Deliberate Introductions of Species: Research Needs.

Authors :: 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.
McEvoy, Peter B.
Source :: BioScience. Aug99, Vol. 49 Issue 8, p619. 12p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :: 1999
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.