Dispersal of aquatic and terrestrial organisms by waterbirds: A review of current knowledge and future priorities
We review progress in our understanding of the importance of waterbirds as dispersal
vectors of other organisms, and identify priorities for further research. Waterbirds are …
vectors of other organisms, and identify priorities for further research. Waterbirds are …
H ow on Earth did that get there? Natural and human vectors of aquatic macrophyte global distribution
No previous study has examined the large-scale distributional drivers of the entire global
pool of 3,499 macrophyte species, despite the obvious importance of this for understanding …
pool of 3,499 macrophyte species, despite the obvious importance of this for understanding …
Plants dispersed by a non‐frugivorous migrant change throughout the annual cycle
Aim Migratory waterfowl are important endozoochory vectors for a range of plants lacking
fleshy fruits. Our aim was to study the critical question of how endozoochory rates change …
fleshy fruits. Our aim was to study the critical question of how endozoochory rates change …
Seed dispersal by waterbirds: a mechanistic understanding by simulating avian digestion
Waterbirds disperse plant species via ingestion and egestion of seeds (endozoochory).
However, our understanding about the regulating effects of seed traits, underlying …
However, our understanding about the regulating effects of seed traits, underlying …
Traits for transport: alien wetland plants gain an advantage during endozoochorous seed dispersal by waterfowl
The expansion of alien plant species is of global concern, yet our understanding of their
dispersal mechanisms is limited. Here we address the potential of alien plant seeds to …
dispersal mechanisms is limited. Here we address the potential of alien plant seeds to …
Spatial patterns of weed dispersal by wintering gulls within and beyond an agricultural landscape
Non‐frugivorous waterbirds disperse a wide variety of plants by endozoochory, providing
longer‐dispersal distances than other mechanisms. Many waterbirds visit both agricultural …
longer‐dispersal distances than other mechanisms. Many waterbirds visit both agricultural …
Seed mass, hardness, and phylogeny explain the potential for endozoochory by granivorous waterbirds
Field studies have shown that waterbirds, especially members of the Anatidae family, are
major vectors of dispersal by endozoochory for a broad range of plants lacking a fleshy fruit …
major vectors of dispersal by endozoochory for a broad range of plants lacking a fleshy fruit …
Germination niche breadth of invasive Iris pseudacorus (L.) suggests continued recruitment from seeds with global warming
Premise Understanding recruitment processes of invasive species is central to conservation
and management strategies. Iris pseudacorus, an emergent macrophyte, has established …
and management strategies. Iris pseudacorus, an emergent macrophyte, has established …
The role of mucilage envelope in the endozoochory of selected plant taxa
A Kreitschitz, E Haase, SN Gorb - The Science of Nature, 2021 - Springer
Myxodiaspory (formation of mucilage envelope around seeds and fruits) is a common
adaptation to dry habitats known in many families of Angiosperms. The mucilage envelope …
adaptation to dry habitats known in many families of Angiosperms. The mucilage envelope …
Long distance seed dispersal by forest elephants
By dispersing seeds long distances, large, fruit-eating animals influence plant population
spread and community dynamics. After fruit consumption, animal gut passage time and …
spread and community dynamics. After fruit consumption, animal gut passage time and …