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 PROGRAMME

Wednesday 12 September
09:15 – 09:35	Welcome and conference opening
09:35 -10:15	Keynote: D. Kriticos, Combining climate-based niche models and simple spread models to estimate economic impacts of invasive species: methods, challenges and prospects
	Session 1: Climate change interactions with biological invasions (Chair: D. Richardson)
10:15 -10:30	F Vaz-Pinto, C. Olabarria, I. Gestoso, E. Cacabelos, M. Incera & F. Arenas, Role of functional diversity and climate change on the invasibility of macroalgae assemblages.
10:30 -10:45	J. Canning-Clode, A. E. Fowler, J. E. Byers, J. T. Carlton & G. M. Ruiz, Climate change and marine non-indigenous species: the role of unusual cold events.
10:45 – 11:00	D. Blumenthal, Global change, water, and invasion in a semi-arid grassland
11:00 – 11:15	M. Beckmann, M. Hock, R. Hofmann, J. Dieskau, H. Bruelheide & A. Erfmeier, UV-B radiation and plant invasions - two interacting aspects of global change.
11:15 -11:40	Coffee break
	Session 2: New tools for prevention and early detection of invasive species (Chair: G. Ruiz)
11:40 -11:55	S. Olenin, A. Zaiko & D. Minchin, Invasive alien species assessments for the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
11:55 – 12:10	D. Paini, SOM-where over the rainbow: using invasive pest assemblages to rank invasive species.
12:10 – 12:25	N. J. Bott, D. Giblot-Ducray, M. R. Deveney & A. McKay, Development of molecular surveillance strategies for the monitoring of invasive marine species in Australian ports.
12: 25 – 12:40	X. Pochon, N. Bott, K. Smith, & S. Wood, Evaluating Detection Limits of Next Generation Sequencing for the Surveillance and Monitoring of International Marine Pests.
12:40 – 12:55	A. Aebi, S. Bacher & S. J. Bacon, Quarantine insect trapping at Zürich airport and molecular identification.
12:55 – 13:10	V. Deltoro, G. Ballester, P. Pérez Rovira, J. Pérez Botella, J. Enric Oltra & J. Jiménez-Pérez, Early warning and early intervention’s contribution to success in the fight against Cylindropuntia rosea, an extremely invasive Mexican cactus in the Valencia region.
13:10 – 13: 25	A. C. Cardoso, S. Katsanevakis, K. Bogucarskis, F. Gatto, J. Vandekerkhove & I. Deriu, A novel tool for the exploration of alien species information: the European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN).
13: 25- 13: 40	J. Pergl, W. Nentwig, M. Winter, S. Bacher, F. Essl, P. Genovesi, P. E. Hulme, V. Jarošík, I. Kühn, P. Pyšek, A. Roques, D. Roy, M. Vilà & H. Roy, Progress on DAISIE: ALIEN species inventories in Europe updated.
13:40 – 16:00	Lunch
	Session 3: Modelling the success of alien species (Chair: I. Kühn)
16:10 – 16:25	T. Mang, F. Essl, I. Kleinbauer & S. Dullinger, Estimating true spread progress and handling bias sources in modelling imperfectly observed invasions.
16:25 – 16:40	H. Müller-Schärer, M.H. Hahn, P. Mráz, O. Broennimann, A. Guisan & U. Schaffner, A multi-forked approach to understand plant invasions: combining historical records, niche-modeling and experimental studies.
16:40 – 16:55	L. C. Foxcroft, V. Jarošík, P. Pyšek, D. M. Richardson, M. Rouget & S. MacFadyen, Plant invasions in Kruger National Park, South Africa: the role of boundaries, general predictors and species-specific factors,
16:55 – 17:10	B. Gallardo & D. C. Aldridge, Priority setting for invasive species management: integrated risk assessment of multiple Ponto Caspian invasive species into Great Britain.
17:10- 17:25	M. J. Wittmann, J. M. Jeschke, M. Hutzenthaler, W. Gabriel & D. Metzler, Stochastic models for introduced species and their interactions with native species.
17:25 – 17:55	Coffee break
	Session 4: Risk analysis of biological invasions (Chair: W. Rabitsch)
17:55 – 18:10	P. E. Hulme, Weed risk assessment: do data help make better decisions?
18:10 – 18:25	M. Kenis, U. Schaffner & PRATIQUE partners, A new method to assess the present and actual environmental impacts of alien plants and plant pests in pest risk analysis.
18:25 – 18:40	T. Loennechen Moen, A new generation risk assessment of alien species - Risk assessment of all known alien species in Norway, using a new quantitative methodology suitable for all taxonomic groups and habitats. & L. Gederaas
18:40 – 18:55	S. Kumschick, S. Bacher, W. Dawson, I. Kühn, T. Pluess & A. Sendek, A conceptual framework for prioritization of invasive alien species for management.
19:00 – 20:15	Poster session 1  - Climate change interactions with biological invasions. - New tools for prevention and early detection of invasive species. - Modelling the success of alien species. - Risk analysis of biological invasions. - Ecological impacts of biological invasions.

 

Thursday 13 September
09:15 – 9:55	Keynote: G. Ruiz, K. Larson, L. McCann, P. Fofonoff, B. Steves, W. Miller, A. Hines, J. Canning-Clode, A. Freestone & C. deRivera, Latitudinal gradient of non-native species richness for marine invertebrates.
	Session 5: Ecological impacts of biological invasions (Chair: P. Pyšek)
9:55 – 10:10	J. Sagerman, S. Enge, H. Pavia & S. A. Wikström, Novel ecological strategies determines the impact on community production by two successful non-native seaweeds.
10:10 – 10:25	J. E. Byers, J. T. Wright & P. E. Gribben, Behaviorally-mediated interactions between native and invasive ecosystem engineers influence community structure
10:25 – 10:40	Y. Sun, R. Collins, U. Schaffner & H. Müller-Schärer, Impact of a plant invader on its neighbours: size matters at home but not away
10:40 – 10:55	H. E. Roy, T. Adriaens, N. J.B. Isaac, M. Kenis, T. Onkelinx, G. San Martin, P. M.J. Brown, L. Hautier, R. Poland, D. B. Roy, R. Comont, R. Eschen, R. Frost, R. Zindel, J. Van Vlaenderen, O. Nedvěd, H. P. Ravn, J-C. Grégoire, J-C. de Biseau & D. Maes, Harmonia axyridis implicated in native European ladybird declines.
10:55 – 11:10	M. Gaertner, R. Biggs, M. Te Beest, J. Molofsky & D. M. Richardson, Regime shifts following alien plant invasions.
11:10 – 11:25	A. Traveset, R. Heleno, M. Nogales, P. Vargas & J. Olesen, Mutualistic networks in the Galapagos Islands. Impacts of invasive species on their structure
11:25: 11:40	I. Kowarik, R. Bartz & M. von der Lippe, Relating invasion impacts to conservation values: a missing link in assessing and managing biological invasions
11:40: 11:55	W. Nentwig, S. Bacher, E. Kühnel, S. Kumschick, S. Vaes-Petignat & G. van der Veer, One scoring system for the environmental and economic impact of all alien and invasive animal species
11:55 -12:20	Coffee break
	Session 6: Successful controls and eradications of invasive species (Chair: W. Nentwig)
12:20 – 12:35	C. Durán, M. Lanao, V. Touya & A. Anadón, 11 years of management of the zebra mussel invasion in the Ebro basin (Northern Spain).
12:35 – 12:50	T. Renals, The response to the arrival of water primrose Ludwigia grandiflora and ‘killer shrimp’ Dikerogammarus villosus in Great Britain.
12:50 – 13:05	R. H. Shaw, R. A. Tanner, M. Seier & U. Schaffner, The argument for classical biological control of invasive weeds in Europe – an aid to decision making.
13:05 – 13:20	L. C. Vieira, S. M. Salom & L. T. Kok, Adelges tsugae Annand biological control program in the eastern United States: first field trials of a new predator, Laricobius osakensis Montgomery & Shiyake (Coleoptera: Derodontidae).
13:20 – 13:35	C. Silva, S. Hervías, P. Geraldes & T. Pipa, Giant Reed in a Cory´s Shearwater breeding habitat using Decision Support System Model for the decision making
13:35 – 13:50	A. Novoa & L. González, Evaluating barriers to native plant species establishment in coastal dune communities invaded by Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N. E. Br., implications for restoration.
13:50 – 16:00	Lunch
	Session 7: Exploring the routes, pathways and vectors of invasion (Chair: J. Kollmann)
16:15 -16:30	C. Ware, I. G. Alsos, J. B. Kirkpatrick, J. Berge, J. H. Sundet, A .D. M. Coutts, Assessing marine bioinvasion hazards in high-Arctic Svalbard.
16:30 – 16:45	M. Ros & J. M. Guerra-García, The role of touristic harbors in the distribution of invasive caprellids (Crustacea: Amphipoda) in the Iberian Peninsula and Northern Africa.
16:45 – 17:00	A. Santini, R. Eschen & A. Roques, Who is the most endangered of them all? Analysis of tree species vulnerability to alien pests and pathogens in Europe.
17:00 – 17:15	F. Essl, K. Steinbauer, S. Dullinger, T. Mang & D. Moser, Telling a different story: a global assessment of bryophyte invasions.
17:15: - 17:30	P. Pyšek, J. Pergl & V. Jarošík, Alien plants introduced by different pathways differ in invasion success.
17:30 – 17:45	G. Karrer, I. Milakovic, F. Lener & M. Leitsch-Vitalos, The influence of quantity, quality and distances of seeds dispersed by different vectors on the dynamics of ragweed invasion.
17:45 – 18:00	N. Schoenenberger & L. D'Andrea, Genetically engineered Brassica napus: a next generation weed?
18:00 – 18:30	Coffee break
18:30 – 20:00	Poster session 2 (Posters 105-224. See the list at the bottom of the page) - Successful controls and eradications of invasive species. - Exploring the routes, pathways and vectors of invasion. - Species traits conferring invasiveness. - Biotic and environmental control of biological invasions. - Genetics and evolution of introduced and native populations.
21:00	Conference dinner

 

Friday 14
09:15 – 9:55	Keynote: D. Richardson, Managing invasive trees: changing approaches, priorities and challenges from around the world
	Session 8: Species traits conferring invasiveness (Chair: I. Kowarik)
9:55 – 10:10	D. Plagge, S. Hempel, L. Götzenberger, P. Pyšek, M. C. Rillig, M. Zobel, M. Moora & I. Kühn, Invaders are more often mycorrhizal, but flexible species are more wide-spread.
10:10 – 10:25	D. Sol, J. Maspons, M. Vall-llosera, I. Bartomeus, G. E. García-Peña, J. Piñol & R. P. Freckleton, Unraveling the life history of successful invaders.
10:25 – 10:40	R. I. Colautti, S.  J. Franks, O. Bossdorf & the GGMFS consortium, The global garlic mustard field survey: first results from a large-scale collaborative project in invasion biology.
10:40 – 10:55	M. Gioria, V. Jarošík & P. Pyšek, The role of soil seed banks in plant species invasions.
10:55 – 11.10	D. Moodley, D.M. Richardson, S. Geerts & J.R. Wilson, Proteaceae introductions and invasions: what types of species are introduced globally, and which traits are associated with invasive success?
11:10 – 11:25	C. Alba, M. D. Bowers & R. Hufbauer, Young leaves are better defended and less damaged in introduced versus native populations of Verbascum thapsus: Considering optimal defense and the “evolutionary dilemma” in the context of invasions.
11:25 – 11:40	C. L. Raak-van den Berg, P. W. de Jong, L. Hemerik, H. J. De Lange & J. C. van Lenteren, Why is Harmonia axyridis so successful?
11:40 -12:05	Coffee break
	Session 9: Biotic and environmental control of biological invasions (Chair: D. Kriticos)
12:05 – 12:20	P. M. Kotanen, Latitudinal variation in interactions between invasive plants and their natural enemies.
12:20 – 12:35	H. Jäger, D. Sax, M. Rillig & I. Kowarik, Mycorrhizal fungi and nutrients increase performance of Cinchona pubescens in its introduced compared to its native range.
12:35 – 12:50	J. Iguzguiza, C. Başnou & J. Pino, The role of past and present landscape on plant invasion in the Mediterranean coast..
12:50 – 13:05	M. Parepa, M. Fischer, U. Schaffner & O. Bossdorf, Drivers of invasive knotweed success.
13:05 -13:20	J. Laube, T. H. Sparks, C. Bässler & A. Menzel, How Balsams get to the top: a trade-off between adaptation and interaction.
13:20 – 13:35	R. A. Paterson, M. Ennis, J. T.A. Dick, M. J. Hatcher & A. M. Dunn, Functional responses of native vs. exotic amphipods: effects of predation risk and parasitism.
13:35: - 13:50	M. Vall-llosera, D. Sol, F. Llimona, M. de Cáceres & S. Sales, Biotic resistance, niche opportunities and the invasion of natural habitats.
14:00 – 16:00	Lunch
	Session 10: Genetics and evolution of introduced and native populations (Chair: P. Hulme)
16:15 – 16:30	A. R. Kanarek, C. T. Webb & R. D. Holt, Allee effects and invasion success
16:30 – 16:45	L. J. Lamarque, C. J. Lortie, A. J. Porté & S. Delzon, A biogeographical study of the genetic adaptation and phenotypic plasticity of two invasive maple trees, Acer negundo and Acer platanoides.
16:45 – 17:00	S. Stutz, V. Renevey, H. L. Hinz, P. Mráz, U. Schaffner, H. Müller-Schärer, Variation in ploidy level of native and invasive populations of oxeye daisy, (Leucanthemum vulgare sensu lato)
17: 00 – 17:15	J. Molofsky, M. A. Eppinga, S. Keller, S. Lavergne & M. A. Kaproth, Post-introduction evolutionary change in the invasive plant Phalaris arundinacea can lead to critical transitions in wetland ecosystems.
17:15 – 17:30	V. C. Wolf, A. Gassmann, B. M. Clasen, A. G. Smith & C. Müller, Aspects of chemical and genetic diversity of invasive plants to be considered in biological control.
17:30 – 17:45	L. M. Wolfe, Demographic performance in native and introduced populations of a perennial plant (Silene latifolia).
17:45 – 18:10	Coffee break
18:10 – 18:50	NEOBIOTA organising session (Chair: I. Kowarik)
18:50 – 19:15	Concluding remarks, poster awards and farewell

Wednesday 12 September Poster session 1

Climate change interactions with biological invasions

1 Investigating the adaptive potential of agricultural weeds to increased temperatures. K. Dehnen-Schmutz, B. Finch-Savage & P. Neve

2 Modelling the effect of climate change in plant invasion hotspots: from patterns to forecasts. G. García-Baquero, L. Caño, I Biurrun, I. García-Mijangos, M. Herrera, J. Loidi & J. A. Campos

3 Combining bioclimatic models with field trials to reduce uncertainty and aid management decisions on plant invasions in the face of climate change. C. S. Sheppard, B. R. Burns & M. C. Stanley

4 The contribution of seed release to population spread of an invasive thistle under climate change. B. J. Teller, R. Zhang & K. Shea

5 Modeling the establishment potential of Scaphoideus titanus, vector of Grapevine Flavescence doree phytoplasma, in Europe by using the CLIMEX model. G. Strauss, R. Steffek, H. Reisenzein & M. Schwarz

6 Acute cold winter temperature abnormalities and invasive species: an overlooked facet of global climate change?  E. H. Morgan & C. A. Richardson

New tools for prevention and early detection of invasive species

7 Alien species databases: a tool for users or a toy for database developers? A. Narščius, S. Olenin, D. Minchin & A. Zaiko

8 Towards an integrated information system on marine non-indigenous species of Europe and neighboring regions. S. Olenin, B. Galil, S. Gollasch, D. Minchin, A. Narscius, A. Occhipinti-Ambrogi, H. Ojaveer, G. Srebaliene, & A. Zaiko

9 Aquatic invasive species and biotic indices: a fake evidence of water quality improvement? A. Zaiko, D. Daunys & A. Šiaulys

10 Planting European sentinel trees in Asia, an early warning method for the identification of forest insects potentially invasive to Europe. A. Roques & J. Sun

11 Assessing the likelihood of introduction of forest pests based on their worldwide occurrence. R. Eschen, T. Holmes, D. Smith & M. Kenis

12 Development of a classification model based on field spectral and biochemical leaf properties to analyse Acacia invasion via remote sensing. J. Lehmann, J. Oldeland, M. Römer, & A. Große-Stoltenberg

13 Remote sensing in invasive plant ecology? Detection, monitoring and control of alien herb species. J. Müllerová & N. Đurič

14 Nature Locator: Geospatial Smartphone Apps and the use of Crowd Sourcing for the Accurate Recording of Invasive Species. D. Kilbey

15 Creation and role of the Observatory of ragweed in France. Q. Martinez & B. Chauvel

16 Prioritisation of alien plant species in Poland: the basis for management. B. Tokarska-Guzik, Z. Dajdok, M. Zając, A. Zając, A. Urbisz, W. Danielewicz & C. Hołdyński

17 Management of invasive plants on a regional scale in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. K. Schneider

18 Spread of Campylopus introflexus (Hedw.) Brid. in protected areas on sandstone soils in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. K. Schneider

19 Works and projects of the French Working Group «Biological Invasions in Aquatic Environments» (WG BIAE): studies on aquatic species management and realization of a good practice guide. E. Mazaubert, A. Dutartre & N. Poulet

20 Invasive riverside plants on peninsular Spain: who are you and where do you come from? A. I. García-Cervigón, J. A. Calleja, R. Garilleti, F. Lara & J. M. Olano

21 Human project impacts on vegetation: coping with alien plants. I. Passos, M. J. Silva, M. R. Silva, H. Costa & M. Mascarenhas

22 Raccoon Tracks Identification Guide: Applying Animal Tracking Skills to Detect Invasive Exotic Species. I. Salgado

23 Preventing plant invasions with the horticultural sector: first results of the Code of conduct on invasive plants in Belgium. M. Halford, E. Branquart, S. Vanderhoeven, L. Heemers, C. Mathys, S. Wallens & G. Mahy

24 Tackling invasives through valuing and volunteering – a 2-pronged approach. P. K. McGregor, N. Morris & T. Renals

25 Public perception of non-native species and visions of nature in The Netherlands. L. N.H. Verbrugge, R. J.G. van den Born & H.J. R. Lenders

26 The effect of newspaper coverage on stakeholders’ prioritisation of invasive plants in Galicia. J. Touza, M. L. Chas Amil, A. Pérez Alonso & K. Dehnen-Schmutz

27 The IUCN/SSC ISSG contribution to Halting Biological Invasions in Europe. P. Genovesi, R. Scalera, S. Pagad, L. Carnevali & A. Alonzi

28 The role of ESENIAS in IAS policy making in Europe. A. Uludag, M. Rat, R. Tomov, T. Trichkova, R. Scalera & M. Josefsson

Modelling the success of alien species

29 Species distribution models predict range expansion better than chance, but are they meaningful? Implications to invasive species management. M. Rodríguez-Rey, A. Jiménez-Valverde & P. Acevedo

30 Ecologically meaningful models for invasion: accounting for interactions between species and the environment. E. Palma, J. A. Catford, P. A. Vesk & M. D. White

31 Modelling climate suitability for exotic plant pathogens: lessons learned after the emergence of Mycosphaerella nawae in Spain. A. Vicent & D. Makowski

32 Naturalization of garden plants as a result of the interplay of species traits, propagule pressure and residence time: a project introduction. I. Perglová, P. Petřík, J. Sádlo, M. Hejda, K. Štajerová, P. Pyšek, J. Danihelka, J. Chrtek, V. Jarošík, L. Moravcová & J. Pergl

33 Using predictive models to improve the detection and monitoring of alien invasive plant species in heterogeneous Landscapes. J. R. Vicente, J. P. Honrado, M. B. Araújo, P. Verburg, J. Cabral, C. F. Randin & A. Guisan

34 A new wave of allergenic weeds knocking at the door? S. Follak, S. Dullinger, F. Essl, M. Getzner, I. Kleinbauer, D. Moser & D. Zak

35 What shapes giant hogweed invasion? Answers from a spatio-temporal model integrating multiscale monitoring data. S. Moenickes & J. Thiele

36 Downscaling the predicted probability of invasion by alien plants from landscape mosaics to land cover classes in Northern Portugal. R. Fernandes, J. Vicente, D. Georges, P. Alves, W. Thuiller & J. Honrado

37 Spatial patterns of invasion and potential distribution of Fallopia species at the regional scale: a case study from Southern Poland. S.Tarłowska, A. Pasierbiński & B. Tokarska-Guzik

38 Impact and management strategy for an invasive succulent plant (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) in a Neotropical arid zone. I. Herrera, M. J. Hernandez, M. Lampo, J. M. Nassar & N. Chacón

39 GIS mapping of invasive plants in the surroundings of the river Ebro as it passes through Castejón (Navarra, Spain). J. A. Sánchez, D. Rodríguez, M. Lizana, J. J. Morales & F. Flechoso

40 Predicting the worldwide potential distribution of the boatman Trichocorixa verticalis verticalis (Fieber, 1851) (Order: Heteroptera; Fam: Corixidae). S. Guareschi, C. Coccia, D. Sánchez-Fernández, J. A. Carbonell, J. Velasco, L. Boyero, A. J. Green & A. Millán

41 Temporal trends in non-indigenous freshwater species records during the 20th century: a case study in the Iberian Peninsula. C. Morquecho, R. Vieira-Lanero, M. J. Servia, S. Barca, S. Silva, D. Nachón, P. Gómez-Sande, J. Sánchez-Hernández, M. T. Couto, S. Rivas, L. Lago & F. Cobo

42 The top 10 worst invasive species in Europe: distribution and impacts on ecosystem services. B. Gallardo, C. MacLaughlan & D. C. Aldridge

43 The effects of bet-hedging on introduced populations. J. Maspons & D. Sol

Risk analysis of biological invasions

44 Evaluation of two methods of weed risk assessment in Mediterranean semi-arid ecosystems. M. J. Salinas, A. López-Escoriza & J. Cabello

45 Risk assessment of non-native tree species permitted in forestry in Estonia. M. Mölter & M. Ööpik

46 Prioritization of quarantine and exotic plant pests based on a risk ranking tool in France. B. Moignot, F. Ouvrard, R. Mouttet, F. Suffert & P. Reynaud

47 The Invasive Alien Plants of the Tuscan Archipelago (Central Mediterranean): the EPPO prioritization process. L. Lazzaro, G. Brundu, R. Benesperi, G. Ferretti & B. Foggi

48 How to tell the worst among the bad guys? J. van Valkenburg, U. Starfinger, E. Branquart, S. Buholzer, G. Brundu, G. Fried & S. Brunel

49 Canceled

50 A rapid risk screening approach for invasive species in Mexico. P. Koleff, G. Born-Schmidt, A. I. González Martínez, Y. Barrios & S. de Jesús

51 When can risk assessment for deliberate introduction of natural enemies be satisfactory? The case study of Iberorhyzobius rondensis, a predator of the invasive pine bast scale Matsucoccus feytaudi. C. Tavares, I. Van Halder, H. Jactel & M. Branco

52 Decision support tools for invasive alien species in Galicia. L. Capdevila-Argüelles,V. A. Suárez Álvarez, B. Zilletti, M. Salvande & J. Santamarina

Ecological impacts of biological invasions

53 Alien Macromycetes in Lithuania – an overview of the recent years. J. Motiejūnaitė, R. Iršėnaitė, A. Kačergius, J. Kasparavičius & E. Kutorga

54 The actual number versus cumulative number of localities of invasive plants. A. Feher & D. Halmova

55 Impact of Plant Invasions on Ecosystem Processes: Where Does All the C, N and P Go? B. Osborne

56 Context dependence of invasion impacts and their conservation relevance. M. von der Lippe, J. Elsaesser & I. Kowarik

57 Soil saprotrophic fungal diversity under Fallopia japonica invasion. T. Mincheva, G. C. Varese, E. Barni, S. Voyron & C. Siniscalco

58 Soil microarthropod communities under Fallopia japonica and native prairie vegetation. T. Mincheva, F. De Conti, C. Menta, E. Barni, C. Siniscalco

59 Distribution and invasiveness of the alien plant Helichrysum petiolare Hilliard & B.L. Burtt (Asteraceae) in Northwest Iberian Peninsula. J. Mouriño, J. Fagúndez & G. Bernárdez

60 Changes in soil quality in response to the invasion of Carpobrotus edulis. A. Novoa, R. Rodríguez & L. González

61 Effect of the invasion of Spartina densiflora on the benthic metabolism of coastal ecosystems. E. M. Castellanos, A. García-Álvarez, A. Pérez-Vázquez, A. Vélez-Martín, M.J. Cadenas, E. Mateos-Naranjo, S. Redondo-Gómez & C.J. Luque

62 Impact of the invasion of Spartina densiflora on the marsh invertebrate community (Insecta and Aracnida) of the Doñana National Park (SW Spain). A. García-Álvarez, A. Pérez-Vázquez, A. Vélez-Martín, M.J. Cadenas, M. Coca, C. J. Luque & E. M. Castellanos

63 Mechanisms behind the spatial distribution of 15N patterns occurring after the invasion of dune systems by Acacia longifolia. F. Ulm, A. Mayele, K. Rascher, C. Werner, C. Cruz, & C. Máguas

64 Quantifying community-scale impacts of the N2-fixing invasive Acacia longifolia using 15N isoscapes. C. Hellmann, K. G. Rascher, C.Máguas & C. Werner

65 Different impact of above and belowground allelochemicals released by the invasive mimosa (Acacia dealbata) on soil functional diversity. P. Lorenzo, C.S. Rodrigues Pereira & S. Rodríguez-Echeverría

66 Impacts of the invasive mimosa (Acacia dealbata) on above and belowground diversity in different native ecosystems. P. Lorenzo, M. Rubido-Bará, S. Rodríguez-Echeverría & L. González

67 Ecophysiological impact of invasive Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. on native perennial species. M. I. Hussain, L. González & M. J. Reigosa

68 Alien Acacia invasion significantly alters the structure of pine forests and open stabilized dunes in Portugal. K. G. Rascher, A. Große-Stoltenberg, C. Máguas & C. Werner

69 Water and carbon cycling in a Mediterranean pine forest are substantially altered after invasion by an exotic Acacia. K. G. Rascher, A. Große-Stoltenberg, C. Máguas & C. Werner

70 Effects of invasive trees (Ailanthus altissima and Robinia pseudoacacia) on nutrients and enzymatic activity of a riparian soil. S. Medina-Villar, A. Alonso, E. Pérez-Corona, S. Rodríguez-Echeverría, N. González-Muñoz, G. Valle-Torres & P. Castro-Díez

71 Eucalyptus camaldulensis invasion of riparian zones: effects on floristic diversity, stand structure and composition of native vegetation. F. Tererai, M. Gaertner, S. M. Jacobs, & D. M. Richardson

72 Does nutrient cycling differ between native and invaded riparian plant communities? L. Banin, D. Fornara, V. Cenini, E. Fitos & C. Maggs

73 Variable effects of invasive species’ removal on the sexual reproduction of co-flowering native plants. V. Ferrero, S. Castro, J. Costa, A. Jorge, P. Acuña, L. Navarro & J. Loureiro

74 Invasibility of relict priority habitats in the Canary Islands.  V. E. Martín Osorio, A. de la Rosa Padilla & W. Wildpret de la Torre

75 Alien flora of the Czech Republic: checklist update, species diversity and invasion patterns. P. Pyšek, J. Pergl, J. Danihelka, J. Sádlo, J. Chrtek Jr., M. Chytrý, V.Jarošík, Z. Kaplan, F. Krahulec, L. Moravcová, K. Štajerová & L. Tichý

76 Distribution and monitoring of selected neophytes in Luxembourg. C. Ries & M. Pfeiffenschneider

77 Early detection of alien plants in xeric Natura 2000 sites in Southern Belgium .A. Monty, G. Frisson & G. Mahy

78 A review on forestation activities in Turkey in the context of invasive alien plants. A. Uludag & I. Uremis

79 INSPECTED.NET: INvasive SPecies Evaluation, ConTrol & EDucation.NETwork. A. Große-Stoltenberg, C. Antunes, T. Buttschardt, P. Fernandes, M. Gastauer, C. Hellmann, J. Lehmann, C. Listopad, C. Máguas,J. A. A. Meira-Neto, K. G. Rascher, M. C. N. A. da Silva, J. Thiele, G. S. Tolentino, & C. Werner

80 Comparison of the vascular alien flora of wetlands in the Valencian Community, Gymnesian Islands (Spain) and Sardinia (Italy). G. Bacchetta, P. Fraga, F. Mascia, O. Mayoral1, L. Podda, E. Laguna & J. Rita

81 Overview of the ongoing researches on the invasion of Vespa velutina var. nigrothorax (hym.: vespidae), the asian hornet, in Europe. F. J. Muller, Q. Rome, M. Arca, G. Arnold, M. Barbet-Massin, F. Jiguet, F. Mougel, A. Perrard, J. F. Silvain & C. Villemant

82 The invasive asian hornet Vespa velutina Lepeletier in the Basque Country (Northern Spain). The History of a recent invasion. A. Goldarazena & S. López

83 Cryptotermes brevis (Wlk) (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae): A new termite problem in the Iberian Peninsula. M. Gaju, R.Molero, C. Bach de Roca, T. de Troya, V. Rubio, D. Rubio & L. Nunes

84 The influence of the invasive species- raccoon dog- (Nycteruetes procyonoides) on the ecosystem in western Poland- food contents and habitat using patterns. N. Osten-Sacken & L. Rychlik

85 The parasites of the invasive species raccoon dog and its mortality in western Poland. N. Osten-Sacken & L. Rychlik

86 Reproductive biology of the alien Korean bait-worm, Perinereis vancaurica tetradentata (Annelida: Nereididae), from the Mar Menor Lagoon (Western Mediterranean) A. Arias, A. Richter, N. Anadón & C. J. Glasby

87 Palaemon elegans Rathke 1837 – an alien species in the Gulf of Gdansk - what are the costs and benefits of its presence? A. Szaniawska & A. Kąkol

88 Effect of the invasive polychaete Marenzelleria spp. on benthic processes and meiobenthos in shallow sandy sediments of the Southern Baltic Sea – preliminary results. B. Urban-Malinga, J. Warzocha, M. Zalewski & S. Gromisz

89 Ponto-Caspian gammarids – new species in the Gulf of Gdańsk (southern Baltic Sea). A. Dobrzycka-Krahel, H. Kendzierska & A. Szaniawska

90 Potential impact of the American crab Rhithropanopeus harrisii on other macroinvertebrates in the coastal Baltic waters. J. Hegele-Drywa, M. Kowal & M. Normant

91 How invasive alien species are changing ecological quality status of aquatic ecosystems? G. Srėbalienė, S. Olenin, D. Minchin & A. Zaiko

92 First registration of Trichodina domerguei (Ciliophora, Trichonidae) from Ponto-Caspian gobies in Poland. V. Yurakhno, K. Mierzejewska, N. Rubtsova, J. Grabowska & M. Ovcharenko

93 The outspread of Anabaena bergii and related taxa in European freshwaters. J. Koreiviene & J. Kasperoviciene

94 Effects of the invasive Gonyostomum semen (Raphidophyceae) on the taxonomic structure of plankton assemblages in Lithuanian lakes. J. Kasperoviciene, J. Koreiviene & J Karosiene

95 Impact of parasites on populations. M. Bunke, M. Hatcher, J.T.A. Dick & A. Dunn

96 Distribution, abundance and growth of the Manila clam Ruditapes philippinarum in the Tagus estuary (Portugal). L. Garaulet, P. Chainho, J. L. Costa, M. Gaspar & M. J. Costa

97 Expansion of the exotic unionid Anodonta woodiana in northeast Catalonia (Spain). Q. Pou-Rovira, M. Campos, C. Feo, R. Araujo, D. Boix, X. Llopart & E. Cruset

98 Trophic impacts of two invasive decapods on freshwater communities. P. J. Rosewarne, C.Wing, C. Grocock, R. J. G. Mortimer & A.M. Dunn

99 Claw strength and blue mussel Mytilus trossulus size selection by Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis. D. Wójcik & M. Normant

100 Parasites of an alien fish spreading in Europe based on long-term observation in the Włocławek Reservoir on the lower Vistula River in Poland K. Mierzejewska, K. Stańczak, P. Hliwa, T. Kakareko & A.Martyniak

101 On the invasive character of a population of Phoxinus bigerri Kottelat, 2007 in a small river of the Atlantic watershed of Galicia (NW Spain). J. Sánchez-Hernández, R. Vieira-Lanero, M. J.Servia, S. Barca, S. Silva, D. Nachón, P. Gómez-Sande, C. Morquecho, M. T. Couto, S.Rivas, L. Lago & F. Cobo

102 How do invasive bighead goby Neogobius kessleri compete with round goby N. melanostomus (Teleostei, Gobiidae)? B. Števove & V. Kováč

103 Invasive species facilitate spread and establishment of other alien species - case of great cormorants. J. Motiejūnaitė, D. Matulevičiūtė, E. Kutorga, S. Markovskaja & M. Dagys

104 Non-native species in Spanish transitional waters: a review of their origin, introduction pathways and main impacts. M. Peg Cámara, A. Mellado Díaz & M.l Toro Velasco

105 Syntopy between two non-native terrapin species and native terrapins populations in the Ebro river in Castejón de Ebro, Navarra. F. Flechoso, M. Lizana, J. J. Morales, J. A. Sánchez & D. Rodríguez

Thursday 13 September Poster session 2

Successful controls and eradications of invasive species

1 Back on stage – Resumed evaluation of the leaf-spot pathogen Mycosphaerella polygoni-cuspidati as a second biocontrol agent for Japanese knotweed. K. M. Pollard, D. Kurose, D. H. Djeddour & M. K. Seier

2 A ring test for ragweed seed viability using tetrazolium testing. U.Starfinger, U. Sölter, A.Verschwele, G. Karrer, F. Lener, I. Kerepesi, G. Kazinczi, P. Kudsk & S.K. Mathiassen

3 The fate of ragweed seed in heat. U. Starfinger, U. Sölter & A. Verschwele

4 The contribution of post-harvest ripened ragweed seeds after cut for control. G. Karrer & T. Pixner

5 Enhancing the efficacy of Japanese Knotweed s.l. taxa control using synthetic herbicides and integrated management strategies in the UK. D. Jones, K. Hughes, G. Bruce, D. C. Eastwood & F. A. Street-Perrott

6 Wrack burial reduces germination and establishment of an invasive cordgrass. A. M. Abbas, A. Rubio-Casal, J .J. Nieva, A. de Cires, E. Figueroa & J. M. Castillo

7 The invasive cordgrass Spartina densiflora in ecological restorations of salt marshes in the Gulf of Cadiz. J. M. Castillo, G. Curado & M. E. Figueroa

8 Pennisetum setaceum: a new threat to Mediterranean arid ecosystems of the Iberian Peninsula. J.Cabello, M. J.Salinas, A. López-Escoriza, J.L. Caparros, H. Schwarzer & J.M. Quero

9 Control of Vegetal Invasive Species in Islands transforming it in Paper and Cardboard to manufacture Packaging. A. Ruiz Rallo, V. E. Martín Osorio, A.de la Rosa Padilla, W. Wildpret de la Torre, A. Rivero Rivero, P. Reina Moreno, D. Santos Bellorín & L. E. Rodríguez

10 Management of exotic invasive plants in the Nature 2000 site of the Banyoles lake. M. Campos, I. Camós, Q. Pou-Rovira & C. Feo

11 Unanticipated spatial benefits of biocontrol of an invasive thistle. K. Shea, K. M. Marchetto, D. Kelly, R. Groenteman, Z. Sezen & E. Jongejans

12 Life+ Project Estuaries of the Basque Country: control and elimination of Baccharis halimifolia L. in Urdaibai. E. Beteta, L. Oreja, A. Prieto & M. Rozas

13 Potential solutions for the control of riparian and aquatic invasive weeds in Europe: a review on the progress of classical biological control programmes in the UK. D. H. Djeddour, K. Jones, K. M. Pollard, M. K. Seier, R.A.Tanner, S. Varia, S. V. Wood & R. H.Shaw

14 Control of Zantedeschia aethiopica (L.) Spreng. (Arum lily) in Salvora Island. Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia. C. García Rodríguez, C. López Leiva & A. Blanco Neo

15 Canceled

16 Habitat restoration of small and shallow water bodies as a management measure for invasive American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus. S. Devisscher, T. Adriaens & G. Louette

17 Control of invasive American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus in small shallow water bodies. G. Louette, S. Devisscher & T. Adriaens

18 Pilot project to eradicate invasive alien smallmouth bass using a piscicide from a conservation priority river in South Africa: rationale, river treatment and way forward. N.D. Impson & B. van Staden

19 Projecte Estany, a LIFE+ project for the recovery of native biodiversity throgh the demographic control of aquatic exotic species: aims and first results. Q. Pou-Rovira, M. Campos & C. Feo

20 Eradications of mammals on islands: factors predicting success. A. Zanetta & S. Bacher

Exploring the routes, pathways and vectors of invasion

21 Tracking origins of the highly invasive horse-chestnut leafminer using herbaria and minibarcodes. D.C Lees, H.W. Lack, R. Rougerie, A. Hernandez-Lopez, T. Raus, N.D. Avtzis, S. Augustin & C. Lopez-Vaamonde

22 Air-borne spread of Ceratocystis platani by saw dust. A. Santini, A. L. Pepori, L. Ghelardini & N. Luchi

23 On the distribution’s patterns of alien species at the Moscow region. S.R. Majorov

24 Migration routes of Ambrosia artemisiifolia throughout Austria and neigbouring countries indicated by DNA microsatellite analyses. G. Karrer, M. Kropf, C. Blöch, A. Huppenberger & M. Leitsch-Vitalos

25 Relationship of geographic distribution of the most characteristical invasive plant species in habitats adjacent to the transport corridors within the territory of Daugavpils city. S. Rutkovska, I. Pučka & P. Evarts-Bunders

26 Passive dispersal by waterfowl of seeds of Spartina densiflora and Ludwigia grandiflora, invasive species in wetlands and Mediterranean saltmarshes. C.J. Luque, A. García-Álvarez, A. Pérez-Vázquez, A. Vélez-Martín, A. Hussner, A.J. Green & E.M. Castellanos

27 Case studies on the alien flora of the vicinity of cemeteries in East Latvia. I. Novicka

28 How many Ant Species are Being Shipped Around the World? V. Miravete, N. Roura-Pascual, R. R. Dunn & C. Gómez

29 A bridgehead effect in the invasion of the Western conifer seed bug in Europe? V. Lesieur, M.A. Auger-Rozenberg & A. Roques

30 History and patterns of insect pest invasion of eucalyptus and citrus ecosystems in Portugal. A. Garcia, J. Franco, M. R. Paiva, & M. Branco

31 Tracing provenience and dispersal mode of gobies invading Switzerland by microsatellite analysis. I. Kalchhauser, P. Mutzner & P. Burkhardt-Holm

32 Social drivers of species introductions. F. García Novo, M. Casal & A. Basanta Alves

33 Can waterfowl enhance the spread of invasive crayfish? F. Banha, M. Águas, M. Marques, & P. M. Anastácio

34 Following aliens in Portuguese wind farms. I. Passos, S. Mesquita, M. J. Silva, M. R. Silva, J. Bernardino, H. 0osta & M. Mascarenhas

35 Quantifying the likelihood of invasion by global shipping. H.Seebens & B.Blasius

36 Assessing pathways of introduction of marine aliens in European Seas: temporal and spatial patterns. S. Katsanevakis, A. Zenetos, C. Belchior & A. C. Cardoso

37 Six degrees of preparation: analysing shipping networks as a pathway for invasive species. D. Paini

38 Canceled

39 Simulating Transport Conditions in Marine Invasive Species: Preliminary Results from a Global Replicated Stress Tolerance Experiment. M. Garcia, F. Antunes, J. Canning-Clode, M. Lenz & M. Wahl

40 The potential role of an unregulated coastal anthropogenic activity in facilitating the spread of a non-indigenous biofoulant. E. H. Morgan & C. A. Richardson

41 Habitat and distribution of the exotic marine invertebrates in Galicia (NW Iberian Peninsula). C. Besteiro, V. Urgorri, G. Díaz-Agras & T. Losada

42 Introduced marine non-indigenous species in Portuguese estuaries and coastal areas: who, where and how? P. Chainho, A. Amorim, J. Castro, A. Costa, J. L. Costa, T. Cruz, D. Sobral, A. Fernandes, R. Melo, T. Silva, M. Sousa, P. Torres,V. Veloso & M. Costa

43 Paracaprella pusilla Mayer 1890, a new alien crustacean in the Mediterranean Sea. M. Ros, M. Vázquez-Luis, J. M. Guerra-García, C. Navarro-Barranco & E. Baeza-Rojano

 

Species traits conferring invasiveness

44 Quantifying ecological novelty in biological invasions. W.C. Saul, T. Heger, J. M. Jeschke & J. Kollmann

45 Fitness advantages of specialization. S. Rossinelli & S. Bacher

46 Allelopathy in Fallopia sp. – a factor in success or a curse?. K. Koszela & B. Tokarska-Guzik

47 The role of allelopathy in Heracleum mantegazzianum invasion. K. Jandová, P. Dostál & T. Cajthaml

48 Germination and relative growth rate of two annual plants invading river corridors. Does seed heteromorphism matter? A. Sendek, K. Herz, H. Auge, I. Hensen & S. Klotz

49 Sexual and asexual reproduction traits among cytotypes and floral morphs of Oxalis pes-caprae invasive populations. M. Castro, V. Ferrero, J. Costa, L. Navarro, J. Loureiro, S. Roiloa & S. Castro

50 Plant invasion and species traits across habitats in Cantabric rivers. D. Liendo, J.A. Campos, García-Mijangos, M. Herrera, J. Loidi & I. Biurrun

51 Increased population growth in invasive polyploid Centaurea stoebe in a common garden. M.A. Hahn, Y. M. Buckley & H. Müller-Schärer

52 Reproductive characteristics related to invasiveness in Ambrosia artemisiifolia. L. Moravcová, H. Skálová, V. Jarošík & P. Pyšek

53 Local adaptation of invasive alien Impatiens glandulifera to contrasting habitats? A. T. Liebaug, S. Haider & J. Kollmann

54 Release and constraints at different scales - a framework for understanding the role of evolution in plant invasions. A. Erfmeier

55 Metabolic differences between native and invasive populations of Bunias orientalis and its implications on herbivores and their parasitoids. T. M. Fortuna, S.Eckert, J. A. Harvey, L. Vet, R. Gols & C. Müller

56 Plasticity vs constancy linked with invasiveness: an experimental test comparing invasive and naturalized plant species in their introduced range. E. Ruprecht, A. Femesi & I. Nijs
57 Changing hierarchy in size traits during ontogeneses and due to environment. H. Skálová, Š. Dvořáčková, V. Havlíčková & P. Pyšek

58 Alien species of Conyza Less. in Europe. Yu.K. Vinogradova

59 Alien species of Robinia L. in Europe: flowering patterns & seed production. Yu.K. Vinogradova, E.V. Тkaсheva, J. Brindza, S.R. Mayorov & R. Ostrowsky

60 Reproductive biology of Australian acacias in Portugal. M. Correia, S. Castro, V. Ferrero, J. A. Crisóstomo & S. Rodríguez-Echeverría

61 Differences in temporal niche among exotic tree species co-occurring in riparian forest of the Iberian Peninsula. G. Valle-Torres, P. Castro-Díez & N. González-Muñoz

62 Early resistance of alien and native pines against two native generalist insect herbivores: no support for the Natural Enemy Hypothesis. A. Carrillo-Gavilán, X. Moreira, R. Zas, M. Vilà & L. Sampedro

63 Notes on the new findings and biology of the alien species Branchiomma bairdi (Mclntosh, 1885) (Annelida: Sabellidae) from Central Mediterranean A. Arias, A. Giangrande, M.C. Gambi & N. Anadón

64 Variation in reproduction parameters of an invasive population of round goby from the middle Danube. K. Hôrková & V. Kováč

65 Reproductive parameters of an invasive population of topmouth gudgeon from a heavily disturbed habitat (project UK/409/2012). K. Švolíková, E. Záhorská & V. Kováč

66 Morphological variability in pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus from different habitats in non-native area of distribution. M. Balážová, E. Záhorská & G. H. Copp

Biotic and environmental control of biological invasions

67 Pollination at home and abroad. M. Vilà, A. Montero-Castaño & F. J. Ortiz-Sánchez

68 Pollinator visitation of native and alien plant species. M. Razanajatovo, C. Heiniger, M. Fischer & M. van Kleunen

69 Do disturbances change the altitudinal distribution of native and non native plants in the eastern cordillera of Ecuador? V. Sandoya, L. Cavieres & A.Pauchard

70 Synergistic effects of soil characteristics, allelopathy, and frugivory on the establishment of the invasive plant Carpobrotus edulis. A. Novoa, L. González, L. Moravcová & P. Pyšek

71 How understanding ecological interactions provides tools for conservation biocontrol of the weedy leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula). M. Augé, R. Sforza, M. C. Bon & T.Le Bourgeois

72 Native herbs early response to grazing abandonment in NW Patagonia. L. Sánchez-Jardón, A. Del Pozo, I. Martín Forés, B. Acosta, M. A. Casado, C. Ovalle & J. M. De Miguel

73 Old field succession in Mediterranean grasslands of Central Chile: the role of alien species. I. Martín-Forés, I. Castro, C. Ovalle, A. Del Pozo, J. M. De Miguel, L. Sánchez-Jardón, B. Acosta-Gallo & M. A. Casado

74 The rich get richer: socioeconomic status, taxonomic and functional composition in urban green areas of Valdivia, Chile. N. Carrasco-Farias, A. Meyer & I. Kühn

75 Fine-tuned ability to predcit future competitive environment in common ragweed seeds. A. Fenesi, A. J. Albert & E. Ruprecht
76 Fire promotes downy brome (Bromus tectorum L.) seed dispersal. A. Monty, C. S. Brown & D. B. Johnston

77 Low persistence of a monocarpic invasive plant in historical sites biases our perception of its invasion dynamics. J. Pergl, P. Pyšek, I. Perglová & V. Jarošík

78 Demographic responses of a invasive plant across altitudinal gradients: the case of Eschscholzia californica (papaveraceae) in central Chile. R. O. Bustamante & F. Peña-Gómez

79 Ecological requirements, short-term dynamics and competition among native and invasive Impatiens species: a field test. J. Čuda, H. Skálová, Z. Janovský & P. Pyšek

80 Lantana camara L.: a weed with a wide thermal tolerance at darkness. J. Carrión-Tacuri, A. E. Rubio-Casal, A. De Cires, M. E. Figueroa & J. M. Castillo

81 Key biological indicators to assess Invasive Terrestrial Plant Species in the Măcin Mountains National Park. Romania. M. Dumitrascu, M. Doroftei, I. Grigorescu, C. S. Dragota & M. Nastase

82 Assessing the invasion risk of human-managed riparian forest by comparing seedling performance of co-occurring native and exotic tree species through an experimental gradient of light and soil moisture. N. González-Muñoz, O. Godoy & P. Castro-Díez

83 Assessing invasive terrestrial plan species Amorpha fruticosa in three wetland areas in Romania: Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, Comana Natural Park and Lower Mureş Floodplain Natural Park. I. Grigorescu, M. Doroftei, M. Dumitrascu, G. Kucsicsa, M. Mierla, C.S. Dragota & M. Nastase

84 Early responses of Baccharis halimifolia seedlings to salt stress: maternal environment matters. L. Caño, M.Tens, T. Fuertes-Mendizabal, M. González-Moro & M. Herrera

85 Dynamics of species composition of riparian vegetation vs spatial distribution of invasive Fallopia taxa. G. Woźniak, B. Tokarska-Guzik, T. Nowak, K. Bzdęga, D. Chmura, K. Koszela, J. Pojnar & T. Arendarczyk

86 Spontaneous associated plants in short rotation coppice: challenge for invaders. A. Feher, D. Halmova & L. Koncekova

87 A transcontinental biogeographic comparison of native and invasive dominants: Are invasives indeed doing something different than natives? K. Štajerová, P. Pyšek, V. Jarošík, M. Hejda, D. Blumenthal, R. M. Callaway, D. L. Larson, P. Kotanen & U. Schaffner

88 Colonizer potential and invasion pattern of Acacia dealbata Link in Chile and Spain. A. Fuentes-Ramírez, A. Pauchard, L. A. Cavieres, R. A. García, N. Aguilera-Marín, V. Hernández, J. Becerra, P. Lorenzo, P. Souza-Alonso, M. Rubido-Bará, A. Novoa, M. J. Reigosa & L. González

89 Unfaithful lovers. Are the invaders overly dependent on their new relationships? P. Souza-Alonso, C. G. Puig & L. González

90 What controls the distribution of three invasive trees in Spanish riversides. I. Cabra Rivas, A.Saldaña López, P. Castro Díez, G. Valle Torres & M. Otero de Jesús

91 Plant-soil feedback and invasion by Australian acacias. C. Afonso & S. Rodríguez-Echeverría

92 The extended flowering period of the invasive Acacia longifolia under mesic conditions can enhance the invasive.success. P. Fernandes, C. Antunes, O. Correia & C. Máguas

93 Interactions between the dynamics of Acacia spp. in Galicia (NW Spain) and forest fire incidence. A. Vázquez de la Cueva, J. Martínez, L. Hernández & I. Cañellas

94 Effects of invasive plants on the structure and diversity of the plant communities after forest fire over time. J. García-Duro, A. Muñoz; J. Pereiras, O. Reyes & M. Casal

95 Prediction of the Pinus radiata reproductive behavior depending on the intensity of a forest fire on the soil. J. García-Duro, M. del Valle, J. Salgado & O. Reyes

96 Three years of monitoring of Dreissena polymorpha population larvae in the eupotamal stretch of the river Ebro (Castejón de Ebro, Navarra). M. Lizana, F.Flechoso, J.Morales & E. Rodríguez

97 Ecological determinants of parasite acquisition by exotic fish species. R. A. Paterson, C. R. Townsend, D. M. Tompkins & R. Poulin

98 Environmental variables affecting dispersion patterns and orientation in dry land of two invasive crustaceans: Procambarus clarkii and Eriocheir sinensis. M. Marques, F. Banha, M. Águas & P. Anastácio

99 Mediterranean rivers with low hydromorphological impacts constitute a refuge for native fish and amphibians, in front expansion of exotic aquatic species: the case of several basins in northeast Catalonia (Spain). Q. Pou-Rovira, X. Llopart, E. Cruset & M. Rot

100 Accomodation phase of a bioinvasion process: evidence based criteria. D. Minchin, A. Zaiko & S.Olenin

Genetics and evolution of introduced and native populations

101 Genetic diversity in native and invasive populations of Taeniatherum caput-medusae ssp. asperum (medusahead): geographic origins, multiple introductions and founder effects. M. Peters, R. Sforza & S. J. Novak

102 Mitochondrial COI diversity in Mya arenaria populations from the Romanian Black Sea littoral. A. M. Krapal, O.P. Popa, E.I. Iorgu, M. Costache & L.O. Popa

103 Distribution patterns and genetic differentiation of the American mud crab Rhithropanopeus harrisii Gould, 1841 from Polish coastal waters. J.Hegele-Drywa, C. D. Schubart, M. Normant, N. Thiercelin & A. Kąkol

104 The invasion of the seaweed Sargassum muticum in the Northern Hemisphere: high success without high genetic diversity. F. Viard, S. Bouchemousse, A. H. Engelen, N. Mieszkowska & C. Daguin-Thiébaut

105 Genetic diversity of an invasive alien plant species Rumex confertus Willd. in Polish part of its secondary range. I. Żabińska & B. Tokarska-Guzik

106 Diversity of Impatiens glandulifera populations in Lithuania. E. Kupcinskiene, L. Zybartaite, J. Zukauskiene & A. Paulauskas

107 Studies of habitats and genetic diversity of Impatiens parviflora in Lithuania. R. Janulioniene, E. Kupcinskiene, L. Zybartaite, J. Zukauskiene & A. Paulauskas

108 Characterisation of phenotypic plasticity in seedling stage of native and invasive populations in Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.  B. Gard, B. Laitung, T. Fanjas-Mercère & F. Bretagnolle

109 Ulmus laevis and Ulmus pumila two stories to compare. A.L. Pepori, F. Pecori, J.E. Zalapa, J. Brunet & A.Santini

110 Rapid evolution in biological control systems. U. Schaffner

111 Do indigenous phytophagous insects and fungi prefer exotic or native trees? N. Kirichenko, M.Tomoshevich, C. Péré, Y. Baranchikov & M. Kenis
112 Historical demography and origins of invasive biotypes in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci complex. M. Hadjistylli, J. Brown & G. Roderick 
113 Genetic characterization of Zebra mussel invasion in Ebro river. L. Peñarrubia, O. Vidal, J. Viñas, C. Pla & N. Sanz

114 Different morphological forms of the Asian clam (Corbicula spp.) in European waters, but only one COI mitochondrial haplotype. O. P. Popa, P. Morais, S. Lois, E.I. Iorgu, A. M. Krapal, M. Costache & L. O. Popa

115 Comparative genetic diversity patterns of mosquitofish populations among invaded watersheds. D. Díez-del-Molino, R. M. Araguas, O. Vidal, N. Sanz & J. L. García-Marín

116 Reproductive parameters of topmouth gudgeon from a heated Lake (Licheńskie, Poland). E. Záhorská, K. Švolíková, V. Kováč & A. Kapusta

117 Alien snakes in Balearics: Combining molecular tools and GIS to determine the invasion and expansion patterns. I. R. Silva Rocha, D. Salvi & M. A. Carretero

118 Colonization of Brazil by the invasive cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) revealed by mitochondrial DNA. E. Moralez-Silva & S.N. Del Lama

119 Genetic variation of raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Lithuania. A. Paulauskas, L. Griciuvienė, J. Radzijevskaja & V. Gedminas

120 The genetic variation of muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) in Lithuania. G. Skyrienė & A. Paulauskas

Saturday 15 September

Facultative guided excursion to  Cíes Island