A5024957935- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Hungarian Social, Economic and Educational Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Forest Management and Policy
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Turfgrass Adaptation and Management
- Smart Agriculture and AI
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Centre for Ecological Research
2016-2025
Institute of Ecology and Botany
2016-2025
Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem
2021-2024
National Center for Epidemiology
2023
Lechner Tudásközpont
2021
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
2001-2014
Eötvös Loránd University
2000
Since its emergence in the past decades, restoration ecology has demonstrated an astounding growth as a new discipline of applied science.At same time, this young been criticized for retrospective goals largely based on past, fragmented approach, and idealistic goals, which do not relate to real world context.Restoration with past-focused, idealistic, and/or ad hoc may work future because ecosystem that is restored environment likely be sustainable changing future, simple recomposition...
Abstract Abandoned agricultural fields are potential sites for the regeneration of natural vegetation, and land abandonment is a widespread phenomenon in developed world. We studied vegetation 161 old-fields Kiskunság, central Hungary. Old-fields were categorized into three age groups based on historical aerial photographs: abandoned 1–7, 8–20, 21–57 years ago. Old-field was compared to target communities (open closed grassland forest) richness cover predefined species (all species,...
Invasion of alien species is one the main drivers land degradation threatening both natural and managed ecosystems. Ecological restoration crucial in controlling invasion to improve biotic resistance avoid further degradation. We investigated possibility establishment invasive (IAS) by native seed addition. tested if trait similarity or increased propagule pressure results suppression IAS at early stage development. set up a sowing experiment with three widespread Hungary different life...
Abstract. Experiments were designed to test the applicability of nitrogen immobilization as a means accelerating recovery an endemic open sandy grassland ( Festucetum vaginatae danubiale ) on old fields in Great Hungarian Plain. Effects various carbon sources (sucrose, starch, cellulose and sawdust) their combinations different quantities studied laboratory microcosms. Carbon addition decreased availability all cases, intensity timing change being dependent type source applied. The...
Summary The application of a filter‐based assembly model is promising concept to support ecological restoration. filters illustrate dispersal, abiotic and biotic constraints that narrow down the species pool determine realized composition. aim restoration interventions manipulation achieve target. We tested applicability in endemic Pannonian sandy grassland on old‐fields. report results six‐year experiment identify key find possible interactions. Treatments included following: (i) seeding...
Shrub removal is a commonly applied method to restore and preserve biodiverse open ecosystems. In order maintain the optimal conservation state after clearing, costly intensive post‐treatments repeated shrub are often employed. Our hypothesis that if target vegetation not self‐sustainable, grassland restorations demand post‐treatments. Multiple potential natural (MPNV) estimates indicative of relative self‐sustainability various types. Therefore, MPNV estimations have predict required...
Abstract Questions The restoration of unused urban‐industrial areas has largely been neglected despite their great potential for nature conservation purposes. We applied three plant introduction treatments at a highly degraded industrial area to test whether material introduced onto initiates assemblages similar in composition those reference grasslands. specifically asked (a) Does differ between primary and secondary sites terms overall species richness cover years after the material? (b)...
Community assembly theory is suggested as a guiding principle for ecological restoration to help understand the mechanisms that structure biological communities and identify where interventions are needed. We studied three hypotheses related propagule limitation, stress‐dominance, limiting similarity concepts in community field experiment with trait‐based null model approach. The aimed assist recovery of sand grassland on former arable land Kiskunság, Pannonian biogeographic region, Europe....
Summary Soil nitrogen immobilization by carbon amendment is a management technique used for conservation purposes to increase the competitive ability of late‐seral plant species over early‐seral based on their different tolerance low soil content. We immobilized six growing seasons three ex‐arable fields with poor sandy soils in Hungarian lowland order restore endemic grassland. Sucrose and sawdust were applied at rates previous laboratory experiments using local soils. tested efficacy...
To preserve the natural genetic pattern of species and to avoid introduction nonadapted ecotypes during restoration, seed transfer should be spatially restricted. Instead applying administrative borders in absence species‐specific empirical data, biogeographical knowledge can used as a proxy. Hungary was suitable test region for this approach. The aims study were (1) produce an evidence‐based zone (STZ) map Multiple Potential Natural Vegetation model; (2) assess uncertainty resulting STZ...
Invasive species are among the main threats to grassland biodiversity, and nature conservation management seeks best methods eliminate them restore natural habitats. We studied long‐term effect of mowing on restoration Pannonian sand after elimination invasive black locust ( Robinia pseudo‐acacia ) plantation in Hungary, Europe. Stands R. at three sites were felled stumps herbicide‐treated winter 1994–1995. Mowing with hay removal treatment was applied twice a year 1995–2001 assist recovery....
Scaling‐up ecological restoration demands the involvement of private sector actors. Experience regarding science‐based habitat programs in should be made available to support further joint projects. In our case, hierarchical prioritization was applied select best target for reconstruction at a Hungarian industrial area. Multiple potential natural vegetation model, novel approach, supported satisfying both (sustainability and nature conservation value) other needs (feasibility, rapid green...
Agri-environment schemes (AES) are valuable instruments to support pollination in agricultural landscapes. Evaluating AES based on their effects pollinators has high practical relevance for production and nature conservation. In our two-year assessment, we studied the effectiveness of two (organic farming vs flower strips) plant traits associated with pollinator attraction (flower size, colour, ultraviolet pattern) reward accessibility (flowering duration, nectar quantity). We selected ten...
Abstract. Aim: Patterns of plant functional traits related to clonality (clonal growth modes; CGM) in communities were studied and hypotheses on the importance selected supported by soils differing moisture nutrient status tested. Material Methods: Selected traits, such as position mother-daughter plants connections, length spacers, frequency multiplication, persistency ramets presence storage organs bud protection two contrasting (xeric mesic abandoned pastures) typical central Apennines,...
Abstract To help upscale ecological restoration of degraded lands, landscape factors and longer time scales should be considered when assessing efforts. We evaluated the impact initial intervention, composition, elapsed since began on long-term progress Pannonic sand grassland restoration. Treatments (seeding, mowing, carbon amendment) were implemented for 6–7 years monitoring lasted up to 23 after first treatment applications in eight experimental blocks belonging three field experiments....
Abstract Restoration prioritization helps determine optimal restoration interventions in national and regional spatial planning to create sustainable landscapes maintain biodiversity. Here we investigate different forest-steppe vegetation types the Pannonian sand region provide recommendations for conservation management, policy research. We trajectories based on local, neighbouring old-field regeneration capacity estimates of Hungarian Habitat Mapping Database, compare between mesoregions...
Abstract Question This study aimed to assess the impact of invasion Asclepias syriaca, a perennial non‐native herbaceous species, on basic soil attributes and vegetation composition, effect mechanical control, namely cutting , target other plant species. Location Sandy region Kiskunság National Park, Hungary, Central Europe. Methods In ten old‐fields, four 4 m × plots were established ( n = 40), which three invaded by Asclepias, one was uninvaded. The treated as: (1) all shoots removed, (2)...