Global plant invasions / edited by David R. Clements [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

LINK (Online service).

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Invasive plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (383 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2022]

Summary:

Invasive species have inspired concern for many reasons, including economic and environmental impacts in specific jurisdictions within particular countries. However, it is apparent that for some invasive plant species, political borders offer only weak barriers because these species have succeeded in invading many countries, emerging as threats at a global level. With this level of threat, a number of books on invasive plants and invasive species in general have been published in recent years, but none explicitly provides "global" coverage, perhaps because it is only recently that the full geographical, economic and environmental implications of widespread spread and adaptive nature of these particular invasive plants have been recognized. We plan to make this volume unique by profiling plant invasions in explicitly geographical contexts; on the world continents (Chapters 5-11), as well as islands (Chapter 12) and mountains (Chapter 13). This global approach is supported by an overview of invasion biology and recent advances (Chapter 1) and how different communities differ in invasibility (Chapter 2). Global factors influencing invasion are introduced in Chapter 3 (globalized trade) and Chapter 4 (climate change). Key species are profiled through geographic treatments, continent by continent (Chapters 5-11), and for islands (Chapter 12) and mountains (Chapter 13). The impact of invasive plants is highlighted in Chapter 14, both in biotic and economic terms, partly to counter the tendency for the young field of invasion biology to rely too much on anecdotal evidence. This chapters is also designed to bring home the message that these are serious problems that must be dealt with, as covered in the subsequent chapters. The book concludes with three chapters casting light on solutions to the many problems described in the rest of the volume. Chapter 15 features new, innovative technologies that are being developed to monitor and manage invasive plants, andChapter 16 presents comprehensive strategies for public education and implementation of management on local and global scales. Chapter 17 describes different future scenarios depending on current trends in plant invasion and its management, just as climate change predictions employ various scenarios to project the future. The future is very much up to us, as humanity grapples with the question of how best to strategically meet the problems of global invasive plant problems that we ourselves have created that is further challenged by a changing climate.We are confident that this book will be of interest to invasion biologists, resource managers, and the legion of others who must deal with these invasive plants across the globe on a daily basis.

Contents:

Intro

Foreword

Preface

Contents

1: Global Plant Invasions on the Rise

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Overview of Invasion Biology with a Focus on Plant Invaders: History, Concepts, and Definitions

1.2.1 Brief History of Invasion Biology

1.2.2 Defining Invasive Plants

1.2.3 The Plant Invasion Process

1.2.4 Recent Trends and Drivers of Plant Invasion Including Globalization, Increased Trade, and Climate Change

1.3 The Geography of Plant Invasions

1.3.1 The Invasion State of the World's Continents

1.3.2 Are some Areas Particularly Vulnerable to Invasions?

1.4 Assessing Invasive Plant Impacts

1.4.1 Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts

1.4.2 Are Invasive Plants Really that Bad?

1.5 The Way Forward

1.5.1 Techniques and Global Strategies

1.5.2 Opportunities to Avoid a Future Planet of Weeds

References

2: Invasion of Plant Communities

2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 The Multistep Process of Invasion

2.1.2 Native Range Dynamics

2.1.3 General Theories of Plant Community Invasion

2.2 Modeling Efforts

2.2.1 Invasion Factors and Plant Traits

2.2.2 Invasion-Factor Framework Model

2.2.3 Application of Spatial Scales

2.3 Case Studies

2.4 Application of the IFF

2.5 Conclusions

3: Development of Pathways of Global Plant Invasions in Space and Time

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Historical Developments of Introduction Pathways and Establishments of Alien Plants

3.2.1 Early Spread of Alien Plants

3.2.2 The 1st Wave of Global Spread (1500-1800): The Age of Exploration

3.2.3 The 2nd Wave of Global Spread (1800-1950): The Age of Industrialisation

3.2.4 The 3rd Wave of Global Spread (1950-Present): The Age of Globalisation

3.3 Visualising the Future of Plant Invasion Pathways.

3.3.1 The Prominent Role of Horticulture in the Spread of Alien Plants

3.3.2 Management of Pathways

3.4 Conclusions

4: Plant Invasions, Rising CO2, and Global Climate Change

4.1 Introduction

4.2 CO2, Climate Change, and Plant Biology

4.3 Overview of Climate, CO2, and Invasive Plant Biology

4.4 Case Studies of Climate, CO2, and Invasive Plants

4.5 Climate/CO2 and Management of Invasive Alien Species

4.6 Uncertainties, Recommendations, and Critical Needs

4.7 Conclusions

5: Plant Invasions in Asia

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Diversity

5.2.1 East Asia

5.2.2 Southeast Asia

5.2.3 South Asia

5.2.4 West Asia (Middle East)

5.2.5 Central Asia

5.2.6 North Asia

5.3 Distribution

5.3.1 Spatial Distribution

Studies Involving Single Species

Studies Involving Multiple Species

Distribution of Globally Worst Species

5.4 Factors Governing Plant Invasions

5.4.1 Climate and Climate Change

5.4.2 Elevation Gradient

5.4.3 Ecosystem and Community Features

5.4.4 Infrastructure Development, Demography, and Economic Growth

5.5 Plant Invasions in Special Habitats

5.5.1 Protected Areas

5.5.2 Inland Aquatic and Wetland Ecosystems

5.6 Native Range and Introduction Pathways

5.6.1 Native Range

5.6.2 Introduction Pathways

5.7 Environmental and Socioeconomic Impacts

5.7.1 Environmental Impacts

Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Impacts on Animals

Impacts on Soil

5.7.2 Socioeconomic Impacts

Agriculture and Aquaculture

Human and Animal Health

Economic Costs

5.8 Management

5.8.1 Physical Methods

5.8.2 Chemical Methods

5.8.3 Biological Control

5.8.4 Ecosystem-Based Approaches

5.8.5 Community Awareness and Public Participation

5.8.6 Policy Responses

5.9 Conclusions and Way Forward.

References

6: A Historical Perspective on Plant Invasion in Australia

6.1 Introduction

6.1.1 History of Plant Invasions in Australia: An Overview

Pre-1788

Post-1788

6.2 Case Studies: Weeds of National Significance

6.2.1 Bitou Bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata)

6.2.2 Lantana (Lantana camara)

6.3 Case Studies: Weeds Not of National Significance

6.3.1 Prickly Pear (Opuntia inermis and Opuntia stricta)

6.3.2 Paterson's Curse (Echium plantagineum)

6.3.3 Prickly Paddy Melon (Cucumis myriocarpus) and Camel Melon (Citrullus lanatus)

6.3.4 Gamba Grass (Andropogon gayanus)

6.3.5 Kochia (Bassia scoparia)

6.4 Summary of Case Studies

6.5 Future of Plant Invasions in Australia

6.6 Conclusions

7: European Plant Invasions

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Distribution of Naturalized and Invasive Alien Species Diversity Across European Regions

7.3 Socio-Economic, Biogeographical and Ecological Factors Underlying the Variation in the Levels of Invasion in European Regions

7.4 Sources of European Naturalized Flora and Exchange of Species With Other Continents

7.5 Historical Dynamics of Alien Plant Arrivals to Europe

7.6 The Most Widely Distributed Species

7.7 Taxonomic and Life History Structure of the Naturalized Alien Flora of Europe

7.8 Impacts of Alien Plant Species in Europe

7.9 Legislation

7.10 Conclusions

8: Plant Invasions in North America

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 A History of Biological Invasions in North America

8.1.2 The Introduction of Non-native Species into North America

Trade and Transport

Agriculture, Horticulture, and the Aquarium Trade

Land Use Change and Disturbance

8.2 Life History and Origin of Non-native Plants

8.3 Plant Invasions by Climate Zone.

8.4 Impacts on Ecosystem Processes and Services

8.4.1 Hydrological and Fire Regimes

8.4.2 Consequences for the Displacement of Native Species by Non-native Plants

8.4.3 Impacts on Soil Properties and Nutrient Cycling

8.5 Policy and Legislation for Invasive Plants

8.6 Conclusions

9: Plant Invasions in South America

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Data Sources

9.2.1 Main Patterns and Correlates of Naturalized Plants in South America

9.2.2 Status and Current Knowledge of the Most Relevant Invasive Plants in the Native Ecosystems of South America

9.2.3 Existing Legislation to Manage Invasive Plants and Invasion Processes

9.3 Main Patterns and Correlates of Naturalized Plants in South America

9.4 Status and Current Knowledge of the Most Relevant Invasive Plants in the Native Ecosystems of South America

9.4.1 Southern Argentina

9.4.2 Brazil

9.4.3 Ecuador

9.4.4 Venezuela

9.5 Existing Legislation to Manage Invasive Plants and Invasion Processes

9.6 Conclusions

10: Biological Invasions by Plants in Continental Central America

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Diversity by Country

10.2.1 Belize

10.2.2 Guatemala

10.2.3 Honduras

10.2.4 El Salvador

10.2.5 Nicaragua

10.2.6 Costa Rica

10.2.7 Panama

10.3 Invasive Plants by Ecosystem

10.3.1 Agriculture Fields

10.3.2 Forestry Plantations

10.3.3 Tropical Dry Forests

10.3.4 Tropical Wet Forests

10.3.5 Highlands

10.3.6 Coastal Ecosystems

10.3.7 Wetlands

10.4 Policies and Management

10.5 Conclusions

11: Plant Invasions in Africa

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Methods

11.3 Results

11.3.1 Continental Patterns of Africa's Naturalized Plants: A Quantitative Analysis

11.3.2 Invasive Plants in Natural and Semi-natural Ecosystems.

The Distribution of Invasive Plants

"Transformer" Invasive Plants in Africa

11.3.3 Impacts of Invasive Plants in Africa

11.3.4 Management of Invasive Plants in Africa

11.4 Discussion

11.5 Conclusions

12: Island Plant Invasions

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Patterns on Islands

12.2.1 Plant Species Arrival and Diversification

Remoteness and Modes of Dispersal

Environmental and Habitat Filtering

In Situ Speciation and Phylogenetic Diversity

12.2.2 Naturalization and Invasion

Naturalized Species Richness Is Higher on Islands

Introduction Effort

Do Native Island Floras Provide More Opportunities for Invasion?

The Role of Habitat Disturbance

Nested Patterns of Invasion Between Islands

12.2.3 Impacts

Are Impacts Stronger on Islands?

Biodiversity Change Over Time

Economy and Human Dimensions

Impact Prediction on Islands

12.3 Opportunities

12.3.1 Preventing Invasions

12.3.2 Restoration and Control for Established Species

12.4 Conclusion

13: Plant Invasions in Mountains

13.1 Introduction

13.1.1 Mountain Systems of the World

Plant Invasions in Mountain Ecosystems

13.2 Temporal Trends and Geographical Distribution of IAPS Studies in Mountains

13.3 Patterns of IAPS Richness Along Elevation Gradients

13.4 Introduction Pathways to and Spread Within Mountain Regions

13.4.1 Human Colonization and Alien Plants in Mountain Regions

13.4.2 Intentional and Inadvertent Introductions

13.4.3 Local Dispersal

13.5 Drivers of Plant Invasions into Mountainous Areas

13.5.1 Plant Traits

13.5.2 Native Plant Diversity and Facilitation

13.5.3 Disturbances

13.5.4 Propagule Pressure

13.5.5 Climate Change

13.6 Impacts of Invasive Alien Plant Species

13.6.1 Impacts on Environment and Biodiversity.

13.6.2 Impact on Ecosystem Services.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Clements, David R. Global Plant Invasions

ISBN:

3-030-89684-6