Abstract: Alien species invasion is one of factors seriously threatened the biodiversity worldwide, giving significant impacts on economy, ecology, and social security. Lantana camara is a perennial woody shrub native to the tropical and sub-tropical zones of the Americas, and now, is a major invasive weed in many regions of the world, invading both natural and agricultural ecosystems. The present paper summarized the application of natural enemies of L. camara, including predatory insects and pathogens, and assessed the biological control efficiency of these natural enemies. Further studies on L. camara, such as its molecular ecology, were also suggested.

Key words: Soil respiration, Microorganism respiration, Root respiration, Affecting factors