Potential distributional shifts in North America of allelopathic invasive plant species under climate change models.

ABSTRACT: Predictive studies play a crucial role in the study of biological invasions of terrestrial plants under possible climate change scenarios. Invasive species are recognized for their ability to modify soil microbial communities and influence ecosystem dynamics. Here, we focused on six species of allelopathic flowering plants-Ailanthus altissima, Casuarina equisetifolia, Centaurea stoebe ssp. micranthos, Dioscorea bulbifera, Lantana camara, and Schinus terebinthifolia-that are invasive in North America and examined their potential to spread further during projected climate change. We used Species Distribution Models (SDMs) to predict future suitable areas for these species in North America under several proposed future climate models. ENMEval a

SUBMITTER: Wang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8897188 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature