Article
Environmental Sciences
Michele Innangi, Flavio Marzialetti, Mirko Di Febbraro, Alicia Teresa Rosario Acosta, Walter De Simone, Ludovico Frate, Michele Finizio, Priscila Villalobos Perna, Maria Laura Carranza
Summary: Coastal dune ecosystems are threatened by invasive alien plants, and using remote sensing techniques, particularly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), can be effective for mapping these species. In this study, UAV images were used to map a dune invader (Carpobrotus sp. pl.) using image segmentation and machine learning classification. The results showed that using both RGB and multispectral data improved the prediction of Carpobrotus, mapping the whole plant or its vegetative parts produced the best results, and a training area corresponding to 20% of the total area was sufficient for model building.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
O. Cruz, S. F. Riveiro, D. Aran, J. Bernal, M. Casal, O. Reyes
Summary: Invasion of forest ecosystems by invader plants and forest fires are two serious environmental problems globally, strongly influenced by climate change. The germination behavior of invasive alien plants in relation to fire was studied, identifying key invasive tree species like Acacia dealbata, Ailanthus altissima, and Robinia pseudoacacia. Fire-related products like heat, smoke, ash, and charcoal were found to have varying effects on the germination of these species, highlighting the importance of native species in controlling biological invasions.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Gallitelli, C. Battisti, Z. Olivieri, C. Marandola, A. T. R. Acosta, M. Scalici
Summary: The study evaluated Carpobrotus spp. patches as potential litter traps in coastal dune systems, finding a significant difference in the amount of litter trapped between Carpobrotus and control patches, with plastic fragments being the most commonly trapped items. The research also suggests that managing Carpobrotus patches can contribute to solving beach litter issues by acting as a filter for anthropogenic materials, particularly plastics.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Imad Kabach, Najat Bouchmaa, Zakia Zouaoui, Abdelhamid Ennoury, Sara El Asri, Abdelmounaim Laabar, Loubna Oumeslakht, Francesco Cacciola, Yassine Oulad El Majdoub, Luigi Mondello, Abdelmajid Zyad, Naima Nhiri, Mohamed Nhiri, Reda Ben Mrid
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of Oxalis pes-caprae flowers extract in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Results showed that the extract exhibited significant antioxidant and antidiabetic activity by reducing blood glucose levels and increasing the activities of antioxidants and glycolysis enzymes.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Claudia Pisuttu, Sabrina Sarrocco, Lorenzo Cotrozzi, Riccardo Baroncelli, Giacomo Lorenzini
Summary: Verticillium species are plant pathogens that cause wilt diseases in dicotyledon plants and crops worldwide. This study sequenced the genome of Verticillium dahliae isolated from Ailanthus altissima in Italy and identified candidate genes related to pathogenicity. The newly sequenced genome provides a valuable resource for future research on Verticillium genetics, biology, and control of A. altissima.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Farhat Gul, Ilham Khan, Javed Iqbal, Banzeer Ahsan Abbasi, Amir Shahbaz, Raffaele Capasso, Itzel Amaro-Estrada, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Raquel Cossio-Bayugar, Tariq Mahmood
Summary: The current study evaluated the phytochemicals and their potentials in Oxalis pes-caprae. The plant exhibited rich phenolic, flavonoid, alkaloid, and saponin contents, as well as significant antioxidative, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. Molecular docking analysis revealed that certain components of Oxalis pes-caprae showed good affinity with the SARS CoV-2 protein.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Tadeja Trost Sedej, Maja Humar, Alenka Gaberscik
Summary: This study aimed to compare the ecophysiological responses of Fraxinus ornus and Ailanthus altissima, finding significant differences in leaf morphology between the two species but less differences in leaf biochemistry. Ailanthus altissima had higher effective photochemical efficiency and maintained a more favorable water potential despite higher stomatal conductance with high precipitation, while there were no significant differences in ecophysiological responses in low precipitation conditions. Additionally, differences in bark optical properties provided a basis for distinguishing between the two species for remote sensing.
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ingo Kowarik, Tanja M. Straka, Mario Lehmann, Rafael Studnitzky, Leonie K. Fischer
Summary: This study investigated urban residents' perceptions of the non-native tree Ailanthus altissima in Berlin, revealing differences in recognition, preferences, and acceptance of management strategies among respondents. The results demonstrate the importance of citizens' context dependent views about invasive species, suggesting that combining multiple approaches could gain more support from citizens.
Article
Ecology
A. Ulus, H. Yilmaz, U. Akkemik, O. Y. Yilmaz
Summary: The study revealed that Tree of heaven is widespread in the streets of Istanbul, with some districts having a ratio as high as 6% despite it not being a commonly planted street tree.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Pepe, Maria Fiore Crescente, Laura Varone
Summary: This study compared the physiological and morphological leaf traits of invasive alien species (IAS) AA, RP, and PA under water stress in the Mediterranean Basin. The results showed species-dependent responses to water stress, with AA exhibiting higher resistance due to its ability to increase leaf mass per area (LMA) in response to water stress.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. Lahlali, N. Manaut, B. Boualy, M. Loudiki, M. Douma
Summary: This study aims to explore the anti-cyanobacterial potential of the weed Oxalis pes-caprae L. on the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa. The aqueous extract of Oxalis pes-caprae L. (AEOP) was tested and its inhibitory effect on M. aeruginosa growth was assessed. The results demonstrated that AEOP inhibited the growth of M. aeruginosa in a concentration-dependent manner and could be a potential ecofriendly alternative algaecide to control Microcystis blooms in eutrophic water bodies.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Nikolaos Volakakis, Emmanouil M. Kabourakis, Leonidas Rempelos, Apostolos Kiritsakis, Carlo Leifert
Summary: Winter cover crops play a crucial role in organic olive production by increasing nitrogen supply, reducing weed competition, and improving yields. This study compared the effects of different cover crops on weed suppression, soil fertility, and productivity in an experimental table olive orchard. The results showed that the vetch/barley/pea mixture had the strongest suppression on Oxalis pes-caprae, the dominant weed species. Rhizobium inoculation of vetch seeds resulted in lower vetch establishment and better weed suppression. There was no significant difference in fruit yield among cover crop treatments, but the fruit weight was higher when cover crops were established from untreated vetch seeds or the vetch/barley/pea mixture. Overall, legume cover crops did not affect fruit yields. The findings suggest that the recommendation to establish legume-based cover crops every year may need to be revised.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Benjamin Dauth, Oliver Maschek, Siegrid Steinkellner, Thomas Kirisits, Erhard Halmschlager
Summary: Tree of Heaven, an invasive species, has negative impacts on natural ecosystems and human infrastructure. Previous studies have identified a strain of fungus that is highly effective against the tree without negative effects on other plants. This study focuses on the non-target effects of this strain on susceptible agricultural crops.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. Ben Bouabdallah, F. Mazari, R. Sifi
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the adsorption potential of Oxalis pes-caprae L. as a natural adsorbent for the removal of SR 3BL from textile effluents. The adsorbent was characterized using FTIR and SEM. The study investigated the effect of various parameters on adsorption efficiency and found that the optimum conditions were a contact time of 35 minutes, pH of 6, and temperature of 25 degrees C. Experimental data fitting and kinetic modeling revealed that the adsorption followed the Langmuir isotherm and the pseudo-first-order kinetic model, respectively. Thermodynamic studies indicated that the adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic.
CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING QUARTERLY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sevgin Ozderin, Koray Kacan, Ibrahim Kivrak
Summary: This study aimed to determine the control effect of some plant extracts on the invasive weed Oxalis pes-caprae. The results showed that the extracts from C. capitatus and Al pulegium effectively inhibited the root development of the weed. The most effective components in C. capitatus extracts were vanilic acid, caffeic acid, and protocatechuic acid, while in Al pulegium extracts, caffeic acid, protocatechuic acid, and 3-4-dihydroxy benzaldehyde were found to be the most effective components.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Thomas F. Carlin, Jennifer L. Bufford, Philip E. Hulme, William K. Godsoe
Summary: In this study, climatic niche shifts of three weed species were compared between their native range and three introduced ranges. The presence and direction of climatic niche shifts were found to be inconsistent between the introduced ranges for each species. However, niche shifts within an introduced range were qualitatively similar among species.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Christopher E. Buddenhagen, Graeme Bourdot, Mike Cripps, Nigel Bell, Paul Champion, Mike Dodd, Han Eerens, Hossein Ghanizadeh, Andrew Griffiths, Kerry Harrington, Peter Heenan, Philip E. Hulme, Trevor James, John Kean, Shona Lamoureaux, Joe Neal, Zachary Ngow, Irena Obadovic, Sofia Orre-Gordon, Helen Percy, Phil Rolston, Katherine Tozer, Ben Wynne-Jones, Sue Zydenbos
Summary: Pastures play a significant role in global agriculture, but weed-related productivity losses are a major concern. Addressing issues such as reduced access to herbicides, rethinking weed management, and minimizing environmental impacts are crucial for sustainable pasture management. Interdisciplinary research is needed to tackle biosecurity and weed management challenges while maintaining productivity.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Arnaud Bourdin, Sebastien Bommart, Gregory Marin, Isabelle Vachier, Anne Sophie Gamez, Engi Ahmed, Carey M. Suehs, Nicolas Molinari
Summary: The study aimed to compare small-airway responsiveness in obese and non-obese women with asthma during methacholine challenge. The results showed that obese women with asthma have greater small-airway responsiveness compared to non-obese women.
Book Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Montserrat Vila
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Fabrizio Buldrini, Giovanna Pezzi, Martina Barbero, Alessandro Alessandrini, Lucia Amadei, Sebastiano Andreatta, Nicola Maria Giuseppe Ardenghi, Stefano Armiraglio, Simonetta Bagella, Rossano Bolpagni, Ilaria Bonini, Daniela Bouvet, Lisa Brancaleoni, Giuseppe Brundu, Massimo Buccheri, Gabriella Buffa, Simona Ceschin, Alessandro Chiarucci, Annalena Cogoni, Gianniantonio Domina, Luigi Forte, Riccardo Guarino, Leonardo Gubellini, Laura Guglielmone, Nicole Hofmann, Mauro Iberite, Lorenzo Lastrucci, Fernando Lucchese, Rossella Marcucci, Giacomo Mei, Umberto Mossetti, Juri Nascimbene, Nicodemo Giuseppe Passalacqua, Simonetta Peccenini, Filippo Prosser, Giovanni Repetto, Gabriele Rinaldi, Enrico Romani, Leonardo Rosati, Annalisa Santangelo, Anna Scoppola, Giovanni Spampinato, Adriano Stinca, Maria Tavano, Fulvio Tomsich Caruso, Roberta Vangelisti, Roberto Venanzoni, Marisa Vidali, Thomas Wilhalm, Francesco Zonca, Carla Lambertini
Summary: We analysed the invasion history of two North American macrophytes (Elodea canadensis and E. nuttallii) in Italy, through an accurate census of all available herbarium and field records, dating between 1850 and 2019, and a rich literature collection describing the initial introduction and naturalisation phase that supports the results obtained by the occurrence records. The study found that both species had multiple invasion phases, with Elodea canadensis arriving before 1866 and experiencing two invasion phases, while E. nuttallii arrived in the 1970s and is still ongoing. Botanical gardens and fish farming played a crucial role in the dispersal and naturalisation of both species. The study also highlighted the importance of the River Po as a dispersal barrier and strategic monitoring site to prevent further invasion.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sima Sohrabi, Montserrat Vila, Eskandar Zand, Javid Gherekhloo, Saeid Hassanpour-bourkheili
Summary: Like other developing countries, Iran is at risk of alien plant invasion due to its rich native biodiversity and lack of regulation on importing new plants. This study examines the characteristics, distribution, and potential impacts of 52 alien plants introduced to Iran over the past 30 years. The findings highlight the need for specific management programs to mitigate the introduction and spread of alien plants and reduce their impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods. Climate change's effects on new invasions and the expansion of current invaders should also be a priority for further research.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Javier Galan Diaz, Montserrat Vila, Ingrid M. Parker, Enrique G. de la Riva
Summary: The study aims to understand the role of exotic species in plant communities and investigates the relative importance of plant traits, environmental factors, and invasion status in biological invasions. The results highlight the importance of niche differences between native and colonizer species as a community assembly mechanism, which is strongly influenced by habitat filtering. The study emphasizes the context-dependent nature of trait comparisons and the need for a regional perspective in interpreting community assembly processes.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gerardo Jimenez-Navarro, Javier Rodriguez-Perez, Nereida Melguizo-Ruiz, Bruno Silva, Sasha Vasconcelos, Pedro Beja, Francisco Moreira, Rui Morgado, Silvia Barreiro, Jose M. Herrera
Summary: Assessing the impact of agricultural intensification on species and communities is crucial for biodiversity conservation. This study investigated the seasonal effects of olive grove intensification on birds and bats at both local and landscape scales. The findings showed that olive grove intensification had a negative impact on the abundance of the majority of species analyzed, especially birds, and the effect varied across seasons.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Charlotte Vernisse, Edouard Tuaillon, Carey Suehs, Delphine Gras, Anne Sophie Bedin, Jeremy Charriot, Lucie Knabe, Isabelle Vachier, Pascal Chanez, Aurelie Petit, Arnaud Bourdin
Summary: Epithelial cytokines play a role in T1/T2 inflammatory patterns. This study examines the persistence of this trait in air-liquid interface (ALI) epithelial cultures and its relation to systemic patterns like blood eosinophil counts (BECs). The study finds that ALIs release disease-specific cytokine cocktails into their subnatants, even in a differentiated cell line environment, suggesting the continued presence of alarmin orientation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Philip E. Hulme
Summary: The variation in the number of herbicide-resistant weed species worldwide is related to differences in agricultural intensification, such as per capita GDP, cropland area, and herbicide inputs. The number of resistant weed species is influenced by the time since resistance was first observed, and the problem is expected to worsen over time in many countries. Integrated weed management strategies should be implemented proactively to reduce the risk of herbicide-resistant weeds.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ornithology
Nerea Prieto, Javier Rodriguez-Perez, Ibon Telletxea, Ruben Ibanez, Fermin Ansorregi, Aitor Galdos, Aitzol Urruzola, Ixtoan Iriarte, Juan Arizaga
Summary: This study investigates the spatial distribution of first-winter and adult birds in a Eurasian Woodcock population during the non-breeding period in northern Iberia. The results show that environmental conditions in the non-breeding areas can cause differential winter distribution patterns between different age classes. Factors such as year, month, and altitude affect the age ratio and body condition of the birds.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Trobjon Kh. Makhkamov, Giuseppe Brundu, Anvarbek M. Jabborov, Alim D. Gaziev
Summary: A new alien plant species, Ranunculus sardous Crantz, was found in Uzbekistan. It is native to Europe and has been reported as an alien species in many other regions. The species was first observed in Uzbekistan in 2012 and has been found in different regions of the country. Field observations confirmed the presence of at least ten populations of this species. Modeling based on future climate scenarios predicted a decrease in suitability for the species in Uzbekistan by 2070. The invasive status of R. sardous was assessed and it scored 9 points, indicating a possible invasion risk to natural flora. Eradication plan should be prioritized.
BIOINVASIONS RECORDS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sabrina Kumschick, Sandro Bertolino, Tim M. Blackburn, Giuseppe Brundu, Katie E. Costello, Maarten de Groot, Thomas Evans, Belinda Gallardo, Piero Genovesi, Tanushri Govender, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Katharina Lapin, John Measey, Ana Novoa, Ana L. Nunes, Anna F. Probert, Petr Pysek, Cristina Preda, Wolfgang Rabitsch, Helen E. Roy, Kevin G. Smith, Elena Tricarico, Montserrat Vila, Giovanni Vimercati, Sven Bacher
Summary: The Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is an important tool for measuring the severity of environmental impacts caused by non-native species. It has been incorporated into decision-making procedures and supports the management of biological invasions and biodiversity conservation.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ana Novoa, Heidi Hirsch, Maria L. Castillo, Susan Canavan, Luis Gonzalez, David M. Richardson, Petr Pysek, Jonatan Rodriguez, Lurdes Borges Silva, Giuseppe Brundu, Carla M. D'Antonio, Jorge L. Gutierrez, Megan Mathese, Sam Levin, Luis Silva, Johannes J. Le Roux
Summary: The genus Carpobrotus comprises invasive plant species that have significant ecological impacts on coastal dune systems worldwide. The taxonomy and genetic structure of these species are complex, making it difficult to distinguish them from each other. This research provides insights into the origin and distribution patterns of Carpobrotus species, which can guide management and control efforts.
Article
Forestry
Teresa Moran-Lopez, Javier Rodriguez-Perez, Isabel Donoso, Daniel Martinez, Juan Manuel Morales, Daniel Garcia
Summary: Applied nucleation strategy can promote tree colonization in deforested areas with reasonable costs and labor. However, large tree islets may hinder colonization in the matrix, and the scale of movement of frugivores has an impact on the effectiveness of applied nucleation.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)