Ecological Correlates of Invasion by Arundo Donax
Author: Lauren Diana Quinn
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 286
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Environmental Factors Influencing the Spread and Invasion Potential of Arundo Donax in Central Texas
Author: Megan Herod
Publisher:
Published: 2022
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKInvasive species are a global concern and a significant contributor to anthropogenic global change. As invasive species continue to invade new regions, they impact natural ecosystem function and displace native species. The success and impact of invasive species can be tied to species biology and the attributes of the invaded ecosystem. A two-step experimental approach using a greenhouse experiment and remote sensing methodology was used to develop an understanding of the environmental conditions where Arundo donax, a large-statured invasive wetland species, performs best and how it may colonize new areas. I predicted that Arundo would exhibit higher values of performance-related traits such as aboveground biomass (AGB), belowground biomass (BGB), net photosynthesis, and total tiller length under high light, high soil moisture, and high nutrient conditions because there would be fewer factors limiting growth for this species. I also predicted that the spread of Arundo would be closely tied to major flood events when the transportation of propagules downstream and the scouring of banks leads to colonization opportunities. Eight of the eleven response variables analyzed, including AGB, BGB, total tiller length, and net photosynthesis showed a significant interaction between soil moisture and light with plants grown in saturated, high light conditions having the highest values for performance related traits. Nutrients were found to influence biomass allocation patterns, with plants grown with added nitrogen and phosphorous exhibiting higher shoot:root and stem:leaf ratios; however nutrients were not found to significantly influence performance related traits. Major flood events were xii shown to positively influence the rate of spread of Arundo in the studied stretches of the Guadalupe and Medina rivers in Texas. Understanding how invasive species respond to changes in abiotic factors and what influences their ability to colonize new areas is necessary to make predictions about species expansion and prioritize management efforts and can provide necessary information for the development of ecological models.
Ecology of Weeds and Invasive Plants
Author: Steven R. Radosevich
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2007-08-31
Total Pages: 474
ISBN-13: 0470168935
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe classic reference on weeds and invasive plants has been revised and updated. The Third Edition of this authoritative reference provides an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so you can manage and control them more effectively. The guide includes an introduction to weeds and invasive plants in various environments and an overview of their ecology and evolution. With extensive examples, this book: Focuses on the biological features of weeds and invasive plants, especially as they exist in agriculture, forests, rangelands, and natural ecosystems. Includes coverage of exotic invasive plants. Discusses a variety of methods and tools for managing weeds and invasive plants, including physical, cultural, biological, and chemical approaches. Examines systems approaches for management, including modern Integrated Pest Management. Addresses future challenges for scientists, farmers, and land managers. This is the definitive, hands-on reference if you're a land manager or professional in plant sciences, agronomy, weed science, and horticulture. The book is also an excellent textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate students studying agriculture, ecology, natural resources management, environmental management, or related fields.
Bioenergy and Biological Invasions
Author: Lauren D Quinn
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2015-02-20
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1780643306
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite major international investment in biofuels, the invasive risks associated with these crops are still unknown. A cohesive state-of-the-art review of the invasive potential of bioenergy crops, this book covers the identified risks of invasion, distributions of key crops and policy and management issues. Including a section on developing predictive models, this book also assesses the potential societal impact of bioenergy crops and how to mitigate invasive risks.
Invasion Dynamics
Author: Cang Hui
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0198745338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn advanced textbook adopting a theoretical modeling approach to review and discuss the current range and distributions of alien species, their rates of spread, and their impact in human-dominated ecosystems.
Plant Invasions and Global Climate Change
Author: Sachchidanand Tripathi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2023-11-25
Total Pages: 425
ISBN-13: 9819959101
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis edited book provides an ensemble of contemporary research related to the challenges, impacts and precautionary measures for tackling plant invasions in the context of changing climate in different regions of the world. In current scenario, plant invasions are expansive and significant component of anthropogenic global climate change. Temperature variations may compromise the adaptability of native species, thereby stressing them and decreasing the resistance potential of natural communities to invasion. Invasive alien species under the current scenario have been suggested as a major threat to biodiversity. It is also predicted that increasing disturbances or extreme events such as fires, floods, cyclones, storms, heat-waves, droughts, etc. will be direct consequences of changing climate supporting the invasive alien species. A comprehensive understanding of the interaction between species invasion and climate change will be supplemental in forecasting future shifts in biodiversity. Further, different predictive models indicate a plausible increase in the abundance and impact of invasive alien species which may have direct implications for future research and target-oriented policy and decision making. However, these predictions become more complicated considering the complexity of interactions between the impacts of changing climate with other components of global change (changes in land use, nitrogen deposition, etc.) which are affecting the distribution of native plant species, ecosystem dynamics as well as non-native/invasive species. This book will be suitable for students (undergraduate and postgraduates) of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences; teachers, researchers, and climate change scientists in academic and research institutions. It will also be applicable to environmental management agencies, government agencies and policy makers.
Invasion Ecology
Author: Julie L. Lockwood
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-04-05
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 1118570820
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis new edition of Invasion Ecology provides a comprehensive and updated introduction to all aspects of biological invasion by non-native species. Highlighting important research findings associated with each stage of invasion, the book provides an overview of the invasion process from transportation patterns and causes of establishment success to ecological impacts, invader management, and post-invasion evolution. The authors have produced new chapters on predicting and preventing invasion, managing and eradicating invasive species, and invasion dynamics in a changing climate. Modern global trade and travel have led to unprecedented movement of non-native species by humans with unforeseen, interesting, and occasionally devastating consequences. Increasing recognition of the problems associated with invasion has led to a rapid growth in research into the dynamics of non-native species and their adverse effects on native biota and human economies. This book provides a synthesis of this fast growing field of research and is an essential text for undergraduate and graduate students in ecology and conservation management. Additional resources are available at www.wiley.com/go/invasionecology
Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms
Author: Juan A. Morales-Ramos
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2013-10-08
Total Pages: 765
ISBN-13: 0123914159
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens is an essential reference and teaching tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce "natural enemies" in biological control and integrated pest management programs. As we become aware of the negative impact of pesticides in human health and on the environment, interest is rapidly increasing in developing biological pest control alternatives. Tremendous advances have been made in beneficial organism technology, such as insect predators and parasitoids, mite predators, entomopathogenic nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. However, developing techniques to mass produce these biological control agents is not enough if the cost of commercialization is prohibitive. Advancing mass production to the level of economic feasibility is critical, so these new technologies can compete in the open market. This book educates academic and industry researchers, and enables further development of mass production so new technologies can compete in the open market. It is also an excellent resource for those researching beneficial arthropod mass production and technologies for other uses, including for study and application in biotechnology and biomedical research. - Focuses on techniques for mass production of beneficial organisms and methods of evaluation and quality assessment - Organizes and presents the most advanced and current knowledge on methods to mass produce beneficial organisms in response to the increased global demand for alternatives to chemical pesticides for biological control producers - Includes a team of highly respected editors and authors with broad expertise in these areas
Sustainable Agroecosystem Management
Author: Patrick J. Bohlen
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2009-03-24
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 1040070035
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSustainable Agroecosystem Management: Integrating Ecology, Economics, and Society examines the challenges for developing integrated approaches to the management of agricultural ecosystems. Providing historical background of attempts to bridge the ecological and agricultural sciences, this book highlights recent efforts to integrate natural and social science perspectives. Through various case studies with global applications, the text explores practical innovative strategies, policies, and research needs for emphasizing whole system productivity, diversification of agricultural operations, and management of agricultural systems that sustain multiple functions including ecological integrity.
Advances in Agronomy
Author: Donald L. Sparks
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2012-09-07
Total Pages: 390
ISBN-13: 0123942780
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdvances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in agriculture Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field
