Selected Aspects of Invasive <i>Solidago canadensis</i> with an Emphasis on Its Allelopathic Abilities: A Review

Zhu, Xinghua; Li, Weijie; Shao, Hua; Tang, Shibing

doi:10.1002/cbdv.202200728

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“…Furthermore, several studies found that competition for light is an important mechanism regulating plant diversity and productivity (Borer et al, 2014; DeMalach et al, 2017; Hautier et al, 2009). However, we note that S. canadensis is allelopathic and could adversely affect subdominant plants, and in turn arthropods, through the release of chemicals that inhibit subdominant plant germination or growth (Yang et al, 2007; Yuan et al, 2013; Zhu et al, 2022). S. canadensis can have stronger allelopathic effects on other plant species in its invasive range (Yuan et al, 2013) but may still reduce the growth of other plants in its native range via allelopathy.…”

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“…dominate roadsides and old fields across much of eastern North America (Abrahamson & Weis, 1997), and many Solidago spp. are invasive in Europe and Asia (Benelli et al, 2019; Jakobs et al, 2004; Zhu et al, 2022). The genus Solidago is a popular study system in community ecology to understand the three‐way interaction among plants, their herbivores, and the predators of those herbivores (Abrahamson & Weis, 1997; Crutsinger, Reynolds, et al, 2008).…”

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The dominant plant species Solidago canadensis structures multiple trophic levels in an old‐field ecosystem

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Dominant plant species are locally abundant and have large impacts on ecological communities via a variety of mechanisms. However, few studies have evaluated the influence of a dominant plant species both within and among trophic levels and on key ecosystem functions such as productivity. In this study, we evaluated the effect of the dominant plant species Solidago canadensis on plant and arthropod communities in an old‐field ecosystem in southeastern Michigan. We found that S. canadensis negatively correlated with the richness and combined biomass of all other plant species in the community, likely by reducing light availability. In turn, less biomass of all other plant species led to lower arthropod abundance. Specifically, detritivore and predator arthropod abundance was lower with less biomass of all plant species excluding S. canadensis, but herbivore and omnivore abundance was unaffected. Our results highlight the significant role of dominant plants in determining plant diversity and ecosystem function, and further suggest that the effect of a dominant plant species on a community is observed at higher trophic levels.

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The dominant plant species Solidago canadensis structures multiple trophic levels in an old‐field ecosystem

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“…Different parts of Solidago were assumed to differ in their allelopathic effect ( Marksa et al, 2020 ; Kato-Noguchi & Kato, 2022 ; Zhu et al, 2022 ). Allelopathic studies have most often used aboveground parts such as leaves, stems, and flowers, with leaves being most commonly found to have an effect ( Wang, Wu & Jiang, 2019 ; Wei et al, 2020a ; Wei et al, 2020c ; Zandi et al, 2020 ; Kato-Noguchi & Kato, 2022 ; Zhu et al, 2022 ). Direct comparisons revealed that aboveground parts of S. canadensis had a significant allelopathic effect, but the effect of belowground parts was not significant ( Yu et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…The content and type of phenolic compounds differ in plant tissues, including leaves, flowers, stem, and roots, and the characteristics can also be variable between S. canadensis and S. gigantea ( Marksa et al, 2020 ; Kato-Noguchi & Kato, 2022 ; Zhu et al, 2022 ). Further, even in the same species, the concentration of allelochemicals can differ based on location ( e.g.…”

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Effects of extracts from various parts of invasive Solidago species on the germination and growth of native grassland plant species

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Chmielowiec

Szymura

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Allelopathy is an important factor influencing whether an invasive plant species can become successfully established in a new range through disrupting the germination and growth of native plant species. Goldenrods (Solidago species) are one of the most widespread invasive taxa in Central Europe of North American origin. Owing to their high environmental impact and wide distribution range, invasive Solidago species should be controlled in Europe, and the areas invaded by them should be restored. Numerous studies have reported the allelopathic effects of Solidago gigantea and Solidago canadensis, but the results are inconsistent regarding differences in the allelopathic effects of particular plant parts and in the sensitivity to Solidago allelopathic effects among native species as well as between the two invasive species themselves. In this study, we aimed to analyse the effect of water extracts from S. canadensis and S. gigantea parts (roots, rhizomes, stems, leaves, and inflorescences) on the germination and initial growth of seedlings of 13 grassland species that typically grow in Central Europe. The tested grassland species differed in susceptibility to Solidago allelopathy, with the most resistant species being Schedonorus pratensis, Lolium perenne, Trifolium pratense, Daucus carota and Leucanthemum vulgare. The inhibitory effect of 10% water extracts from leaves and flowers were stronger than those from rhizomes, roots, and stems without leaves, regardless of the Solidago species. Our study results imply that reducing the allelopathic effect of Solidago during habitat restoration requires removal of the aboveground parts, including fallen leaves. The allelopathic effects of roots and rhizomes seem to be of secondary importance.

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“…The Solidago canadensis L. weed poses a global threat to the environment as it spreads uncontrollably on roadsides, forests, fields, meadows and farmland [ 1 ]. Additionally, goldenrod releases toxic substances that suppress other plants (allelopathic effect), which leads to the displacement of wild ones [ 2 ].…”

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Anaerobic Degradation of the Invasive Weed Solidago canadensis L. (goldenrod) and Copper Immobilization by a Community of Sulfate-Reducing and Methane-Producing Bacteria

Havryliuk

Hovorukha

Bida

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The weed Solidago canadensis L. poses a global threat to the environment as it spreads uncontrollably on roadsides, in forests, fields, meadows, and farmland. Goldenrod emits toxic substances that suppress other plants on the site, displacing wild ones. Thus, goldenrod conquers huge areas very quickly. The use of herbicides and mechanical methods does not solve the problem of the spontaneous spread of goldenrod. On the other hand, many scientists consider goldenrod as a valuable source of biologically active substances: flavonoids, phenolic compounds, vitamins, etc. In this study, we consider Solidago plants as a promising, free (cheap), and renewable substrate for the production of methane gas. The goal of the study was to identify the main patterns of degradation of the Solidago canadensis L. plant by methane-producing and sulfate-reducing bacteria with methane gas production and simultaneous detoxification of toxic copper. The composition of the gas phase was monitored by gas chromatography. The pH and redox potential parameters were determined potentiometrically; metal concentrations were measured by photometry. The concentration of flavonoids, sugars and phenolic compounds in plant biomass was determined according to well-known protocols. As a result of the study, high efficiencies of methane degradation in the Solidago plant and copper detoxification were obtained. Methane yield has reached the value of 68.2 L kg−1 TS of Solidago canadensis L. biomass. The degradation coefficient (Kd) was also high at 21.4. The Cu(II) was effectively immobilized by methanogens and sulfate reducers during the goldenrod degradation at the initial concentrations of 500 mg L−1. Thus, a new method of beneficial application of invasive plants was presented. The result confirms the possibility of using methanogenic microorganisms to produce methane gas from invasive weeds and detoxification of toxic metals.

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Selected Aspects of Invasive Solidago canadensis with an Emphasis on Its Allelopathic Abilities: A Review

Cited by 11 publications

References 73 publications

The dominant plant species Solidago canadensis structures multiple trophic levels in an old‐field ecosystem

The dominant plant species Solidago canadensis structures multiple trophic levels in an old‐field ecosystem

Effects of extracts from various parts of invasive Solidago species on the germination and growth of native grassland plant species

Anaerobic Degradation of the Invasive Weed Solidago canadensis L. (goldenrod) and Copper Immobilization by a Community of Sulfate-Reducing and Methane-Producing Bacteria

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