Biodiversity Research

Dec 10, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Pavel Dřevojan |Petra Hajkova |Wolfgang Willner |Biodiversity Research

1 Introduction Grasslands of the White Carpathian Mts (Bílé Karpaty in Czech, Biele Karpaty in Slovak) have long been recognised as a species-rich ecosystem and a natural phenomenon of international importance (Jongepierová 2008; Klimeš 1997; Sillinger 1929). These grasslands have been part of the Protected Landscape Area Bílé/Biele Karpaty since 1980 and the Bílé Karpaty Biosphere Reserve since 1996 (Jongepierová 2008).

Jul 24, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Daijun Liu |Biodiversity Research |Franz Essl |Bernd Lenzner

1 INTRODUCTION The expansion and intensification of global trade and transport have resulted in increasing rates of intra- and intercontinental biotic exchange (Capinha et al., 2023; Hulme, 2021; IPBES, 2023; Seebens et al., 2017). While most established non-native species are currently inconspicuous additions to regional biotas, a sizable minority causes considerable ecological damages (Diagne et al., 2021; Kumschick et al., 2015; Vilà et al., 2011).

Jun 20, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Biodiversity Research

The analysis of photosynthetic traits has become an integral part of plant (eco-)physiology. Many of these characteristics are not directly measured, but calculated from combinations of several, more direct, measurements. The calculations of such derived variables are based on on underlying physical models and may use additional constants or assumed values.

Feb 5, 2024 | enveurope.springeropen.com | Gene Expression |Biodiversity Research

Aquatic organisms are highly exposed to pollution as contact with waterborne xenobiotics is unavoidable. The ecotoxicity of GLY and GBHs has been studied in numerous aquatic organisms, including various algae species [77, 78], small planktonic crustacean such as Daphnia magna [79], molluscs [80], fish [81], and amphibians [82] (Fig. 1). Due to the long-lasting toxic effects of GLY, it is classified by the European Chemicals Agency ECHA as toxic to aquatic life (aquatic chronic 2; H411) [83].

Jan 18, 2024 | bmcecolevol.biomedcentral.com | Biodiversity Research

A full factorial experiment was conducted in the research greenhouse of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) in April and May 2022 (45 days). Four factors with two levels each were considered: Factor light pollution (LP): complete darkness (D) vs. artificial light pollution (L). Factor earthworms (EW): L. terrestris present (EW+) vs. absent (EW-). Factor plant species (PS): seeding A. artemisiifolia alone (A) vs. in combination with Phacelia tanacetifolia (M).