Biological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the
rise in human population size. The numbers of invasive alien species–the subset of alien …

Plant invasions, a byproduct of globalization, are increasing worldwide. Because of their
ecological and economic impacts, considerable efforts have been made to understand and …

Ecological perturbations caused by biotic invasion have been identified as a growing threat
to global sustainability. Invasive alien plants species (IAPS) are considered to be one of the …

This book introduces the key stages of niche-based habitat suitability model building,
evaluation and prediction required for understanding and predicting future patterns of …

Native biodiversity decline and non-native species spread are major features of the
Anthropocene. Both processes can drive biotic homogenization by reducing trait and …

The redistribution of alien species across the globe accelerated with the start of European
colonialism. European powers were responsible for the deliberate and accidental …

Allelopathy (ie chemical interactions between plants) is known to affect individual
performance, community structure and plant invasions. Yet, a quantitative synthesis is …

Rosaceae, Amaranthaceae, Pinaceae), some under-represented (eg Euphorbiaceae,
Rubiaceae), whereas the one richest in naturalized species, Compositae, reaches a value …

Assesses a promising new approach to restoring the health of our bodies and our planet
Most of us are familiar with probiotics added to milk or yogurt to improve gastrointestinal …

The number of alien plants escaping from cultivation into native ecosystems is increasing
steadily. We provide an overview of the historical, contemporary and potential future roles of …