Founder effects, post-introduction evolution and phenotypic plasticity contribute to invasion success of a genetically impoverished invader.

Abstract excerpt

Multiple mechanisms may act synergistically to promote success of invasive plants. Here, we tested the roles of three non-mutually exclusive mechanisms-founder effects, post-introduction evolution and phenotypic plasticity-in promoting invasion of Chromolaena odorata. We performed a common garden experiment to investigate phenotypic diversification and phenotypic plasticity of the genetically impoverished invader...

Topics

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

• Share to Adaptation, Physiological
• Share to Biological Evolution