Plant networks are more connected by invasive brome and native shrub facilitation in Central California drylands

Plant networks are more connected by invasive brome and native shrub facilitation in Central California drylands

Abstract Dominant vegetation in many ecosystems is an integral component of structure and habitat. In many drylands, native shrubs function as foundation species that benefit other plants and animals. However, invasive exotic plant species can comprise a significant proportion of the vegetation. In...

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Main Authors: C. J. Lortie, Charlotte Brown, Stephanie Haas-Desmarais, Jacob Lucero, Ragan Callaway, Jenna Braun, Alessandro Filazzola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Annual plant
Community ecology
Facilitation
Foundation species
Invasion
Network analyses
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59868-w

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-59868-w

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