Residual herbicides are widely used in weed management; however, their persistence in the environment can lead to agronomic and ecological impacts. This study assessed bacterial isolates obtained from sugarcane soil with a history of diuron exposure for their ability to increase diuron dissipation under controlled conditions. Forty-two bacterial isolates were obtained, of which 18 tolerated the commercial formulation at 1,000...

Main conclusion The biological control of phytophagous mites mediated by predatory mites promotes the maintenance of plant physiology by mitigating damage and preserving key traits related to photosynthesis and development. Abstract The immune system of plants, upon perceiving the presence of phytophagous mites, triggers signals mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Under intense infestations, these redox signals can trig...

Identifying habitats that non-native fluvial fishes are likely to invade provides information for proactive management, conservation planning, and understanding the ecology of biological invasions. We identified streams in the conterminous United States with high invasion risk from 20 non-native fluvial fish species. Specifically, we (1) developed habitat suitability models for each species using nine natural and six anthropog...

Mesocarnivores navigate a complex risk–reward continuum in ecosystems shared with their apex counterparts, balancing scavenging opportunities with risks of mortality. However, the risks to mesocarnivores in multi‐carnivore systems are not uniform; they can vary with specific apex–meso pairings. Using remote cameras and GPS‐telemetry, we examined space‐use, temporal activity, fine‐scale interactions, and scavenging behaviors of...

Although the aquarium trade is an important pathway for direct and indirect non-native species introductions into freshwater systems, knowledge and attitudes of participants in the trade regarding alien species issues is largely undocumented. Therefore, we administered a survey to investigate attitudes and behaviors of aquarists and non-aquarists regarding the aquarium trade as a pathway for invasive species introductions. We...

Over the last decades, climate change biology has become a central field in global science, yet knowledge production and its inclusion in global strategies remain profoundly unequal. Our bibliometric analysis of over 580,000 records shows that ~80% of author affiliations come from Global North institutions, meaning that research agendas, theoretical frameworks, and priorities are still largely shaped outside the regions with t...

The ‘omics revolution’ has advanced scientific understanding of marine ecosystems and led to a rapid increase in data that can inform species' population structure, distribution, and abundance. Of the 'omics data types, environmental DNA (eDNA) may present the most cost‐effective opportunity for developing quantitative estimates of abundance trends, a key input for stock assessment models. However, eDNA has yet to be widely ad...

Shifting precipitation regimes driven by global climate change can alter vertebrate behavior and host‐symbiont relationships, potentially compromising host resistance to pathogen invasion. In Brazil's Atlantic Forest, a biodiversity hotspot, prior research identified drought as a key factor disrupting the skin microbiome, contributing to a die‐off of pumpkin toadlets due to the invasive waterborne fungal pathogen Batrachochytr...

Our primary objective was to compile a comprehensive dataset on bird–window collisions throughout the Neotropical region, including both published and unpublished sources. On May 12, 2020, we extensively disseminated invitations to provide data via email and social media platforms. By providing a template worksheet, we required standardized information from collaborators to complete and register their data. To better understan...

Flooded areas can create temporary connections between adjacent drainages and are a relatively understudied pathway for the spread of aquatic invasive species. The Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database’s Flood and Storm Tracker maps were developed to help natural resource managers with post-storm aquatic invasive species detection and assessment efforts. As of the summer of 2023, 16 Flood and Storm Tracker maps have been publ...