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Invasive alien species are a growing threat for environment and health. They also have a major economic impact, as they can damage many infrastructures.
Alvarez, Isabelle +6 more
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Horticultural markets promote alien species invasions : an Estonian case study of herbaceous perennials [PDF]
Gardening is a popular pastime, but commercial horticulture is responsible for the introduction of alien species and contributes to invasions in a variety of ways.
Bunce, Robert G. H. +2 more
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Know your enemy: Application of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy to invasive species control.
Extreme weather and globalisation leave our climate vulnerable to invasion by alien species, which have negative impacts on the economy, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
Claire Anne Holden +5 more
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A Survey of Genetic Variation and Genome Evolution within the Invasive Fallopia Complex.
The knotweed taxa Fallopia japonica, F. sachalinensis and their interspecific hybrid F. × bohemica are some of the most aggressive invaders in Europe and North America and they are serious threats to native biodiversity. At the same time, they constitute
Katarzyna Bzdega +6 more
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During the process of adapting to metal contamination, plants produce secondary metabolites that have the potential to modulate multidrug-resistant (MDR) phenotypes; this is achieved by inhibiting the activity of efflux pumps to reduce the minimum ...
Thi Huyen Thu Nguyen +10 more
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Fallopia japonica (Japanese knotweed).
Abstract F. japonica is an extremely invasive weed despite its lack of extensive sexual reproduction in most of its introduced range. It is included on various lists of invasive weeds and is one of the 100 worst invasive species as identified by the IUCN. It is a potential contaminant of soil, and its ability to tolerate a remarkable
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The impacts of biological invasions
ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock +42 more
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La especie introducida Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr. es registrada por primera vez en las ciudades de Puerto Natales y Punta Arenas en la Patagonia chilena.
Shaw Nozaki Lacy +2 more
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Understanding the threats posed by non-native species: public vs. conservation managers. [PDF]
Public perception is a key factor influencing current conservation policy. Therefore, it is important to determine the influence of the public, end-users and scientists on the prioritisation of conservation issues and the direct implications for policy ...
A Bremner +39 more
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Health impacts of honey. ABSTRACT Honey is a natural and nutritious product of the honey bee (Apis mellifera) with low water content. Its color ranges from white to amber, with taste varying accordingly. The chemical form and viscosity of honey depend on its composition.
Ecem Bolat +7 more
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