Biological Invasions,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26(11), С. 3879 - 3899
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Invasive
alien
species
represent
a
major
threat
to
global
biodiversity
and
the
sustenance
of
ecosystems.
Globally,
mountain
ecosystems
have
shown
degree
resistance
invasive
due
their
distinctive
ecological
features.
However,
in
recent
times,
construction
linear
infrastructure,
such
as
roads,
might
weaken
this
resistance,
especially
Mediterranean
basin
region.
Roads,
by
acting
efficient
corridors,
facilitate
dispersal
along
elevation
gradients
mountains.
Here,
we
investigated
how
features
road-associated
disturbance
native
plant
communities
affected
both
occurrence
cover
Central
Apennines
(Italy).
We
implemented
MIREN
road
survey
three
transects
conducting
vegetation
sampling
plots
located
adjacent
distant
from
roads
at
intervals
~
100
m
elevation.
then
used
community-weighted
means
Ecological
Indicator
Values
for
Europe
together
with
Disturbance
applied
predictors
machine-learning
classification
regression
framework.
Our
analyses
showed
that
species'
was
greater
proximity
where
high
soil
occurred
warm-
light-adapted
communities.
On
other
hand,
more
strongly
related
moderate
grazing
pressure
nitrophilic
These
findings
provide
baseline
current
status
region,
offering
an
perspective
address
challenges
associated
management
under
change.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(3), С. 889 - 889
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025
The
European
Green
Deal
attaches
great
importance
to
sustainability,
including
food
security,
which
is
also
linked
safety.
This
particularly
relevant
in
such
a
sensitive
region
as
the
Mediterranean.
goal
of
this
study
was
investigate
Rapid
Alert
System
for
Food
and
Feed
(RASFF)
notifications
hazards
reported
1997–2021
(a
25-year
period)
products
from
northern
Mediterranean
countries
considering
other
variables.
A
two-way
joining
cluster
analysis
used.
most
notable
latter
years
period
were
follows:
ochratoxin
pesticide
residues
fruits
vegetables
imported
Turkey
ethylene
oxide
various
products,
well
Salmonella
chicken,
Listeria
cheese,
Escherichia
coli
cheese
mussels
France,
mercury
swordfish
Spain,
Anisakis
seafood
France
Morocco.
increasing
number
pathogenic
micro-organisms
recent
may
be
caused
by
climate
change.
results
need
use
more
pesticides
appearance
related
hazards,
i.e.,
compounds
products.
It
is,
therefore,
vitally
important
that
border
posts
control
authorities
particular
Union
are
vigilant.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
924, С. 171696 - 171696
Опубликована: Март 13, 2024
Microrefugia,
defined
as
small
areas
maintaining
populations
of
species
outside
their
range
margins
during
environmental
extremes,
are
increasingly
recognized
for
role
in
conserving
the
face
climate
change.
Understanding
microclimatic
dynamics
becomes
crucial
with
global
warming
leading
to
severe
temperature
and
precipitation
changes.
This
study
investigates
phenomenon
short-term
climatic
decoupling
within
microrefugia
its
implications
plant
persistence
Mediterranean
region
southeastern
France.
We
focus
on
microrefugia's
ability
climatically
disconnect
from
macroclimatic
trends,
examining
Vapor
Pressure
Deficit
(VPD)
microrefugia,
adjacent
control
plots,
weather
stations.
Our
encompasses
both
"normal"
conditions
heatwave
episodes
explore
thermal
moisture
insulators
extreme
events.
Landscape
attributes
such
relative
elevation,
solar
radiation,
distance
streams,
vegetation
height
investigated
contribution
decoupling.
results
demonstrate
that
exhibit
notable
trends.
effect
is
maintained
heatwaves,
underscoring
vital
responding
extremes.
Importantly,
maintain
lower
VPD
levels
than
surroundings
potentially
mitigating
water
stress
plants.
advances
our
understanding
microclimate
underscores
ecological
importance
a
changing
climate.
As
heatwaves
become
more
frequent
severe,
findings
provide
insights
into
buffering
but
also
against
events
and,
generally,
warming.
knowledge
emphasizes
need
detect
protect
existing
they
can
be
integrated
conservation
strategies
change
adaptation
plans.
Current Forestry Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
8(3), С. 277 - 298
Опубликована: Июль 25, 2022
Abstract
Purpose
of
Review
Recognizing
that
in
the
context
global
change,
tree
genetic
diversity
represents
a
crucial
resource
for
future
forest
adaptation,
we
review
and
highlight
major
genetics
research
achievements
past
decades
biodiversity-rich
countries
Mediterranean
region.
For
this,
conducted
bibliometric
analysis
scientific
literature
spanning
thirty
years
(1991–2020).
Putting
together
representative
regionwide
expertise
our
co-authorship,
propose
perspectives
next
decade.
Recent
Findings
Forest
is
organized
into
three
different
domains
unequal
importance.
The
domain
“Population
Differentiation”
related
to
over
62%
all
publications
period,
“Environmental
conditions,
growth
stress
response”
almost
23%,
“Phylogeography”
15%.
Citation
rate
was
trending
opposite
way,
indicating
strong
sustained
interest
phylogeography
rising
climate
change
drought
resistance.
share
from
Asia
Africa
total
within
increased
significantly
during
30-year
period
analyzed,
reaching
just
below
30%
last
Summary
Describing
poorly
known
species
populations,
including
marginal
using
full
potential
genomic
methods,
testing
adaptation
common
gardens,
modeling
adaptive
capacity
build
reliable
scenarios
management
remain
strategic
priorities.
Delineating
areas
high
low
diversity,
conservation
restoration,
respectively,
needed.
Joining
forces
between
research,
sharing
data,
experience,
knowledge
among
will
have
progress
significantly,
e.g.,
assess
resources
as
assisted
migration
material
worldwide.
Introductory
quote:
Let
us
collect
with
care
facts
can
observe,
let
consult
experience
wherever
can,
when
this
inaccessible
us,
assemble
inductions
which
observation
analogous
those
escape
furnish
assert
nothing
categorically;
shall
be
able
little
by
discover
causes
multitude
natural
phenomena,
and,
perhaps,
even
phenomena
seem
most
incomprehensible...
J.B.
de
Lamarck
(Philosophie
zoologique,
1809),
cited
O.
L
anglet
(1971).
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
61(3), С. 476 - 488
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024
Abstract
Local
and
landscape
diversity
loss,
habitat
fragmentation
land‐use
changes
commonly
co‐occur
impair
ecosystem
multifunctionality,
yet
they
are
often
studied
in
isolation.
Therefore,
we
ignore
the
relative
importance
of
these
drivers
change
or
whether
not
interact
to
determine
functioning.
We
measured
how
local
(plant
richness)
(different
land
uses)
diversity,
use
(orchards,
shrubland,
pine,
oak
mixed
forests)
sise,
their
interactions,
affected
functioning
Mediterranean
ecosystems.
At
49
plots,
17
above‐
below‐ground
functions,
related
nutrient
cycling,
carbon
sequestration
biotic
interactions.
Additionally,
generated
different
combinations
plots
compose
artificial
landscapes
where
multifunctionality
biodiversity
conservation
can
be
maximised,
order
aid
managers
preserve
design
functional
diverse
areas.
The
attributes
varied
slightly
depending
on
target
function,
was
by
far
strongest
predictor
most
functions
above
plant
biodiversity,
sise
diversity.
Oak
forest
were
multifunctional
uses
but
functionally
wcomplemented
other
that
maximised
some
individual
functions.
proportion
each
within
optimal
if
(with
an
even
dominance
uses),
stocks
(highly
dominated
native
forests).
Synthesis
applications
:
Our
results
highlight
remnant
provide
multiple
potential
restore
them
complement
with
sustainable
agriculture.
By
merging
approaches
specific
numbers
regarding
should
have
maximise
and/or
charismatic
environments.
Abstract
The
increasing
frequency
and
intensity
of
wildfires
necessitate
effective
risk
management
in
biodiversity
hotspots
to
mitigate
the
potential
impacts
wildfire
hazards.
study
utilised
a
multi-criteria
decision
analysis-analytic
hierarchy
process
(MCDA-AHP)
model
analyse
patterns
Garden
Route
District
(GRD),
focusing
on
Western
Cape,
South
Africa.
used
weight
assignment
overlay
analysis
evaluate
factors,
including
human,
topographic,
climatic
using
data
from
Landsat
WorldClim
1991
2021.
was
validated
MODIS
historical
fire
Global
Forest
Watch
database
Confusion
Matrix,
with
burned
area
extent
identified
differenced
Normalized
Burn
Ratio
(dNBR).
results
show
that
despite
53%
most
area,
only
12%
burned,
high-risk
zone
accounting
for
11%,
indicating
higher
likelihood
spreading
intensifying.
reveal
weak
positive
correlation
(r
=
0.28)
between
occurrences
areas
negative
−
0.27)
seasons.
Human
factors
significantly
impact
propagation
zones,
while
topographic
have
less
influence,
lower
ignition.
findings
26%
zones
southwestern
region
dominated
GRD
hotspots,
27%
were
low-moderate-risk
northwestern
parts.
this
can
aid
assigning
risk-based
criterion
weights
support
decision-makers
regional
global
prevention
management.
Hydrological Sciences Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
Stable
isotope
techniques
(δ18Ο,
δ2Η
of
H2O)
were
applied
in
the
transboundary
Prespa
Lakes
(Great
and
Little
Prespa)
to
assess
water
dynamics
evolution
evaporation
losses
over
decades.
The
lakes
currently
experience
high
inflows
(E/I
>
60
%),
which
are
significantly
higher
than
1980ʹs.
results
showed
that
Great
Lake
(GPL)
level
decline
could
be
due
a
drastic
decrease
lake's
years
climate
change
abstractions.
River
runoff
contributed
more
(~57
%)
recharge
GPL
wet
period,
whereas
dry
period
direct
precipitation
was
significant.
Our
work
highlights
advantage
using
stable
address
hydrological
problems
comparison
conventional
methods
need
for
collaborative
efforts
between
countries
ensure
sustainable
usage
resources.
