Vast botanical data help solve Darwin's puzzle of why some exotic plants become pests

Phys.org Friday 29 May 2026, 17:40 UTC 1 min read

There's a conundrum that has perplexed biologists since Charles Darwin himself. Why do some exotic species take off as invasive pests while others don't?

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