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Adaptive evolution in invasive species by Prentis, Peter J., Wilson, John R.U., Dormontt, Eleanor E., Richardson, David M., Lowe, Andrew J.

“…Many emerging invasive species display evidence of rapid adaptation. Contemporary genetic studies demonstrate that adaptation to novel environments can occur…”
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Something in the way you move: dispersal pathways affect invasion success by Wilson, John R.U., Dormontt, Eleanor E., Prentis, Peter J., Lowe, Andrew J., Richardson, David M.

“…Biological invasions are caused by human-mediated extra-range dispersal and, unlike natural extra-range dispersal, are often the result of multiple…”
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The status of arboreta in South Africa and the taxa they contain by Cheek, MD, Wilson, JRU, Richardson, DM, Procheş, Ş

“…Collections of living trees (hereafter arboreta) are important for conservation, research on species selection for forestry, and as sentinel sites for…”
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The importance of pollinators and autonomous self-fertilisation in the early stages of plant invasions: Banksia and Hakea (Proteaceae) as case studies by Moodley, D., Geerts, S., Richardson, D. M., Wilson, J. R. U.

“…Reproduction is a crucial stage in the naturalisation of introduced plant species. Here, using breeding system experiments and observations of floral visitors,…”
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Reassessing the invasion of South African waters by the European shore-crab Carcinus maenas by Mabin, CA, Wilson, JRU, Le Roux, JJ, Robinson, TB

“…The European shore-crab Carcinus maenas has been present in South Africa since 1983. Despite this species' international reputation as a biological invader,…”
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Invasion dynamics of Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) in South Africa by Vardien, W., Richardson, D.M., Foxcroft, L.C., Thompson, G.D., Wilson, J.R.U., Le Roux, J.J.

“…Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) has a wide range of impacts throughout its global invasive range. Here we review the mechanisms driving its invasion dynamics in…”
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Biogeographic concepts define invasion biology by Wilson, John R.U., Dormontt, Eleanor E., Prentis, Peter J., Lowe, Andrew J., Richardson, David M.

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Alien invaders and reptile traders: what drives the live animal trade in South Africa by Van Wilgen, N.J, Wilson, J.R.U, Elith, J, Wintle, B.A, Richardson, D.M

“…The global trade in reptiles for pets has grown rapidly in recent decades. Some species introduced by the pet trade have established and become invasive, for…”
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Interactions between environment, species traits, and human uses describe patterns of plant invasions by Thuiller, Wilfried, Richardson, David M., Rouget, Mathieu, Procheş, Şerban, Wilson, John R. U.

“…Although invasive alien species (IAS) are a major threat to biodiversity, human health, and economy, our understanding of the factors controlling their…”
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Invasive alien plants infiltrate bird-mediated shrub nucleation processes in arid savanna by MILTON, S.J, WILSON, J.R.U, RICHARDSON, D.M, SEYMOUR, C.L, DEAN, W.R.J, IPONGA, D.M, PROCHEŞ, Ş

“…1 The cultivation and dissemination of alien ornamental plants increases their potential to invade. More specifically, species with bird-dispersed seeds can…”
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The decline of water hyacinth on Lake Victoria was due to biological control by Neochetina spp by Wilson, John R.U., Ajuonu, Obinna, Center, Ted D., Hill, Martin P., Julien, Mic H., Katagira, Francisca F., Neuenschwander, Peter, Njoka, Stephen W., Ogwang, James, Reeder, Rob H., Van, Thai

“…There has been some debate recently about the cause of the decline of water hyacinth on Lake Victoria. While much of this evidence points to classical…”
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Distribution and management of Acacia implexa (Benth.) in South Africa: A suitable target for eradication? by Kaplan, H., Van Zyl, H.W.F., Le Roux, J.J., Richardson, D.M., Wilson, J.R.U.

“…This study is the first detailed assessment of an invasion by Acacia implexa (Benth.) (screw-pod wattle) anywhere in the world. Approximately 30000 A. implexa…”
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Evaluating the invasiveness of Acacia paradoxa in South Africa by Zenni, R.D., Wilson, J.R.U., Le Roux, J.J., Richardson, D.M.

“…We present the first detailed survey of a population of Acacia paradoxa DC. (syn. Acacia armata R.Br.), Kangaroo Thorn, in South Africa. The species is listed…”
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Landscape Corridors: Possible Dangers? by Procheş, Şerban, John R. U. Wilson, Veldtman, Ruan, Kalwij, Jesse M., Richardson, David M., Chown, Steven L., Levey, Douglas J., Bolker, Benjamin M., Tewksbury, Joshua J., Sargent, Sarah, Haddad, Nick M.

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Population regulation of a classical biological control agent: larval density dependence in Neochetina eichhorniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a biological control agent of water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes by Wilson, J R U, Rees, M, Ajuonu, O

“…The release of classical biological control agents has reduced the economic, environmental and social problems caused by water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes;…”
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(bio)diversity of science reflects the interests of society by Wilson, John RU, Şerban ProcheÅ, Brigitte Braschler, Edd S. Dixon, David M. Richardson

“…For ecologists to develop robust generalizations and principles, a broad taxonomic and geographic spread of research is required, but, in practice, most…”
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