A5004138602- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Landslides and related hazards
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Aeolian processes and effects
University of Turin
2016-2025
Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale
2017
Centro di Ricerca per la Patologia Vegetale
1994-2010
Ecologie Microbienne Lyon
2009
Newcastle University
1996
A. O. Ordine Mauriziano di Torino
1991
Abstract In this paper we present a comprehensive inventory of the non‐native vascular flora Italy, which was produced within project “A survey Italian flora”, funded by Ministry for Environment. Previously published floristic accounts were main source information. Historical records critically revised and integrated with recent literature, data from herbaria some unpublished information, so as to obtain complete, up‐to‐date catalogue plant species that occur spontaneously in Italy. The...
Changes in snow cover depth and duration predicted by climate change scenarios are expected to strongly affect high-altitude ecosystem processes. This study investigates the effect of an exceptionally short season on phenology carbon dioxide source/sink strength a subalpine grassland. An earlier snowmelt more than one month caused considerable advancement (40 days) beginning uptake period (CUP) and, together with delayed establishment autumn, contributed two-month longer CUP. The combined...
Abstract. This study investigates the performances in a terrestrial ecosystem of gross primary production (GPP) estimation suite spectral vegetation indexes (VIs) that can be computed from currently orbiting platforms. Vegetation were near-surface field spectroscopy measurements collected using an automatic system designed for high temporal frequency acquisition visible near-infrared region. Spectral observations two consecutive years Italy subalpine grassland equipped with eddy covariance...
Abstract This research aims at developing a remote sensing technique for monitoring the interannual variability of European larch phenological cycle in Alpine region Aosta Valley (Northern Italy) and to evaluate its relationships with climatic factors. Phenological field observations were conducted eight test sites from 2005 2007 determine dates completion different phases. MODerate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MODIS) 250 m 16‐days normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) time...
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...
Air pollution can cause respiratory symptoms or exacerbate pre-existing diseases, especially in children. This study looked at the short-term association of air concentrations with Emergency Room (ER) admissions for reasons pediatric age (0–18 years). Daily number ER a children's Hospital, urban-background PM2.5, NO2, O3 and total aeroallergens (Corylaceae, Cupressaceae, Gramineae, Urticaceae, Ambrosia, Betula) were collected Turin, northwestern Italy, period 1/08/2008 to 31/12/2010 (883...
Abstract Climate change is expected to increase both the frequency and intensity of climate extremes, consequently increasing risk forest role transition from carbon sequestration emission. These changes are occurring more rapidly in Alps, with important consequences for tree species adapted strong seasonality short growing season. In this study, we aimed at investigating responses a high-altitude Larix decidua Mill. heat drought, by coupling ecosystem- tree-level measurements. From 2012...
Lowland meadows represent aboveground and belowground biodiversity reservoirs in intensive agricultural areas, improving water retention filtration, ensuring forage production, contrasting erosion contributing to soil fertility carbon sequestration. Besides such major ecosystem services, the presence of functionally different plant species improves quality, nutritional value productivity, also limiting establishment weeds alien species. Here, we tested effectiveness a commercial seed mixture...
Construction of ski runs has a very heavy impact on alpine ecosystems since it results in total destruction the existing vegetation and profound alteration soil. Restoration work must thus set out to develop protective plant cover immediately promote re-establishment functional plant-soil system long term. The aims present study, conducted at Monterosa resort (Val d'Ayas, Aosta, Italy) were evaluate (1) how disturbance related run construction high altitude (2200–2600 m a.s.l.) affected soil...
AbstractShort-term changes occurring in high mountain vegetation were analysed using the data from two Italian sites already part of GLobal Observation Research Initiative Alpine environments (GLORIA – central Apennines and southwestern Alps). The study focused on a set floristic (endemics), structural (life forms) ecological (thermic indicator) variables. Vegetation collected according to GLORIA multi-summit standardized method during last decade. re-visitation revealed moderate decrease...
According to projects and practices that the Italian botanists ecologists are carrying out for bringing "more nature in city", new insights a factual integration between ecological perspectives more consolidated aesthetic agronomic approaches sustainable planning management of urban green areas provided.
With the spread of technology in several fields, there is an increasing demand to automate specialized tasks that usually require human involvement order maximize efficiency and reduce processing time. Pollen identification classification a proper example be treated Palynology field, which has been expensive qualitative process, involving observation discrimination features by highly qualified experts. Although it most accurate useful method, time-consuming process slowed down research...
Abstract Woody species encroachment of grasslands is occurring worldwide with contrasting consequences for ecosystem processes. This work aims to describe the changes in soil and litter decomposition following early stages colonization a subalpine grassland located Alps. We investigated properties onto O A horizons, carried out 1-year experiment quantify rate qualitative features process through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy methodology. All analyses were an encroached area...
Abstract In this work the occurrence of non-native species was recorded along elevation gradient in Alps, order to establish their distribution pattern, current altitudinal limits and elucidate which are presumably adapted higher elevations. Plots were located course rivers five valleys from 100 2100 m a.s.l. Sixty-eight non-natives study area. The proportion invasives found be much area then whole administrative region. number per plot decreased strongly with increasing elevation. great...