Biological invasions present a global problem underlain by an ecological paradox that
thwarts explanation: how do some exotic species, evolutionarily naïve to their new …

During the past 100 years, studies spanning thousands of taxa across almost all biomes
have demonstrated that competition has powerful negative effects on the performance of …

Species distribution models (SDMs) are excellent tools to understand the factors that affect
the potential distribution of several organisms at different scale. In this study, we analyzed …

Zoochory is an ecologically and evolutionarily important seed dispersal type. The decline
and extinction of seed-dispersing large herbivores severely threatens dispersal-driven …

Recent studies demonstrate that by focusing on traits linked to fundamental plant life‐history
trade‐offs, ecologists can begin to predict plant community structure at global scales. Yet …

Proline accumulation represents one of mechanisms used by plants to prevent the adverse
consequences of water stress. The effects of increased proline levels in response to drought …

Post‐dispersal seed predators contribute substantially to seed loss across many
ecosystems. Most research has focused on understanding sources of variation in seed loss …

Herbicides applied alone have failed to reduce weed populations in agricultural
ecosystems. The use of this management strategy has followed other problems such as …

Positive interactions enhance biodiversity and ecosystem function, but can also exacerbate
biological invasions. Facilitation of exotic invaders by exotic foundation species (invasional …

Biotic resistance and disturbance are fundamental processes influencing plant invasion
outcomes; however, the role of consumers in regulating the establishment and spread of …