Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Biology of Weedy and Invasive Species in Agroecosystems

It has been estimated that approximately 50,000 species of plants and animals have been introduced into the United States resulting in more than $100 billion in losses and damage each year. Invasive species threaten biodiversity, habitat quality, and ecosystem function. It is estimated that invasive species have contributed to the decline of 42 percent of the endangered and threatened species in the United States. Non-indigenous weeds alone cost U.S. agriculture $7-27 billion per year. Exotic, invasive species are a particularly prevalent feature of agroecosystems and a major threat to food and fiber production. Increased globalization and climate change will likely increase the introduction, spread, and impact of invasive species.

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This is an integrated program. Please refer to Part III, A of the current Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Request for Applications for the complete eligibility requirements.

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