Plant–plant interactions: from competition to facilitation

Montesinos, Daniel

doi:10.5194/we-15-1-2015

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“…However, it has been assessed both experimentally as well as using synthetic approaches. In general, both competition (leading to detrimental effects) and facilitation (leading to beneficial effects) are considered as the main general principles of species interactions [165,166]. In respect to competition for resources, nutrients, water, and light are considered to have main importance [167].…”

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Disentangling the Belowground Web of Biotic Interactions in Temperate Coastal Grasslands: From Fundamental Knowledge to Novel Applications

Ievinsh

2023

Land

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Grasslands represent an essential part of terrestrial ecosystems. In particular, coastal grasslands are dominated by the influence of environmental factors resulting from sea–land interaction. Therefore, coastal grasslands are extremely heterogeneous both spatially and temporally. In this review, recent knowledge in the field of biotic interactions in coastal grassland soil is summarized. A detailed analysis of arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis, rhizobial symbiosis, plant–parasitic plant interactions, and plant–plant interactions is performed. The role of particular biotic interactions in the functioning of a coastal grassland ecosystem is characterized. Special emphasis is placed on future directions and development of practical applications for sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration. It is concluded that plant biotic interactions in soil are omnipresent and important constituents in different ecosystem services provided by coastal grasslands.

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Section: Plant-plant Interactions In Coastal Grasslandsmentioning

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Disentangling the Belowground Web of Biotic Interactions in Temperate Coastal Grasslands: From Fundamental Knowledge to Novel Applications

Ievinsh

2023

Land

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“…This focus on competition does not account for the impact of the abiotic environment on plant interactions, and the type of interaction can change from competitive to facilitative depending on the environmental conditions (Pugnaire & Luque 2001). When environmental stress is low, species compete for available resources, whereas facilitation often increases in stressful environments (Montesinos 2015). Coastal dunes are subjected to a variety of stressors including high temperatures, drought, salt spray, salt stress, burial, nutrient deficiency, and wave impact (Oosting & Billings 1942; Franks & Peterson 2003).…”

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Intraspecific competition in common coastal dune grasses overshadows facilitation on the dune face

Woods

Kirschner

Zinnert

2023

Restoration Ecology

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Restoration of degraded dunes through revegetation of native dune building species is critical to preserve multiple ecosystem services (i.e., coastal protection, habitat). As dunes exhibit high levels of abiotic stress, it is likely that facilitative interactions among plants occur, reducing stress caused by harsh abiotic conditions, and benefiting restoration efforts. The research was to determine how plant spatial arrangement (clumped vs. dispersed) at the dune slope affects the growth of two dominant dune grasses along the United States Atlantic coast, Ammophila breviligulata (American beachgrass) and Uniola paniculata (sea oats). We determined the local distribution and density of each species through field surveys to inform a manipulative study of planting arrangement and to assess plant growth and survival under different spatial arrangements. Planting arrangement did not influence the survival of U. paniculata, but dispersed plantings had a positive effect on growth parameters (height, stem number, ramet number), compared to the clumped arrangement. No plantings of A. breviligulata survived by the end of the second season, regardless of planting arrangement. Clumped arrangements did not improve growth of U. paniculata or growth and survival of A. breviligulata over the two growing seasons studied; thus, creating clumped arrangements may not be necessary for revegetation efforts. However, observing natural spatial patterns and using this information to guide restoration planting may be beneficial as climate change may impact revegetation results due to increased abiotic stress. Further research focusing on biotic interactions and density of plantings at multiple locations along dunes will contribute to dune restoration planning.

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Interactions between intercropped Avena sativa and Agropyron cristatum for nitrogen uptake

Liu

Jin

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Plant–plant interactions: from competition to facilitation

Cited by 8 publications

References 11 publications

Disentangling the Belowground Web of Biotic Interactions in Temperate Coastal Grasslands: From Fundamental Knowledge to Novel Applications

Disentangling the Belowground Web of Biotic Interactions in Temperate Coastal Grasslands: From Fundamental Knowledge to Novel Applications

Intraspecific competition in common coastal dune grasses overshadows facilitation on the dune face

Interactions between intercropped Avena sativa and Agropyron cristatum for nitrogen uptake

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