Invasion Science Institute

University of Florida

There are more than 3,700 non-native species in Florida, and almost 40% of them have been identified as invasive. These species are reshaping ecosystems across the state, from marine and coastal systems to upland habitats, agricultural systems, urban areas, wetlands, and lakes. Invasive species range from agricultural insect and pathogen pests that reduce productivity to aggressive plants that suppress native biodiversity to predators like pythons and lionfish that devastate native wildlife.

The Invasion Science Institute at the University of Florida addresses the pressing challenge of invasive species in Florida, across the US, and globally. The Institute facilitates interdisciplinary research to enhance scientific discovery, develop innovative management solutions, and train the next generation of scientists.

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Updates and Events

Reshaping Nature Symposium

March 31, 2026

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Paper of the Month

Award-winning papers from ISI Affiliates

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Invasive Plants and Ticks?

Invasive Plants have the potential to enhance tick-borne diseases

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UF Blog: Invasion Science

  • Growing Collard Greens in the Florida Vegetable Garden
    by Tia Silvasy
    Growing Collards Collard greens are an easy to grow long lasting vegetable. Plant from seed or transplant in the spring and they will grow into the heat of summer. You can continually harvest the lower leaves and have fresh greens […]
  • Considerations for Effectively Spraying Pasture Weeds… After it Rains
    by Mark Mauldin
    As is the case every Spring, a great percentage of the calls I have received recently relate to managing pasture weeds with herbicides. There is a lot to consider when formulating a weed management plan. The subsequent sections of this […]
  • Florida Farm TEAM Card for Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption
    by Doug Mayo
      Article originally published July 14, 2023.  This article was republished on the UF/IFAS Blog platform site to ensure Florida farmers and ranchers are aware of this service. On July 1, 2023, Senate Bill 1164 / House Bill 1279 became law […]

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