Working with gardeners to identify potential invasive ornamental garden plants: testing a citizen science approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-018-1759-3
Abstract: The introduction and use of ornamental plants in gardens is the main pathway for plant invasions globally. High numbers of ornamental plants in gardens may not have started an invasion process yet and are a… read more here.
Keywords: identify potential; potential invasive; invasive ornamental; working gardeners ... See more keywords
Salvia hispanica (chia) – from nutritional additive to potential invasive species
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DOI: 10.1080/23818107.2019.1700550
Abstract: ABSTRACT The article presents the European distribution of Salvia hispanica, or chia, a plant species native to Central America. The species is very popular as a nutritional additive in the diet of the western world.… read more here.
Keywords: hispanica chia; nutritional additive; additive potential; potential invasive ... See more keywords
The First Record of Aedes vittatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Dominican Republic: Public Health Implications of a Potential Invasive Mosquito Species in the Americas
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DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaa128
Abstract: Abstract Aedes vittatus Bigot is distributed throughout Africa, tropical Asia, and southern Europe and occurs in sylvatic as well as peridomestic environments where it readily feeds on humans. Although the vectorial capacity of Ae. vittatus… read more here.
Keywords: vittatus; mosquito; aedes vittatus; dominican republic ... See more keywords