Using a habitat model to assess the risk of invasion by an exotic plant

Zalba, Sergio Martín; Sonaglioni, Mónica I.; Compagnoni, Cecilia A.; Belenguer, Carolina J

doi:10.1016/s0006-3207(99)00146-9

Cited by 44 publications

(40 citation statements)

References 16 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Finally, additional evidence comes from studies of invasive species, in which species are transplanted to a distinct geographic and community context. Although it has been suggested based on theoretical musing and limited laboratory experiments that shifting species' interactions would confound any possible predictivity (in this case in the context of anticipating climate change effects on species' distributions) (Davis et al 1998), numerous studies have successfully predicted the invasive distributional potential of species based on native-range ecological characteristics (Beerling et al 1995;Higgins et al 1999;Honig et al 1992;Iguchi et al 2004;Panetta and Dodd 1987;Papes and Peterson 2003;Peterson 2003a;Peterson et al 2003a;Peterson and Robins 2003;Peterson et al 2003b;Peterson and Vieglais 2001;Richardson and McMahon 1992;Scott and Panetta 1993;Skov 2000;Sutherst et al 1999;Zalba et al 2000).…”

Section: Ecological Niches and Evolutionarymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Here, the idea is that-given apparently widespread evolutionary conservatism in ecological niche characteristics-species will often 'obey' the same set of ecological rules on invaded distributional areas as they do on their native distributional areas. As such, the geographic potential of invasive species is often quite predictable, based on their geographic and ecological distributions on their native distributional areas (Beerling et al 1995;Higgins et al 1999;Hinojosa-Díaz et al 2005;Hoffmann 2001;Honig et al 1992;Iguchi et al 2004;Panetta and Dodd 1987;Papes and Peterson 2003;Peterson 2003a;Peterson et al 2003a;Peterson and Robins 2003;Peterson et al 2003b;Peterson and Vieglais 2001;Podger et al 1990;Richardson and McMahon 1992;Robertson et al 2004;Sindel and Michael 1992;Skov 2000;Sutherst et al 1999;Welk et al 2002;Zalba et al 2000), although the factors that make a species invasive are clearly more complex than just niche considerations ).…”

Section: • Predict Potential For Species' Invasionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Uses and Requirements of Ecological Niche Models and Related Distributional Models

2006

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract.-Modeling approaches that relate known occurrences of species to landscape features to discover ecological properties and predict geographic occurrences have seen extensive recent application in ecology, systematics, and conservation. A key component in this process is estimation or characterization of species' distributions in ecological space, which can then be useful in understanding their potential distributions in geographic space. Hence, this process is often termed ecological niche modeling or (less boldly) species distribution modeling. Applications of this approach vary widely in their aims, products, and requirements; this variety is reviewed herein, examples are provided, and differences in data needs and possible interpretations are discussed.

show abstract

Section: Ecological Niches and Evolutionarymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: • Predict Potential For Species' Invasionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Uses and Requirements of Ecological Niche Models and Related Distributional Models

2006

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Hence there is a need to explore the use of tools that may support preventive strategies by predicting the potential distribution of a pest in a new area (Pheloung et al 1999;Zalba et al 2000;Brasier 2008;Dehnen-Schmutz et al 2010;Lindgren 2012).…”

Section: Ecological Niche Modellingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predicting the Spread of Purple Loosestrife (<em>Lythrum salicaria</em>) in the Prairies

Lindgren

Walker

2013

Can Field Nat

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Lindgren, Cory J., and David Walker. 2012. Predicting the spread of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in the Prairies.Canadian Field-Naturalist 126(4): 306-319.Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is an invasive plant introduced into North America in the early 1800s. It has since spread into the prairie provinces of Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta). It invades wetland habitats, marshes, riparian areas, and natural areas, and it outcompetes native wetland vegetation. In this study we modelled the potential distribution of Purple Loosestrife in the Prairies, explored which suites of predictive variables produced the best ecological niche models, and explored two different approaches to the partitioning of data in evaluating models. We used a number of performance measures and expert evaluation to select our best models. The best model was developed using a suite of climate variables and growing degree-days as the predictive variables and by partitioning testing and training data using stratified random sampling. The model indicated that Purple Loosestrife has not yet reached its full potential distribution in the Prairies. The modelling techniques presented in this paper may be used to predict the potential distribution of other emerging invasive plants, and the results can be used to optimize early detection and surveillance strategies for Purple Loosestrife in areas of the Prairies.

show abstract

“…Several authors have considered invasive exotic species as an important component of global change, due to their potential to change primary productivity, decomposition, hydrology, nutrient cycling and the natural disturbance regime (VITOUSEK et al, 1997;STEIN;KUTNER;ADAMS, 2000;ZALBA et al, 2000;HARROD, 2001;LEVINE et al, 2003;MARTINS;HARIDASAN, 2004;MOONEY, 2005;ZENNI, 2006;ZILLER, 2007;BARNEY;WHITLON, 2008).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Structure of a Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Population established in a temporary riverbed in the Microregion of Cariri in the State of Paraiba

Oliveira

Andrade

Fabricante³

et al. 2012

Sem. Ci. Agr.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The aim of this study was to evaluate the structure of a Prosopis juliflora population established in Serra Branca riverbed, in the Municipality of São João do Cariri, Paraíba . Nineteen months after the most recent flooding of the riverbed, 30 equally spaced transects were set up at a distance of 25 m apart from each other. Along the transects, 191 quadrant points were plotted (all at 5 m distance both from the river and from adjacent points), and 764 individuals of P. juliflora were sampled. The individuals that were closer to the intersection center of each quadrant point were surveyed, with measurements taken of the distance between them and to the point, their diameter at ground level (DGL), and total height. An average distance of 2.04 m was recorded between individuals (estimated density of 2,403 individuals ha -1 ), with the diameter ranging from 0.12 to 8.27 cm, and plant height from 0.01 to 3.0 m. The population of P. juliflora was composed predominantly of regenerating individuals, providing evidence that the occupation of the area by this invasive species was still in the early and middle stages of establishment. The results, in particular the rapid growth in diameter and height of young individuals, emphasized the ability of P. juliflora to occupy new niches, which ensures its competitive advantage in relation to native species. Key words: Caatinga, population structure, mesquite ResumoO objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a estrutura de uma população de P. juliflora estabelecida no leito do rio Serra Branca, no município de São João do Cariri, Paraíba. Dezenove meses após a última enchente foram demarcados 30 transectos equidistantes 25 m. Ao longo dos transectos 191 pontos quadrantes foram plotados (distantes 5 m das margens do rio e entre pontos) e 764 indivíduos de P. juliflora foram amostrados. Os indivíduos mais próximos do centro de intersecção de cada ponto quadrante foram mensurados, tomando-se a distância entre estes e o ponto, o diâmetro ao nível do solo (DNS) e a altura total. Constatou-se uma distância média de 2,04 m entre indivíduos (densidade estimada de 2.403 indivíduos.ha -1 ), com diâmetro variando de 0,12 a 8,27 cm e altura das plantas de 0,01 a 3,0 m. A

show abstract

Using a habitat model to assess the risk of invasion by an exotic plant

Cited by 44 publications

References 16 publications

Uses and Requirements of Ecological Niche Models and Related Distributional Models

Uses and Requirements of Ecological Niche Models and Related Distributional Models

Predicting the Spread of Purple Loosestrife (<em>Lythrum salicaria</em>) in the Prairies

Structure of a Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Population established in a temporary riverbed in the Microregion of Cariri in the State of Paraiba

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About