Global heterogeneity of latitudinal patterns in herbivory between native and exotic plants
Y. Guo, M. Parepa, H. Wang, M. Wang, J. Wu, B. Li, R.-T. Ju, O. Bossdorf
The paper quantifies global latitudinal herbivory gradients for native and exotic plants, finding native plants show a decline with latitude while exotic plants do not, mediated by herbivore guilds and climate factors.
bioRxiv · Jan 24, 2024 · PreprintEcology