Despite the importance of soil reaction for alien plant establishment, few and incomplete
studies have included this key factor so far. In this study, we investigated the effects of soil …

Biochar (BC) applications in soil has positive effects on plant performance, particularly for
loose soil in agricultural context. However, how biochar types affect plant performance of …

Societal Impact Statement Botanic gardens play a leading role in conserving plant species
worldwide. Wollemi Pine, a critically endangered species described as new to science in …

Allelopathy and resource competition are considered to be two primary mechanisms
responsible for loss of biodiversity in plantations of Eucalyptus species. However, these two …

The agriculture industry is facing labour shortage problem due to the difficulty to employ
workers for" 3D"(dangerous, dirty and difficult) jobs. This will reduce the number of labours …

Abstract Aim In the current Anthropocene, many ecosystems are being simultaneously
invaded by multiple alien species. Some of these invasive species become more dominant …

The understanding of biodiversity-ecosystem functioning linkages under environment
change has been advanced immensely by the development and application of the functional …

The iconic Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) is a critically endangered Australian conifer and
one of the world's rarest trees with only 46 mature individuals remaining in the wild. The …

Abstract Background and Aims There are a number of disparate models predicting variation
in plant chemical defences between species, and within a single species over space and …

Environmental conditions determine woody plant life such as species diversity, structure and
regeneration status. This research aimed to assess the impact of environmental conditions …