1. Deliberate Introductions of Species: Research Needs.
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Ewel, John J., O'Dowd, Dennis J., Bergelson, Joy, Daehler, Curtis C., D'Antonio, Carla M., Diego Gomez, Luis, Gordon, Doria R., Hobbs, Richard J., Holt, Alan, Hooper, Keith R., Hughes, Colin E., LaHart, Marcy, Leakey, Roger R. B., Lee, William G., Loope, Lloyd L., Lorence, David H., Louda, Svata M., Lugo, Ariel E., and McEvoy, Peter B.
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BIOLOGICAL invasions ,BIODIVERSITY ,MICROORGANISMS ,POPULATION & the environment ,NONINDIGENOUS pests - Abstract
Discusses the impact of deliberate introductions of nonindigenous organisms on society. Reliance on non-native organisms; Effect of population growth and improved transcontinental transport; Increasing global threat against native biodiversity; Views; Where research is needed; Areas of agreement on species introductions. INSET: Research questions about introductions.
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- 1999
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