Reliable distribution maps are crucial for the management of invasive plant species. An alternative to traditional field surveys is the use of remote sensing data, which allows coverage of large areas. However, most remote sensing studies on invasive plant species focus on mapping large stands of...

Question: Species interactions are one of the processes determining composition of plant communities. We used the community density series method to study competition in a multi-species community of bryophytes common in calcareous fens. The succession of mires is driven by Sphagnum species, which...

Campylopus introflexus is an invasive alien moss in Europe and North America considered as a threat to biodiversity, especially in dune habitats. In this study, we found that C. introflexus is a common pioneer species in vacuum-harvested peatlands in Latvia occurring on dry peat substrates and peat ...

The aim of the study was to present the occurrence of invasive alien plant species in two forest reserves: "Las Łagiewnicki" and "Polesie Konstantynowskie", located within the city of Łódzacute˜ (Central Poland). Currently, five vascular plants (Impatiens parviflora, Juncus tenuis, Padus serotina,...

Although the number of invasive bryophytes is much lower than that of higher plants, they threaten habitats that are often species rich and of high conservation relevance. Their potential of spread has, however, never been determined. Here, we assess whether the three most invasive bryophyte...

The distribution of invasive moss Campylopus introflexus (Hedw.) Brid. may have negative influence on natural restoration of plant cover in peatlands due to the accumulation of heavy decomposing residues and suppression of the growth of microorganisms in peat. Species composition of fungal...

Tropical alpine peatlands are important carbon reservoirs and are a critical component of local hydrological cycles. In high elevation peatlands slow decomposition rates result from a nutrient-poor substrate resistant to decay. The responses of páramo peatland ecosystems to increased nutrient...

Distribution of Campylopus introflexus in disturbed peatlands was investigated throughout Lithuania in 2010-2011. Frequency and abundance of the invasive moss species were evaluated according to the parameters of peat (pH, total nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic matter), prevailing...

One of the most invasive moss species worldwide is Campylopus introflexus, which can change vegetation and habitat conditions of native ecosystems (dunes, heathland). However, the impact of the moss on the community structure of multiple arthropod taxa and ecosystem functions is still poorly...

Sphagnum peat moss is one of the most commonly used substrates for forest plant and houseplant production. It is extracted from peat bogs in the circumboreal region and exported worldwide. Commercial peat moss is pasteurized, and is therefore believed to be free of viable ectomycorrhizal...