Evolution of increased Medicaco polymorpha size during invasion does not result in increased competitive ability.

Abstract excerpt

Species invading new habitats experience novel selection pressures that can lead to rapid evolution, which may contribute to invasion success and/or increased impact on native community members. Many studies have hypothesized that plants in the introduced range will be larger than those in the native range, leading to increases in competitive ability. There is mixed support for evolution of larger sizes in the...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Biological Evolution
• Share to Biomass
• Share to Ecosystem