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Combining biogeographical approaches to advance invasion ecology and methodology
| Authors: | Dean E. Pearson, Ozkan Eren, Yvette K. Ortega, Jose L. Hierro, Birsen Karakus, Sascha Kala, Lorinda Bullington, Ylva Lekberg |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Type: | Scientific Journal |
| Station: | Rocky Mountain Research Station |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13945 |
| Source: | Journal of Ecology. 110: 2033-2045. |
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Abstract
Understanding the causes of plant invasions requires that parallel field studies are conducted in the native and introduced ranges to elucidate how biogeographical shifts alter the individual performance, population success and community-level impacts of invading plants. Three primary methods deployed in in situ biogeographical studies are directed surveys, where researchers seek out populations of target species, randomized surveys and field experiments. Despite the importance of these approaches for advancing biogeographical research, their relative merits have not been evaluated.