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Karen Z

@plantypotato.bsky.social

Plants, Ecology, Invasive species | she/her

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How strong is enemy release? A systematic compilation across taxa and approaches The enemy release hypothesis posits that introduced species escape some of their predators, pathogens, and parasites when they move to a new range. We used a systematic review to compile data from 69...

New year new paper!

How strong is enemy release? A systematic compilation across taxa and approaches
doi.org/10.1002/ecy....

We found that introduced plants and animals experience less enemy diversity and damage than native counterparts, but do not gain fitness benefits as a result.

21.01.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Shining a Light on Patterns of Photoperiod Sensitivity in Germination and Flowering Across Latitudes, Ecosystems and Functional Traits Our study investigated the role of photoperiod sensitivity in plant phenology, focusing on germination and flowering patterns across species in Australia and globally. We found that most species show...

Our #OpenAccess paper showing no trends in photoperiod sensitivity in germination 🌱 & flowering time 🌸 across a range of predictors out now in @ecol-evol.bsky.social Led by brilliant Honours student Ashika and my first 'senior author' paper πŸ˜€ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

30.08.2025 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Short-day plants and day-neutral plants are advancing their flowering times with climate change, while long-day plants are lagging behind. This delay could put long-day species at a competitive disadvantage as their flowering times fail to keep up with changes in the environment, potentially impacting their interactions with pollinators and competitors.

Short-day plants and day-neutral plants are advancing their flowering times with climate change, while long-day plants are lagging behind. This delay could put long-day species at a competitive disadvantage as their flowering times fail to keep up with changes in the environment, potentially impacting their interactions with pollinators and competitors.

🌸🌞 #PlantReproductionWeek⏳

Species that require long-day conditions to flower are not advancing their flowering phenology as fast as species without photoperiod requirements by Karen Zeng et al. in @annbot.bsky.social

#openaccess article
πŸ‘‰ doi.org/n5qk

@angelamoles.bsky.social
#PlantScience

15.02.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Associate Professor, Ecosystem Processes Research - Townsville, QLD, Australia Are you ready to lead cutting-edge environmental research and make a global impact? James Cook University (JCU) is seeking an accomplished and visionary Associate Professor in Ecosystem Processes Rese...

James Cook University has advertised a position for an Associate Professor of Ecosystem Processes Research. Please find full details here: careers.jcu.edu.au/jobs/associa...

13.02.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Great seeing two major ecology conferences on the hashtags right now #BES2024 #ESAus2024.
Reminder that many people can't be present at their relevant professional conferences for lots of reasons (pandemic, climate, family, chronic illness, finances etc). Grateful for social media! #AcademicSky

10.12.2024 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You've heard of elf on a shelf, now get ready for the festive-dresser professor!

10.12.2024 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Scientific presentation showing differences between populations of capeweed.

Scientific presentation showing differences between populations of capeweed.

Is introduced capeweed evolving drought tolerance? Exciting insights from Romane Normand at the 'trends in invasion ecology and biosecurity measures' symposium at #ESAus2024

10.12.2024 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ECE Mentor Booth - Registration - Ecological Society of Australia ESA2024 Early Career Ecologist Mentor Booth We are thrilled to offer a dedicated Mentor Booth at this year’s ESA2024 conference. This booth will run across all days of the conference and provides a un...

Speed mentoring slots for early career researchers at #ESAus2024 are still available. Sign up now for a 10 min chat with a researcher: www.ecolsoc.org.au/ece-mentor-b...

09.12.2024 05:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Holographic stickers

Holographic stickers

#ESAus2024 Come to poster 84 if you want to hear some controversial opinions on enemy release, one of the big hypotheses in #invasion_ecology!

We have both regular and ✨️holographic✨️ stickers! #cybercore

09.12.2024 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing work by @elliotgould.bsky.social at #ESAus2024 on their truly massive many-analyst study in ecology! 176 analyst teams studied 2 datasets and got different answers - interestingly, variation not explained by the quality of analysis.

09.12.2024 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Super cool ideas about designing and communicating ideas using patterns by Dr Metherell at #ESAus2024!

As an avid yugioh abridged fan, I'm so excited to turn my research into pattern cards!

09.12.2024 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'll be attending!

25.11.2024 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ECE Mentor Booth - Registration - Ecological Society of Australia ESA2024 Early Career Ecologist Mentor Booth We are thrilled to offer a dedicated Mentor Booth at this year’s ESA2024 conference. This booth will run across all days of the conference and provides a un...

Are you an early-career ecologist attending #ESAus2024?
Consider registering for an ECE menty b session!

www.ecolsoc.org.au/ece-mentor-b...

You'll be given 10 minutes of mentorship from an experienced professional of your choice, an invaluable opportunity to connect with leaders in ecology!

22.11.2024 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Species that require long day conditions to flower are not advancing their flowering phenology as fast as species without photoperiod requirements

Species that require long day conditions to flower are not advancing their flowering phenology as fast as species without photoperiod requirements

🌍Check the newly published paper β€˜Species that require long day conditions to flower are not advancing their flowering phenology as fast as species without photoperiod requirements’ in @annbot.bsky.social by Karen Zeng and co-authors. (1/7)

πŸ‘‰ botany.fyi/srd58p

@plantypotato.bsky.social
#AoBpapers

13.08.2024 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0