Dehnen-Schmutz, Katharina and Touza, J. (2008) Plant invasions and ornamental horticulture: pathway, propagule pressure and the legal framework. In: Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology Advances and Topical Issues. Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology Advances and Topical Issues, Vol.5 . Global Science Book, United Kingdom, pp. 15-21. ISBN 978-4-903313-12-2

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Abstract

Ornamental horticulture is considered to be the main pathway for the introduction of non-native plants into a country and a small percentage of these species are serious threats to native biodiversity. In recent years, this pathway and its mechanism has been more closely analysed by ecologists. It has been possible to link the frequency of species in the horticultural trade with their subsequent success in escaping from cultivation and spread into unintended habitats. Policies are being developed to address the problem, such as voluntary codes of conduct and lists banning certain species from sale. This chapter will review the influence of ornamental horticulture on the risk of plant invasions as an introductory pathway, through its effect on propagule pressure and through cultivation. It will also analyse the existing legal framework and future research needs in this area

Item Type:	Book Item
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Life Sciences (2010- )
Series Name:	Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology Advances and Topical Issues
Publisher:	Global Science Book
Place of Publication:	United Kingdom
ISBN:	978-4-903313-12-2
Book Title:	Floriculture, Ornamental and Plant Biotechnology Advances and Topical Issues
Date:	2008
Volume:	Vol.5
Number of Pages:	7
Page Range:	pp. 15-21
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/42544

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