Forests play critical roles in global ecosystem processes and provide numerous services to
society. But forests are increasingly affected by a variety of human influences, especially …

Biological control (BC) is defined as the use of living natural enemies, antagonists, or
competitors (biological control agents) to control other living organisms. In the second half of …

Highlights•Forest loss contributes to pest and pathogen emergence and spread.•Forests and
surrounding areas exchange pests and microbes at an unprecedented rate.•Trade and …

Biological invasions represent some of the most severe threats to local communities and
ecosystems. Among invasive species, the vector-borne pathogen Xylella fastidiosa is …

Early detection of plant diseases is a crucial factor to prevent or limit the spread of a rising
infection that could cause significant economic loss. Detection test on plant diseases in the …

Rapid and sensitive assays for the identification of plant pathogens are necessary for the
effective management of crop diseases. The main limitation of current diagnostic testing is …

Abstract Purpose of Review Within the discipline of invasion science, researchers studying
different taxonomic groups have developed distinct ways of investigating the phenomenon …

The world's forests have never been more threatened by invasions of exotic pests and
pathogens, whose causes and impacts are reinforced by global change. However, forest …

Societal Impact Statement The increasing occurrence of native and non‐native pests and
diseases of trees in Africa is impacting rural livelihoods, economic development, and …

Benefits provided by urban trees are increasingly threatened by non-native pests and
pathogens. Monitoring of these invasions is critical for the effective management and …