Biological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the
rise in human population size. The numbers of invasive alien species–the subset of alien …

Plant invasions, a byproduct of globalization, are increasing worldwide. Because of their
ecological and economic impacts, considerable efforts have been made to understand and …

Biological invasions have steadily increased over recent centuries. However, we still lack a
clear expectation about future trends in alien species numbers. In particular, we do not know …

The redistribution of alien species across the globe accelerated with the start of European
colonialism. European powers were responsible for the deliberate and accidental …

The number of alien plants esca** from cultivation into native ecosystems is increasing
steadily. We provide an overview of the historical, contemporary and potential future roles of …

Our ability to predict the identity of future invasive alien species is largely based upon
knowledge of prior invasion history. Emerging alien species—those never encountered as …

Unprecedented rates of introduction and spread of non-native species pose burgeoning
challenges to biodiversity, natural resource management, regional economies, and human …

Abstract The Pladias (Plant Diversity Analysis and Synthesis) Database of the Czech Flora
and Vegetation was developed by the Pladias project team in 2014–2018 and has been …

Human activities are causing global biotic redistribution, translocating species and providing
them with opportunities to establish populations beyond their native ranges. Species …

Animals and plants worldwide are structured in global biogeographic regions, which were
shaped by major geologic forces during Earth history. Recently, humans have changed the …