Michele Mugnai
A5016304380- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Forest ecology and management
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
University of Florence
2018-2025
University of Palermo
2023-2024
Abstract Trait‐based ecology has already revealed main independent axes of trait variation defining spaces that summarize plant adaptive strategies, but often ignoring intraspecific variability (ITV). By using empirical ITV‐level data for two dimensions leaf form and function 167 species across five habitat types (coastal dunes, forests, grasslands, heathlands, wetlands) in the Italian peninsula, we found ITV: (i) rotated define space; (ii) increased variance explained by these (iii)...
We present ReSurveyDunes — the first database of Italian coastal dune vegetation plots, developed through a collaborative network scientists. This paper describes scope initiative, provides an overview available data, and highlights its key features, research applications, future potential. currently comprises 972 plots distributed across 11 regions (Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Molise, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Veneto). The original were surveyed between...
Habitat monitoring in Europe is regulated by Article 17 of the Habitats Directive, which suggests use typical species to habitat conservation status. Yet, Directive uses term “typical” but does not provide a definition, either for its reporting or impact assessments. To address issue, an online workshop was organized Italian Society Vegetation Science (SISV) shed light on diversity perspectives regarding different concepts species, and discuss possible implications habitat...
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 taxa in genera Abies , Actinidia Aloe Amaryllis Anredera Arctotheca Bidens Cardiospermum Celosia Commelina Cotoneaster Cyclamen Eclipta Euphorbia Grevillea Hedera Hibiscus Impatiens Juglans Kalanchoe Koelreuteria Lindernia Melinis Myriophyllum Nandina Nicotiana Oenothera Oxalis Parthenocissus...
We present an updated inventory of the vascular flora island Montecristo (Tuscan Archipelago, Italy). The has been based on a comprehensive bibliographical revision floristic floras and previous inventories, together with herbarium specimens already preserved in Tuscan Herbaria implementation survey campaigns carried out between 2011 2024. counts 582 specific subspecific taxa currently (including 515 spontaneous 67 cultivated ones), highest number species ever recorded island. Since 2000, 45...
Surveying vegetation is essential for documenting plant diversity, especially coastal that results among the most threatened ecosystems globally. To support conservation and management programs, we developed SALt-affected vegeTatIon dataset of Tuscany coaStal Habitats (SALTISH). This comprises 734 newly sampled plots 4 m 2 (2 × m) from region in central Italy, including 569 sand dune 165 salt marsh plots, recorded between 2018 2023. In total, contains 4,541 occurrences vascular taxa....
In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes records, confirmations, exclusions, and status changes for or Italian administrative regions taxa in genera Acalypha , Acer Canna Cardamine Cedrus Chlorophytum Citrus Cyperus Epilobium Eucalyptus Euphorbia Gamochaeta Hesperocyparis Heteranthera Lemna Ligustrum Lycium Nassella Nothoscordum Oenothera Osteospermum Paspalum Pontederia Romulea Rudbeckia Salvia Sesbania Setaria...
In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes records, confirmations, exclusions, and status changes for or Italian administrative regions taxa in genera Bunias , Calocedrus Calycanthus Celosia Clerodendrum Convolvulus Crassula Cyclamen Datura Dicliptera Eragrostis Erigeron Gamochaeta Gazania Impatiens Kolkwitzia Leucaena Ludwigia Medicago Muscari Nigella Oenothera Opuntia Paulownia Petroselinum Phyllostachys Physalis...
In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of native vascular flora in Italy are presented. It includes records, confirmations and status changes to Italian administrative regions for taxa genera Acer , Alchemilla Andrachne Bromus Clinopodium Colchicum Damasonium Erodium Festuca Hieracium Hyparrhenia Ipomoea Linaria Lolium Narcissus Ranunculus Sisymbrium Stipa Valerianella Vicia Zannichellia . New combinations genus Ziziphora ( Z.sardoa Z.corsica ) subspecies Ulmusminor...
Abstract Aim Ecological communities are assembled by regional and local processes. These processes select species through their traits, which tied to species' evolutionary history. A multifaceted approach, encompassing taxonomic, functional phylogenetic diversity can thus help us better understand community assembly. We asked what the relative importance of geography, climate soil parameters is in driving diversities at (alpha) larger scales (beta diversity). Location Atlantic Europe. Taxon...
Carpobrotus acinaciformis and C. edulis are well-known invasive alien plants native to South Africa, whose detrimental effects on communities widely documented in the Mediterranean basin thus largely managed coastal ecosystems. Most of literature these species focuses their impacts habitats sandy dunes, while spp. invasion other such as rocky cliffs scrubs garrigues almost neglected. We present a study case conducted small island where invaded three different natural listed within Habitat...
A robust survey method that samples the main characteristics of plant assemblages is needed to assess conservation status European habitat in Natura 2000 network. measure variability, called pseudo-multivariate dissimilarity-based standard error (MultSE), was recently proposed for assessing sample-size adequacy ecological communities. Here, we used it on coastal sand dune systems three Special Areas Conservation (SACs) Tuscany. Our aim minimum number replicates necessary adequately...
In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes records, confirmations, exclusions, and status changes for or Italian administrative regions. Furthermore, three combinations proposed. Nomenclatural updates published elsewhere provided as Suppl. material 1.
In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes records, confirmations, exclusions, and status changes for or Italian administrative regions. Nomenclatural updates published elsewhere provided as Suppl. material 1.
Abstract Biological invasions represent a global threat to biodiversity. Particular attention should be made the management of alien plants. The species from Carpobrotus genus are well-known invasive plants native South Africa, whose detrimental effects on communities widely documented. These impacts have become particularly important in terms their potential small Mediterranean islands, where they often threaten particular ecosystems and endemic species. We report experience efforts...
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.
The recent Landscape Plan of Tuscany Region pays particular attention towards the floodplain woods, for their conservation concern, landscape, and historical importance. forest vegetation is defined as natural semi-natural wood located close to rivers submerged only during exceptional flooding. We gathered 180 both published unpublished relevés coming from carried out in where Alnus glutinosa , Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa Quercus robur Ulmus minor Carpinus betulus Populus nigra P....
Semi-natural grasslands are characterized by high biodiversity and require multifaceted approaches to monitor their biodiversity. Moreover, comprise a multitude of microhabitats, making the scale investigation fundamental importance. Despite wide distribution, highly threatened considered conservation priority Directive no. 92/43/EEC. Here, we investigate effects small-scale ecological differences between two ecosites present within EU habitat Community Interest semi-natural dry on...
Badlands are peculiar geomorphological formations shaping landscapes of high ecological and cultural value. In the last decades, land reclamation for agricultural purposes ceasing traditional use, such as sheep grazing, led to their decline in extent many areas. To quantify changes badland-related plant communities, we resurveyed badland vegetation a site Crete Senesi (Siena, central Italy) after 16 years (2006-2022), using 48 quasi-permanent plots by means uni multivariate analysis...