Title: Effects of the Aggressive Native Plant Euphorbia jolkinii on Ecological Networks in Subalpine Meadows of Northwestern Yunnan
Key Words: Aggressive native plant Euphorbia jolkinii Boissier (Euphorbiaceae), Plant–arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi network, Plant–plant pathogenic fungi network, Pollination network, Ecological restoration
A dissertation submitted to University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Botany
Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
December, 2025
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Aggressive native plant disrupts plant–arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi networks in subalpine meadows
入侵性本地植物重塑亚高山草甸植物—丛枝菌根真菌网络
https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf194
Summary
Global changes and human disturbances are driving the expansion of aggressive native species worldwide, such as Euphorbia jolkinii in subalpine meadows. Our results highlight the considerable negative impacts of this aggressive native plant on belowground mutualistic networks, creating an urgent need for effective management and restoration strategies to alleviate the ensuing biodiversity conservation crisis.
全球变化和人类活动正在驱动全球范围内入侵性本地物种的扩张，例如亚高山草甸中的大狼毒。我们的研究表明，这种入侵性本地植物对地下互惠网络具有显著的负面影响，迫切需要有效的管理和恢复策略来缓解由此产生的生物多样性保护危机。
Cite this article:
Li Chen, Amparo Lázaro, Haidong Li, Zhibin Tao, Jun Yin, Mingchuan Zhong, Guangtao Meng, Pinrong Li, Sheng Qiu, Dezhu Li, Hong Wang, Yanhui Zhao. 2025. Aggressive native plant disrupts plant–arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi networks in subalpine meadows[J]. Journal Of Plant Ecology, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpe/rtaf194.
Previous research:
Zhao Y-H, Memmott J, Vaughan IP, et al. The impact of a native dominant plant, Euphorbia jolkinii, on plant–flower visitor networks and pollen deposition on stigmas of co-flowering species in subalpine meadows of Shangri-La, SW China. Journal Of Ecology. 2021; 109: 2107–2120. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2745.13624.
