"A gene drive construct that could spread to all components of the population may mean that eradication of sea lamprey from the Great Lakes is no longer an impossible dream."
New York Invasive Species Research Institute
Archive for category: Research Summaries
Comparing effects of invasive plant management | Research summary
This 5-year study offers considerations for monitoring the indirect effects of invasive plant treatments, such as non-target impacts, biodiversity benefits, and secondary invasion.
How stakeholders respond to message frames | Research summary
Shaw et al. test five common message emphasis frames, offering insights into how they can influence engagement and behavior.
Global Change & Invasive Species: Priorities for a Path Forward | Research summary
An international team of 19 researchers identify and summarize four critical priority areas to better advance invasion science in an era of rapid global change.
Lessons learned from a widespread invader | Research summary
This paper summarizes current research and knowledge about one of the top invasive species in Europe to help inform management of other invasive species that cover broad ranges and span diverse habitat types.
Hydrilla Hazard | Research Summary
After eluding scientists for decades, the causative agent of a deadly wildlife disease (vacuolar myelinopathy) is uncovered in a recent study, and has been linked to the colonization of invasive Hydrilla.
Eradicating Eradication | Research Summary
Functional eradication, a new framework for invasive species control, focuses on suppressing invasive species below levels that have significant negative impacts on conservation targets.
Pests Hiding In Firewood | Research summary
Invasive forest pests can spread when people move firewood from place to place, but this review helps to identify how we can prevent it from spreading further.
eDNA Advances: Counting up round gobies | Research summary
Advances in eDNA research show promise for estimating the abundance of invasive fish populations using water samples.
Garlic Mustard’s Time of Decline | Research Summary
Garlic mustard may occupy forest understories, but mounting evidence shows that with time, populations of this ubiquitous invader are in decline.