in turn, may cause severe impacts on diversity and human health. In recent years, the pandemic scenario increased concern regarding human diseases mediated by environmental changes. The current and future scenario of climate change that our planet is facing creates instability in terms of the invasion of natural habitats. In this context, we must know the role of invasive plant species in such complex situations to achieve advances in their control and the prevention of future problems.
Prof. Dr. Dalva Maria da Silva Matos
Prof. Dr. Daolin Du
Dr. Shanshan Qi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant invasions
- ecology of invasive plants
- climate change and biological invasion
- invasion dynamics
- native species as invasive
- plant invasion and one health
- prevention and management of plant invasions
- policy, legislation, and governance regarding invasive plants
- economic impacts of plant invasion
- citizen science applied to plant invasion
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Related Special Issue
- Plant Invasion 2022 in Plants (26 articles)
Planned Papers
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Title: "Nitrogen deposition amplifies the legacy effects of plant invasion"
Author: Miaomiao Cui1, Haochen Yu1, Xue Fan1, Mohsin Nawaz1, Zhaoqi Zhu1, Haiyan Zhang1,4, Daolin Du1,2,3, Guangqian Ren1,2,3*
1 Institute of Environment and Ecology, Academy of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
2 School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
3 Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Green Technology and Contingency Management for Emerging Pollutants, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
4 School of Inspection and Testing Certification, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Engineering, Changzhou, 213164, China.
Abstract:The legacy effects of invasive plant species can hinder the goal of restoring native communities through management of invasive plants. Compared with native plants, invasive plants have a growth advantage in the context of global nitrogen deposition, leading to secondary invasions in controlled areas. Therefore, it is crucial to explore the impact of nitrogen deposition on the legacy effects of plant invasions and the potential mechanisms of secondary invasions. Based on current research on plant invasion and nitrogen deposition, this study puts forward the following hypotheses: (1) Nitrogen deposition amplifies the legacy effects of plant invasion. This phenomenon is examined by analyzing four potential mechanisms: community system structure, nitrogen metabolism, geochemical cycle, and microbial mechanisms. The results show that microorganisms are critical in driving the plant-soil feedback process, even regulating or restricting other factors. (2) The effect of nitrogen deposition on the legacy of plant invasion may be intensified primarily through enhancing nitrogen metabolism by microbial anaerobic bacteria. We also analyze shortcomings in current research on the legacy effects of plant invasions. Significant contributions to invasion ecology have been made by investigating ways to improve nitrogen metabolism by nitrogen-fixing bacteria and establishing sustainable methods for controlling alien plant species.