The growth of the non-native Crassula helmsii increases the rarity scores of macrophyte assemblages in south-eastern England
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Smith, T. and Buckley, P. 2015. The growth of the non-native Crassula helmsii increases the rarity scores of macrophyte assemblages in south-eastern England. New Journal of Botany. 5 (3), pp. 192-199. https://doi.org/10.1080/20423489.2015.1096137
Authors | Smith, T. and Buckley, P. |
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Abstract | The impact of invasive species on native species is often overlooked. Anecdotal and unmeasured evidence often gains more notice as more empirical research is not available. This study examined the impact of the aquatic invasive species Crassula helmsii across a range of waterbody and landscape types in south east England. Plant species lists were compiled for both invaded and uninvaded sites. Scoring systems using both national and county level indices were used to give a measurement of species rarity. The results showed how invasion has not caused species diversity reductions. Examination of the results has shown how species assemblages have been altered, but often favouring rarer species. Explanations for these findings are discussed. Limitations of the findings including translation to other species and to other geographical areas are also discussed. |
Keywords | Plants; Invasive species |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | New Journal of Botany |
Journal citation | 5 (3), pp. 192-199 |
Publisher | Maney |
ISSN | 2042-3489 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/20423489.2015.1096137 |
Publication dates | |
2015 | |
Online | 11 Mar 2016 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 18 Sep 2015 |
Accepted | 05 Aug 2015 |
Output status | Published |
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https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/87724/the-growth-of-the-non-native-crassula-helmsii-increases-the-rarity-scores-of-macrophyte-assemblages-in-south-eastern-england
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