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  • Ecology
  • Invasive Species Management
  • Computational Biology

Background:

  • Conventional weed risk assessments (WRAs) are resource-intensive and hampered by data limitations.
  • An algorithmic alternative, the CPG model, is proposed, integrating climatic suitability (C), publication frequency (P), and global occurrence data (G).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel, efficient, and scalable algorithmic tool for early-stage weed hazard screening.
  • To reduce the time and cost associated with traditional WRAs.

Main Methods:

  • The CPG model utilizes publicly available databases and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted text screening with a large language model (LLM).
  • Model performance was validated against independent weed hazard classifications in New Zealand and California, and compared with existing risk assessment models.

Main Results:

  • The CPG model successfully generated scores for 89% of taxa in New Zealand, showing good alignment with expert classifications and moderate agreement with a 48-question WRA.
  • The model demonstrated strong agreement with a 19-criteria California weed hazard system and consistent predictive performance (true-positive rates 0.69-0.90, true-negative rates 0.71-0.97).
  • Sensitivity analysis confirmed score stability and robust ranking of high-hazard species.

Conclusions:

  • The CPG model provides a transparent, scalable, and cost-effective solution for early-stage weed hazard screening.
  • It significantly reduces assessment time compared to traditional WRAs while maintaining accuracy and expert alignment.
  • The model facilitates rapid prioritization of species for further assessment, aiding global biosecurity and invasive species management efforts.