Journal
Murphy, AL., Singers, NJD., & Rapson, GL. (2019). Created dune slack wetlands effectively host rare early successional turf communities in a dynamic dunefield, New Zealand.
Journal of Coastal Conservation. 23(1), 203-225
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Rapson, GL. (2018). Changing methodology results in operational drift in the meaning of leaf area index, necessitating implementation of foliage layer index.
Ecology and Evolution. 8(1), 638-644
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Ricotta, C., Rapson, GL., Asmus, U., Pyšek, P., Kühn, I., La Sorte, FA., . . . Thompson, K. (2017). British plants as aliens in New Zealand cities: residence time moderates their impact on the beta diversity of urban floras.
Biological Invasions. 19(12), 3589-3599
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Rapson, GL. (2015). John Bastow Wilson (1944-2015) OBITUARY.
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE. 26(4), 816-820
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Rapson, GL. (2015). John Bastow Wilson (1944-2015).
Journal of Vegetation Science. 26(4), 816-820
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Redpath, DT., & Rapson, GL. (2015). An extreme flood event initiates a decade of stand collapse in Beilschmiedia tawa forest, Turakina Valley, Rangitikei, New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 53(1), 38-59
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Asmus, U., & Rapson, G. (2014). Floristic homogeneity underlies environmental diversification of northern New Zealand urban areas.
New Zealand Journal of Botany.
[Journal article]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Li, X., Flenley, JR., & Rapson, GL. (2014). Untangling the causes of vegetation change in a 5,300 year pollen record at Tiniroto Lakes, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Vegetation History and Archaeobotany. 23(2), 87-96
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Ricotta, C., Celesti-Grapow, L., Kühn, I., Rapson, G., Pyšek, P., La Sorte, FA., . . . Thompson, K. (2014). Geographical constraints are stronger than invasion patterns for European urban floras.
PLoS ONE. 9(1)
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Krna, MA., & Rapson, GL. (2013). Clarifying 'carbon sequestration'.
Carbon Management. 4(3), 309-322
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Li, X., Flenley, JR., & Rapson, GL. (2013). Untangling the causes of vegetation change in a 5,300 year pollen record at Tiniroto Lakes, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Vegetation History and Archaeobotany. , 1-10
[Journal article]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Murphy, AL., Silberbauer, RB., Streeter, RE., Smiley, DR., Smith, AR., Darling, S., . . . Rapson, GL. (2012). An unusual climbing dune, Big Hellfire Pass, Stewart Island, New Zealand: Exploration through environment, vegetation and trait patterns.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 50(3), 233-256
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Ricotta, C., La Sorte, FA., Pyšek, P., Rapson, GL., Celesti-Grapow, L., & Thompson, K. (2012). Phylogenetic beta diversity of native and alien species in European urban floras.
Global Ecology and Biogeography. 21(7), 751-759
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Peppe, DJ., Royer, DL., Cariglino, B., Oliver, SY., Newman, S., Leight, E., . . . Wright, IJ. (2011). Sensitivity of leaf size and shape to climate: Global patterns and paleoclimatic applications.
New Phytologist. 190(3), 724-739
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Hodges, TA., & Rapson, GL. (2010). Is Empodisma minus the ecosystem engineer of the FBT (fen-bog transition zone) in New Zealand?.
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 40(3-4), 181-207
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Ricotta, C., La Sorte, FA., Pyšek, P., Rapson, GL., Celesti-Grapow, L., & Thompson, K. (2009). Phyloecology of urban alien floras.
Journal of Ecology. 97(6), 1243-1251
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Li, X., Rapson, GL., & Flenley, JR. (2008). Holocene vegetational and climatic history, Sponge Swamp, Haast, south-western New Zealand.
Quaternary International. 184(1), 129-138
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La Sorte, FA., Mckinney, ML., Pyšek, P., Klotz, S., Rapson, GL., Celesti-Grapow, L., . . . Thompson, K. (2008). Distance decay of similarity among European urban floras: The impact of anthropogenic activities on β diversity.
Global Ecology and Biogeography. 17(3), 363-371
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Costall, JA., Carter, RJ., Shimada, Y., Anthony, D., & Rapson, GL. (2006). The endemic tree Corynocarpus laevigatus (karaka) as a weedy invader in forest remnants of southern North Island, New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 44(1), 5-22
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Rapson, GL., Sykes, MT., Lee, WG., Hewitt, AE., Agnew, ADQ., & Wilson, JB. (2006). Subalpine gully-head ribbon fens of the lammerlaw and lammermoor ranges, otago, New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 44(4), 351-375
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Pegman, APMK., & Rapson, GL. (2005). Plant succession and dune dynamics on actively prograding dunes, Whatipu Beach, northern New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 43(1), 223-244
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Rapson, GL. (2005). Hailstorms as defoliation forces.
New Zealand Botanical Society Newsletter. 80, 11-12
[Journal article]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Van Essen, RA., & Rapson, GL. (2005). Fruit size of karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) in relation to potential selection by Maori.
New Zealand Botanical Society Newsletter. 80, 13-15
[Journal article]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Dawson, PAC., Rapson, GL., Robertson, AW., & Fordham, RA. (2005). Limitations on recruitment of the rare sand daphne pimelea arenaria (Thymelaeaceae), lower North Island, New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 43(3), 619-630
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Page, B., Betteridge, K., Rapson, GL., McGregor, PG., & Costall, DA. (2005). Effect of plant condition on oviposition by ragwort flea beetle.
New Zealand Plant Protection. 54, 116-119
[Journal article]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Rapson, GL. (2004). Ella Orr Campbell, DipTch, MA(Hons), DSc, DNZM, 1910-2003 - Obituary.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF BOTANY. 42(4), 695-708
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Adamson, R., Braaksma, H., Brill, S., Dove, K., Ogle, L., McKenzie, K., . . . Rapson, GL. (2004). Factors affecting vegetation of the Hawdon River alluvial outwash fan, Arthur's Pass, New Zealand.
Canterbury Botanical Society Journal. 38, 58-69
[Journal article]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Walker, S., Wilson, JB., Steel, JB., Rapson, GL., Smith, B., King, WMG., . . . Cottam, YH. (2003). Properties of ecotones: Evidence from five ecotones objectively determined from a coastal vegetation gradient.
Journal of Vegetation Science. 14(4), 579-590
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Walker, S., Steel, JB., Rapson, GL., Roxburgh, SH., King, WM., Watkins, AJ., . . . Wilson, JB. (2001). A chionochloa/sphagnum/cushion valley bog in East Otago New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Ecology. 25(1), 39-52
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Nicholls, VJ., & Rapson, GL. (1999). Biomass allocation in subantarctic island megaherbs, Pleurophyllum speciosum (Asteraceae) and Anisotome latifolia (Apiaceae).
New Zealand Journal of Ecology. 23(1), 87-93
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Rapson, GL., Thompson, K., & Hodgson, JG. (1997). The humped relationship between species richness and biomass - Testing its sensitivity to sample quadrat size.
Journal of Ecology. 85(1), 99-100
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Wilson, JB., & Rapson, GL. (1995). The genetics of naturalization: A comparison of morphological variation within and between populations of Agrostis capillaris L. as an exotic in New Zealand and as a native in Britain.
New Zealand Journal of Ecology. 19(2), 195-202
[Journal article]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Rapson, GL., & Maze, J. (1994). Variation and integration in the rare glass Achnatherum (Oryzopsis) hendersonii: Phenotypic comparison with parapatric common congeners.
Canadian Journal of Botany. 72(5), 693-700
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AGNEW, ADQ., RAPSON, GL., SYKES, MT., & BASTOW WILSON, J. (1993). The functional ecology of Empodisma minus (Hook, f.) Johnson & Cutler in New Zealand ombrotrophic mires.
New Phytologist. 124(4), 703-710
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Wilson, JB., Watkins, AJ., Rapson, GL., & Bannister, P. (1993). New Zealand machair vegetation.
Journal of Vegetation Science. 4(5), 655-660
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Wilson, JB., Rapson, GL., Sykes, MT., Watkins, AJ., & Williams, PA. (1992). Distributions and climatic correlations of some exotic species along roadsides in South Island, New Zealand.
Journal of Biogeography. 19(2), 183-194
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Rapson, GL., & Wilson, JB. (1992). Genecology of Agrostis capillaris L. (Poaceae) — an invader into New Zealand: 2. Responses to light, soil fertility, and water availability.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 30(1), 13-24
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Rapson, GL., & Wilson, JB. (1992). Genecology of Agrostis capillaris L. (Poaceae) — an invader into New Zealand: 1. Floral phenology.
New Zealand Journal of Botany. 30(1), 1-11
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Rapson, GL., & Wilson, JB. (1988). Non-adaptation in Agrostis capillaris L. (Poaceae).
Functional Ecology. 2(4), 479-490
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Wilson, JB., Hubbard, JCE., & Rapson, GL. (1988). A comparison of realised niche relations of species in New Zealand and Britain.
Oecologia. 76(1), 106-110
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Conference
Yukhnevich, M., & Rapson, GL. (2014).
Turf-forming herbs of New Zealand's ephemeral dune wetlands: their ecology, habitat preferences and environmental ranges. Poster session presented at the meeting of NZES 2014. Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Dickson, MPS., Rapson, GL., & Krna, MA. (2014).
Are low producing plants species sequestering more carbon than high producing plants species? A test within the Chionochloa genus. Poster session presented at the meeting of NZES 2014. Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Smith, AR., & Rapson, GL. (2014, November). Vehicle damage to the Rangipo Desert: The potential of vehicles to change the environment. Presented at
NZES 2014. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Contributed to by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Roberts, TL., & Rapson, GL. (2014, November). Is native forest restoration ecologically successful?. Presented at
NZES 2014
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Rapson, GL. (2014, November). Invading plants in New Zealand: What are their impacts on indigenous ecosystem services?. Presented at
NZES 2014. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
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Krna, MA., & Rapson, GL. (2014, November). Ecoclinal trends of Chionochloa pallens’ productivity and decomposition across an altitudinal gradient: What are the implications for endogenous C sequestration?. Presented at
NZES 2014. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Asmus, U., & Rapson, GL. (2014, November). The origin of species in towns: A comparison of the vegetation of 11 towns in the North Island with other towns worldwide. Presented at
NZES 2014. Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Rapson, GL., & Roberts, TL. (2014, September). How can we incorporate more successful science into restoration plantings? A case study of the Kahuterawa Stream Biodiversity restoration project. Presented at
International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS) 2014. Perth, Western Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Krna, MA., Rapson, GL., Saggar, S., Tate, K., & Buckley, H. (2013, January). Are the tussock grasslands of Mount Tongariro scared of heights, volcanic eruptions or both?. Presented at
Southern Connection. Dunedin.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Contributed to by: Rapson, G.
Rapson, GL., & Hodges, TA. (2011, June). Is Empodisma minus the engineer of the Fen-Bog Transition in New Zealand Mires.. Presented at
International Association for Vegetation Science. Lyon, France.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Hodges, TA., Rapson, GL., Schipper, L., & Clarkson, BR. (2011, August). Empodisma minus engineers the Fen-Bog Transition in New Zealand Mires. Presented at
New Zealand Ecological Society. Rotorua.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Krna, MA., Saggar, S., Tate, K., Buckley, H., & Rapson, GL.(2011, August 29). The proposed relationship of plant productivity and litter decomposition of Chionochloa species with soil carbon sequestration in New Zealand tussock grasslands.. , The New Zealand Ecological Society Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Rapson, GL., Smith, AR., Murphy, AL., & Singers, ND. (2011, June). Ephemeral dune wetlands of the Manawatu coast, New Zealand: a review of two decades of change. Presented at
54th Symposium of the International Association for Vegetation Science 2001. Lyon, France.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Hodges, TA., Rapson, GL., Schipper, L., & Clarkson, BR. (2010).
Carbon accumulation, competition & capillaroid roots. The role of Empodima minus (Restionaceae) in NZ mire development.. Poster session presented at the meeting of . The 36th Annual Conference of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB). Potchefstrom, South Africa
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Hodges, TA., Rapson, GL., Schipper, L., & Clarkson, BR. (2010, January). Increased nutrient inputs to remnant lowland restiad mires in an agricultural landscape: Impacts on capillaroid root growth, biomass production and decomposition processes.. Presented at
The 36th Annual Conference of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB). Potchefstrom, South Africa.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Hodges, T., Robertson, A., Rapson, J., Schipper, L., & Clarkson, B. (2010). Increased nutrient inputs to remnant lowland restiad mires in an agricultural landscape: Impacts on capillaroid root growth, biomass production and decomposition processes. In
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY Vol. 76 (pp. 395 - 395). : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Rapson, G., Robertson, A.Read Online:

Hodges, TA., Rapson, GL., Schipper, L., & Clarkson, B. (2009). Carbon accumulation, competition and capillaroid roots: The role of the restiad species Empodisma minus in New Zealand mire development. In
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY Vol. 75 (pp. 433 - 433). : ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
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Hodges, TA., & Rapson, GL. (2008).
The role of Empodisma minus as the Ecosystem Engineer of the Fen-Bog Transition in New Zealand mires. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Ecological Society Conference. Sydney, Australia
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Hodges, TA., & Rapson, GL. (2007).
Should botanists sample bryophytes? A case study from a small mire Silica Rapids walkway Tongariro National Park New Zealand. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 49th Annual Conference of the International Association for Vegetation Science, New Zealand: New Home; New Habitat! New Ideas?. Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Asmus, U., & Rapson, GL. (2007, February). A preliminary look at urban floras of the lower North Island, New Zealand. Presented at
49th Annual Conference of the International Association for Vegetation Science. Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Redpath, D., & Rapson, GL. (2007, February). Demography and ecology of flood-damaged tawa (Beilschmiedia tawa) forest in Turakina Valley Rangitikei New Zealand. Presented at
49th Annual Conference of the International Association for Vegetation Science. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Rapson, GL. (2007, February). Isolation and catastrophe - New Zealand's flora and vegetation with some thoughts on their place in the Pacific. Presented at
49th Annual Conference of the International Association for Vegetation Science. Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Li, X., Rapson, GL., & Flenley, JR. (2007, February). Survival or demise? The influence of volcanic eruption and fire on New Zealand vegetation from pollen evidence.. Presented at
49th Annual Conference of the International Association for Vegetation Science. Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Rapson, GL., Adams, JM., Addison, NJ., Bellad Ellis, A., & Cunningham, SJ. (2006, August). Ephemeral ecosystems: Categorisation and conservation. Presented at
Joint Conference of the New Zealand Ecological Society and the Ecological Society of Australia. Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Rapson, GL., Costall, JA., Carter, RJ., & Anthony, D. (2005, July). The endemic tree Corynocarpus laevigatus as a weedy invader in New Zealand forest remnants. Presented at
48th IAVS Symposium. Lisbon, Portugal.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Hodges, TA., & Rapson, GL. (2004, August). Crossing the FBT in the Southern Hemisphere requires the restiad, Empodisma minus, as an engineer. Presented at
New Zealand Ecological Society, Annual Conference. Invercargill, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.Read Abstract:

Hodges, TA., & Rapson, GL. (2004, August). Crossing the FBT (fen-bog transition zone) in the southern hemisphere requires the restiad, empodisma minus, as engineer. Presented at
New Zealand Ecological Society Conference. Invercargill, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Li, X., Flenley, JR., Rapson, GL., & Mclachlan, RI. (2004).
Interpreting vegetation dynamics with pollen data from undisturbed and disturbed sites in New Zealand. Poster session presented at the meeting of 47th Annual Meeting of International Association of Vegetation Science. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Li, X., McLachlan, R., Rapson, G.
Hodges, TA., & Rapson, GL. (2003, December). Crossing the FBT (fen bog transition zone) - when is an ecosystem engineer a prerequisite?. Presented at
The 28th Annual Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia. Armidale, NSW, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Li, X., Flenley, JR., Rapson, GL., & Mclachlan, RI. (2003, November). Testing vegetation dynamics around sponge swamp and Tiniroto Lakes: A numerical analysis. Presented at
New Zealand Ecological Society Conference. University of Auckland, Auckland, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: McLachlan, R., Rapson, G.
Hodges, TA., & Rapson, GL. (2002, December). The selfish ecological engineer: Does Empodisma minus engineer the ombrotrophic/minerotrophic gradient to exlude Chionochloa rubra?. Presented at
Ecology 2002 Conference. Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, QLD.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Rapson, G.
Matthew, C., Hofmann, A., Rapson, GL., McKenzie, RL., Kemp, PD., & Osborne, MA. (1996). Growth of ryegrass and white clover under canopies with contrasting transmission of ultraviolet-B radiation..
AGRONOMY SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND (INC.) - PROCEEDINGS, TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 1996. (pp. 23 - 30). : 26th Annual Conference of the Agronomy-Society-of-New-Zealand / 1996 NZIAS/NZSHS Convention
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Kemp, P., Rapson, G.