Home and away: How do invasive plant species dominate native species?
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 10:31
in Biology & Nature
Invasive plant species present a serious environmental, economic and social problem worldwide as their abundance can lead to lost native biodiversity and ecosystem functions, such as nutrient cycling. Despite substantial research, little is known about why some species can dominate new habitats over native plants that technically should have the advantage.