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.

Presents great progresses on relevant researches in this subject Deals with both developments and perspectives of Invasion Biology in China Covers the systematic research progresses in invasion biology including the basic theories, as well as typical cases

Autorentext
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.