Alien tree species are considered both a threat to nature conservation and a base for forest
management. We compiled species occurrences from biodiversity databases, forest …

Exotic species are one of the main threats to biodiversity, leading to alterations in the
structure and functioning of natural ecosystems. However, they can sometimes also provide …

Seed dispersal is key to forest regeneration and often depends on the behavior of seed
scatter-hoarding animals. However, our understanding of the decision-making of scatter …

Theoretical models suggest that species abundance plays a crucial role in mutualism; high
densities can lead to overexploitation. Additionally, mutualistic benefits are expected to …

The morphological traits of seeds have a fundamental meaning for spread and regeneration
of non-native zoochorous plants, as they determine the level of establishment success and …

Recognition of the seed crop size and the periodicity of abundant seed production is
essential for the management and control of introduced tree species. Here we studied acorn …

The possible differential response to the climatic fluctuations of co-occurring trees of different
ages is still poorly known and rather controversial. Moreover, in managed forests, such a …

The intrinsic ability of plants to face environmental diel changes is paramount for flowering
and interactions with pollinators and herbivores. Surprisingly, despite the commendable …

A previous study on the encroachment of North American northern red oak Quercus rubra L.
into the mesic Scots pine forest (in central Poland) revealed high abundances of seedlings …

Highlights•We tested effects of ectoparasites on seed dispersal by wild yellow-necked
mice.•There was minimal impact of ectoparasites on seed handling and foraging …