Effects of Invasive Alien Plant Species on Native Plant Diversity and Crop Yield

Dear Colleagues,

Biological invasions present a significant global threat to world biodiversity and lead to economic losses; at the same time, plants are one of the most intensively studied group of alien species. A significant number of invasive alien plants pose a serious threat to other species in their proximity, including native wild-growing plants and crop cultivations. Therefore, studying the effects of alien plants is important for both the conservation of native biodiversity and protection of crop yields.

In this Special Issue of Plants, articles on the influence of alien plant species on co-occurring native plants / crops will be considered. The Issue aims to collect recent research results and experiences that demonstrate such influences, both negative and positive. We invite you to submit articles documenting the direct effects of alien plants on neighbouring flora. However, evidence of intermediate impacts, for example, those associated with beneficial plant organisms (pollinators, biofilm organisms) or their enemies (herbivores, pathogens), is also welcome.  

We welcome studies at different levels of biological organization, from the level of a population, species, community, or ecosystem to the macroecological and geographical scale. We also encourage you to share results of the methodology used to detect and monitor the impact of alien plants on native species, habitats, and crop production.

Dr. Kamil Najberek
Dr. Wojciech Solarz
Prof. Dr. Barbara Tokarska-Guzik
Dr. Damian Chmura
Guest Editors

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