Plant invasions: emerging trends and future implications

Abstract

Invasive species are a growing problem for the world, both ecologically and economically. The impact of invasive species on native species and ecosystems has been immense. Invasion is considered to be an important driver of global change. The impact on economy by these species is evident. The cost of impact which invasive species cause is now estimated to range from millions to billions of dollars and eventually it would be severe for all ecosystems. The various aspects of invasion related to ecology and economy have been summarized to give an insight into the problem and presumed solutions to invasion. Prediction of invasiveness is intricate, but economic and ecological outcome, either good or bad of species invasion, will soon pervade all countries and societies.