Rapid phenotypic differentiation in the iconic Japanese knotweed s.l. invading novel habitats

Abstract Understanding the mechanisms that underlie plant invasions is critical for management and conservation of biodiversity. At the same time, invasive species also provide a unique opportunity to study rapid adaptation to complex environmental conditions. Using four replicate reciprocal transpl...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Wei Yuan, Massimo Pigliucci, Christina L. Richards
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Adaptive evolution Hybridization Natural selection Phenotypic differentiation
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64109-1