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Integrative research for invasive alien plant management: Crossing disciplinary and societal boundaries

Biological invasions are a major threat to already complex social-ecological systems and require the integration of knowledge from various disciplines and stakeholders. Accordingly, there have been strong calls for integrated approaches to developing solutions that address the threat.

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24 May 2019
Read more about the article Invasive frog claims another continent
Traps out in the evening at the side of the aquaculture area. These simple bucket traps are baited with chicken livers to attract the African clawed frogs. (Photo credit: John Measey)
2019 / News

Invasive frog claims another continent

A new population of African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis) has become established on mainland China, according to a new publication by C·I·B Core Team Member, John Measey.

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17 May 2019
Read more about the article Mind the tadpoles: No survival of native larval frogs in the presence of invasive Indian bullfrog tadpoles
C·I·B Post-doctoral fellow Nitya Prakash Mohanty at his mesocosm experiment in which he examines the competitive and predation effects of bullfrog tadpoles on native tadpoles’ survival, growth, and time to metamorphosis. (Photo credit: Chetana P.)
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Mind the tadpoles: No survival of native larval frogs in the presence of invasive Indian bullfrog tadpoles

Tadpoles of endemic frog species on the Andaman archipelago (1200 km east of the Indian mainland) do not survive high levels of predation by invasive Indian bullfrogs larvae...

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10 May 2019
Read more about the article Ungulates mediate long-distance plant dispersal by endo- and epizoochory
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Ungulates mediate long-distance plant dispersal by endo- and epizoochory

Ungulates refer to animals with hooves and include 257 species across the world. These generally large-bodied mammals move diaspores (any part of a plant that plays a role in plant dispersal e.g. spores, seeds, fruits) of nearly half of the plant species available within their home range.

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3 May 2019
Read more about the article Understanding different types of uncertainty in invasion science is crucial for effective management
The co-authors during the retreat that provided the perfect environment to nurture these reflexions. (Photo Credit: Sophia Turner)
2019 / News

Understanding different types of uncertainty in invasion science is crucial for effective management

Uncertainty is part and parcel of any scientific field. The point of scientific research is to acquire knowledge and to deal with different types of uncertainty to improve our understanding of natural phenomena and help us make projections about the future.

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26 April 2019