Evolution of marginal populations of an invasive vine increases the likelihood of future spread

Francis F. Kilkenny; Laura F. Galloway

doi:10.1111/nph.13702

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Evolution of marginal populations of an invasive vine increases the likelihood of future spread

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Authors:

Francis F. Kilkenny, Laura F. Galloway

Year:

2015

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.13702

Source:

New Phytologist. 209: 1773-1780.

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Abstract

The prediction of invasion patterns may require an understanding of intraspecific differentiation in invasive species and its interaction with climate change. We compare Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) plants from the core (100-150 yr old) and northern margin (< 65 yr old) of their North American invaded range to determine whether evolution during invasion increases the probability of future expansion.

Keywords

adaptive evolution, climate change, common garden, contemporary evolution, invasive species, range expansion, response functions

Citation

Kilkenny, Francis F.; Galloway, Laura F. 2015. Evolution of marginal populations of an invasive vine increases the likelihood of future spread. New Phytologist. 209: 1773-1780.