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High Elevation Extremes Limit Alien Plant Success

2016 Research Brief

Description

Why aren’t globally successful, weedy plant species generally found at high altitudes? This study suggests that it’s due to extreme abiotic conditions in association with the alien species’ life history traits, not a lack of opportunity. 

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Author

This brief was written by Jon Keeley, Marti Witter, and Liz van Mantgem, and produced by the CFSC. 

Contact

For more information, contact: jon_keeley@usgs.gov, marti_witter@nps.gov, evanmantgem@usgs.gov  

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Rundel, P.W., and J.E. Keeley. 2016. Dispersal limitation does not control high elevation distribution of alien plant species in southern Sierra Nevada, CA. Natural Areas Journal 36: 277-287. DOI:

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