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Germination niche breadth of invasive Iris pseudacorus (L.) suggests continued recruitment from seeds with global warming.

Morgane B GillardJesús M CastilloMohsen B MesgaranCaryn J FutrellBrenda J Grewell
Published in: American journal of botany (2022)
Exposure to diurnally fluctuating temperatures is essential for this species to achieve high germination rates. Our study reveals that I. pseudacorus has a broad germination niche supporting its establishment in a relatively wide range of environments, including at high temperatures more frequent with climate change.
Keyphrases
  • climate change
  • plant growth
  • risk assessment
  • human health