Does a shift in a pulse-reserve system alter invasion risk?

Drylands have experienced variable invasion levels globally, yet a portion of these landscapes have been drastically altered by prolific invasive species. With predicted precipitation changes, in both timing and frequency, dryland invasive species that are considered problematic under current conditions may soon be replaced by more adaptive invasive species causing a new suite of ecological and economic concerns. Managing invasive species spread is a well-recognized challenge, and it is here that dryland invasive species efforts must not only be reactionary through post-hoc eradication, but proactive in predicting future invasion risk to limit initial establishment.