A5023874995- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Ecology and Conservation Studies
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
- Malaria Research and Control
- Forest Management and Policy
- Forest ecology and management
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
Institute of Botany of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2012-2025
Slovak Academy of Sciences
2012-2025
Physical Technical Testing Institute
2024
Institute of Chemistry of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2012
Abstract Urban ecosystems represent heterogeneous environments with mosaics of natural, semi-natural and man-made habitats, plenty vascular plants including native alien species. In-depth biodiversity research in urban areas might be time- personnel-consuming. Therefore, we selected six habitat types within 30 towns Slovakia (Central Europe) to determine whether any habitats could serve as a ‘surrogate habitat’ for the total, Red List plant richness towns. We found 1054 taxa overall;...
Monitoring the occurrence of new alien species among native flora is first prerequisite for preventing their later invasive spread.During last decade, we recorded data regarding 25 taxa to Slovakia including 21 casual and 4 locally naturalised species, with ornamental plants predominating significantly.The Cenchrus flaccidus, Cotoneaster zabelii, Doronicum pardalianches Panicum virgatum are able spread habitats thus represent greatest risk plant in Slovakia.
Abstract This study focuses on dry acidophilous Scots pine forests, well known for their high biodiversity of cryptogams. We hypothesized that dense forests and heavy management were responsible changes in species diversity, decreasing trends lichen cover increasing moss cover. hypothesis was tested three types maintained under different regimes: 1) managed (forest plantations regenerated by planting), 2) semi-natural naturally), both located the Borská nížina lowland SW Slovakia, 3) natural...
Teasels (Dipsacus spp.) are among the few European plant species that can create small aquatic ecosystems, known as phytotelmata, in their leaf axils. However, these unique environments have received little research attention. We performed first detailed study of phytotelmata teasels, aiming to describe physical habitat and macroinvertebrate communities across different axil levels. explored 64 on 20 teasel plants Slovakia (Central Europe). These ecosystems contained less than 100 ml water,...
Abstract Background Invasive mosquitoes of the genus Aedes are quickly spreading around world. The presence these alien species is concerning for both their impact on native biodiversity and high vector competence. surveillance invasive mosquito (AIM) one most important steps in vector-borne disease control prevention. Methods In 2020, monitoring AIM was conducted five areas (Bratislava, Zvolen, Banská Bystrica, Prešov, Košice) Slovakia. sites were located at points entry (border crossings...
Carex rupestris is an endangered and rare arctic-alpine element of the Western Carpathian flora. Given geographically isolated spatially restricted peripheral ranges species, there a good chance that many species conservation concern irreversibly disappear from regional flora under ongoing climate change. In this study, we gathered all existing data on presence C. focused its current future distribution in Carpathians. We found although fragmented scarce, occurs several mountain ranges, four...
The specific species-rich high-altitude vegetation of the class Carici rupestris-Kobresietea bellardii Ohba 1974 (CK), with occurrence many arctic-alpine and endemic species, was chosen for a case study. analyses were based on dataset 37,204 phytosociological relevés from Slovak Vegetation Database. traditional classification CK, cluster analyses, reproduced satisfactorily by means formalised classification, formal definitions created Cocktail method together frequency-positive fidelity...
<title>Abstract</title> Background and Aims Invasive species are a threat to the conservation of biological systems. In Central Europe, riparian ecosystems especially susceptible plant invasions, as waterflow mediates spread propagules, while invasive may then affect soil including microbial communities. As also enhances connectivity among different segments river, spatial continuity abiotic well biotic components is expected. Methods We studied activity functional diversity communities in...
Spatial heterogeneity of biodiversity is linked to environmental gradients across landscapes. In forest vegetation, trees essentially affect the understorey flora, not only by forming microecological conditions but also their competitiveness. Here, we investigate changes in taxonomic diversity along altitudinal gradient forests dominated strongly competitive, European beech (Fagus sylvatica), considering different ecological drivers important for vegetation diversity. The response plant...
Leaf litter decomposition is a critical ecosystem-level process in many freshwater habitats. Although ponds are likely to derive large proportion of their energy from riparian vegetation, allochthonous organic matter these water bodies has received little attention. We studied the breakdown rates black alder ( Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.) and provide first evidence role taxonomic functional diversity pond-dwelling shredders this ecosystem process. Despite strong connection zones, observed...