Abiotic factors, rather than biotic resistance, inhibit the colonization success of a non-native submerged aquatic plant across spatial scales

Key Points

• Colonization success is primarily inhibited by abiotic factors rather than biotic resistance, affecting non-native submerged aquatic plants' spread.
• Key evidence shows that the influence of abiotic factors was significant across different spatial scales studied.
• Analysis involved assessing environmental conditions impacting colonization success of invasive aquatic species across various habitats.
• Findings highlight the importance of understanding abiotic influences for managing non-native submerged plant species effectively.