Global approaches to addressing biofuel-related invasive species risks and incorporation into U.S. laws and policies

Ecological Monographs

Volumn 84, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 171-201

  Lewis, Kristin C ^a   Porter, Read D ^b  

^a VOLPE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER   (United States)

^b ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

Alien species; Bioenergy; Biomass; Feedstock; Invasion; Nonnative species; Pest risk assessment; Weed risk assessment

Indexed keywords

BIOENERGY; BIOFUEL; CULTIVATION; GREENHOUSE EFFECT; GREENHOUSE GAS; INCENTIVE; INVASIVENESS; REGULATORY FRAMEWORK; RISK ASSESSMENT; SEED PRODUCTION; SELECTION;

UNITED STATES;

EID: 84903610202     PISSN: 00129615     EISSN: 15577015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1890/13-1625.1     Document Type: Review

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