Shifts in species distributions are a common ecological response to climate change, and
global temperature rise is often hypothesized as the primary driver. However, the directions …

Plant introductions outside their native ranges by humans have led to substantial ecological
consequences. While we have gained considerable knowledge about intercontinental …

Elton's biotic resistance hypothesis posits that species-rich communities are more resistant
to invasion. However, it remains unknown how species, phylogenetic and functional …

Biodiversity is increasingly threatened by local extinction under global climate change. This
may reflect direct effects of climate on poorly adapted native species or increased impacts of …

Rapid evolution in colonising populations can alter our ability to predict future range
expansions. Recent theory suggests that the dynamics of replicate range expansions are …

Anthropogenic disturbances driven introduction of invasive alien plants (IAP) threatened the
native biodiversity and environmental sustainability. IAP induced biotic homogenization can …

In the northern forelands of the Alps, farmers report an increase of Jacobaea aquatica in
production grasslands. Due to its toxicity, the species affects grassland productivity and calls …

Given the sensitivity of mountain biodiversity to human pressure, it is essential to quantify
changes in montane biological communities and contrast them with expectations based on …

Invasive alien species represent a major threat to global biodiversity and the sustenance of
ecosystems. Globally, mountain ecosystems have shown a degree of resistance to invasive …

Invasive plant species have been recognized as adversely affecting native ecosystems.
Some of these plant species become problematic in disturbed environments such as …