A5044818728- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Plant and animal studies
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
University of Milano-Bicocca
2022-2024
Abstract Over the last years, world cities have emerged as multiple and complex habitats hosting numerous varied urban refugia for biodiversity. Therefore, published literature was systematically reviewed to investigate increasingly acknowledged role of many function species. Many plants animals were reported colonize a variety environments: Urban forest/grassland (natural/seminatural), City park, Historical park (villa garden, botanical gardens, cemeteries, etc.), Green spaces (abandoned...
Experimental evidence on the bio-ecological effects of microplastics terrestrial plants is still lacking. In this study, we hypothesized that soil polluted with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microparticles can negatively influence plant traits, photosynthetic efficiency and phenology two weeds but different strength in relation to species’ life traits. Therefore, conducted an experiment a common garden growing wild species Senecio inaequidens Centaurea cyanus for about 60 days. The possible toxic...
In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes records, confirmations, and status changes for or Italian administrative regions. Nomenclatural updates, published elsewhere, corrections provided as Suppl. material 1.
Invasive alien species pose significant threats to global biodiversity and ecosystems. Given the high importance of context-dependency in invasion dynamics, testing fundamental hypotheses ecology different environmental contexts is crucial understand underlying processes establishment spread species. This study focuses on invasive Senecio inaequidens DC. (South African ragwort), investigating interplay between abiotic biotic factors influencing its success. Through field surveys across three...
The green alga Caulerpa cylindracea Sonder (Chlorophyta; Bryopsidales) is one of the most invasive alien macroalgae in Mediterranean Sea, where it also spreading on rhodolith beds, an important biogenic assemblage typical deep substrates. Despite importance rhodoliths, data competitive interactions with C. are still scarce. To deepen knowledge topic, occurrence bed Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area (Italy) was explored. Quantitative analyses videoframes obtained from Remote Operated...
Anthropic diesel-derived contamination of Mediterranean coastal waters is great concern. Nature-based solutions such as phytoremediation are considered promising technologies to remove contaminants from marine environments. The aim this work was investigate the tolerance autochthonous seaweed Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskal) Lamouroux diesel fuel and its hydrocarbon degradation potential. Changes in C. traits, including associated bacterial community abundance structure, were determined by...
Horticulture is a major pathway of introduction aquatic plants. Among traded plants, we found two species belonging to the genus Lagarosiphon Harv. (Hydrocharitaceae), native South and Central Africa, L. (Ridl.) Moss cordofanus Casp. main representative genus, having already been introduced via horticulture sale beyond its range, often becoming invasive. In contrast, lesser-known congener that could be potentially sold as an alternative major. It relatively understudied, has yet recorded in...
Abstract Over the last years, world cities have emerged as multiple and complex habitats hosting numerous varied urban refugia for biodiversity. Therefore, published literature was systematically reviewed to investigate increasingly acknowledged role of many function species. Many plants animals were reported colonize a variety environments: Urban forest/grassland (natural/seminatural), City park, Historical park (villa garden, botanical gardens, cemeteries, etc.), Green spaces (abandoned...