Ecological Informatics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 82, С. 102783 - 102783
Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2024
Язык: Английский
Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 158(2), С. 297 - 340
Опубликована: Март 3, 2024
Critical and updated alien species inventories are crucial to properly manage contrast biological invasions. After 6 years, a second update the inventory of vascular flora Italy is presented. It provides details on occurrence at administrative regional level and, for first time, floristic data San Marino. The checklist includes 1782 taxa (1673 species, 28 subspecies, 69 hybrids 12 cultivar groups not attributable specific binomial), distributed in 786 genera 159 families; 2 lycophytes, 13 ferns fern allies, 37 gymnosperms 1730 angiosperms. Among these, 154 archaeophytes 1628 neophytes. currently established 899 (649 naturalized 250 invasive), while 796 casual aliens, 1 assessed, 38 have been confirmed recent times, 4 considered extinct or possibly country, 40 doubtfully occurring Italy, unknown distribution 110 reported by mistake be excluded national level. This allows establish an up-to-date number (10,023) constituting whole (either native alien) Italian flora.
Язык: Английский
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Ecological Indicators, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 166, С. 112279 - 112279
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
Given the high number of non-native plants that are being introduced worldwide and time required to process formal pest risk analyses, a framework for prioritization management actions is urgently required. We therefore propose replicable standardized (eradication, control monitoring) invasive plants, combining expert knowledge, current future climatic suitability estimated by species distribution models (SDMs), clustering ordination techniques. Based on consultation using Italy as case study, plant were selected three categories identified: eradication, containment, monitoring. Finally, two further classes priorities proposed each actions: "high" "low" priority. Overall, SDMs highlighted very Continental Mediterranean bioregions most plants. Cluster analysis revealed distinct clusters with varying levels Italian bioregions. 1 exhibited higher across all bioregions, whereas grouped in 2 predominantly featured areas. 3 showed lowest values. Two variability bioclimatic within cluster, well their pattern. Lastly, third ordination, integrating spatial patterns, has allowed differentiation at both national bioregional scales. Specifically, seven earmarked eradication action, six monitoring while remaining deemed suitable containment. Our results methodology meet demand new early warning tools; predict location outbreaks, establish monitor species.
Язык: Английский
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Biodiversity and Conservation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 33(4), С. 1373 - 1392
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2024
Abstract This study investigates the distribution and conservation status of plant species in lentic wetlands Mediterranean islands. Field data on vascular macrophytes were collected from online national databases “Conservation island Basin” (MedIsWet). A comprehensive inventory was conducted, information main anthropogenic impacts priorities compiled. In addition to all hygro- hydrophytes, we retained those typically adapted environments with intermittent or temporary wetness. significant knowledge gap regarding found. lower endemism rate observed particularly coastal wetlands. However, approximately 25% species, mainly relatively wide distribution, identified as endangered unknown status. Including seasonal wetness is crucial when considering wetland efforts. The research emphasised importance diverse types, including permanent, natural artificial, for effective conservation. Artificial emerged potential habitats considerable biodiversity value. provides a valuable insights into ecology, relevance aquatic enhances our understanding biogeographic patterns processes, offers critical management wetlands, presents replicable approach that can be applied other contexts.
Язык: Английский
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Biology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(1), С. 47 - 47
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025
Understanding the drivers of invasive species' success is essential for predicting and managing their ecological impacts. Symphyotrichum squamatum, a South American species first recorded in Bucharest 2015, currently expanding into urban peri-urban areas Romania, raising concerns about its potential. This study provides comprehensive assessment invasiveness by integrating distribution modeling, reproductive trait analysis, morpho-structural evaluations. To deepen our understanding, we compare S. squamatum with ciliatum, already to identify shared traits potentially driving invasiveness. Using R software (version 4.3.0) bioclimatic variables, modeled potential both species. The was evaluated through germination tests on seeds from distinct Romanian populations, while anatomical analyses revealed adaptations linked Our findings indicate that shares successful invaders, as highlighted comparison ciliatum. However, expansion Romania appears be constrained environmental factors, continentality emerging key determinant influencing highlights importance combining modeling trait-based assess potential, offering robust framework alien
Язык: Английский
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Global Ecology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. e03482 - e03482
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
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Plant and Soil, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Язык: Английский
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Global Ecology and Conservation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. e03601 - e03601
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
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NeoBiota, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 98, С. 269 - 295
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2025
Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are a great challenge for biodiversity conservation and management. Temporal landscape analysis has potential describing plant invasion process; however, solutions accounting of dynamics still limited. This research aims to explore the spatial-temporal pattern Carpobrotus spp. by analysing IAP expansion reduction processes in relation with changes on Mediterranean coastal dunes. Based detailed local land-cover maps years 2011 (T0) 2019–20 (T1), we described dune invaded areas using transition matrices identified reduction. We then calculated set class metrics explored spatial configuration patches through trajectory analysis. also analysed relationship between over time examining their respective temporal delta values, Random Forest (RF) models followed Partial Dependence The characteristics contextual landscapes varied across tracts experiencing or Trajectory evidenced an increased cover, accompanied rise patch size, number connectivity. According RF models, these trends related morphodynamical stable seashore artificial surfaces. In contrast, area decline shrinking into smaller, more regularly-shaped forms. suggest that this is linked erosion, which compresses dunes against static infrastructures present foredune (e.g. roads, building etc.). provides sound framework understanding mosaics shaped combined effects factors, such as urban sprawl. approach offers valuable insights developing tailored management strategies account specific nuances enable informed planning recovery actions.
Язык: Английский
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Vegetos, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2024
Abstract Perennial dry grassland communities, vital for plant biodiversity conservation in the Mediterranean, often harbor rare and endangered species. However, these habitats face threats, including invasion of alien Cenchrus setaceus , a highly invasive grass, is spreading Mediterranean region. Historical records observations document its establishment invasiveness across various Italian regions. This study investigates impact C. on native grasslands dominated by Hyparrhenia hirta . We assessed Sicily southern Italy, we identified characterized species’ composition using Ellenberg indicator values. The intention to analyze species richness, diversity, ecological indicators also emphasized. Starting from use phytosociological method, multivariate analysis values assess were considered. There are several similarities differences floristic composition, traits between two types. A deep comparison with central European studies evaluation richness community dynamics concluded. Although invading grasslands, it does not drastically reduce richness. implications explored, urging ongoing monitoring collaborative efforts effective conservation. importance interdisciplinary cooperation highlighted address threat sustain grasslands.
Язык: Английский
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Diversity, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(12), С. 746 - 746
Опубликована: Дек. 5, 2024
Coastal areas are biodiversity hotspots, providing essential ecosystem services, yet they among the most threatened systems, particularly by alien species invasion. The European regulation on invasive (IAS) highlights early detection as a key prerequisite for effective containment or eradication strategies. Traditional monitoring methods costly and time-consuming, Citizen Science (CS) may be promising alternative. We assessed contribution of generalist CS project “Wild Coast Adriatic” (WCA) developed iNaturalist platform to (AS) along Central Adriatic coast. Using WCA, we extracted occurrences explored AS seasonal patterns, geographic origins, dangers (EU regulation), distributions inside protected (Natura 2000 LTER sites). Between 2020 2023, WCA gathered 2194 research-grade observations 687 species, including 139 records 50 AS, five which concern. Asteraceae Fabaceae (plants) well insects mollusks (fauna) were abundant aliens. increased over time, with more concentrated in autumn summer. Most come from Americas occurred outside areas. Our results underline data detecting coastal ecosystems, offering valid support warning, monitoring, management
Язык: Английский
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