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Invasive plant species

Santhosh Kumar 07/10/2023
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Invasive plant species mind map notes Recent Study Highlights Invasive plant species Threat to India's natural systems Affected regions Western Ghats South Eastern Ghats Central Indian Highlands Invasion stats 66% natural systems threatened Economic cost Up to $182.6 billion 53% plots At least one high-concern invasive plant High concern invasive plants Invaded 72% land (254,880 sq km) Found in 22% natural areas Potential threat to 66% natural areas Impact hotspots Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (Western Ghats) Dominated by Lantana camara Prosopis juliflora Chromolaena odorata Southern Eastern Ghats Dense invasion by Prosopis juliflora Lantana camara About Invasive plant species Definition Organism not native Causes harm Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) definition Alien species Threatens ecosystems, habitats, species Causes socio-cultural, economic, environmental harm Impact Cause native species extinction Reduce biodiversity Compete with native species Alter habitats Introduction methods Ship ballast water Accidental release Human introduction Common features Asexual and sexual reproduction Fast growth Rapid reproduction High dispersal Tolerate various conditions Feed on diverse foods Risks and Threats Impact on human health Livestock health threat Threaten global food security Impact developing countries most Effects include Change fire regimes Transmit disease to native species Cause forest loss Reduce water flows Transform habitats Threat level Major threat to IUCN Red List amphibians, reptiles, mammals

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