A5048706428- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Seed Germination and Physiology
- Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo
2016-2024
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
2021
Sapienza University of Rome
2021
Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research
2018
University of Florence
2016
University of L'Aquila
2007-2012
With the general objective of producing a 2018–2020 Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) map Maiella National Park (central Italy), useful for future long-term LULC change analysis, this research aimed to develop Landsat 8 (L8) data composition and classification process using Google Earth Engine (GEE). In process, we compared two pixel-based (PB) object-based (OB) approaches, assessing advantages integrating textural information in PB approach. Moreover, tested possibility L8 panchromatic band...
Abstract The Italian hare ( Lepus corsicanus ) is endemic to Central-Southern Italy and Sicily, classified as vulnerable due habitat alterations, low density fragmented populations ecological competition with the sympatric European europaeus ). Despite this status , only few local studies have explored its features. We provided some key traits of niche well potential distribution in peninsula. All data derived from genetically validated presences. generated a suitability model using maximum...
Abstract We explored the influence of climatic factors on diversity patterns multiple taxa (lichens, bryophytes, and vascular plants) along a steep elevational gradient to predict communities’ dynamics under future climate change scenarios in Mediterranean regions. analysed (1) species richness terms heat-adapted, intermediate, cold-adapted species; (2) pairwise beta-diversity patterns, also accounting for its two different components, replacement difference; (3) variables functional traits....
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...
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...
The Majella National Park is located in Abruzzo region (Central Italy) and covers an area of 740 Km2. An updated checklist the vascular plants growing park here presented on basis extensive field surveys carried out from 1982 to 2018, analysis relevant literature review herbarium specimens kept APP, FI, NAP, RO, Herb. Magellense. park’s flora amounts 2,286 specific subspecific taxa (including 11 hybrids), belonging 118 families 694 genera. According our results, 201 are endemic Italy; 136...
Seminatural grasslands are among the most threatened habitats in Europe and worldwide, mainly due to changes in/abandonment of their traditional extensive use by grazing animals. This study aimed develop an innovative model that integrates plant biodiversity, animal husbandry, geo-informatics manage preserve seminatural protected areas. With this objective, integrated was conducted on hilly, montane, (to a minimum extent) subalpine belts Maiella National Park, one Europe’s biodiversity-rich...
High-mountain ecosystems are spots of plant diversity in which species composition and traits depict a long evolutionary history adaptation to steep environmental gradients. We investigated the main trends reproductive dispersal (pollen vector, diaspore appendages, diaspores fruit type) central Mediterranean summits relation factors (altitude, aspect, debris cover slope). Based on 114 plots, with floristic data collected year 2016 alpine calcareous grasslands Apennines, we explored how...
IDPlanT is the Italian Database of Plant Translocation, an initiative Nature Conservation Working Group Botanical Society. currently includes 185 plant translocations. The establishment a national database on translocation key step forward in data sharing and techniques improvement this field conservation.Supplemental for article available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/11263504.2021.1985004 .
Abstract The split between conservation science and real‐world application is an ongoing issue despite several calls for unification. Researchers are empowered to partially bridge the research‐implementation gap by making their findings more accessible. Cypripedium calceolus most recognizable orchid of European flora, currently facing habitat change fragmentation, in addition threats from collectors illegal traders. Although studies have focused on ecological genetic features species, a...
Dried and ground red pepper is a spice used as seasoning in various traditional dishes all over the world; nevertheless, pedoclimatic conditions of diverse cultivation areas provide different chemical characteristics, and, consequently, organoleptic properties to this product. In present study, volatile profiles 96 samples two bell peppers harvested Italian geographical areas, Altino (Abruzzo) Senise (Lucania), commercial sweet paprika, have been studied by means headspace solid-phase...
Development of local plant genetic resources grown in specific territories requires approaches that are able to discriminate between and alien germplasm. In this work, three potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) accessions the area Majella National Park (Abruzzo, Italy) five commercial varieties cultivated same were characterized using 22 morphological descriptors microsatellite (SSR) DNA markers. Analysis plant, leaf, flower, tuber morpho-agronomic traits allowed for a reliable discrimination...
Seed germination capability of Adonis distorta, Androsace mathildae, Aquilegia magellensis and Campanula fragilis subsp. cavolinii endemic species the Central Apennines in Italy were analyzed. traits varied significantly among considered species. In particular, seed volume was largest Ad. distorta (91.642 ± 16.851 mm3) lowest C. (0.029 0.008 mm3). The coat thickness ranged from 31 10 µm to 9 1 µm. cavolinii. brown colored An. dark Aq. magellensis, light cream Pre-treatments carried out...
In this contribution, new data concerning the Italian distribution of alien vascular flora are presented. It includes records, exclusions and confirmations for Italy or administrative regions taxa in genera Ageratum, Aster, Buddleja, Cedrus, Centranthus, Cephalotaxus, Clerodendrum, Cotoneaster, Cyperus, Honorius, Lantana, Ligustrum, Morus, Muscari, Oenothera, Opuntia, Platycladus, Plumbago, Pseudotsuga, Sedum, Sporobolus, Stachys, Ulmus Yucca. A nomen novum, Stachys talbotii, is proposed as...
Celery (Apium graveolens L.) is a vegetable belonging to the Apiaceae family that widely used for its distinct flavor and contains variety of bioactive metabolites with healthy properties. Some celery ecotypes cultivated in specific territories Italy have recently attracted attention consumers scientists because their peculiar sensorial nutritional In this work, volatile profiles white “Sedano Bianco di Sperlonga” Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) ecotype, black Nero Torricella...
Abstract A phytosociological study of the alliance Carpinion orientalis in hilly and subcoastal areas Italian peninsula is presented. These woods are included suballiances Laburno-Ostryenion Lauro-Quercenion; distinction between these two not always easy also because conservation status forest ecosystems. The Turkey oak mainly distributed on Adriatic side peninsula, where they found neutro-basic substrata to which coenoses linked. Teucrio siculi-Quercion cerridis strongly linked acidic...
The Majella National Park (MNP) is a tangible example of the interaction between ex-situ and in-situ conservation endemic, rare, or endangered species at Regional level in context Italian national parks. MNP has facilities carries out activities for plant biodiversity: it includes botanical gardens, seed bank, nursery, network “guardian farmers”, an authentic “granary” which to protect conserve biodiversity around massif (central Italy).
Brassicaceae is a family of vegetables found all over the world that has been attracting attention researchers due to its rich chemical composition and potential health benefits (antioxidant anti-inflammatory, as well antimutagenic activity anticarcinogenic effects). In Italy, various varieties are commercially available, including traditional local cultivars, which have unique features genetic diversity. As result, there growing need protect recognize these landraces preserve biodiversity....