A5002665467- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Agricultural and Rural Development Research
- Malaria Research and Control
University of Primorska
2012-2025
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2024
Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania
2024
National and University Library of Slovenia
2021
Universidad Regional Amazónica IKIAM
2014
Znanstveno-raziskovalno središče Koper
2012
Abstract Due to strong spatial heterogeneity and limited Pleistocene glaciation, the Balkan Peninsula is a major European biodiversity hot spot. Surprisingly little, however, known about patterns processes of intraspecific diversification its biota in general high‐altitude species particular. A well‐suited system test hypotheses with respect various isolating factors acting at different geographic scales explore full‐range phylogeographic on Edraianthus graminifolius (Campanulaceae),...
Abstract Petrolamium crnojevicii gen. & sp. nov., a new distinct and remarkable monotypic genus of Lamiaceae, was discovered in the Dinaric karst southern Montenegro. This taxon exhibits unique combination morphological traits, including eglandular, mostly glabrous reniform leaves with 5–7 lobes prominent hydatodes at their tips. Its small pedicellate flowers feature included anthers styles within corolla tube, straight, narrow, emarginate to bifurcate posterior lip, an anterior lip...
Range contraction and habitat fragmentation can cause biodiversity loss by creating conditions that directly or indirectly affect the survival of plant populations. Fragmented habitats alter pollinator guilds impact their behavior, which may result in pollen/pollinator limitation selection for increased selfing as a mechanism reproductive assurance. We used Salvia brachyodon, narrowly distributed endangered sage from eastern Adriatic, to test consequences range fragmentation. Molecular data...
The diversity of vascular plant taxa in Europe is threatened. National red lists are valuable biodiversity conservation tools that provide us with information on the proximity a taxon to extinction. However, there still differences methods and implementation these assessments across European countries, indicating gaps efforts at national regional levels. To address disparities, we conducted study which compiled data from most recent plants including some countries eastern part Mediterranean...
We introduce the database of European vascular plant red lists, a compilation list categories designated to taxa during in-country conservation assessments. Version 1.0 is standalone static dataset with open access in an end-user friendly format. Its aim fulfil objectives Cooperation Science and Technology (COST) Action 18201, ConservePlants. The synthesizes data across 42 lists from 41 countries, participation 39 out total 44 countries two additional Mediterranean countries. contains 51,109...
Long term survival of plant populations relies on successful reproductive cycle to obtain generation turnover. Focusing species conservation concern, we brought together a group conservationists from different countries assess whether the already available information biology and autecology is adequate for identifying which phases single life might act as bottleneck. We compiled list 80 concern living European cliffs rocky slopes, biological autecological was collected scientific literature,...
In Slovenia, two invasive mosquito species are present, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1895) (Diptera: Culicidae) and japonicus (Theobald, 1901) Culicidae). this study, we examined their actual distribution suitable habitats for new colonizations. Data from survey of presence in 2013 2015, bioclimatic variables altitude were used the construction predictive maps. We produced various models Maxent software tested variable sets, WorldClim CHELSA. For selection A. modeling statistical expert...
The Balkan Peninsula represents one of the three southern European glacial refugia where biodiversity persisted throughout climatically unstable Quaternary. This study considered 'refugia within refugia' model, which assumes environmental heterogeneity over time and space in larger refugia. To better understand patterns shaped during Quaternary climatic oscillations, present last maximum (LGM) conditions current morphological variability Edraianthus tenuifolius, an endemic plant western...
Even though plants represent an essential part of our lives offering exploitational, supporting and cultural services, we know very little about the biology rarest most threatened plant species, even less their conservation status. Rapid changes in environment climate, today more pronounced than ever, affect fitness distribution causing rapid species declines, sometimes before they had been discovered. Despite high goals set by conservationists to protect native from further degradation...
Abstract The aim of this paper was firstly to describe the ecological and geographical differentiation four maple species ( Acer spp.) in Serbia Kosovo based on floristic phytocoenological data, secondly, model their distributions order predict which areas can be expected in. intention also compare resulting prediction maps with available field records see whether there are any differences between actual predicted ranges. data set included 1979 each record accompanied by geographic...
The Neretva river Delta is considered one of the 96 important plant areas Croatia and as an wetland listed a ramsar site.In this paper we provide data on habitat floristic diversity recorded during field study carried out in april 2011.we surveyed 10 localities identified 18 types, 12 which are included annex I eu Directive.Out 458 vascular taxa, 32 red Book flora endangered (5 taxa), vulnerable (10 Near threatened (11), while 6 taxa regarded Data Deficient.In addition, two invasive alien...
In this paper, we present data on the female reproductive traits of Horvath?s rock lizard from Slovenia. The clutch, egg and hatchling characteristics were investigated based clutches laid in laboratory conditions by pregnant females collected a natural population. A lays one clutch eggs annually with an average number three (range 1-5) eggs. We found significant positive correlation between size width volume. mean length volume decreased significantly independently size. incubation period...
Abstract The conversion of grasslands for agriculture has triggered a serious decline the European ground squirrel or souslik Spermophilus citellus , categorized as Vulnerable on IUCN Red List since 1996. Jakupica phylogeographic lineage central Macedonia is smallest three major evolutionary lines souslik. This an important reservoir within-species diversity and should be regarded independent unit conservation management purposes. It endemic to Mount Jakupica, where it lives in mountain...
Abstract This paper aims to shed light on distribution patterns and the relationship between species diversity environmental heterogeneity of 17 Edraianthus taxa. We examined present past distributions (Last Glacial Maximum) by applying ecological niche modelling. The space occupied taxa was analysed using comparison methods. results support idea that central southern Dinaric Alps represent a centre endemism in western Balkan Peninsula. Diversity is best explained topographic (slope)...
Abstract Background Mating system is one of the major determinants intra- and interspecific genetic structure, but may vary within between plant populations. Our study model included all known populations Moehringia tommasinii (Caryophyllaceae), a narrow endemic inhabiting rock crevices in northwestern Adriatic, some co-occurring widespread M. muscosa , an ecologically divergent relative with overlapping flowering period. We performed reciprocal crosses taxa used molecular markers to assess...
Classical and geometric morphometric analyses of floral characters Salvia pratensis agg. were performed on populations from the E Adriatic area. Both types yielded congruent results, three groups populations, attributed to S. verbenaca, which served as an outgroup, saccardiana (incl. bertolonii), unambiguously identified. Results confirmed size dimorphism, with hermaphroditic flowers being significantly bigger than female ones, while we newly identified shape dimorphism in pratensis, too. No...
Plant life history and functional characteristics play an important role in determining the invasive potential of plant species have implications for management approaches. We studied distribution 24 alien taxa a protected area relation to different land-uses by applying ordination analyses generalized linear models. Taxa richness is best explained presence built-up areas, followed residential marshlands, agricultural lands with semi-natural formations. The diversity land-use within grid...
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Abstract We studied the site ecology of Salvia brachyodon (Lamiaceae), a narrow endemic eastern Adriatic, which is now restricted to only three sites, using sigmatistic method and numerical analyses. Four floristically ecologically well-defined groups stands, representing different syntaxa, were identified, corresponding sampling sites. The majority stands represent dry (sub)Mediterranean rocky grasslands at successional stages towards forest vegetation. Compared evolutionary closely related...