The book discusses invasive-species problems in agriculture, forests and aquatic ecosystems, highlighting the invasive mechanisms and management of the selected invasive species. Biological invasion has become a serious global ecological and economic problem that deserves particular attention from both government officials and scientists. This volume focuses on three key scientific areas: 1) population establishment and spreading mechanisms of the selected invasive species; 2) ecology adaptation, population growth, expansion and evolution of invasive species; and 3) impact of bio-invasion on the ecosystem structure and function at community and ecosystem levels. The presented research will result in techniques for better management of invasive species.

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Dr. Fanghao Wan is a professor at Institute of Plant protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
Dr. Mingxing Jiang is a professor at Institute of Insect Sciences, Zhejiang University,Hangzhou, China.
Dr. Aibin Zhan is a researcher at the Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China.

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Section III Invasion and Management of Major Alien Species in China.- Section IV Perspectives and Future Research Directions.