Invasive Woody Plants—Ecology and Management
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 5258
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phytoremediation; environment; ecology; forestry; entomology
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Interests: invasive species and biological control; plant–fungi interactions; silviculture; social dimensions of forest
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Woody plants are main components of forest ecosystems, and play crucial roles in creating specific conditions for other organisms. Considering the need of sustainable forest development in the context of global changes, understanding shifts in trophic interactions among fixed environmental elements and invasive species acquires central importance. The spread of alien species is a crucial element of global changes modifying biodiversity; landscape and ecosystem structure, functions and services; local economy and management; as well as human health and well-being. It is still not well known why some introduced plant species become invaders and others do not.
The aim of this Special Issue of Plants is to comprehensively explore basic topics of the biology and ecology of various invasive woody plants. Discoveries regarding fundamental issues are very often the basis for developing practical solutions to deal with the challenges posed by invasive species. We especially expect original cutting-edge studies in the field of plant invasions, discussing future practical solutions for minimizing the impacts of alien species and providing a better understanding of the processes to be considered for the management of forest ecosystems. Because of the successful management of plant invasions based on understanding the mechanism of the invasion process and ecology of invasive plant species, this Special Issue of Plants titled “Invasive Woody Plants—Ecology and Management” has been established, and is inviting contributions.
This Special Issue welcomes studies on broad research topics related to alien/invasive woody species from around the world. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, those briefly indicated by the keywords presented below. Both observational and experimental original studies conducted in the field or in laboratory conditions are of interest, although theoretical approaches (simulation modelling, literature reviews with a full summary of a species status, meta-analyses, etc.) are also welcome if they fall within the scope of the Special Issue. Short communications presenting relevant preliminary results or new methods and commentaries will also be considered for publication.
Dr. Adrian Łukowski
Dr. Marlena Baranowska
Dr. Blanka Wiatrowska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- alien species
- allelopathy
- arthropod–plant interactions
- best practice management
- biocontrol
- biological control
- biology and ecology of invasive plants
- dispersal modelling
- ecological and economic impacts
- introduced species
- invasive species
- invasive tree pests and pathogens
- habitat resistance for invasion
- management practice
- management tools
- methods of invasion control
- monitoring
- natural enemies
- new emerging and invasive species
- plant invasions in landscape scale
- plant defense mechanisms
- plant interactions
- plant–insect interactions
- plant product
- plant reproduction
- population and community dynamics
- process of invasion
- risk assessment
- seed soil bank
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