The role of biotic factors during plant establishment in novel communities assessed with an agent-based simulation model

Background Establishment success of non-native species is not only influenced by environmental conditions, but also by interactions with local competitors and enemies. The magnitude of these biotic interactions is mediated by species traits that reflect competitive strength or defence mechanisms. Ou...

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Main Authors: Janina Radny, Katrin M. Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5342.pdf