Invasive plants affect soil biota through litter and rhizosphere inputs, but the direction and
magnitude of these effects are variable. We conducted a meta‐analysis to examine the …

A long-standing theory, originating with Darwin, suggests that abiotic forces set species
range limits at high latitude, high elevation, and other abiotically 'stressful'areas, while …

Ocean acidification and warming are considered two of the greatest threats to marine
biodiversity, yet the combined effect of these stressors on marine organisms remains largely …

Humans impact natural systems in a multitude of ways, yet the cumulative effect of multiple
stressors on ecological communities remains largely unknown. Here we synthesized 171 …

Phenotypic plasticity is considered the major means by which plants cope with
environmental heterogeneity. Although ubiquitous in nature, actual phenotypic plasticity is …

While direct plant responses to global change have been well characterized, indirect plant
responses to global change, via altered species interactions, have received less attention …

A common effect size metric used to quantify the outcome of experiments for ecological meta‐
analysis is the response ratio (RR): the log proportional change in the means of a treatment …

Urbanization is quickly changing natural and agricultural landscapes, with consequences for
the herbivorous arthropods dwelling in or near cities. Here, we review the evidence for the …

Nutrient availability and herbivory control the biomass of primary producer communities to
varying degrees across ecosystems. Ecological theory, individual experiments in many …

Exotic species dominate many communities; however the functional significance of species'
biogeographic origin remains highly contentious. This debate is fuelled in part by the lack of …