One of the most studied emergent functions of plant community diversity is the resistance of
diverse communities to non‐native invasions. As emphasized in this Special Feature …

The treeline in the Andes is considered an essential ecotone between the Montane forest
and Páramo. This treeline in the Venezuelan Andes corresponds with a transitional …

Early plant primary succession in recently deglacierized terrains is a good indicator of the
species losses and gains that affect novel alpine plant communities migrating under the …

The evaluation of soil quality in different altitudinal gradients, with vegetative and non-
vegetative subareas, is crucial for proper soil functioning and optimal crop growth, thus …

Seed dispersal by birds constitutes an essential mechanism for ornithochorous exotic plants
to successfully invade a new system. New biotic associations with native birds might …

Facilitation by nurse plants is a common interaction, whereby climatic harshness and/or
other limiting factors are reduced under the canopy of the “nurse” plant, favoring the …

Tropical alpine ecosystems exhibit outstanding plant diversity and endemism while being
particularly sensitive to the impacts of climate change. Although understanding …

Studies in alpine environments indicate that nurse plants can facilitate other species mainly
through direct mechanisms (ie, improvements in local abiotic conditions). However, far fewer …

Los gradientes altitudinales pueden generar límites ambientales, influyendo en el
crecimiento y desarrollo de las especies vegetales. Se tuvo por objetivo identificar las …

Resumen FERRERO, M. Cecilia; GURVICH, Diego E.; MARCORA, Paula I. y TECCO, Paula
A.. Distribución de una leñosa exótica invasora en un sistemade montaña¿ ocupan …