A5059027907- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
- Plant and animal studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Geology and Environmental Impact Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Urban Development and Cultural Heritage
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases
University of Silesia in Katowice
2016-2025
University of Life Sciences in Poznań
2021
Silesian University in Opava
2006-2020
University of Economics in Katowice
1991-2011
University of California, Davis
2008
Abstract Although research on human-mediated exchanges of species has substantially intensified during the last centuries, we know surprisingly little about temporal dynamics alien accumulations across regions and taxa. Using a novel database 45,813 first records 16,926 established species, show that annual rate worldwide increased 200 years, with 37% all reported most recently (1970–2014). Inter-continental inter-taxonomic variation can be largely attributed to diaspora European settlers in...
Our ability to predict the identity of future invasive alien species is largely based upon knowledge prior invasion history. Emerging species-those never encountered as aliens before-therefore pose a significant challenge biosecurity interventions worldwide. Understanding their temporal trends, origins, and drivers spread pivotal improving prevention risk assessment tools. Here, we use database 45,984 first records 16,019 established investigate dynamics occurrences emerging Even after many...
Expansive species classification with remote sensing techniques offers great support for botanical field works aimed at detection of their distribution within areas conservation value and assessment the threat caused to natural habitats. Large number spectral bands high spatial resolution allows identification particular species. LiDAR (Light Detection Ranging) data provide information about such as vegetation structure. Because differ in terms features during growing season, it is important...
Alien plant and animal hosts play an important role as vectors of dangerous pathogens. However, the knowledge on pathogens many host species is still limited. To bridge this gap, we collated information carried by 118 alien in Europe their native secondary range. In Europe, these are considered invasive. Using dataset determined most prevailing pathogen groups that highest number The numerous were bacteria Xylella fastidiosa (plants) Rabies virus (animals). principal among Arthropoda...
Biological invasions are a major threat to biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and nature's contributions people worldwide. However, the effectiveness of invasive alien species (IAS) management measures progress toward achieving biodiversity targets remain uncertain due limited nonuniform data availability. Management success is usually assessed at local level documented in technical reports, often written languages other than English, which makes such notoriously difficult collect large...
Although understanding the relationship between reproductive mode and mass-dispersal potential of plants is crucial for studying invasion phenomena, morphological features invasive species’ pollen are not well understood. This study examined morphology variability three Reynoutria (knotweed) taxa ( R. japonica , sachalinensis × bohemica) in Europe, their reaction to different habitat conditions within seven distinguished types. The was sourced from 95 sites taxa’s range Central Europe. In...
Extinct and endangered archaeophytes the dynamics of their diversity in Poland
Riparian zones in two rivers southern Poland were studied terms of species composition and soil parameters patches dominated by three knotweed taxa (<em>Fallopia japonica</em>, <em>F. sachalinensis</em> the hybrid <em>F.</em> ×<em>bohemica</em>). The main purpose was to detect any differences diversity, environmental conditions impact <em>Fallopia</em> spp. on resident species. Fieldwork conducted spring summer 30 invaded plots (in...
This work synthesizes all aspects of Asclepias syriaca L. (Apocynaceae) including the taxonomy, distribution, history introduction and spread, ecology, biology, uses benefits, impacts on biodiversity agriculture, legislation, management. is a perennial broad-leaved species native to North America. Introduced for ornamental various other purposes, such as source fibre rubber, it has become established in many regions Europe had increasingly spread last decades (>1980s). Its reproductive...
This paper demonstrates the flora, plant communities and substrates of an old solvay process spoil tip in Upper Silesia, Poland. In area 15 000 m<sup>2</sup> there are growing 136 vascular species. The flora is characterised by preponderance Asteraceae - species long-lived perennial herbs, many them coming from meadows grasslands. Ninety-five percent apophytes despite anthropogenic origin site. A majority associated with moderately dry, base-rich soils low or moderate levels...
Alien vascular plants in the Silesian Upland of Poland: distribution, patterns, impacts and threats Symptoms anthropogenic changes flora include processes extinction some species spread others. These tendencies have increased magnitude recent centuries, adversely affecting natural biodiversity on a regional, national continental scale. The main idea behind project presented here was to investigate diversity alien at regional scale update list invasive for Upland. aim this study is also...
Allergenic invasive plant Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. in Poland: threat and selected aspects of biology The study presents the current state research on Poland within its wider scientific background gives results some field laboratory investigations. This annual is characterised by a high level production seeds, easily dispersed different vectors. Ragweed pollen strong allergen considered to be one most dangerous allergens world. Being serious hazard human health, it also as an "environmental...
The role of rivers and streams in the migration alien plants into Polish Carpathians are among regions Poland that generally less susceptible to invasive plants. factor limiting spread species this group is, above all, mountain climate. Even originating from other regions, e.g. Himalayan Impatiens glandulifera , have their localities only at low elevations, Carpathian foothills. In most cases, plant migrate lowlands. river valleys provide corridors used by course progress new territories...
Roadsides are an important habitat for invasive common ragweed, Ambrosiaartemisiifolia L., by facilitating seed dispersal. Reducing the size of roadside populations is therefore essential confining this highly allergenic species. Here, we aim to determine cost-effectiveness mowing regimes varying in frequency and timing, analysing population-level effects underlying demographic processes. We constructed population models A.artemisiifolia parameterised data four unmanaged reference across...
Abstract Climate is one of the key factors governing biological invasions alien species, thus its change may have significant consequences for scale this process. We analyzed predicted influence climate on invasiveness species in Poland and identified susceptible to change. A total 60 plants 58 animals were assessed through an expert elicitation For 79 was as factor enhancing likelihood introduction, establishment, spread and/or impact future. Currently, majority these are not widespread...
The general trend of ongoing plant invasion and the increasing number species that may become invasive in future, force seeking solutions can improve efficiency economy their management. Thus, we applied a novel approach combining use geostatistical interpolators such as ordinary kriging (OK) co-kriging (CK) with environmental hyperspectral data to evaluate potential threat associated distribution predict probabilities occurrence above selected threshold 10%. specific spatial patterns...
Abstract The participation of species alien origin in the flora individual regions world is increasing. A large proportion these pose a threat to biodiversity. Issues dynamics changes and scale pace processes, with particular emphasis on biology, ecology, chorology, genetic variability populations plants origin, including those which are invasive, have been subject many years research this field Poland. present study an overview state invasive plant Poland, main results basic applied...