Exploring seed to seed effects for understanding invasive species success

• Published in: Perspectives in ecology and conservation Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 234 - 238
• Main Authors: Guido, Anaclara, Hoss, Daniela, Pillar, Valério D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Editora Ltda 01.07.2017; Elsevier
• Subjects: biomass; Brazil; colonizing ability; Competition; Eragrostis plana; Germination; grasses; Grassland; grasslands; growth chambers; growth retardation; indigenous species; introduced species; Invasion; invasive species; leaves; seed treatment; seedlings; seeds; Competition; Grassland; Brazil; Germination; Invasion; Eragrostis plana

•Earlier germination of E. plana may explain its high invasion potential in southern Brazil.•E. plana seeds did not affect germination of native seeds in laboratory conditions.•Seeds of some native grasses delayed E. plana germination and decreased its leave and root growth.•Our results may reveal p...