Topographic indices predict the diversity of Red List and non-native plant species in human-altered riparian ecosystems

Michal Slezák, JanDouda, MáriaŠibíková, Ivan Jarolímek, Dušan Senko Richard Hrivnák. Topographic indices predict the diversity of Red List and non-native plant species in human-altered riparian ecosystems. Ecological Indicators,  Volume 139, June 2022, 108949 ; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108949

• We used stream power index and topographic wetness index in riparian ecosystems.
• Predictive power of both predictors on species diversity depends on plant groups.
• Diversity patterns for Red List and alien species differ from those for all species.
• Red List species richness peaks at intermediate disturbance and productivity levels.
• River networks with natural flow regime are more resistant to plant invasions.