Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
5.4
4.5
Journals
Plants
Special Issues
Biodiversity Management and Conservation: Exploring the Dynamics of Alien and...
share announcement

Biodiversity Management and Conservation: Exploring the Dynamics of Alien and Native Plant Species

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Ecology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 2373

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Carmelo Maria Musarella

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of AGRARIA, Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, RC, Italy
Interests: botany; flora; vegetation; habitat; landscape; forests; botanical garden; parks; green cities; mangrove; Quercus; Pinus; Juniperus; Dominican Republic; Cuba
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Ricardo Quinto-Canas

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
1. Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
2. CCMAR–Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR), University of Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
Interests: ecology; alien species; conservation biology; ecosystems services; sustainable planning; urban and rural landscape; urban green space; landscaping; green building
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Ana Cano-Ortíz

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Didactics of Experimental, Social and Mathematical Sciences, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Interests: agroecosystem; bioindicators; edaphology; alien species; sustainable management; phytocenosis; plant community
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Catarina Isabel Rodrigues Meireles

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
MED-Institute of Mediterranean Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal
Interests: ecological restoration; nature-based solutions for agricultural lands
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue invites the exploration of the intricate tapestry of biodiversity, focusing on the interaction between alien and native species. Between unending novelties and challenges, this new Special Issue delves into dynamic relationships, shedding light on the ecological, evolutionary, and phytosociological implications of these interactions. By analyzing both positive contributions and potential critical issues, this Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of how these species shape and challenge existing ecosystems.

Dr. Carmelo Maria Musarella
Dr. Ricardo Quinto-Canas
Dr. Ana Cano-Ortíz
Dr. Catarina Isabel Rodrigues Meireles
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Plants is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • flora
  • vegetation
  • phytochemical
  • management strategies
  • invasive alien species (IAS)
  • plant diversity
  • species distribution models (SDMs)

Published Papers (2 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Research

17 pages, 10223 KiB  
Article
Conservation of the Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants in the Mining and Tourism Area: Khibiny Mountains, Murmansk Region, Russia
by Eugene A. Borovichev, Mikhail N. Kozhin, Natalia E. Koroleva, Olga V. Petrova, Diana R. Akhmerova and Maria V. Shulina
Plants 2024, 13(9), 1180; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13091180 - 23 Apr 2024
Viewed by 398
Abstract
The Khibiny Mountains (hereafter called Khibiny Mts.) are one of the most urbanized and industrialized regions in the Russian Arctic. There are combined a developed mining complex, elaborate infrastructure, a well-known tourist resort, and a large population, all amidst an exceptionally rich biodiversity [...] Read more.
The Khibiny Mountains (hereafter called Khibiny Mts.) are one of the most urbanized and industrialized regions in the Russian Arctic. There are combined a developed mining complex, elaborate infrastructure, a well-known tourist resort, and a large population, all amidst an exceptionally rich biodiversity of plants. In this study, we analyzed the current knowledge of the spatial distribution of rare and endangered vascular plants and vegetation and the impacts of human activities on these ecosystems. Approximately 28% of the protected vascular plant species in the Murmansk Region were registered within the confines of the Khibiny Mts. In particular, although only a handful of protected species had a widespread presence, most rare species were confined to the southern reaches of the mountain range, with only a select few extending into other parts. Papaver lapponicum was the only species that thrived across the entire territory, including industrial areas. The studied territory contained nine specially protected areas spanning 123,220 hectares. Nature monuments adjacent to mining sites and urban centers play an important role in preserving regional biodiversity. However, the expansion of the mining industry, alongside deforestation and wildfires, poses considerable threats to the biodiversity of the Khibiny Mts. A comprehensive biodiversity conservation strategy implemented in this region balances the local and expansive territorial protection of rare species and habitats, ensuring environmental preservation while facilitating social and economic progress, a noteworthy example of environmental protection in the Arctic. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biodiversity Management and Conservation: Exploring the Dynamics of Alien and Native Plant Species)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

46 pages, 1432 KiB  
Article
New Alien Plant Taxa for Italy and Europe: An Update
by Carmelo Maria Musarella, Valentina Lucia Astrid Laface, Claudia Angiolini, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Enrico Bajona, Enrico Banfi, Giulio Barone, Nello Biscotti, Daniele Bonsanto, Giacomo Calvia, Salvatore Cambria, Alberto Capuano, Giuseppe Caruso, Alessandro Crisafulli, Emanuele Del Guacchio, Emilio Di Gristina, Gianniantonio Domina, Emanuele Fanfarillo, Simonetta Fascetti, Tiberio Fiaschi, Gabriele Galasso, Francesco Mascia, Giuliana Mazzacuva, Giacomo Mei, Pietro Minissale, Riccardo Motti, Enrico Vito Perrino, Rosa Maria Picone, Lorenzo Pinzani, Lina Podda, Giovanna Potenza, Leonardo Rosati, Adriano Stinca, Gianmarco Tavilla, Clizia Villano, Robert Philipp Wagensommer and Giovanni Spampinatoadd Show full author list remove Hide full author list
Plants 2024, 13(5), 620; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13050620 - 24 Feb 2024
Viewed by 1733
Abstract
Despite the wide amount of scientific contributions published on alien plant species, their diffusion dynamics, and their interactions with native taxa, it is increasingly difficult to slow down their spreading and their negative impact on habitats. Last recent years, in fact, a sharp [...] Read more.
Despite the wide amount of scientific contributions published on alien plant species, their diffusion dynamics, and their interactions with native taxa, it is increasingly difficult to slow down their spreading and their negative impact on habitats. Last recent years, in fact, a sharp rise in the number of new alien plant taxa introduced in Italy and Europe has been recorded. The aim of this work is to investigate most of the Italian territory in order to verify whether this alarming trend is still underway. Specimen collections and/or observations of alien plants have been performed in as many as 12 Italian regions. All the collected specimens are stored in public or private herbaria. Taxa have been identified according to the literature from the countries of origin of the investigated taxa, while the nomenclature followed the current international references. Updates on 106 taxa are reported. In particular, among 117 new records, 89 are first records, 27 are changes to status and there is 1 extinction. Seven new taxa for Italian alien flora are reported, two of which are new to Europe. The administrative regions with the highest number of records are Calabria (48), Sardegna (17) and Sicilia (15). Five of the surveyed taxa, for the first time, have been considered invasive aliens to Italian territory. The unfrequent amount of original results provided by this work, over the simple importance of data itself, proves how floristic investigation, still today, represents one of the most effective tools in broadening the current knowledge about alien taxa and their dynamics. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biodiversity Management and Conservation: Exploring the Dynamics of Alien and Native Plant Species)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-2
Back to TopTop