An Applied Empirical Framework for Invasion Science: Confronting Biological Invasion Through Collaborative Research Aimed at Tool Production

摘要: Global ecosystem functions, services, and commodities are increasingly threatened by biological invasions. As a result, there is an urgent need to manage invasive species through global collaborative research. We propose ‘applied empirical framework' (AEF) aggressively confront the current invasion crisis. The AEF builds on existing models for science that advocate 1) standardized research designs reveal key aspects of invasion, 2) facilitate sharing resources information. further emphasizes 3) production ‘tools’ (e.g., data, methodologies, technical instruments) designed direct uptake agencies 4) taxonomically targeted approach in which task forces conduct rapid, in-depth top-priority across their entire geographic range. review distinctive roles played different collaborator types. then provide example action BioSAFE initiative (Biosurveillance Alien Forest Enemies), highly project aimed at developing genomic tools biosurveillance intervention forest species. illustrate our two polyphagous insect species: wood-borer Anoplophora glabripennis, Motschusky (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae; Asian longhorned beetle) defoliator Lymantria dispar, Linnaeus spp. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae; gypsy moth). These examples how can focus accelerate response crisis applying resource capabilities groups generate management