Novel environmental conditions experienced by introduced species can drive rapid
evolution of diverse traits. In turn, rapid evolution, both adaptive and non‐adaptive, can …

The introduction of biological control agents (BCAs) creates the potential for adaptive
evolution in translocated organisms. BCAs are confronted with new environments that can …

Background The need for enhancing the productivity of fisheries in Africa triggered the
introduction of non-native fish, causing dramatic changes to local species. In East Africa, the …

Drosophila suzukii, or spotted wing drosophila (SWD), is a highly polyphagous invasive pest
which has recently invaded Europe and the Americas. Its huge economic impact is due in …

Biological invasions, the expansion of agricultural frontiers, and climate change favor
encounters of divergent lineages of animals and plants, increasing the likelihood of …

Opinions about the value of biological control are often extreme. Colloquially, biological
control most often refers to classical biological control, in which one species is introduced …

The reproductive barriers that prevent gene flow between closely related species are a
major topic in evolutionary research. Insect clades with parasitoid lifestyle are among the …

Inbreeding and inbreeding depression are processes in small populations of particular
interest for a range of human activities such as animal breeding, species conservation, or …

Introductions of natural enemies in classical biocontrol programs potentially cause genetic
bottlenecks which can be detrimental for biocontrol. This can be mitigated by introducing …

The success rate of weed biological control programs is difficult to evaluate and the factors
affecting it remain poorly understood. One aspect which is still unclear is whether releases of …