This paper explores how a lack of taxonomic expertise, and by implication a dearth of taxonomic products such as identification tools, has hindered progress in understanding and managing biological invasions. It also explores how the taxonomic endeavour could benefit from studies of invasive species. We review the literature on the current situation in taxonomy with a focus on the challenges of...

this study concerns the taxonomic status of hordeum marinum sensu lato in iran. itsgeographical distribution in iran has been reported. based on the morphological study, the taxoncontains two subspecies: marinum and gussoneanum (parl.) thell. in iran. morphological descriptionsalong with a key separating the two subspecies are provided. furthermore, morphological variations ofthe subspecies of ...