A5050457470- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Sesquiterpenes and Asteraceae Studies
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research
University of Reggio Calabria
2016-2025
Universidad de Jaén
2017-2024
Mediterranean University
2023
Clinica Mediterranea
2021
University of Catania
2011
Critical and updated alien species inventories are crucial to properly manage contrast biological invasions. After 6 years, a second update the inventory of vascular flora Italy is presented. It provides details on occurrence at administrative regional level and, for first time, floristic data San Marino. The checklist includes 1782 taxa (1673 species, 28 subspecies, 69 hybrids 12 cultivar groups not attributable specific binomial), distributed in 786 genera 159 families; 2 lycophytes, 13...
The present study was carried out to enlist the medicinal plants used by local inhabitants of developing countries such as India, and district Kupwara Kashmir Himalaya has been targeted. Our research is one first focusing on statistical evaluation cross-cultural analysis between three different communities i.e., Dard, Kashmiri Gujjar, area. Sampling in eight villages 2017 2020, data were collected from 102 informants based walking transects, collect plant specimens, semi-structured...
Given the high number of non-native plants that are being introduced worldwide and time required to process formal pest risk analyses, a framework for prioritization management actions is urgently required. We therefore propose replicable standardized (eradication, control monitoring) invasive plants, combining expert knowledge, current future climatic suitability estimated by species distribution models (SDMs), clustering ordination techniques. Based on consultation using Italy as case...
Despite the wide amount of scientific contributions published on alien plant species, their diffusion dynamics, and interactions with native taxa, it is increasingly difficult to slow down spreading negative impact habitats. Last recent years, in fact, a sharp rise number new taxa introduced Italy Europe has been recorded. The aim this work investigate most Italian territory order verify whether alarming trend still underway. Specimen collections and/or observations plants have performed as...
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...
Plants and natural products have played a significant role in curing preventing variety of ailments occurring humans animals, continue to provide new bioactive leads for researchers therapeutic discovery. This study was conducted with the aim identify document local healers’ practices treating human diseases quantitatively indigenous knowledge medicinal plants, as well highlight species public interest bioprospecting potential. A total 17 field tours were carried out 12 regions Jasrota hill...
The tradition of floristic studies in Italy has made it possible to obtain a good knowledge plant diversity both on national and regional scale. However, the lack for some areas, advances systematics human activities related globalization, highlight need further aimed at improving knowledge. In this paper, based fieldwork herbaria literature surveys, we update Italian vascular flora analyze similarities between administrative regions. Four taxa, all exotic, were recorded first time Europe....
(1) Background: Arid conditions occur due to climate abnormality in the different biogeography regions of world. The aim this research is investigate stoichiometry manure and moisture regimes on soil properties, microbial biomass C:N:P turnover, grain yield mustard crops under stress arid conditions; (2) Methods: field experiment was carried out for 2 years at farms agriculture college SKN, Jobner (SKRAU Bikaner, Rajasthan). effects organic manure, regimes, saline water treatment such as...
Abstract An updated checklist of the Calabrian alien vascular flora is presented. By way field, bibliographic, and herbarium research, we recorded 382 taxa (representing almost 14% all regional flora), which 371 are angiosperms, nine gymnosperms, two ferns. In relation to state spread, majority species casual (207 taxa; 54%), followed by naturalized (127; 33%) invasive (48; 13%), these last include four on list Union Concern, sensu Regulation (EU) no. 1143/2014. The most represented families...
Invasive alien species are among the main global drivers of biodiversity loss posing major challenges to nature conservation and managers protected areas. The present study applied a methodological framework that combined invasive Species Distribution Models, based on propagule pressure, abiotic biotic factors for 14 plants Union concern in Italy, with local interpretable model-agnostic explanation analysis aiming map, evaluate analyse risk plant invasions across country, inside outside...
Global change is expected to impact on the distribution and abundance of forests. Spain represents southwestern limit for several types deciduous forests and, as part Mediterranean Basin, it has all characteristics be affected by climate change. This study analyses effects habitat suitability vulnerability in four categories forests: Fagus sylvatica L., Quercus petraea (Matt.) Leibl., robur L. Betula celtiberica Rothm. Vasc. The approach combines an ensemble platform species models (SDMs)...
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...
Knowledge on alien species is needed nowadays to protect natural habitats and prevent ecological damage. The presence of new plant in Italy increasing every day. Calabria, its southernmost region, not yet well known with regard this aspect. Thanks fieldwork, sampling, observing many exotic plants here, we report data 34 taxa. In particular, found three taxa for Europe (Cascabela thevetia, Ipomoea setosa subsp. pavonii, Tecoma stans), (Brugmansia aurea, Narcissus ‘Cotinga’, ‘Erlicheer’), one...
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 have studied Juniperus oxycedrus L. subsp. badia (H.Gay) Debeaux in the central and southern Iberian Peninsula, where macrobioclimate ranges from Mediterranean-pluviseasonal-oceanic to Mediterranean-pluviseasonal-continental, thermotype thermo- supramediterranean. The relevés were taken following Braun-Blanquet phytosociological methodology. A statistical treatment was applied establish a separation among communities. To understand presence of communities territories dominated by species...
This article aims to contribute the limited literature on traditional gastronomic knowledge concerning acorn-based bread by ethnographically documenting ingredients, preparation techniques and consumption practices of baked goods made from acorn seeds flour that are still used today or at least present in living memory. A qualitative comparative case method was adopted, ethnographic data were gathered 67 people six selected Mediterranean, Central Asian Middle Eastern countries. The analysis...
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A great deal of ethnobotanical knowledge, passed down from generation to by oral tradition, is still preserved in the Mediterranean basin. Over years, efforts have been made collect this information avoid losing heritage. This work a contribution towards knowledge Calabria (southern Italy) through survey on Tyrrhenian side Aspromonte Massif metropolitan city Reggio Calabria, an area that has little studied point view. For purpose, several semi-structured interviews were conducted with...
Grasslands differ in many types depending on the diversity of climatic conditions and substrates. Due to great wealth species found semi-natural grasslands, they conserve an essential part biodiversity European Union (EEC 43/92), defined as habitats community interest. Using region Calabria (southern Italy) a case study, this study aims evaluate how assemblages set indicators applied them can be used analyse characterize diversity, ecological features conservation status grassland habitats....
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...