In recent decades, a growing number of studies have addressed connections between ecological and evolutionary concepts in biologic invasions. These connections may be crucial for understanding the processes underlying invaders' success. However, the extent to which scientists have worked on the integration of the ecology and evolution of invasive plants is poorly documented, as few attempts hav...

Summary We present a revision of the three species Tristachya in Madagascar. The tussock-forming T. betsileensis is rare endemic quartz outcrops Itremo Protected Area. rhizomatous isalensis and humbertii are common components sandstone outcrop vegetation Isalo National Park. A new combination made. Descriptions, conservation assessments, illustrations, distribution map presented.

This is the first report of biotrophic association Black Mildew disease causing fungus on Ottochloa nodosa (Poaceae). The fungal pathogen identified as Meliola panici. samples collected from southern Western Ghats Kerala State, India described.