[APWG] Abstract of Opposing Effects of Native and Exotic Herbivores on Pl...

[Phytodoer at aol.com]

Are we surprised that disturbance by exotic herbivores favors exotic plants 
in many cases?  The native (North American) plants evolved without challenges 
from and adaptations to these herbivores.  The exotic plants - in many cases - 
evolved with these same herbivores.

I have not been able to read the full article, so I can only guess which 
herbivores they are testing.  But if it is cattle, goats, sheep, or rabbits - have 
not all been shown to cause severe damage to the native vegetation of 
previously isolated systems?

Faith T. Campbell
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