European primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses
Language
en
Article de revue
This item was published in
Scientific Data. 2022-12, vol. 9, n° 1, p. 403
Nature Publishing Group
English Abstract
Abstract Bacteria and viruses are a natural component of Earth biodiversity and play an essential role in biochemical and geological cycles. They may also pose problems outside their native range, where they can negatively ...Read more >
Abstract Bacteria and viruses are a natural component of Earth biodiversity and play an essential role in biochemical and geological cycles. They may also pose problems outside their native range, where they can negatively impact on natural resources, wildlife, and human health. To address these challenges and develop sustainable conservation strategies, a thorough understanding of their invasion related- factors is needed: origin, country and year of introduction, and pathways dynamics. Yet, alien bacteria and viruses are underrepresented in invasion ecology studies, which limits our ability to quantify their impacts and address future introductions. This study provides primary datasets of alien bacteria and viruses of plants and animals present in the European environment. The datasets contain expert-revised data on 446 taxa and their invasion related- factors across terrestrial and aquatic environments. Taxa information are complemented with spatial occurrences. The datasets provide a basis for collaborative initiatives to improve the collection of alien bacteria and viruses’ data, and a starting point for data-driven conservation practices.Read less <
English Keywords
Bacteria
Virus
Europe
Environnement
Datasets
alien status
Data
European Project
C720026.X0
CT-EX2016D292351-101
CT-EX2020D401430-101
CT-EX2016D292351-101
CT-EX2020D401430-101
Origin
Hal importedCollections