A5059540928- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Plant and animal studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- E-Learning and Knowledge Management
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Educational Technology in Learning
- Research on scale insects
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
CAB International
2012-2023
Hanover College
2023
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2023
Hudson Institute
2023
Liechtenstein Institute
2023
Yunnan Academy of Forestry
2021
Abstract Invasive alien species ( IAS ) are considered one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, particularly through their interactions with other drivers change. Horizon scanning, systematic examination future potential and opportunities, leading prioritization is seen as an essential component management. Our aim was consider that were likely impact on native biodiversity but not yet established in wild Great Britain. To achieve this, we developed approach which coupled consensus...
Abstract The global sustainability agenda is increasing the demand for reduction in inputs into agricultural production while maintaining profitable yield of quality products. Plant diseases are a major constraint both and product quality, but often tools their control ineffective or lacking. Biological using antagonistic microorganisms has long been subject research resulting wide range products that now available marketed specific territories around world. These preparations niche with...
Summary Invasive alien plants have serious economic and ecological impacts, for example, by displacing native invertebrates, their management is often costly ineffective in the long term. Classical biological control using specialized, coevolved natural enemies from region of invader advocated as a preferred alternative to chemical mechanical control, but there lack quantitative assessment target species subsequent establishment vegetation invertebrates. Meta‐analyses were carried out...
Abstract We contend that invasion ecology requires a universal, measurable trait of species and their interactions with resources predicts key elements invasibility ecological impact; here, we advocate functional responses can help achieve this across taxonomic trophic groups, among habitats contexts, hence unify disparate research interests in ecology.
We explored the spatial structure of seed size variation and tested whether differed between native exotic populations in two invasive species. Seed Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom) is significantly heavier its range, whereas Ulex europaeus (European gorse) no different ranges. This result suggests that C. either adaptively or phenotypically responsive to conditions range plants with large seeds were preferentially introduced. found modern ornamental broom was bigger than from natural...
Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are known to be a major threat biodiversity and ecosystem function there is increasing evidence of their impacts on human health economies globally. We undertook horizon scanning using expert-elicitation predict arrivals IAS that could have adverse or economic the island Cyprus. Three hundred twenty five comprising 89 plants, 37 freshwater animals, 61 terrestrial invertebrates, 93 vertebrates, 45 marine species, were assessed during two-day workshop involving...
Prioritizing the management of invasive alien species (IAS) is global importance and within Europe integral to EU IAS regulation. To prioritize effectively, risks posed by need be assessed, but so too does feasibility their management. While risk has been not. We assessed eradicating 60 new (not yet established) 35 emerging (established with limited distribution) that pose a threat EU, as identified horizon scanning. The assessment was carried out 34 experts in invasion from across Europe,...
S haw RH, T anner R, D jeddour & C ortat G (2011). Classical biological control of Fallopia japonica in the United Kingdom – lessons for Europe. Weed Research 51 , 552–558. Summary The programme has provided some valuable insights into practicalities delivering a classical against weed European Union. In absence tailored legislation, licensing process was complex but not prohibitive. It involved production pest risk analysis (PRA; based on EPPO template), an application through national...
Abstract We differentiate between the success of a classical biological control programme and its impact; former addressing completed implementation steps programme, anticipated reduction target pest, latter societal environmental benefits pest. provide ten case studies in which CABI has played role to illustrate aspects impact for programmes against insects pests weeds: cassava mealybug ( Phenacoccus manihoti ), mango Rastrococcus invadens pink hibiscus Maconellicoccus hirsutus orthezia bug...
Biological control of weeds is a globally recognised approach to the management some most troublesome invasive plants in world. Accidental introductions agents accounted for all weed biological agent establishments European Union until 2010, but these examples include current or emerging successes both large and small, from redistribution weevil Stenopelmus rufinasus Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) small outbreaks Azolla filiculoides Lam. (Azollaceae), scale provided by cochineal...
Pre-market/prospective environmental risk assessments (ERAs) contribute to analyses performed facilitate decisions about the market introduction of regulated stressors. Robust ERAs begin with an explicit problem formulation, which involves among other steps: (1) formally devising plausible pathways harm that describe how deployment a stressor could be harmful; (2) formulating hypotheses likelihood and severity such events; (3) identifying information will useful test hypotheses; (4)...
A wide variety of organisms use the regular seasonal changes in photoperiod as a cue to align their life cycles with favorable conditions. Yet phenological consequences photoperiodism for exposed new climates are often overlooked. We present conceptual approach and phenology model that maps voltinism (generations per year) degree mismatch can arise when short-day diapause response introduced regions or otherwise climates. Our degree-day-based combines continent-wide spatialized daily climate...
After a difficult start, classical biological control of weeds is becoming recognized as an option for management invasive plants in European Union ( EU) Member States with intentional releases three countries over the past 5 years. Many are benefitting from presence Stenopelmus rufinasus , azolla weevil, which has been accidentally introduced to region. However, UK experience official release psyllid Aphalara itadori against Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica ) and subsequent rust Puccinia...
Abstract Between 1908 and 1959, the predatory coccinellid, Hyperaspis pantherina Fürsch, was released for biological control of ensign scale Orthezia insignis Browne in Hawaii, four African countries Peru. Substantial reported after all releases, although outcome disputed Malawi. Other coccinellid species Diptera were against spp. various programmes from 1952 to 1977. In most cases these agents failed establish, there no effects on target 1993, H. St Helena O. endemic gumwood tree, Comm...
Abstract Estimates of the economic impact invasive non-native species (INNS) are important to support informed decision-making and prioritise resources. A detailed estimate direct costs INNS Great Britain, covering many sectors economy impacts in diverse habitats, was made 2010 extended Northern Ireland 2013. These estimates increasingly out date as a result changes distribution species, new knowledge, management newly established INNS. We, therefore, updated estimated for United Kingdom...