Reducing the risk of introducing or spreading nonindigenous plants, animals, and microorganisms through science and engineering fair projects1
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Abstract
The spread of nonindigenous organisms represents a serious concern in the United States and other countries. Science fair projects represent one potential pathway for spreading nonindigenous plants, animals, or microorganisms. Supervisors and participants can help prevent the spread of such species by carefully planning and implementing projects. This document provides background on the problem, suggested approaches for participants and supervisors, a risk assessment flow chart, and resources for further help and information.
Footnotes
This document is CIR1499, one of a series from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original EDIS publication date: February, 2007. Visit the EDIS Web Site at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
Charles Jacoby, Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611.
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