Aquatic Plant Diversity, Conservation, and Restoration

Dear Colleagues,

Diversity is launching a Special Issue dedicated to Aquatic Plant Diversity, Conservation, and Restoration. You are invited to prepare a scientific paper for this Special Issue.

Freshwater biodiversity loss is progressing at an alarming rate, and the loss of aquatic plant (macrophyte) diversity and ecological functions continues. There is an urgent need to better understand the ecology of freshwater macrophyte communities worldwide to best serve conservation and resilience, mitigate further diversity loss, and restore degraded habitats.

In this Special Issue, we will:

• Highlight the magnificent biodiversity of macrophytes globally in a variety of freshwater habitats, which are elusive to most people because many species live underwater or in remote habitats.
• Cover all aspects of macrophyte diversity, including at the organism level (genetics, within populations, and functional traits) and the community level (alpha, beta, and gamma diversity metrics; phylogenetics)
• Showcase meta-analyses and generalizable case studies that describe the patterns and processes of macrophyte biodiversity, community change, vulnerability, and resilience.
• Emphasize the needs and opportunities for macrophyte conservation and restoration. Papers may either evaluate specific restoration actions (e.g., hydrologic and connectivity engineering, plantings, habitat improvements, invasive species control, or novel techniques), or discuss how the ecological knowledge gained may be applied to conservation or restoration.

Thank you for your important contributions to this field of study, and thanks in advance for considering the submission of your work to this upcoming Special Issue.

Sincerely,

Dr. Danelle Larson
Prof. Dr. Eva Papastergiadou
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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