PREMISE OF THE STUDY Preventing new plant invasions is critical for reducing large-scale ecological change. Most studies have focused on the deliberate introduction of nonnatives via the ornamental plant trade. However, accidental introduction may be an important source of nonnative, invasive plants. METHODS Using Web and literature searches, we compiled pathways of introduction to the United...

The tomato industry in South Florida (USA) is seriously affected by recently emerging Tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV). Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande), and common blossom schultzei (Trybom) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), are the two known vectors of TCSV Florida. In present study, presence thrips 24 flowering ornamental plant species was observed vectors, as well mel...