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Going up the Andes: patterns and drivers of non-native plant invasions across latitudinal and elevational gradients.
- Source :
- Biodiversity & Conservation; Nov2023, Vol. 32 Issue 13, p4199-4219, 21p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The Andes mountain range in South America has a high level of endemism and is a major source of ecosystem services. The Andes is increasingly threatened by anthropogenic disturbances that have allowed the establishment of non-native plants, mainly in the lower elevation areas. However, synergies between climate change and anthropogenic pressure are promoting the spread of non-native plants to higher elevation areas. In this article, we evaluate and identify the main non-native plants invading Andean ecosystems, and assess their taxonomic families, growth forms and distribution patterns. Based on a systematic literature review, we identified the importance of climatic and anthropogenic factors as drivers of non-native species establishment in Andean ecosystems and the main impacts of non-native plants in the Andes. We then identified research gaps across each biogeographic region in the Andes. Finally, we highlight key elements to better tackle the problem of non-native plant invasions in Andean ecosystems, including the need for a systematic monitoring of invasion patterns and spread (e.g. MIREN protocol) and a common policy agenda across international borders for the prevention and management of non-native plants in this highly vulnerable region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09603115
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 13
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Biodiversity & Conservation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172971304
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-023-02697-6