A5055428648- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Plant and animal studies
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
- Plant chemical constituents analysis
University of Catania
2016-2025
Polish Academy of Sciences
2024
University of Palermo
2023
University of Bologna
2023
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (Switzerland)
2023
University of Belgrade
2023
University of Padua
2020
Instituto de Botânica
1999
Despite the wide amount of scientific contributions published on alien plant species, their diffusion dynamics, and interactions with native taxa, it is increasingly difficult to slow down spreading negative impact habitats. Last recent years, in fact, a sharp rise number new taxa introduced Italy Europe has been recorded. The aim this work investigate most Italian territory order verify whether alarming trend still underway. Specimen collections and/or observations plants have performed as...
This study provides a first step toward the knowledge of alien-dominated and co-dominated plant communities present in Italy. The ever checklist alien phytocoenoses described or reported literature for Italian territory has been compiled, produced by data-mining national local thematic literature. resulting vegetation-type draft-list checked light most recent syntaxonomic documentation updated with regards to syntaxonomy nomenclature, special reference frame proposed Vegetation Prodrome....
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...
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Our understanding of the richness and uniqueness flora growing on gypsum substrates in Italy has grown significantly since 19 th century and, even today, new plant species are still being discovered. However, plants communities, Italy, a relatively unknown subject. The main aim this paper was to elaborate checklist Italian gypsophilous flora, increase knowledge about peculiar for which conservation efforts need be addressed. Through structured group communication process experts (application...
Ferula sommieriana, a new species occurring in Lampedusa and Linosa, islands of Pelagie Archipelago the Sicilian Channel, is described illustrated. Previously it was attributed to F. communis, from which differs several features regarding mainly morphology anatomy terminal leaf lobes mericarps, as well shape size reproductive structures. Its ecology, conservation status relationships with other allied Mediterranean sect. are provided, analytical keys belonging aforesaid section.
Based on herbarium and field investigations, the taxonomic status of Solenopsis laurentia (Campanulaceae), hygrophilous species belonging to subfam. Lobelioideae showing a Mediterranean distribution is here examined. According literature, it can be considered as complex, within which several taxa at specific infraspecific rank were described. Morphological nomenclatural studies carried out living populations coming from many Italian localities allowed recognize five subspecies. For each...
This study presents a complete and updated checklist of the vascular flora SAC “Bosco di Santo Pietro”, an important natural area located in south-eastern Sicily. Through integrated approach combining field research, analysis historical herbariums literature review, 583 taxa belonging to 78 families 339 genera were identified. A comparison with older floristic list Pietro Forest dating back 1889 highlights some significant changes, such as decrease several hygrophilous nemoral species...
This is a review of the literature on genetics, physiology, and ecology, which concerns Juniperus phoenicea, J. turbinata, canariensis, forming together complex phoenicea. Despite numerous varied studies, many gaps deficiences have been identified in these fields. Further research particularly needed genetic diversity differentiation all three species across their entire geographic ranges, with special attention easternmost localities turbinata. Additional studies real photon flux density...
On the whole flore of Sicily is quite rich and interesting (ca. 3000 species, which 10% are endemic), this must be mainly attributed to physiographic peculiarities island as well paleogeographic vicissitudes. Although, flora was object numerous floristical taxonomical studies since last century, it worth inquiring furtherly because occurrence critical species groups. In order emphasize floristic diversity remarkable phytogeographical interest flora, a subdivision territory, coinciding with...
Abstract A survey of the endemic flora Hyblaean territory, important centre biodiversity and speciation in Sicily, is presented. The this area consists 105 taxa. Among them, 39 are included IUCN Regional Red List 32 National List, 17 Orchidaceae protected by CITES 3 EU 92/43 Habitat Directive. most represented families Asteraceae (17%), Lamiaceae (10%). large number species to Sicily or central—southern Italy Sicily. taxa exclusive territory 20. Life form spectrum indicates predominance...
This study is aimed at (1) producing a complete and updated inventory of the endemic vascular flora Peloritani Mountains, (2) defining geographical limits Peloritani, regarded here as biogeographical district (3) highlighting possible paleogeographic connections with other Mediterranean lands. The heterogeneity analysis was performed by means contingency tables, through χ2 test. this area consists 129 specific infraspecific taxa, which 15 are restricted to Mountains. habitats revealed that...
The aim of this study is to model the past, current, and future distribution
In this paper, based on fieldwork and herbaria surveys, new data concerning the presence of 32 native alien vascular species for Sicily (Italy) are provided. Among species, occurrence following taxa is reported first time or confirmed after many decades non-observation: Aira multiculmis, Arum maculatum, Carex flacca subsp. flacca, Mentha longifolia, Oxybasis chenopodioides, Najas minor Xiphion junceum. Furthermore, we document three (Cornus mas, Juncus foliosus Limonium avei) that, despite...
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, present a cost-effective solution for the swift collection of data from vast and remote areas that are otherwise difficult to access. The Mediterranean Basin, being hotspot plant biodiversity, hosts several habitats taxa significant naturalistic value. However, many these often inaccessible botanists, making exploration research challenging. aim this paper is involve utilization drone surveys open-source software botanical research....
Syracuse has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005. Notable for its visible traces of ancient Greek city, sites are mainly located Ortigia Islet and in Neapolis Archaeological Park. In this park, addition to monuments global significance such as theatre carved into rock fifth century bc, wild flora great interest preserved. Some species may have introduced classical period. 2013, significant maintenance interventions green areas were made, aimed at safeguarding most...
Altitudinal variation in vascular plant richness and endemism is crucial for the conservation of biodiversity. Territories featured by a high species may have low number endemic species, but not necessarily coherent pattern. The main aim our research to perform an in-depth survey on distribution patterns along elevation gradient Mt. Etna, highest active volcano Europe.We used all available data (literature, herbarium seed collections), plus hundreds original (G Giusso, P Minissale, S...
A syntaxonomical revision of the
In this contribution, Italian new data concerning the distribution of Annex I Habitats 3150, 3170*, 3260, 4090, 91L0, 91M0, 9340 are reported. detail, 20 occurrences in Natura 2000 sites presented and 30 cells added EEA 10 km × reference grid. The refer to administrative regions Campania, Lazio, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria.
In this paper, the results of a study on ecology, floristic composition and spatial assemblages temporary limestone rock pool plant communities central Mediterranean area (S Sicily, Maltese Islands Lampedusa) are presented. A total 76 pools were studied, distributed between infra-mediterranean thermo-mediterranean bioclimatic belt. For each pools, cover species determined using standard relevé methods. Moreover, for 50 these pH, conductivity, soil depth, water-level, altitude richness...