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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 2019, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (8): 2682-2690.doi: 10.13287/j.1001-9332.201908.010

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Spatial variation and driving factors of invasive plants in Fujian Province, China

LI Zhi-peng1, ZHAO Jian1*, CHEN Ye-bin2, CHEN Hong1, LIN Na1, QIU Rong-zhou3   

  1. 1Institute of Digital Agriculture Research, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350001, China;
    2School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China;
    3Institute of Plant Protection, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou 350012, China.

  • Received:2019-02-18 Online:2019-08-15 Published:2019-08-15
  • Contact: * E-mail: zhaojian@faas.cn

Abstract: Based on the field investigation data and the integration GIS spatial methods and geographical detector model, we analyzed the main and interactive effects of geographical and social environmental factors on the distribution of invasive plants in Fujian Province, China. The results showed that a total of 82 invasive plant species were recorded, with Compositae as the dominant family. Conyza canadensis, Ageratum conyzoides, and Alternanthera philoxeroides had the highest frequencies. There were more invasive species in coastal areas than in inland areas. Fuzhou and Xiamen were the hot areas for plant invaision. The invasive plants widely distributed at different altitudes, and the invasion reduced with the increasing altitude. The geographical detector analysis showed that rainfall as a natural environment factor and road density and people density as socio-economy factors were the major driving factors for the distribution of invasive plant species. The multi-factor interaction had a positive effect on the spatial distribution of invasive plants, implying the complexity of impact factors on the distribution of invasive plant species. In conclusion, the geographical detector could be used in the studies of invasive plants, and environmental factors could be also applied for monitoring the suitable establishment areas of invasive plants in Fujian Province. Our results provide a scientific basis for effective management of invasive plants.