An assessment of multiflora rose in northern U.S. forests

The non‐native plant Rosa multiflora expresses shade avoidance traits under low light availability

“…It is present in 39 states in the conterminous United States and is listed as problematic in 12 states (http://www.plants.usda.gov). It is common to forest edges, along streams (Merriam, 2003; Magee and Ahles, 2007), and in fallow fields but more recently has been documented in interior forests (Rhoads and Block, 2007; Voss and Reznicek, 2012; Kurtz and Hansen, 2013). Rosa multiflora can reproduce vegetatively and sexually (Rosene, 1950; Christen and Matlack, 2009; Jesse et al, 2010).…”

An assessment of black locust in northern U.S. forests

“…7). Despite this finding, several studies have highlighted the effect of roads on invasive distribution (Kurtz and Hansen 2013, Lundgren et al 2004, Predick and Turner 2008. Roads act as a conduit for seed dispersal and alter light and nutrient availability, as well as drainage.…”

An assessment of oriental bittersweet in northern U.S. forests

“…7; t-test; p<0.05). Several studies have highlighted the effect of roads on invasive distribution (Kurtz and Hansen 2013, Lundgren et al 2004, Predick and Turner 2008. Roads act as a conduit for seed dispersal and alter light and nutrient availability, as well as drainage.…”