Biomass allocation and root topology alteration of an introduced amphibious plant in response to cultural eutrophication by Xiaolong Huang, Yu Zhao, Hai Xu, Chunyu Yin, Ruijie Shen, Baohua Guan, Zhigang Mao, Hu He, Jinlei Yu, Kuanyi Li

“…Abstract Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an introduced, noninvasive amphibious plant found in coastal provinces, but it has the potential to become an invasive species in China. The plant is heterophyllous, with both emergent (aerial) and submerged (aquatic) leaves, and has two distinct root types: aquatic (adventitious) and edaphic (sediment) root systems. …”
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On the tracks of an uninvited guest, the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus in Cyprus by Riccardo Piccinno, Giulia Fiorenza, Marlen Ines Vasquez, Jeremy Bouyer, Gregoris Notarides, Ludvik Marcus Gomulski, Soteris Meletiou, Mustafa Akiner, Antonios Michaelakis, Federico Forneris, Giovanni Maga, Giuliano Gasperi, Anna Rodolfa Malacrida

“…Abstract Background Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, which is listed among the world's 100 most dangerous invasive species, is the main vector of chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses. …”
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Consequences of insecticide overuse in Hungary: assessment of pyrethroid resistance in Culex pipiens and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes by Rebeka Csiba, Zsaklin Varga, Dorina Pásztor, Bianka Süle, Vera Ihuoma Ogoke Mxinwa, Zoltán Soltész, Brigitta Zana, Krisztián Bányai, Gábor Kemenesi, Kornélia Kurucz

“…This study aims to investigate the presence of resistance in Hungarian mosquito populations by analyzing a native, already known disease vector and a recently established invasive species with public health significance. Methods We assessed the presence of knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations L1014F in Culex pipiens and V1016G and F1534C in Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which are responsible for pyrethroid resistance. …”
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Spartina alterniflora invasion significantly alters the assembly and structure of soil bacterial communities in the Yellow River Delta by Pengyuan Sun, Yuxin Wu, Pengcheng Zhu, Jingfeng Wang, Jingfeng Wang, Xiaona Yu, Weihua Guo

“…Altogether, individual plant species had distinct effects on soil bacterial community assembly and structure, with the invasive species having the strongest impact. These results provide insights into microbial ecology and inform management strategies for coastal wetland restoration.…”
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Prediction of Soil Organic Carbon Content in <italic>Spartina alterniflora</italic> by Using UAV Multispectral and LiDAR Data by Jiannan He, Yongbin Zhang, Mingyue Liu, Lin Chen, Weidong Man, Hua Fang, Xiang Li, Xuan Yin, Jianping Liang, Wenke Bai, Fuping Li

“…<italic>Spartina alterniflora</italic> (<italic>S. alterniflora</italic>), an invasive species characterized by high primary productivity and rapid carbon sequestration capabilities, exerts a substantial impact on SOC concentrations. …”
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Comparison of Field and Virtual Vegetation Surveys Conducted Using Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Imagery at Two Coastal Marsh Restoration Projects by Aaron N. Schad, Molly K. Reif, Joseph H. Harwood, Christopher L. Macon, Lynde L. Dodd, Katie L. Vasquez, Kevin D. Philley, Glenn E. Dobson, Katie M. Steinmetz

“…These identifications included important taxa, such as invasive species, that were overlooked when using RGB imagery. …”
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Bioactive Molecules from the Invasive Blue Crab <i>Callinectes sapidus</i> Exoskeleton: Evaluation of Reducing, Radical Scavenging, and Antitumor Activities by Francesco Longo, Alessandro Attanzio, Laura Marretta, Claudio Luparello, Serena Indelicato, David Bongiorno, Giampaolo Barone, Luisa Tesoriere, Ilenia Concetta Giardina, Giulia Abruscato, Manuela Perlotti, Lucie Branwen Hornsby, Vincenzo Arizza, Mirella Vazzana, Aiti Vizzini, Chiara Martino, Angelica Listro, Vinicius Queiroz, Antonio Fabbrizio, Paolo Salvatore Francesco Ciaccio, Stella Maria Cascioferro, Francesca Di Gaudio, Manuela Mauro

“…These findings highlight the value of blue crab by-products in supporting a circular economy, offering a sustainable approach to managing this invasive species while providing bioactive compounds with promising medical and nutraceutical applications.…”
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Population structure, floral diversity, habitat geography, and conservation status of Himalayan horse chestnut (Aesculus indica) in western Himalayan moist temperate forest ecosyst... by Urwa Irfan, Hamayun Shaheen, Muhammad Manzoor, Muhammad Manzoor, Sidra Nasar, Raja Waqar Ahmed Khan, Syed Waseem Gillani, Syed Waseem Gillani, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Arbaz Attique, Asif Kamal, Sarah Abdul Razak, Malik Talha Riaz

“…It is recommended to formulate effective conservation measures such as promoting sustainable forest practices, controlling invasive species, restoring degraded habitats, controlled grazing practices, community-based conservation initiatives, sustainable harvesting policies, educating local communities, and promoting alternative livelihoods that support local communities to ensure the preservation of A. indica populations as well as ecosystem health. …”
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European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.): Quasi-Virgin Forest Stand of the Gorgany Mts.: Structure, Vascular Plants Diversity, Health Conditions by Yuriy Shparyk, Ivan Danylyk, Oleksandr Kuzyarin, Ivan Senchak, Nazar Kruk

“…The basic priority in the activities of the institutions of the nature reserve fund of Ukraine is the natural ecosystems’ biodiversity preservation, and its implementation should ensure the restoration of their natural structure and the prevention of invasive species’ penetration into ecosystems and the fight against them. …”
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