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List of works by Johannes J. Le Roux

A core of rhizosphere bacterial taxa associates with two of the world’s most isolated plant congeners

scientific article published on 01 September 2021

A rapid survey of the invasive plant species in western Angola

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A taxonomic revision of seed harvester ants of the Tetramorium solidum group (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in southern Africa

scholarly article by Nokuthula Mbanyana et al published 7 August 2018 in European Journal of Taxonomy

A tree well travelled: global genetic structure of the invasive treeAcacia saligna

Alien Bamboos in South Africa: a Socio-Historical Perspective

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An update on the indigenous vascular flora of sub-Antarctic Marion Island: taxonomic changes, sequences for DNA barcode loci, and genome size data

scientific article published on 21 September 2020

Australian acacias as invasive species: lessons to be learnt from regions with long planting histories

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Botryosphaeriaceae associated with Acacia heterophylla (La Réunion) and Acacia koa (Hawaii)

scientific article published on 20 July 2019

Burkholderia aspalathi sp. nov., isolated from root nodules of the South African legume Aspalathus abietina Thunb

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Can the impacts of invasive African Olive on native Cumberland Plain Woodland plants be mitigated through bioinoculation?

scientific article published in 2024

Co-introduction vs ecological fitting as pathways to the establishment of effective mutualisms during biological invasions

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Co-invasion of South African ecosystems by an Australian legume and its rhizobial symbionts

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Cointroductions of Australian acacias and their rhizobial mutualists in the Southern Hemisphere

scientific article published on 22 May 2019

Combining natal range distributions and phylogeny to resolve biogeographic uncertainties in balloon vines (Cardiospermum, Sapindaceae)

scholarly article by Enelge Gildenhuys et al published 19 September 2014 in Diversity and Distributions

Context-dependent spatial sorting of dispersal-related traits in the invasive starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) of South Africa and Australia

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Cultivation shapes genetic novelty in a globally important invader

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Development and characterization of 13 new, and cross amplification of 3, polymorphic nuclear microsatellite loci in the common myna (Acridotheres tristis)

scientific article published on 22 February 2012

Disentangling the dynamics of invasive fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis Poir. species complex) in the Hawaiian Islands

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Does origin determine environmental impacts? Not for bamboos

scientific article published in 2019

Ecological disequilibrium drives insect pest and pathogen accumulation in non-native trees

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Elucidating the native sources of an invasive tree species, Acacia pycnantha, reveals unexpected native range diversity and structure

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Emerging infectious diseases and biological invasions: a call for a One Health collaboration in science and management

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Even well-studied groups of alien species might be poorly inventoried: Australian Acacia species in South Africa as a case study

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Evidence of repeated and independent saltational evolution in a peculiar genus of sphinx moths (Proserpinus: Sphingidae)

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Evolutionary dynamics of tree invasions: complementing the unified framework for biological invasions

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Experimental assembly reveals ecological drift as a major driver of root nodule bacterial diversity in a woody legume crop

scientific article published on 04 May 2020

Explaining the variation in impacts of non-native plants on local-scale species richness: the role of phylogenetic relatedness

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Following in the footsteps of invasion: comparisons of founder and invasive genotypes of two independent invasions reveal site-specific demographic processes and no influence by landscape attributes on dispersal

From the Neotropics to the Namib: evidence for rapid ecological divergence following extreme long-distance dispersal

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Fungal Planet description sheets: 371-399.

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Fungal Planet description sheets: 400-468

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Fungal Planet description sheets: 469-557

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Genetic analysis shows low levels of hybridization between African wildcats (Felis silvestris lybica) and domestic cats (F. s. catus) in South Africa

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Genetic diversity and structure of the invasive treeMiconia calvescensin Pacific islands

scientific article published in 2008

Genetic insights into pepper-bark tree (Warburgia salutaris) reproduction in South Africa

scientific article published in 2023

Geographical patterns of root nodule bacterial diversity in cultivated and wild populations of a woody legume crop

scientific article published on 21 July 2020

Getting here from there: testing the genetic paradigm underpinning introduction histories and invasion success

article by Britta Denise Hardesty et al published 2 November 2011 in Diversity and Distributions

Ghosts from the past: even comprehensive sampling of the native range may not be enough to unravel the introduction history of invasive species-the case of Acacia dealbata invasions in South Africa

scientific article published on 28 February 2019

Ghosts of glaciers and the disjunct distribution of a threatened California moth ( Euproserpinus euterpe )

article by Daniel Rubinoff et al published April 2015 in Biological Conservation

Global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native trees to prevent tree invasions and mitigate their negative impacts

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Highly diverse and highly successful: invasive Australian acacias have not experienced genetic bottlenecks globally

scientific article published on 17 April 2021

Historical range contraction, and not taxonomy, explains the contemporary genetic structure of the Australian tree Acacia dealbata Link

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Human activity strongly influences genetic dynamics of the most widespread invasive plant in the sub‐Antarctic

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Human usage in the native range may determine future genetic structure of an invasion: insights from Acacia pycnantha

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Human-mediated introductions of Australian acacias - a global experiment in biogeography

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Importance of soil legacy effects and successful mutualistic interactions during Australian acacia invasions in nutrient-poor environments

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Incorporating risk mapping at multiple spatial scales into eradication management plans

Increasing functional modularity with residence time in the co-distribution of native and introduced vascular plants

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Insights from invasion ecology: Can consideration of eco-evolutionary experience promote benefits from root mutualisms in plant production?

scientific article published on 23 September 2019

Introduced and invasive cactus species: a global review

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Introduction to the special issue: Tree invasions: towards a better understanding of their complex evolutionary dynamics

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Invader-induced soil abiotic and biotic conditions have little impact on the competitive interactions between a native and an invasive legume

scientific article published in 2022

Invasion syndromes: a systematic approach for predicting biological invasions and facilitating effective management

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Invasive species shape evolution

scientific article published on 21 April 2016

Is invasion success of Australian trees mediated by their native biogeography, phylogenetic history, or both?

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Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers from the velvet tree, Miconia calvescens DC. (Melastomataceae).

scientific article published on 28 June 2008

Jack-of-all-trades and master of many? How does associated rhizobial diversity influence the colonization success of Australian Acacia species?

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Legume-rhizobium symbiotic promiscuity and effectiveness do not affect plant invasiveness

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Level of environmental threat posed by horticultural trade in Cactaceae

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Long-distance dispersal maximizes evolutionary potential during rapid geographic range expansion

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Management history determines gene flow in a prominent invader

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Mikania sesquiterpene lactones enhance soil bacterial diversity and fungal and bacterial activities

scientific article published in 2022

Modelling horses for novel climate courses: insights from projecting potential distributions of native and alien Australian acacias with correlative and mechanistic models

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Molecular insights into the invasion dynamics of Carcinus crabs in South Africa

scientific article published in 2022

No consistent association between changes in genetic diversity and adaptive responses of Australian acacias in novel ranges

scientific article published on 5 April 2012

No evidence for novel weapons: biochemical recognition modulates early ontogenetic processes in native species and invasive acacias

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Occurrence and extent of hybridisation between the invasive Mallard Duck and native Yellow-billed Duck in South Africa

scientific article published on 06 November 2019

Phylogeographic consequences of different introduction histories of invasive Australian Acacia species and Paraserianthes lophantha (Fabaceae) in South Africa

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Plant biodiversity in the face of global change

scientific article published on 01 May 2020

Predicting the subspecific identity of invasive species using distribution models: Acacia saligna as an example

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Priority effects and competition by a native species inhibit an invasive species and may assist restoration

scientific article published on 04 November 2020

Recent Anthropogenic Plant Extinctions Differ in Biodiversity Hotspots and Coldspots

scientific article published on 22 August 2019

Relatedness defies biogeography: the tale of two island endemics (Acacia heterophyllaandA. koa)

scientific article (publication date: 18 June 2014)

Reproductive biology of Australian acacias: important mediator of invasiveness?

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Resolving the native provenance of invasive fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis Poir.) in the Hawaiian Islands as inferred from phylogenetic analysis

scholarly article by Johannes J. Le Roux et al published November 2006 in Diversity and Distributions

Rewiring critical plant–soil microbial interactions to assist ecological restoration

scientific article published in 2023

Soil nitrogen dynamics and competition during plant invasion: insights from Mikania micrantha invasions in China

scientific article published on 01 December 2020

Soil nutritional status and biogeography influence rhizosphere microbial communities associated with the invasive tree Acacia dealbata.

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Spatial sorting drives morphological variation in the invasive bird, Acridotheris tristis

scientific article published in 2012

Stakeholders' views on the global guidelines for the sustainable use of non‐native trees

scientific article published on 17 June 2024

Super-genotype: global monoclonality defies the odds of nature

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The Functional Potential of the Rhizospheric Microbiome of an Invasive Tree Species, Acacia dealbata

scientific article published on 09 June 2018

The absence of fire can cause a lag phase: The invasion dynamics ofBanksia ericifolia(Proteaceae)

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The contribution of phenotypic traits, their plasticity, and rapid evolution to invasion success: insights from an extraordinary natural experiment

scientific article published in 2021

The ecology, biogeography, history and future of two globally important weeds: Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn. and C. grandiflorum Sw

scholarly article by Enelge Gildenhuys et al published 11 October 2013 in Neobiota

The first management of a marine invader in Africa: The importance of trials prior to setting long-term management goals

scientific article published on 02 March 2020

The global distribution of bamboos: assessing correlates of introduction and invasion

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The influence of landscape, climate and history on spatial genetic patterns in keystone plants (Azorella) on sub-Antarctic islands

scientific article published on 10 July 2019

The molecular ecology of biological invasions: what do we know about non-additive genotypic effects and invasion success?

article by Johannes J. Le Roux et al published 11 October 2013 in Biological Invasions

The more the better? The role of polyploidy in facilitating plant invasions

scientific article (publication date: 2012)

The structure of legume-rhizobium interaction networks and their response to tree invasions

scientific article published on 02 June 2016

Towards a Transferable and Cost-Effective Plant AFLP Protocol

scientific article published on April 16, 2013

Understanding the influence of urbanization on invasibility: Carpobrotus edulis as an exemplar

Unresolved native range taxonomy complicates inferences in invasion ecology: Acacia dealbata Link as an example

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Urbanization and Carpobrotus edulis invasion alter the diversity and composition of soil bacterial communities in coastal areas

scientific article published on 28 May 2020

Using stable isotope analysis to answer fundamental questions in invasion ecology: Progress and prospects

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Genetic analyses reveal a complex introduction history of the globally invasive tree Acacia longifolia

scientific article published in 2023

Genetic and morphological insights into the Carpobrotus hybrid complex around the world

scientific article published in 2023