Functional and habitat characteristics associated with nativeness, rarity, and invasiveness in the aquatic vascular flora of Sardinia
Global Ecology and Conservation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e03482 - e03482
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Comparative diversity of aquatic plants in three Central European regions
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 6, 2025
Freshwaters
are
among
the
most
threatened
ecosystems
globally,
with
biodiversity
declining
at
far
greater
rates
than
of
affected
terrestrial
ecosystems.
There
is
an
urgent
need
for
accurate
information
on
spatial
patterns
freshwater
biodiversity,
a
first
step
in
effective
conservation
planning
and
management
these
We
explored
aquatic
macrophyte
diversity
four
waterbody
types,
rivers,
streams,
ponds
ditches,
across
three
Central
European
regions.
By
analyzing
local
(α),
among-site
(β)
regional
(γ)
diversity,
we
assessed
roles
as
hotspots,
particularly
red-listed
species.
Sampling
220
sites
Slovakia
Slovenia,
recorded
113
taxa
(31%
which
were
red-listed),
ditches
consistently
supporting
higher
α
γ
running
waters.
β
was
primarily
driven
by
species
turnover,
displaying
high
heterogeneity
linked
to
environmental
variability.
Our
findings
highlight
value
artificial
habitats
like
ponds,
harbouring
significant
including
unique
These
results
underscore
prioritize
small
waterbodies
strategies
within
agricultural
landscapes.
Language: Английский
From field data to policy action: Assessing the distribution and conservation of Quesnelia (Bromelioideae: Bromeliaceae), an endemic genus of the Atlantic Forest hotspot
Journal for Nature Conservation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 126940 - 126940
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Riparian Forests of Alnus Species Communities and Their Role in Sustainability in the Romanian Carpathians and Adjacent Regions
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 4130 - 4130
Published: May 15, 2024
Alnus
riparian
communities
are
important
for
ecological
stability.
Data
on
species
were
gathered
from
herbaria
and
literature,
revealing
that
54.39%
of
the
information
refers
to
glutinosa,
39.42%
incana,
6.18%
pubescens.
This
highlights
widespread
occurrence
A.
glutinosa
as
described
in
distribution
maps,
contrasting
with
more
limited
range
hybrid
Principal
component
analysis
(PCA),
utilizing
standardized
factors,
was
carried
out
217
relevés
studied
species.
In
these
relevés,
we
identified
a
total
169
plant
species,
categorized
herbaceous
(83%),
trees
(11%),
shrubs
(6%).
Three
distinct
forest
communities,
Stellario
nemorum-Alnetum
glutinosae,
Alnetum
incanae,
Telekio
speciosae-Alnetum
emerged
relevé
groups.
The
maps
three
taxa
overlaid
region’s
protected
areas,
substantial
presence
within
zones.
research
aims
highlight
sustainability
conservation
importance
Romanian
Carpathians,
contribute
ongoing
efforts
promote
viability
resilience
ecologically
wetland
habitats.
Language: Английский
Decline of aquatic plants in an iconic European protected natural area
Journal for Nature Conservation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 126814 - 126814
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
The Role of Vegetation Monitoring in the Conservation of Coastal Habitats N2000: A Case Study of a Wetland Area in Southeast Sicily (Italy)
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
The
coastal
wetlands
of
the
Mediterranean
area
are
among
most
vulnerable
and
threatened
environments
due
to
human
pressure
activities.
Fragmentation
is
generally
considered
as
one
driving
factors
in
habitats
loss.
In
this
paper,
we
investigated
floristic
composition,
structure,
conservation
status,
trends
habitat
types
sensu
92/43EEC
Directive
a
wetland
south-eastern
Sicily
(“Saline
di
Priolo”
SAC).
Based
on
128
phytosociological
surveys
several
plant
collections,
total
304
taxa,
28
communities
16
have
been
identified.
Furthermore,
three
new
associations
were
described,
including
two
rocky
coasts.
For
classification
habitats,
hierarchical
clustering
was
performed
by
using
Euclidean
coefficient
beta-flexible
algorithm.
life
form
spectrum
current
flora
highlights
dominance
therophytes
hemicryptophytes.
species
largely
prevailing
with
123
taxa.
cartographic
analysis
ArcGis
10.3
shows
radical
reduction
last
70
years,
strong
alteration
ecological
succession
psammophilous-hygrophilous
vegetation.
Moreover,
landscape
configuration
vegetation
well
highlighted
set
specific
metrics.
particular,
our
outcomes
identify
(2110,
2210,
5220*
EU
code)
bad
which
priority
(Zyziphus
arborescent
matorral),
that
requires
urgent
restoration
measures.
Language: Английский