We qualitatively reviewed the biocontrol literature in two major journals, Biological Control
and Environmental Entomology, over the past 10 years by scoring 878 studies into 11 …

The availability of new genetic technologies has positioned the field of biological control as
a test bed for theories in evolutionary biology and for understanding practical aspects of the …

In recent years, scientists have realized that evolution can occur on timescales much shorter
than the" long lapse of ages" emphasized by Darwin—in fact, evolutionary change is …

This new edition of Invasion Ecology provides a comprehensive and updated introduction to
all aspects of biological invasion by non-native species. Highlighting important research …

This second edition of Natural Enemies will give students, professionals, and anyone
wishing to learn the basics of biological control a fully updated and thorough introduction …

Biofuels, in conjunction to their positive carbon balance with regards to fossil fuels, also
represent a significant potential for sustainability and economic growth of industrialized …

The parasite paradox arises from the dual observations that parasites (broadly construed,
including phytophagous insects) are resource specialists with restricted host ranges, and yet …

In Alien Species and Evolution, biologist George W. Cox reviews and synthesizes emerging
information on the evolutionary changes that occur in plants, animals, and microbial …

Evolutionary principles are now routinely incorporated into medicine and agriculture.
Examples include the design of treatments that slow the evolution of resistance by weeds …

The literature on biological invasions has principally focused on understanding the
ecological controls and consequences of invasions. Invading populations, however, often …