Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei-Shan Chang, Karrie Rose, Edward C. Holmes
Summary: This study utilized a meta-transcriptomic approach to discover seven novel viruses and two coccidian protozoa in invasive Indian myna birds in Sydney, Australia. The findings suggest that invasive mynas can harbor a diversity of viruses and other microorganisms, highlighting the need for ongoing pathogen surveillance in this species.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Rebecca Epanchin-Niell, Jieyi Lu, Alexandra Thompson, Patrick C. Tobin, David R. Gray, Andrew M. Liebhold
Summary: Geographical variation in the likelihood of biological invasions is influenced by propagule pressure and habitat suitability driven by ecological and social processes. By using eradication programs as proxies for new establishment events, it was found that socio-environmental factors such as human population size, climate, and availability of host trees significantly affect the probability of L. dispar arrival and establishment.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ernesto Azzurro, Sonia Smeraldo, Manuela D'Amen
Summary: With over a thousand introduced species, the Mediterranean is the most heavily invaded marine region in the world. The study reconstructed the invasion and dynamics of exotic fish species, calculated introduction and spread rates, and investigated time correlates since introduction using a comprehensive dataset of georeferenced observations. The findings revealed an exponential increase in the arrival rate of introduced species and highlighted temporal and geographical patterns in the invasion process.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Yierxiati Abulaiti, Zijian Huang, Guojiao Xie, Xiaojuan Zou, Qin Luo, Minhuang Wang, Qiong Yang, Ping Hu, Shixiao Yu
Summary: In this study, the resistance to pest infestation of native and exotic mangrove species was compared based on their traits and spectral reflectance. The results showed that exotic species exhibited higher resistance to pest infestation compared to native species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Catherine H. Bowler, Lauren G. Shoemaker, Christopher Weiss-Lehman, Isaac R. Towers, Margaret M. Mayfield
Summary: Species interactions between exotic and native species play a crucial role in determining the success of biological invasions and the influence of exotic species in invaded communities. This study highlights the positive interactions between exotic and native species, which are more common than originally thought. However, the study also reveals that within-neighborhood heterogeneity can limit the population growth of both native and exotic species, regulating the positive effects of invaders.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Adrienne R. Ernst, Rebecca S. Barak, Mary-Claire Glasenhardt, Andrea T. Kramer, Daniel J. Larkin, Hannah E. Marx, Renata Poulton Kamakura, Andrew L. Hipp
Summary: Phylogenetic and functional diversity may not necessarily enhance invasion resistance, as higher phylogenetic diversity was associated with increased invader abundance. However, higher abundance of dominant plant families can reduce invader biomass. Hierarchical trait differences also play a role in shaping invasion dynamics.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Henry J. J. de la Cruz, Cristian Salgado-Luarte, Gisela C. C. Stotz, Ernesto Gianoli
Summary: The study found that M. crystallinum indirectly facilitated the growth of M. nodiflorum by increasing soil salinity, which was due to the suppression of salt-sensitive plants by M. crystallinum. This indirect facilitation may lead to biodiversity loss.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Quenton M. Tuckett, Amy E. Deacon, Douglas Fraser, Timothy J. Lyons, Katelyn M. Lawson, Jeffrey E. Hill
Summary: This study investigated a failed invasion involving an IGP relationship and found that the highly unstable nature of the IGP relationship was the primary cause of the guppy's failure to establish in Florida.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. C. Morey, R. C. Venette
Summary: The Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) prioritizes diverse invasive species threats using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Experts identified negative environmental impact as the most influential threat criterion. Prioritization encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among research projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fabielle M. Bando, Bruno R. S. Figueiredo, Dieison A. Moi, Sidinei M. Thomaz, Thaisa S. Michelan, Jorge Garcia-Giron, Jani Heino, Janne Alahuhta, Gustavo Q. Romero, Roger P. Mormul
Summary: A growing body of evidence indicates that biological invasions are causing changes in the composition of species in communities over space and time. Previous studies conducted at small scales and short durations may have underestimated the impact of exotic species on native communities.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Chris J. Feare, Rachel M. Bristol, Janske Van de Crommenacker
Summary: Studies have shown that the Common Myna negatively impacts small island populations of endemic birds, and their potential impact may have been underestimated.
BIRD CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Camille Bernery, Clara Marino, Celine Bellard
Summary: Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of exotic species is crucial in invasion biology. In this study, the ecological, morphological, and behavioral traits of 222 exotic freshwater fish were assessed to determine their role in establishment and spread. It was found that trait variability plays a significant role in the ability of species to establish and spread.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Lachlan S. Charles, John L. Maron, Loralee Larios
Summary: In invaded grasslands, dominant exotic species and litter accumulation can reduce native species abundance and promote the persistence of exotic species. Consumer pressure and litter accumulation have different effects on exotic and native species, with litter significantly decreasing native recruitment and reproduction.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Giuliette B. Mano, Aline Lopes, Maria Teresa F. Piedade
Summary: Several anthropic disturbances in the Amazon, such as deforestation, fires, and the construction of roads and dams, have led to an increase in extreme events and the invasion of invasive grasses. This study aimed to determine the current and future distribution patterns of native ecosystem engineer species and invasive species in the Amazon Basin. The results showed a decrease in suitable areas for native species and an increase in suitable areas for invasive grasses, raising concerns about the exclusion of native species and their ecological roles.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Decky Indrawan Junaedi, Taufikurrahman Nasution, Dwinda Mariska Putri, Rajif Iryadi, Reni Lestari, Vandra Kurniawan, Risha Amilia Pratiwi, Aisyah Handayani, Sudarmono
Summary: Invasive alien/exotic species pose a major global threat to plant extinctions. Interestingly, many threatened exotic species are found in Botanical Gardens worldwide. This study used the Tropical Weed Risk Assessment Procedure (TWRAP) to evaluate the invasion risk of selected threatened exotic plant species in Indonesian Botanical Gardens.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elle J. Bowd, Sam C. Banks, Andrew Bissett, Tom W. May, David B. Lindenmayer
Summary: Microorganisms play critical roles in terrestrial ecosystems, but disturbances can alter the composition and diversity of soil microbial communities in Mountain Ash forests.
Article
Plant Sciences
David B. Lindenmayer, Elle J. Bowd, Chris Taylor, Gene E. Likens
Summary: Ecosystems are influenced by multiple drivers, and the interactions and feedbacks among them can produce traps that confine an ecosystem to a specific state or condition and influence processes like succession. One type of trap, known as a landscape trap, has been observed in the Mountain Ash and Alpine Ash forests in south-eastern Australia, leading to potential ecosystem collapse. Recurrent high-severity wildfires and widespread clearcutting have resulted in a prevalence of young flammable forests, making the montane ash forests vulnerable to landscape traps.
Article
Ecology
Martin J. Westgate, Clare Crane, David Smith, Colleen O'Malley, Angelina Siegrist, Dan Florance, Eleanor Lang, Mason Crane, Kassel Hingee, Ben C. Scheele, David B. Lindenmayer
Summary: The management of aquatic systems in farming landscapes plays a critical role in integrating agricultural production and biodiversity conservation. Implementing management practices such as revegetation and livestock grazing control can improve water quality, vegetation structure, and the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates in farm dams.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Matthew Chard, Claire N. Foster, David B. Lindenmayer, Geoffrey J. Cary, Christopher MacGregor, Wade Blanchard
Summary: Fire and herbivores have significant impacts on vegetation structure and function. Post-fire herbivory reduces plant species richness and diversity, and promotes the dominance of certain plant species in the understory. As time since fire increases, community diversity and evenness decrease, and there are morphological changes to dominant understory plants. Previous prescribed burns have no effect on herbivores or vegetation.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
David Lindenmayer, Lachlan McBurney, Wade Blanchard
Summary: Large quantities of dead wood generated by disturbances like wildfires play critical ecological roles in forest ecosystems globally. A 10-year study in southeastern Australia revealed that 23% of measured trees collapsed between 2011 and 2021, with smaller diameter trees and trees in fragmented patches being more prone to collapse. The potential loss of dead trees by 2030 could have major negative effects on biodiversity conservation in ash-type forests.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Stephen G. Kearney, James E. M. Watson, April E. Reside, Diana O. Fisher, Martine Maron, Tim S. Doherty, Sarah M. Legge, John C. Z. Woinarski, Stephen T. Garnett, Brendan A. Wintle, Euan G. Ritchie, Don A. Driscoll, David Lindenmayer, Vanessa M. Adams, Michelle S. Ward, Josie Carwardine
Summary: Earth's extinction crisis is worsening and threat classification schemes are crucial for assessing the drivers and threats causing species declines. However, there is a lack of a complementary framework for evaluating the conservation responses needed to reduce these threats. In this study, an expert-driven threat-abatement framework was developed and applied to 1532 threatened species in Australia, highlighting the importance of retaining and restoring habitat, controlling invasive species and diseases, and improving fire management for species recovery. Integrated management responses are necessary for the survival and recovery of most species.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Forestry
David B. Lindenmayer, Marta Yebra, Geoffrey J. Cary
Summary: Plantations of trees are important for wood supply but also pose fire risks. Greater consideration of fire risks in planning is needed, including the choice of tree species and their placement based on climatic and environmental factors. Other factors like landscape configuration and new technologies for fire detection and suppression should also be considered. Better planning and management of wildfires in plantations is essential due to their significance and potential danger to human safety.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Elle J. Bowd, Lachlan McBurney, David B. Lindenmayer
Summary: Under the current trajectory of accelerated climatic and environmental change, many forests are at risk of regeneration failure and subsequent transition to alternate stable states. Detailed empirical understanding of these alternative states is limited. Using a manipulative experiment, we found that frequent stand-replacing disturbance can result in regeneration failure in ash-type eucalypt forests in Australia. These shifts to alternative stable states can have severe ecological implications and require management interventions to conserve forest integrity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biology
David B. Lindenmayer, Elle J. Bowd, Philip Gibbons
Summary: Wildfires pose challenges to forest restoration due to their varied impacts on vegetation and biodiversity. Appropriate management interventions, such as prescribed burning, excluding activities that hinder post-fire recovery, and artificial seeding, should be selected to achieve favorable restoration outcomes in different ecosystems.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Jiajia Liu, Xiaofeng Jin, Shenhao Yao, Yuan Wang, Yifei Lu, Qianyu Chen, Chuping Wu, Ferry Slik, David Lindenmayer
Summary: The discovery rates of new plant species should be accelerated to prevent extinction before formal description. Current studies have focused on the occurrence and characteristics of new species, but limited attention has been given to the taxonomists who discover and describe them. Using China as a case study, we found that recently described species are mostly endemic, and the proportion of species described by resident Chinese taxonomists has increased over time. In contrast, species discoveries by non-resident experts, often non-endemic, have shown signs of leveling off. This study highlights the need for training, support, and collaboration with resident taxonomists in megadiverse countries with high potential for discovering undescribed plant species.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Shilu Zheng, Juntao Hu, Zhijun Ma, David Lindenmayer, Jiajia Liu
Summary: The authors used body size data from mammal and bird museum collections in North America to show that intraspecific variation in body size has increased over time, while mean body size has not changed. Previous studies have mainly focused on the declining average body size of animals, and less is known about long-term changes in intraspecific trait variation, which is crucial for understanding species' ability to cope with environmental challenges.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Jessica L. L. Williams, David Lindenmayer, Brett Mifsud
Summary: Large old trees in Australia, such as the Mountain Ash, play critical ecological roles. By collating information about the tallest and largest trees in the country, we can identify priority species and areas for conservation. Documenting the size, condition, and location of these trees will enable monitoring and potential preservation efforts.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
D. B. Lindenmayer, W. Blanchard, M. J. Evans, R. Beggs, T. Lavery, D. Florance, C. Crane, D. Smith, A. Siegrist, E. Lang, B. C. Scheele
Summary: This study found that the Noisy Miner bird species in Australia poses a threat to other bird species. The study also revealed that environmental factors such as tree cover and net primary productivity influence the impact of the Noisy Miner. Therefore, protecting refugia characterized by high net primary productivity and tree cover is crucial for the conservation of woodland bird communities in areas with deforestation.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jackie L. O'Sullivan, Claire N. Foster, Damian R. Michael, Wade Blanchard, David B. Lindenmayer
Summary: Understanding the factors that influence retreat-site selection by fauna is important for habitat management and species conservation. However, there is limited knowledge about the attributes of surface rocks that contribute to their use in agricultural landscapes, especially during the winter months when reptiles are brumating.
Article
Environmental Studies
David B. Lindenmayer
Summary: Tens of thousands of species are at risk of extinction globally, and forest degradation can profoundly affect biodiversity. This study presents a detailed case study of species declines associated with forest degradation in southeastern Australia's montane ash forests. The study highlights the key drivers of declines, including logging, wildfire, habitat loss, climate change, and policy failures. Lessons for better conservation and forest management efforts are discussed, emphasizing the need to address the conflicts between conservation and logging policies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
