Species diversity of angiosperms (flowering plants) varies greatly among regions.
Geographic patterns of variation in species diversity are shaped by the interplay of …

In the Anthropocene, non-native freshwater fish introductions and translocations have
occurred extensively worldwide. However, their global distribution patterns and the factors …

Knowledge of relationships between phylogenetic structure of a biological assemblage and
ecological factors that drive the variation of phylogenetic structure among regions is crucial …

Advancing knowledge of biodiversity requires global open‐access databases. Having large‐
scale information on plant distributions, functional traits and evolutionary history will enable …

Darwin's naturalization conundrum describes two seemingly contradictory hypotheses
regarding whether alien species closely or distantly related to native species should be …

Soil microorganisms, spanning diverse phylogenetic lineages, form complex ecological
networks wherein various species coexist and contribute to multiple ecosystem services …

Human factors and plant characteristics are important drivers of plant invasions, which
threaten ecosystem integrity, biodiversity and human well-being. However, while previous …

Darwin's two opposing hypotheses, proposing that non‐native species closely or distantly
related to native species are more likely to succeed, are known as 'Darwin's Naturalization …

Human activities have caused the exchange of species among different parts of the world.
When introduced species become naturalized and invasive, they may cause great negative …

Endemism of lineages lies at the core of understanding variation in community composition
among geographic regions because it reflects how speciation, extinction, and dispersal …