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Jennifer Bufford PhD Student Ecology Track Contact Information University of Hawai`i at Manoa Affiliations |
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Thesis Title: Barriers to invasion: invasion mechanisms and traits that prevent introduced plant spread Research Interests: I am fascinated by community ecology and I am particularly interested in invasive species and the way invasion alters communities. The invasion of non-native plants is a serious, rapidly-growing threat to biodiversity, especially in natural areas. Only a small proportion of introduced species become invasive, but the barriers preventing species spread are poorly understood. My research compares invasive and non-invasive widely cultivated ornamentals to assess what characters, at the population and community levels, function as effective barriers to invasion. Such research furthers our understanding of the invasion process and ecological theory and has implications for management and conservation. Awards:
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