Physiological Plasticity and Plant Community Dynamics of Invasiv Plants in Forest Under Story of Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere reserve of Central India

Abstract

newlineThe present research work is an exhaustive account of physiological plasticity and newlineplant community dynamics of invasive and native plants in forest understory of newlineAchanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve (AABR) of Central India as altered by newlineforest association and microclimatic variables supported by detailed in-situ diurnal newlineand seasonal physiological measurements. The study finds its novelty in being the newlinefirst exhaustive in situ invasive plant physiological performance study in combination newlinewith microclimate from Sal-Pinus and mixed deciduous forest ecosystem of AABR newlinereserve in Central India. The results will expand our knowledge of the comparative newlineplant responses of invasive and native plant species when exposed to different newlineenvironmental variability caused by altered species association. These findings will be newlinecritical inputs for improved evidence-based management strategies for mitigating the newlinespread of invasive plants, restoring ecological balance, and conserving biodiversity. newline