Biological Invasions in South Africa

Biological Invasions in South Africa

Author
Brian W. van Wilgen, John Measey, David M. Richardson, …
Publication Year
2020
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Medical Science

This book presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control invasions and to reduce their ecological, economic and social effects.


Keywords: Biomedical and life sciences / Biodiversity / Conservation Biology / Ecology / Ecology / Animal / Systematics / Taxonomy / Biogeography / Ecosystems / Plant Pathology / South Africa / Terrestrial / Vertebrate invasions / Aquatic plants / Freshwater ecosystems / Invasive biota / Prince Edward Islands / Coastal invasions / Pathogens / Urban invasions / Alien organisms / Abiotic factors / Agricultural crops / Invasive insect pests