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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Outstanding Publication Award

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

  • Nursery Grower Update
    by Caitlin Sollazzo
    Growing plants is nothing new, but how we grow them is always changing! Join UF/IFAS Extension on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for research updates, nursery management information, and discussion of grower needs and future research priorities. Florida’s nursery industry is […]
  • Don’t Wade In: The Dangerous Reality of Floodwaters
    by Jenna Austhof-Curtis
    PALM BEACH CO. – The flooding that has swept across Palm Beach County and our neighboring counties due to continuous rainfall over the past few days is causing significant upheaval for many of us, as roads are impassable, schools are […]
  • UF/IFAS researchers advance Citrus Greening fight with trunk injection therapy and residue study
    by Joe McQueen
    Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) are working to identify and evaluate new therapies for citrus greening disease through trunk injection technology.  Lukas Hallman, a postdoctoral […]

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