Emerging insights on Brazilian Pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolius) invasion : the potential role of soil microorganisms

Invasive plant species constitute a major ecological and economic problem worldwide, often distorting trophic levels and ecosystem balance. Numerous studies implicate factors ranging from environmental plasticity, competition for nutrient and space, and allelopathy in the success of invasive species...

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Main Authors: Karim eDawkins, Nwadiuto eEsiobu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.00712/full