Dr. Guangqian Ren Published article on Frontiers in Plant Science with the title of "Additive effects of warming and nitrogen addition on the performance and competitiveness of invasive Solidago canadensis L.".
Abstract: Changes in temperature and nitrogen (N) deposition determine the growth and competitive dominance of both invasive and native plants. Our results demonstrate that the effects of the warming and nitrogen interaction on growth-related traits and competitiveness of S. canadensis and A. argyi were usually additive rather than synergistic or antagonistic. This conclusion suggests that the impact of warming and nitrogen deposition on S. canadensis can be inferred from single factor studies. Correlation analysis showed that invasive S. canadensis may be more inclined to mobilize various characteristics to strengthen competition during the invasion process, which will facilitate S. canadensis becoming the superior competitor in S. canadensis-A. argyi interactions. These findings contribute to our understanding of the spreading of invasive plants such as S. canadensis under climate change and help identify potential precautionary measures that could prevent biological invasions.
Acknowledgements: This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32071521, 32271587); the Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Technology Innovation Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20220030); the Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds (2021K384C).
DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1017554
