Macroecology is the study of patterns, and the processes that determine those patterns, in
the distribution and abundance of organisms at large scales, whether they be spatial (from …

The success of alien plant species can be attributed to differences in functional traits
compared to less successful aliens as well as to native species, and thus their adaptation to …

One of the most important sources of invasiveness is species' functional traits and their
variability. However there are still few studies on invasive tree species traits conducted …

Key message Invasive tree species alter taxonomic diversity and functioning of forest shrub
layers: Prunus serotina increases shrub layer biomass two to three times but decreases its …

Despite recent evidence on the important role of seed banks associated with plant
invasions, and a large body of literature on invasive annual Impatiens species, little is known …

Competition is commonly thought to underlie the impact of plant invasions. However,
competitive effects of aliens and competitive response of natives may also change over time …

Identifying emerging invasive species is a priority to implement early preventive and control
actions. In terms of the number of invasive tree species, forestry represents the second …

Compared to rural environments, cities are known to be extraordinarily rich in plant species.
In particular, the proportion of alien plant species is higher in urban areas. This is attributed …

Ornamental plantations are characteristic of a wide range of man-made habitats such as
gardens, parks or urban spaces. Nowadays, low-maintenance perennial beds are becoming …

Invasive alien species (IAS) poses a significant threat to plant biodiversity globally and even
considered one of the largest threats to biodiversity, second to habitat loss. They behave as …