Invasive success of star weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) through alteration in structural and functional peculiarities.

ABSTRACT: Parthenium weed poses significant threats to cropping systems, socioeconomic structures, and native ecosystems. The pronounced impact is primarily attributed to its rapid and efficient invasion mechanism. Despite that the detrimental effects of Parthenium weed are widely acknowledged, an in-depth scientific comprehension of its invasion mechanism, particularly regarding modifications in structural and functional attributes under natural conditions, is still lacking. To bridge this knowledge gap and formulate effective strategies for alleviating the adverse consequences of Parthenium weed, a study was conducted in the more cultivated and densely populated areas of Punjab, Pakistan. This study was focused on fifteen distinct populations of the star weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) t

SUBMITTER: Iqbal U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10725175 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature