Biology and Control of Important Alien Invasive Species in Agriculture and Forestry

Author: Wan Fanghao Zheng Xiaobo
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the biological characteristics and control methods of important alien invasive species in China's forestry and agriculture. The book is divided into three main parts: General Introduction, Specific Topics, and a Checklist of Alien Invasive Species in Forestry and Agriculture. The General Introduction section covers relevant concepts of biological invasion, the current status of research on the occurrence, prevention, and control of biological invasion both domestically and internationally, as well as research trends in invasion mechanisms. The Specific Topics section provides detailed descriptions of 35 currently important alien invasive species in China's forestry and agriculture, including their distribution and origin, biological characteristics, identification features and early diagnosis, pathways of introduction and invasion causes, current harm and ecological-economic impact assessment, risk analysis and monitoring, and prevention and control measures. The Checklist of Alien Invasive Species in Forestry and Agriculture includes a list of 279 alien invasive species in forestry and agriculture along with their information analysis. This book is suitable for researchers, university and college teachers and students, researchers engaged in plant and animal quarantine and forestry and agriculture research, as well as administrative officials and management personnel in related fields.