Lantana camara L.(Verbenaceae) is native to tropical America and has been introduced into
many other countries as an ornamental and hedge plant. The species has been spreading …

Imperata cylindrica is native to Southeast Asia and East Africa and has become naturalized
in humid tropics, subtropics and warmer temperate zones of the world. The species is one of …

Native trees in agroforestry systems sustain soil properties by building up and recycling
nutrients in a sustainable manner. This manuscript aimed to assess the impact of different …

Microplastics represent one of the main environmental concerns of our time and their
presence is well known in all freshwater ecosystems. However, there is still a lack of …

The habitat heterogeneity hypothesis states that increased habitat heterogeneity promotes
species diversity through increased availability of ecological niches. We aimed at describing …

Leaf litter contributes to the functioning of aquatic ecosystems through allochthonous inputs
of carbon, nitrogen, and other elements. Here, we examine leaf litter nutrient inputs and …

The demand for macadamia nut production worldwide has led to increased use of pesticides
and chemicals for pest and disease control. Reservoirs in these macadamia farming sectors …

Riparian zones are important for the maintenance of aquatic ecosystem functional integrity,
yet are considered to be particularly vulnerable to plant invasions. The role of terrestrial …

The utility of artificial and natural substrate samplers affects the distribution of macro
invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. This study evaluated the efficiency of litter …

Invasive plants may have variable effects depending on their interactions with native
species, yet few studies have examined the phenomenon of the invasive plant-mediated …