Applied evolutionary biology could aid management of invaded ecosystems. Issue 6 (13th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oduor, Ayub M. O.; Yu, Xiubo; Liu, Jian
• Is Part Of: Ecosystem health and sustainability. Volume 1:Issue 6(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2015-08-13
• Subjects: ecological and evolutionary theory -- ecosystem health -- ecosystem restoration -- evolutionary application -- invasive species -- plant invasion -- policy; Ecosystem health -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Environmental policy -- Periodicals; Environmental engineering -- Periodicals; Environmental ethics -- Periodicals; Ecosystem management -- Periodicals; Ecosystem management; Environmental engineering; Environmental ethics; Environmental health; Environmental policy; Periodicals; 577
• DOI: 10.1890/EHS14-0026.1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2096-4129

Abstract

Abstract : Invasive plant species subvert essential ecosystem services through a reduction in the abundance and genetic diversity of native plant species. A major challenge now facing land managers and policy makers is how to ensure persistence of native plants while limiting harmful impacts of invasions. Results from recent empirical studies suggest that native plants may evolve adaptations to invasive plants and that adaptive evolution in invasive plants could lessen the negative impacts of invasions. Here, we suggest ways in which knowledge of adaptive evolution in invasive and native plants could be utilized to more effectively manage invaded ecosystems.