A5100600262- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Landslides and related hazards
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Geological formations and processes
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
University of Molise
2019-2024
Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare
2004-2024
Saint Mary's College of California
2012-2022
Western Connecticut Health Network
2022
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2000-2021
National Research Council
2018-2021
Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões
2014-2018
University of Milano-Bicocca
2012
California State University, Chico
2003-2011
California State University System
2011
A predictive understanding of the ecological impacts nonnative species has been slow to develop, owing largely an apparent dearth clearly defined hypotheses and lack a broad theoretical framework. The context dependency impact fueled perception that meaningful generalizations are nonexistent. Here, we identified reviewed 19 testable explain temporal spatial variation in impact. Despite poor validation most date, evidence suggests each can at least some situations. Several scope (applying...
The fishes in Lower Putah Creek, a regulated stream the Central Valley of California, were sampled over 5-yr period, 1994–1998. Distinct fish assemblages observed lower 37 km using two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN) and canonical correspondence (CCA). segregated an upstream-to-downstream manner. differences found between native nonnative their association with environmental variables habitat use. Native tended to cluster areas colder temperatures, conductivity, less pool habitat,...
The location, size, and geography of California, combined with extensive knowledge successful failed fish invasions, provide an unusual opportunity to test predictors invasion success. Our analyses show that different characteristics alien fishes are important at stages the process. We found no set characters predicted success for all although some increase probability factors best predict (a) a history establishment outside species' native range; (b) promote multiple process (e.g., high...
Summary 1. The global spread of non‐native species is a major concern for ecologists, particularly in regards to aquatic systems. Predicting the characteristics successful invaders has been goal invasion biology decades. Quantitative analysis may allow invasive profiling and assist development risk assessment strategies. 2. In current we developed data base on fish invasions catchments throughout California that distinguishes among establishment, integration stages process, separates social...
The literature on alien animal invaders focuses largely successful invasions over broad geographic scales and rarely examines failed invasions. As a result, it is difficult to make predictions about which species are likely become or environments be most susceptible invasion. To address these issues, we developed data set fish in watersheds throughout California (USA) that includes introductions. Our information from three stages of the invasion process (establishment, spread, integration)....
Abstract: Many of California's native populations freshwater fish are in serious decline, as faunas worldwide. Habitat loss and alteration, hydrologic modification, water pollution, invasions have been identified major drivers these losses. Because potential causes decline frequently correlated, it is difficult to separate direct from indirect effects each factor appropriately rank their importance for conservation action. Recently a few authors questioned the significance invasions,...
Abstract Aim Impacts of non‐native species have motivated development risk assessment tools for identifying introduced likely to become invasive. Here, we develop trait‐based models the establishment and impact stages freshwater fish invasion, use them screen common in international trade. We also determine which aquarium, biological supply, live bait, food water garden trades are Results compared historical patterns assess relative importance over time pathways causing invasions. Location...
As a consequence of the worsening situation with multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens and disparity in commercialization novel antimicrobial agents, scientists have been prompted to seek out new compounds activity from wide range sources, including medicinal plants. In present study, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-virulence, resistance-modulating properties essential oil Sardinian endemic
The phylogenetic position of several clitocyboid/pleurotoid/tricholomatoid genera previously considered incertae sedis is here resolved using an updated 6-gene dataset Agaricales including newly sequenced lineages and more complete data from those already analyzed before. Results allowed to infer new relationships, propose taxonomic novelties accommodate them, up ten families a suborder. Giacomia (for which species China described) forms monophyletic clade with Melanoleuca ( Melanoleucaceae...
An important goal of invasion biology is to identify physical and environmental characteristics that may make a region particularly receptive invasions. The inland waters California (USA) are highly invaded, by fishes, although there wide variation in numbers nonnative fishes across the state's watersheds. Here we examine patterns fish invasions watersheds their associations with natural characteristics, native diversity, various measures human habitat disturbance. Our analysis based on an...
Abstract Aim To compare patterns and drivers of freshwater fish introductions across five climatically similar regions evaluate similarities differences in the non‐native species introduced. Location Five mediterranean‐climate regions: California (USA), central Chile, south‐western Australia, Iberian peninsula (Spain Portugal) Cape (South Africa). Methods Species presence–absence for native fishes were collated regions, faunal change examined using univariate multivariate statistical...
Few studies have quantified juvenile salmon growth among different habitats or evaluated the mechanisms controlling and survival. We used otolith microstructure to compare daily relative rates main-channel riverine areas, off-channel ponds, non-natal seasonal tributaries of Sacramento River, CA. compared prey availability, preference, stomach fullness between these sites. observed larger average increments, higher densities, warmer water temperatures in both ponds areas 2001 2002. Our...
The rapid emergence of drug-resistant strains and novel viruses have motivated the search for new anti-infectious agents. In this study, chemical compositions cytotoxicity, as well antibacterial, antifungal, antitrichomonas, antiviral activities essential oils from leaves, rhizomes, whole plant Hornstedtia bella were investigated. GC/MS analysis showed that β-pinene, E-β-caryophyllene, α-humulene found at high concentrations in oils. exhibited (i) inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus,...
Lavender is an evergreen shrub native to Northern Africa and other mountainous Mediterranean regions. It grows throughout Southern Europe, the United States, Australia. essential oil has been used since ancient times known for its anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antiseptic, antifungal antimicrobial properties.in this study, activity of two oils (Lavanda sumian Lavanda grosso) against 16 multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa strains from clinical ocular samples taken migrant patients...