Increased Plasticity in Invasive Populations of a Globally Invasive Cactus

Increased Plasticity in Invasive Populations of a Globally Invasive Cactus

Biological invasions pose global threats to biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Invasive species often display a high degree of phenotypic plasticity, enabling them to adapt to new environments. This study examines plasticity to water stress in native and invasive <i>Opuntia ficus-indica<...

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Main Authors: Yohannes B. Tesfay, Annika Blaschke, Nathan Ashley, Liberato Portillo, Alessio Scalisi, Benziane Adli, Juergen Kreyling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
phenotypic plasticity
biological invasions
<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>
non-native populations
greenhouse experiment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/18/3287

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