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First national assessment identifies 271 established non-native species in Türkiye, with climate change to accelerate invasiveness risks | Blog Study in NeoBiota shows that there are 271 established non-native species in Turkey whose risk of invasion will increase under future climate warming scenarios.

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The first national assessment of established non-native species in Türkiye The ecological and socio-economic impacts of non-native species underscore the importance of maintaining accurate national lists to support biosecurity and management strategies. Türkiye’s most recent...

Are future #climate warming conditions set to worsen the threat of #invasive #species in Türkiye?

Check out the the first comprehensive list of established non-native species in Türkiye, documenting 271 species across 160 families here 👇
doi.org/10.3897/neob...

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Pensoft joined the 9th European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE 2026) | Blog Pensoft participated in this year's 9th European Conference on Tropical Ecology (ECTE 2026) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Society for Tropical Ecology (gtö).

🌴About 10 days ago, the 9th European Conference of #Tropical #Ecology - #ECTE2026 wrapped up!

🐝However, we are still buzzing with excitement from all the connections, conversations, and presentations on all things tropical ecology.

⬇️ See all the highlights of the week in our latest blog post:

Seed density and priority effects outweigh limiting similarity and diversity in contributing biotic resistance to invasion Despite numerous ecological theories proposed to explain plant invasion dynamics, few studies have evaluated multiple mechanisms simultaneously within a single experimental framework. We conducted a g...

A new study on 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘢 found that #seed density and priority effects (getting there first) are way more effective at stopping invaders than just having a diverse mix of species.

⬇️Learn all the details here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

#diversity

New study provides information on the distribution of #invasive social #wasps (Vespidae) on the islands of the South Pacific (except AU and PNG), their known introductions and establishment dates, and comments on their invasive #ecology: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

#pestmanagement #biologicalinvasions

🔉 Last chance to catch us at the 9th European Conference of Tropical Ecology - #ECTE2026.

☕ Stop by our booth to learn more about publishing opportunities, and grab a journal sticker with incredible illustrations.

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Image-based recognition using advanced neural networks can aid surveillance of Agrilus jewel beetles The genus Agrilus includes two species, Agrilus planipennis and A. anxius, that are of particular phytosanitary concern and that are regulated by the European Union legislation. This implies that phyt...

🐞 The Entomoscope presents an innovative tool for automating #biosecurity.

Using Agrilus jewel #beetles as a model, researchers utilized this low-cost, #open-source device to auto-detect and classify specimens via high-res imaging and CNNs.

See which of the 3 benchmarked models performed best ⤵️

👋Come to @pensoft.net booth at #ECTE2026 and chat all things publishing!

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#tropical #ecology #conference

🎉We're at #ECTE2026!

Visit the @pensoft.net booth to explore the publisher's diverse journal portfolio, including us, the newest 💎 #OA journal, and the next-gen @arphahub.com publishing tool.

See you there!

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#neotropical #ecology #science #conference

👋Hello from Passau!

We’re at #ECTE2026, and it's incredible to see that many people already at our booth!

🙌Come over, @pensoft.net is located in the coffee break foyer!

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Pensoft joins the European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), 2026 Pensoft announced its participation in the upcoming European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), organized by the Society for Tropical Ecology. This year, the conference will be held from 23 to 27 ...

3️⃣days left until the 9th European Conference of #Tropical #Ecology - #ECTE2026!

🙌Come talk all things publishing with us from Feb 23-27.

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🌍 Two species of Asian mantises are now considered 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 across Europe due to their high reproductive rates and ability to thrive in urban areas.

Check out our latest blog: blog.pensoft.net/2026/02/19/c...

Original study: doi.org/10.3897/jor.35.165233

Pensoft joins the European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), 2026 Pensoft announced its participation in the upcoming European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), organized by the Society for Tropical Ecology. This year, the conference will be held from 23 to 27 ...

✈️ We’re heading to #ECTE2026!

Stop by our booth to find the perfect home for your next #manuscript.

Explore our diverse #journal portfolio, from @bdj.pensoft.net to our newest addition, @apr.pensoft.net . 🐝

💎Plus, get first-hand insights into @arphahub.com, our next-gen #publishing platform. ⬇️

Pensoft joins the European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), 2026 Pensoft announced its participation in the upcoming European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), organized by the Society for Tropical Ecology. This year, the conference will be held from 23 to 27 ...

Join us in Passau for the 9th European Conference of Tropical Ecology - #ECTE2026 !

🔬 Explore @pensoft.net's journal portfolio, including the brand-new @apr.pensoft.net !
💎 See how @arphahub.com is redefining Diamond & Gold Open Access publishing.
😍And plenty more. 👇

Pensoft Celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Blog In honour of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Pensoft Publishers celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in our journals’ editorial teams.

👩‍🔬Happy International Day of Women and Girls in #Science!

Explore the reflections and visions for the future from our Women Editors-in-Chief.

💫With these insights, we hope to foster a more equitable #scientific community and inspire the next generation of girls to pursue their passions in #STEM.⤵

TRACKS: Six good practices for Non-Indigenous Species research and their SWOT evaluation Addressing the challenges posed by Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) demands coordinated efforts across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. In this study, we engaged a diverse group of 90 Italia...

How can research on Non-Indigenous Species be improved?

Six best practices, identified and analysed using a SWOT approach, point the way forward: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

TRACKS: Six good practices for Non-Indigenous Species research and their SWOT evaluation Addressing the challenges posed by Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) demands coordinated efforts across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. In this study, we engaged a diverse group of 90 Italia...

The effort of 90 diverse scientists from Italy, working across #terrestrial, #freshwater, and #marine realms, identified six good practices to enhance the process and outcomes of Non-Indigenous Species #research.

Find out all the details here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

Tracing the rise of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) in Thailand with eDNA Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is a filter-feeding cyprinid introduced globally for aquaculture that poses significant ecological risks to river systems worldwide. In Thailand, its distribu...

Traditional #monitoring may often miss the scale of #invasivespecies.

🧬🐟 New #eDNA #research in Thailand’s Chao Phraya Basin shows the Silver carp (𝘏. 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘹) detection surged from 31% to 59% in just 4 years, demonstrating the continuous establishment of this #species: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences The recent IPBES IAS Assessment identified significant gaps in lists of alien taxa in the Global South. The purpose of the special issue is to help address these gaps. Submissions are welcome of paper...

This article is part of a very special topical collection named: Developing lists of alien taxa in the Global South: workflows, protocols, processes, and experiences

doi.org/10.3897/neob...

Streamlining alien species listing processes to enable prioritisation and reporting in protected areas: The case of alien plants in South African National Parks Management of alien species is a critical conservation priority in protected areas. Reliable alien species checklists are central to prioritisation, early detection, long-term monitoring and reporting...

"Living checklists" may be the key to managing #invasive & #alien #species.

Using data from South African National Parks, researchers have proposed a 10-step process for dynamic, reproducible databases, essential for early detection, monitoring, and reporting.

neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1591...

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Assessing global trends, biases, and knowledge gaps in research on ecological interactions in goldenrod (Solidago spp.) invasions North American goldenrods (Solidago spp.) rank among the most ecologically impactful invasive plants in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Their spread is driven by high ecological plasticity, rapid gro...

🌿 Invasive goldenrod (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘱.) strongly impacts ecosystems across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
🔍 In this study, researchers systematically reviewed 180 published papers to reveal global trends, research biases in studies on invasive goldenrod’s ecological interactions

🔗 Read the full study here:

Burmese pythons in Florida: A synthesis of biology, impacts, and management tools Burmese pythons (Python molurus bivittatus) are native to southeastern Asia, however, there is an established invasive population inhabiting much of southern Florida throughout the Greater Everglades ...

Want to know about more about the #invasive Burmese #pythons in #Florida?

Read the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

Fla. Temperatures Dropped to Dangerous Numbers for Reptiles, But the State's Invasive Pythons Are Hanging On While temperatures are dropping in Florida, invasive pythons have been adapting despite other reptiles dropping, according to new reports

🐍❄️ Can Florida’s #cold snaps stop #Burmese #pythons?

#Research published in NeoBiota, recently featured in @people.com by Gabrielle Rockson, suggest that these #invasivespecies are undergoing evolutionary change and show behavioral plasticity that helps them survive the cold #weather. 👇

Assessing global trends, biases, and knowledge gaps in research on ecological interactions in goldenrod (Solidago spp.) invasions North American goldenrods (Solidago spp.) rank among the most ecologically impactful invasive plants in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Their spread is driven by high ecological plasticity, rapid gro...

A review of 180 studies on invasive North American goldenrods (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘰 spp.) reveals key research gaps: an over-focus on 𝘚. 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, geographic concentration in Europe and Asia, a lack of predictive data & more.

Read the full review here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

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Metabolism, movement behaviour, and salinity responses of invasive mosquitofish compared with a threatened toothcarp The success and impact of invasive non-native species depend on how they cope with local abiotic conditions, especially in comparison to co-occurring native taxa. In aquatic systems, salinity serves a...

How do #invasivespecies outcompete #native ones when #environmental conditions change?

🔬New #research on the #invasive Eastern Mosquitofish (𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪) and the endangered Spanish Toothcarp (𝘈𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴) sheds light on the physiological mechanisms at play ⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/neob...

Argument maps can support decisions to declare the presence of alien species: South Africa as a case study Accurate alien species lists are essential for effective biodiversity policy and regulation. However, the evidence that a species is present at a site can be weak. In South Africa, of the 560 taxa lis...

By applying argument maps to case studies of the Chilean black urchin, heather, and leafy spurge in South Africa, researchers have developed a more rigorous way to declare the presence of #alien #species 🔽 doi.org/10.3897/neob...

#invasivespecies #biodiversity

Integrating EICAT and EICAT+ assessments and expert knowledge to classify invasive alien plants in France, based on their ecological impact The EICAT and EICAT+ methods were developed to assess the negative and positive environmental impacts of alien species respectively. While both methods are theoretically applicable across spatial scal...

How do we accurately measure the impact of #invasive #species at a national level? A recent study adapted the EICAT and EICAT+ frameworks to assess 228 alien plants in France, see what they found here: doi.org/10.3897/neob...

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#Environmentalassessment #invasivespecies