How do invasive plant species impact ecosystem functioning? A functional trait and spectranomics based approach using the case of two reciprocal invaders KU Leuven
Exotic species invasion has been recognized to be among the major causes of global biodiversity loss. Surprisingly, however, only little systematic research has been performed so far on the effects of species invasion on ecosystem functioning. We currently do not know when invasive species can be expected to cause ecosystem changes, and which ecological processes are triggering these changes. Ecosystem functions are believed to be effectuated ...