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MEDIA ALERT: Leading invasion scientists to present research at groundbreaking UF/IFAS symposium, May 6-8
Lourdes MederosApril 25th, 2024WHAT: The University of Florida will host the first-of-its kind Invasion Science Research Symposium. Organized by the UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute (ISRI), this symposium represents a landmark gathering of renowned invasion science researchers. The packed program aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of cutting-edge tools, methodologies and approaches to deepen understanding of […]
Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Pioneering research sheds light on impacts of temperature
Lourdes MederosApril 23rd, 2024In 2022, an estimated 249 million malaria cases killed 608,000 people in 85 countries worldwide including the United States, according to the World Health Organization. Malaria continues to pose a considerable public health risk in tropical and subtropical areas, where it impacts human health and economic progress. Despite concerns about the potential impact of climate […]
Now is the Time to Search for Invasive Cogongrass
Rick O'ConnorApril 18th, 2024Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is one of the most noxious weeds in the U.S. and has been a problem in the agricultural and timberland for decades. In more recent years it has been found on our barrier islands. Stands of cogongrass on the beaches are not as massive and dense as they are in the upland […]
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Ecological Invasion
Interspecific competition where native species are competing with nonnative species for resources (e.g., nutrients, space, water, etc.)
Related Topics: Invasive Species, Marine Ecosystems