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Invasive Plant Ecology (Hardcover)
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Invasive Plant Ecology (Hardcover)
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Invasion of non-native plant species, which has a significant
impact on the earth's ecosystems, has greatly increased in recent
years due to expanding trade and transport among different
countries. Understanding the ecological principles underlying the
invasive process as well as the characteristics of the invasive
plants is crucial for making good management decisions to address
this problem. Invasive Plant Ecology includes chapters derived from
presentations at conferences such as the World Congress of the
International Union of Forestry Research Organizations (IUFRO), as
well as contributions from invited renowned authors. The chapters
include both original research and syntheses of current knowledge
on specific topics. Actions essential for coordinated approaches to
curtail plant invasion include increasing awareness of the
ecological impacts of alien plants and employing novel control
strategies. This book provides a foundation in invasion ecology by
examining ecological theories and case studies that explain plant
invasions, their impacts, management strategies, and the ecological
economics. The chapters describe ecological characteristics,
mutualistic associations, microbial communities, and disturbance
regimes that affect the spread of invasive plants. The book also
covers spatial analysis and predictive modeling of invasive plants.
The final chapters offer guidelines for ecological management and
restoration of invaded areas and describe the economics of the
invasive plant issue. This collection contains case studies from
around the world, giving readers a real view of the extent of the
invasive species issue along with real-world strategies. With its
focus on the ecological aspects of plant invasion, this book
provides an important reference for students, scientists,
professionals, and policy makers who are involved in the study and
management of alien invasive plants and ecosystems.
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