Field comparison of ecophysiological traits between an invader and a native species in a Mediterranean coastal dune

Zunzunegui, María; Ruiz-Valdepeñas, Elena; Sert, Maria Aparecida; Díaz‐Barradas, Mari Cruz; Gallego‐Fernández, Juan B.

doi:10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.11.032

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“…Studies carried out in southern Spain showed that O. drummondii is very well adapted to the Mediterranean climate (Csa), showing that the species has greater efficiency in the use of water, light and nutrients than the native Achillea maritime [84]. This validates that the projection of our models in this area coincides with the distribution found in the field.…”

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“…It also has a high production of small seeds, and has established mutualistic seed dispersal relationships with native hares and rabbits [39]. Other characteristics such as a short juvenile period, high-flowering capacity during almost the entire year [87], a high competitive capacity against native species [84], and its tolerance to soil salinity and water stress [85,88] are also important. Under Mediterranean conditions, O. drummondii is well acclimated considering its ecophysiological performance related to the capture of resources such as CO 2 assimilation, higher photosynthetic rate, and a higher efficiency to use light, water and nutrients than other native species [84].…”

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“…Other characteristics such as a short juvenile period, high-flowering capacity during almost the entire year [87], a high competitive capacity against native species [84], and its tolerance to soil salinity and water stress [85,88] are also important. Under Mediterranean conditions, O. drummondii is well acclimated considering its ecophysiological performance related to the capture of resources such as CO 2 assimilation, higher photosynthetic rate, and a higher efficiency to use light, water and nutrients than other native species [84]. Latitude also performs an important role in self-compatibility and germination (rate and final germination), which are reduced in lower latitudes, and increase in higher latitude for both native and non-native distributions.…”

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Range Shifts in the Worldwide Expansion of Oenothera drummondii subsp. drummondii, a Plant Species of Coastal Dunes

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Oenothera drummondii is a coastal dunes plant species from the North American continent that has affected the natural structure and dynamics of Spanish, Israeli, and Chinese shores as an invasive species. In South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and France, it is reported as a naturalized species. Ecological niche and species distribution modeling has been widely used as a tool to find potential global invasions and assess invasion effects. Herein, we modeled the ecological niche and the potential distribution of Oenothera drummondii, using the Köppen–Geiger climate classification, bioclimatic variables and occurrence records that have been validated in their native and non-native distribution. In the native area, the temperature and precipitation values are higher compared to non-native zones, where the low temperatures and the absence of humidity are the main climatic limitations for the species. In the environmental space, new distribution areas were identified and a partial overlap between the native and non-native niches detected. This suggests that climate matching is not occurring for the species, and that the potential invasion of coastal dune areas seems to be higher than previously observed. Therefore, new potential invasion areas, where the species is not yet distributed, were also identified. Our predictions could be used to establish ecosystem management measures to mitigate the invasion of Oenothera drummondii, helping to prevent possible negative impacts on fragile coastal ecosystems.

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“…Increasing LMA is interpreted by several authors as an adaptation to dryness; this increases the plant's resistance to physical stresses. 31 Moreover, higher LMA results in higher leaf compactness which improves drought resistance. When the water potential of the leaf is modified, less elastic leaves lose less water.…”

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Ecophysiological Response and Morphological Adjustment of Argania spinosa L. Skeels under Contrasting Climates: Case Study of Marginal Populations

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In this paper, we investigated the seasonal physiological performance and morphological adjustment of Argania spinosa growing under contrasting climatic and biogeographic conditions.Two marginal populations were selected in the main distribution area of the species, one at the Northwest and the other one at the South-west. Trees from the North showed a Mediterranean pattern in Photosynthetic performances, exhibiting maximal carbon assimilation during spring and minimum in summer. In contrast, trees from the South showed a different pattern with maximum values recorded in winter and minimum in spring. Photochemical efficiency of PSII results evidenced the absence of damage to PSII in both sites, probably due to an efficient energy dissipation processed by carotenoid pigments. We recorded increased LMA values in the South, which improves drought resistance. Increasing stomatal length and decreasing stomatal density were registered during the drought season in both populations. A. Spinosa is sensitive to changes in the length of drought stress at its Southern limit. The scarcity of rainfall leading to persistent drought has limited the distribution of the species to the banks of dry Wadis and depressions, where it finds some water compensations during summer. In the North, the summer drought severely impacted the species carbon assimilation.

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“…Although O. drummondii is usually dispersed by barochory, its seeds can be spread by thalassochory and endozoochory, with the latter mode of dispersal triggering the invasion process in naturalized populations [13]. In invaded areas, O. drummondii individuals can adapt to survive in coastal dunes and littoral areas with subtropical and Mediterranean weather, exhibiting increased root growth and photosynthetic rate and superior water performance than some native species, such as Achillea maritima L. [14]. Additionally, contrary to what happens in native areas, when invasive, this species forms dense aggregates that can reach 10-12 adult individuals per square meter, with higher densities in semi-stabilized dunes than active dunes or beaches [7,15].…”

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Transferability of Microsatellite Markers Developed in Oenothera spp. to the Invasive Species Oenothera drummondii Hook. (Onagraceae)

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Oenothera drummondii Hook. (Onagraceae) has life-history traits that make it an invasive species. Native populations are distributed along the coastal dunes from North Carolina in the United States to Tabasco in the Gulf of Mexico. It has been reported as an invasive species in Spain, Israel, and China, where this species can successfully colonize and dominate if the environmental conditions are appropriate. In South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and France, it is reported to be naturalized. In this study, 28 microsatellite markers developed for other Oenothera species were evaluated for cross-amplification in O. drummondii. Nine primers showed consistent amplification and were polymorphic. Polymorphism was assessed in three populations from both native and invaded areas. Results indicated generalized low genetic variability. Three loci showed significant deviations from the Hardy Weinberg equilibrium, associated with null alleles’ presence. The observed heterozygosity and inbreeding coefficient reflected a generalized excess of homozygotes, particularly in the invaded population “El Dique”, likely due to allele fixation. High genetic differentiation was found between the three populations. These results highlight the accuracy of these markers for future population genetic studies in O. drummondii.

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Field comparison of ecophysiological traits between an invader and a native species in a Mediterranean coastal dune

Cited by 13 publications

References 64 publications

Range Shifts in the Worldwide Expansion of Oenothera drummondii subsp. drummondii, a Plant Species of Coastal Dunes

Range Shifts in the Worldwide Expansion of Oenothera drummondii subsp. drummondii, a Plant Species of Coastal Dunes

Ecophysiological Response and Morphological Adjustment of Argania spinosa L. Skeels under Contrasting Climates: Case Study of Marginal Populations

Transferability of Microsatellite Markers Developed in Oenothera spp. to the Invasive Species Oenothera drummondii Hook. (Onagraceae)

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