Urban Šilc
A5019219592- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Plant and animal studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Forest ecology and management
- Agriculture and Biological Studies
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Fault Detection and Control Systems
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts
2015-2024
Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts
2015-2024
Karst Research Institute
2014-2024
Jovan Hadži Institute of Biology
2012-2024
University of Nova Gorica
2021
National Institute of Biology
2021
Biotehniški Center Naklo
2014-2018
University of Kragujevac
2012
Abstract The European Vegetation Archive ( EVA ) is a centralized database of vegetation plots developed by the IAVS Working Group Survey. It has been in development since 2012 and first made available for use research projects 2014. stores copies national regional vegetation‐ plot databases on single software platform. Data storage does not affect on‐going independent contributing databases, which remain property data contributors. uses prototype management TURBOVEG 3 joint multiple that...
Abstract Aim The EUNIS Habitat Classification is a widely used reference framework for European habitat types (habitats), but it lacks formal definitions of individual habitats that would enable their unequivocal identification. Our goal was to develop tool assigning vegetation‐plot records the system, use classify database, and compile statistically‐derived characteristic species combinations distribution maps these habitats. Location Europe. Methods We developed classification expert...
Abstract Aims Ellenberg‐type indicator values are expert‐based rankings of plant species according to their ecological optima on main environmental gradients. Here we extend the indicator‐value system proposed by Heinz Ellenberg and co‐authors for Central Europe incorporating other systems (i.e., those using scales compatible with values) developed European regions. Our aim is create a harmonized data set applicable at scale. Methods We collected sets vascular plants selected 13 that used...
Aims : To develop a consistent ecological indicator value system for Europe five of the main plant niche dimensions: soil moisture (M), nitrogen (N), reaction (R), light (L) and temperature (T). Study area (and closely adjacent regions). Methods We identified 31 systems vascular plants in that contained assessments on at least one aforementioned dimensions. rescaled values each dimension to continuous scale, which 0 represents minimum 10 maximum present Europe. Taxon names were harmonised...
Abstract Aim Woodlands make up a third of European territory and carry out important ecosystem functions, yet comprehensive overview their invasion by alien plants has never been undertaken across this continent. Location Europe. Methods We extracted data from 251,740 vegetation plots stored in the recently compiled Vegetation Archive. After filtering (resulting 83,396 plots; 39 regions; 1970–2015 time period), we analysed species pool frequency vascular with respect to geographic origin...
Abstract Aim Formalized classifications synthesizing vegetation data at the continental scale are being attempted only now, although they of key importance for nature conservation planning. Therefore, we aim to provide a classification and describe main biogeographical patterns floodplain forests alder carrs in Europe. Location Methods A database more than 40 000 plots across Europe was compiled. After geographic stratification, 16 392 were available classification, which performed using...
Abstract Aims Phytosociological classification of fen vegetation ( Scheuchzerio palustris‐Caricetea fuscae class) differs among European countries. Here we propose a unified fens at the alliance level, provide unequivocal assignment rules for individual plots, identify diagnostic species alliances, and map their distribution. Location Europe, western Siberia SE Greenland. Methods 29 049 vegetation‐plot records were selected from databases using list specialist species. Formal definitions...
European semi-dry grasslands are among the most species-rich vegetation types in northern hemisphere and form an important part of habitat mosaics forest-steppe zone. However, there is no comprehensive evaluation variation their composition phytosociological classification these grasslands. For syntaxonomic revision, we used a dataset 34,173 plot records (relevés) from central eastern Europe, which were assigned to class Festuco-Brometea using diagnostic species listed EuroVegChecklist. To...
Significance Invasive alien species pose major threats to biodiversity and ecosystems. However, identifying drivers of invasion success has been challenging, in part because can achieve invasiveness different ways, each corresponding aspects demographics distribution. Employing a multidimensional perspective Europe’s flora, we find generally fall along an axis from overall poor invaders super that become abundant, widespread, invade diverse habitats. Some deviate this pattern are recently...
Abstract Motivation Indicator values are numerical used to characterize the ecological niches of species and estimate their occurrence along gradients. on climatic edaphic plant have received considerable attention in research, whereas data optimal positioning disturbance gradients less developed. Here, we present a new set indicator identifying optima natural anthropogenic for 6382 vascular based analysis 736,366 European vegetation plots using expert‐based characterization regimes 236...
Conspectus of Vegetation Syntaxa in Slovenia For the first time, an overview plant communities is presented according to Braun-Blanquet approach. In total 588 associations (and some classified into higher syntaxa) belonging 51 classes have been registered Slovenia. Additionally 149 syntaxa are mentioned as field or in, literature, but not documented with relevé material. Syntaxonomical classification based on "EuroChecklist" and includes also Slovenian written definition high-rank syntaxa.
Abstract Aims Although many phytosociological studies have provided detailed local and regional descriptions of coastal dune vegetation, a unified classification this vegetation in Europe the Mediterranean Basin has been missing. Our aim is to produce formalized identify main factors driving its plant species composition at continental scale. Location Atlantic Baltic coasts Europe, Black Sea region. Methods We compiled database 30,759 plots which were resampled reduce unbalanced sampling...
Abstract Aims To create a comprehensive, consistent and unequivocal phytosociological classification of European marsh vegetation the class Phragmito‐Magnocaricetea . Location Europe. Methods We applied Cocktail method to data set 249,800 plots. identified main purposes attributes on which base classification, defined assignment rules for plots, prepared formal definitions all associations, alliances orders using logic. Each formula consists combination “functional species groups”, cover...
We tested the insecticidal efficacy of different powders as surface treatment against rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) adults. have applied dusts from five invasive alien plant species (Solidago canadensis, Solidago gigantea, Amorpha fruticosa, Rhus typhina, Ailanthus altissima) and two inert dusts, i.e. wood ash Norway Spruce (Picea abies) commercial product SilicoSec® (as diatomaceous earth). Mortality was evaluated 1st till 7th day after exposure, at 20 25 °C, values relative humidity...
Abstract Aim The former continental‐scale studies modelled coarse‐grained plant species‐richness patterns (gamma diversity). Here we aim to refine this information for European forests by (a) modelling the number of vascular species that co‐occur in local communities (alpha diversity) within spatial units 400 m 2 ; and (b) assessing factors likely determining observed alpha diversity. Location Europe roughly 12°W–30°E 35–60°N. Taxon Vascular plants. Methods numbers co‐occurring were counted...
Abstract Aim A fundamental question in macroecology centres around understanding the relationship between species’ local abundance and their distribution geographical climatic space (i.e. multi‐dimensional or niche). Here, we tested three macroecological hypotheses that link to following range properties: (a) abundance–range size relationship, (b) centre (c) abundance–suitability relationship. Location Europe. Taxon Vascular plants. Methods Distribution maps were extracted from Chorological...
We studied post-fire long-term regeneration of a south-western Turkey (Antalya region) forest using the synchronical approach. analysed species richness patterns and vegetation diversity. Species were grouped according to plant functional types special emphasis was given seeders resprouters. recorded two peaks, with highest immediately following fire second peak 7 years after disturbance. Beta diversity decreased over time but also showed peaks. The results our floristic survey show that...
Abstract Questions European woodlands harbor at least 386 alien plant species but the factors driving local invasions remain unknown. By using a large vegetation‐plot database, we asked how richness and abundance of vary by regions, elevation, climate, soil properties, human disturbance, habitat types. Location Western, central southern Europe. Methods We linked consolidated data from Vegetation Archive (16,211 plots) to classification scheme, properties disturbance variables. In addition,...
Abstract Aims Biodiversity is traditionally studied mostly at the species level, but biogeographical and macroecological studies higher taxonomic levels can provide valuable insights into evolutionary processes large spatial scales. Our aim was to assess representation of vascular plant families within different vegetation formations across Europe. Location Methods We used a data set 816,005 plots from European Vegetation Archive (EVA). For each plot, we calculated relative richness family...