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Non-native and native plant species distributions and variability along an elevation gradient in the Wallowa Mountains, Oregon

Creator:

Averett, Joshua P.

Abstract:

Invasion by non-native plants into natural areas is an important component of global change that threatens biodiversity and ecosystem structure and function. Mountains are currently among the least invaded ecosystems, however, these biodiversity hotspots are increasingly under threat of exotic plant invasion. Evaluation of plant species distribution patterns in mountain...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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along with 2-D response curves of non- native abundance, richness, canopy openness, and subalpine