Research in Ecology

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Microplastics have been detected in seagrass ecosystems, raising concerns about their potential impacts on the ecological functions of seagrasses. Seagrass meadows are biodiversity hotspots as they provide habitats to diverse fish and invertebrates. They also play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, capturing carbon, and buffering coastal erosion. This review aims to present the fate of microplastics in... More

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The Pallas’s Gull Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus is a piscivorous predator and scavenger, some breeding populations of which are vulnerable and require protection. This study analyzes the status and distribution of Pallas’s Gull in Palearctic fish ponds—man–made bodies of water where fish concentrations are controlled by humans and can be many times higher than natural values. The aim of the... More

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Allelopathy is the major biological advantage of an invasive alien plant, often inhibitory to the germination and growth of other plants within their space. This study aimed to demonstrate the allelopathic effect of Chromolaena odorata extracts on seed germination and seedling growth of four commonly grown crops as test plants in Mizoram.  Chromolaena odorata was... More

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Invasion by Lantana camara represent a major threat for biodiversity and ecosystems functioning on a global scale. In this study, we investigated the ecological impact of Lantana camara invasion in natural forests of Mizoram. The sampling plots were implemented within six sites spread across the state and Lantana camara invasion were investigated along altitudinal gradient.... More