Going up the Andes: patterns and drivers of non-native plant invasions across latitudinal and elevational gradients
Abstract
The Andes mountain range in South America has a high level of endemism and is a major source of ecosystem services. The Andes is increasingly threatened by anthropogenic disturbances that have allowed the establishment of non-native plants, mainly in the lower elevation areas. However, synergies between climate change and anthropogenic pressure are promoting the spread of non-native plants to higher elevation areas. In this article, we evaluate and identify the main non-native plants invading Andean ecosystems, and assess their taxonomic families, growth forms and distribution patterns. Based on a systematic literature review, we identified the importance of climatic and anthropogenic factors as drivers of non-native species establishment in Andean ecosystems and the main impacts of non-native plants in the Andes. We then identified research gaps across each biogeographic region in the Andes. Finally, we highlight key elements to better tackle the problem of non-native plant invasions in Andean ecosystems, including the need for a systematic monitoring of invasion patterns and spread (e.g. MIREN protocol) and a common policy agenda across international borders for the prevention and management of non-native plants in this highly vulnerable region.
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Título según WOS: | ID WOS:001051016500001 Not found in local WOS DB |
Título de la Revista: | BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION |
Volumen: | 32 |
Editorial: | Springer |
Fecha de publicación: | 2023 |
Página de inicio: | 4199 |
Página final: | 4219 |
DOI: |
10.1007/S10531-023-02697-6 |
Notas: | ISI |