Wetlands are unique, highly biodiverse ecosystems of high conservation value that provide
multiple ecosystem services to human society. However, the dynamic nature of wetlands …

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the main threats to biodiversity conservation, with
significant socio-economic and ecological impacts as they disrupt ecosystem services and …

Woody plant encroachment in grassy ecosystems is a widely reported phenomenon
associated with negative impacts on ecosystem functions. Most studies of this phenomenon …

Baccharis is a monophyletic genus characterized by functionally unisexual florets, generally
distributed in distinct individuals (dioecy), but also including monoecious, gynodioecious …

Hurricane disturbances produce significant changes in forest microclimates, creating
opportunities for seedling regeneration of native and invasive plant species alike. However …

Climate change may strongly modify the habitat conditions for many woody plant species.
Some species could disappear from their natural habitats and become endangered, while …

Background and aims Biological invasions are causing massive environmental, social, and
economic impacts worldwide. Understanding the ecological factors that affect the …

Abstract The genus Baccharis (Asteraceae) comprises over 440 species distributed along
North and South America. Some species of this genus have remarkable invasiveness, and …

Evolutionary and transgenerational processes affect offspring trait expression. We examined
the influence of local adaptations, maternal environment, maternal traits, and changes in …

Invasive alien species are an important component of global change, threatening
biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, economy, and human health. The number of alien …