Plant invasions in China: an emerging hot topic in invasion science

摘要: China has shown a rapid economic development in recent decades, and several drivers of this change are known to enhance biological invasions, major cause biodiversity loss. Here we review the current state research on plant invasions by analyzing papers referenced ISI Web Knowledge. Since 2001, number increased exponentially, indicating that an emerging hot topic invasion science. The analyzed cover broad range methodological approaches topics. While more 250 invasive species with negative impacts have been reported from China, only few considered than handful (in order decreasing references: Spartina alterniflora, Ageratina adenophora, Mikania micrantha, Alternanthera philoxeroides, Solidago canadensis, Eichhornia crassipes). Yet selection might rather reflect location teams most China. Considering previous achievements found our analysis could be expanded (1) compiling comprehensive lists non-native at provincial national scales include native one part but others these lists; (2) strengthening pathways studies (primary introduction country, secondary releases within country) prevention management; (3) assessing different spatial (habitats, regions) relation conservation resources.