Biological Invasions : Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species
Overview
The impact of invasive species is second only to that of human population growth and associated activities as a cause of the loss of biodiversity throughout the world. In the United States, invasions of nonnative plants, animals, or microbes cause major environmental damage. The second edition of Biological Invasions: Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species represents the most current, single-source reference containing scientific and economic information on this timely subject.
This volume reconfirms the diverse and unpredictable roles that non-native species assume as they invade new ecosystems: destruction of vital crops and forests, major damages to ecosystems leading to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water loss. The text provides information on how the non-native species invade new ecosystems, their subsequent environmental effects, and estimates on economic impacts. Biological Invasions supplies scientists, policymakers, and the public with a better understanding of the invading species and how to prevent their spread and improve control procedures.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781439829905
- ISBN-10: 143982990X
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publish Date: May 2011
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Page Count: 463
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