By Patrícia Fernandes, Carla Antunes, Otília Correia and Cristina Máguas. Abstract Plant phenological events are some of the most sensitive indicators of how plant species respond to favourable or stressful conditions. The evaluation of the flowering phenology of invasive plant species is particularly relevant, mainly due to its crucial importance in determining plant reproductive success…
Traits Associated with Invasiveness in Alien Plants: Where Do we Stand?
By Petr Pyšek and David M. Richardson. Abstract Any organism must be equipped for life in a given environment, otherwise it will die. The fundamental question is how well does an organism need to be “equipped”,or what syndrome of traits must it possess to survive and flourish at a given locality. In the current human-mediated biodiversity crisis,…
Assessing the suitability and safety of a well-known bud-galling wasp, Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae, for biological control of Acacia longifolia in Portugal
By Hélia Marchante, Helena Freitas and J. H. Hoffmman. Abstract Acacia longifolia is a widespread invasive plant species in Portugal. In South Africa, it is controlled by a bud-galling wasp, Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae, which could also be used in Portugal. Biological control of invasive alien plants has received little consideration anywhere in Europe and has never been attempted…
Impacts of invasive Australian acacias: implications for management and restoration
By David C. Le Maitre, Mirijam Gaertner, Elizabete Marchante, Emilie‐Jane Ens, Patricia M. Holmes, Aníbal Pauchard, Patrick J. O’Farrell, Andrew M. Rogers, Ryan Blanchard, James Blignaut, David M. Richardson Abstract Aim The biophysical impacts of invasive Australian acacias and their effects on ecosystem services are explored and used to develop a framework for improved restoration practices. Location South Africa,…
Participation at CESAM’s Workshop “Alien species in a changing world”
On December 2018, Sara Vicente’s PhD project was partially presented at CESAM’s workshop “Alien species in a changing world”. On this occasion, the focus was on the molecular ecology component, as described by the title of the presentation: “Beautiful nightmare: a molecular view of the invasive plant Acacia longifolia”. Sara, Cristina Máguas and Helena Trindade…
Going to EMAPI 15 in Prague
The “Downscale phenology of invasive species: the hidden side from canopy to flower” will be presented at the 15th International Conference on Ecology and Management of Alien Plant invasions, which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic from 9th to 13th September 2019. The abstract is a result of the work conducted by Sara Vicente,…