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Alien Plant Invasion: Are They Strictly Nature’s Enemy and How Can We Use Their Supremacy?

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  • Lenka Bobuľská

    (Department of Ecology, Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences, University of Prešov, 17. November 1, 080 01 Prešov, Slovakia)

  • Lenka Demková

    (Department of Ecology, Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences, University of Prešov, 17. November 1, 080 01 Prešov, Slovakia)

  • Gabriela Pinčáková

    (Department of Ecology, Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences, University of Prešov, 17. November 1, 080 01 Prešov, Slovakia)

  • Tomáš Lošák

    (Department of Environmentalistics and Natural Resources, Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
    Department of Agroecosystems, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branišovská 1645/31A, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic)

Abstract

The invasion of plant species is considered to be one of the most dangerous forces in biodiversity change and alteration of soil properties. Due to their significant impact on ecology and the economy, it is important to find an effective approach to manage invasive plant expansion and utilize them as a beneficial biomass source. This review focuses on the characterization of the negative and positive features of invasive plant species in general. Most studies focus on invasive species removal and lack an evaluation of their potential in modern biotechnologies. Currently, there are studies aimed at investigating their use in soil remediation, medicine, the chemical industry, the textile industry, and even gastronomy. Based on these reviews, we bring forward possible future developments in this research field which might serve as a theoretical premise for further research.

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  • Lenka Bobuľská & Lenka Demková & Gabriela Pinčáková & Tomáš Lošák, 2025. "Alien Plant Invasion: Are They Strictly Nature’s Enemy and How Can We Use Their Supremacy?," Land, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-18, January.
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