Cross-scale and integrative prioritization of multi-functionality in large river floodplains.

Floodplains provide an extraordinary quantity and quality of ecosystem services (ES) but are among the most threatened ecosystems worldwide. The uses and transformations of floodplains differ widely within and between regions. In recent decades, the diverse pressures and requirements for flood protection, drinking water resource protection, biodiversity, and adaptation to climate change have shown that multi-functional floodplain management is necessary.

A review on invasive false indigo bush ( L.): Nuisance plant with multiple benefits.

Increased mobility of people around the globe has facilitated transferring species to new environments, where some have found suitable conditions and even become invasive. False indigo-bush ( L.) is a plant native to North America but has intentionally or unintentionally spread over the Northern Hemisphere, where it often becomes invasive.

Assessment of surface and groundwater quality for irrigation purposes in the Danube-Tisa-Danube hydrosystem area (Serbia).

The study evaluates irrigation water quality in the Danube-Tisa-Danube hydrosystem area (Vojvodina, northern Serbia). The area is dominantly a plain with about 75% arable land, suitable for agricultural production and irrigation. Use of water of inadequate quality can have long-term effects on irrigated land and affect the yield of cultivated crops.

Potential of urban trees for mitigating heavy metal pollution in the city of Novi Sad, Serbia.

The current study analyzed heavy metal (HM) concentrations in the urban soil and tree leaves in the city of Novi Sad, Serbia, with the aim to identify specific tree species with good HM bioaccumulative abilities that can mitigate HM pollution in urban areas. Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and lead (Pb) were selected for the analysis of tree leaves and soil at 16 locations close to urban roads, main boulevards and high-traffic streets. Leaf material of four most common tree species: Platanus × acerifolia (Aiton) Willd.

Characterisation of tree vibrations based on the model of orthogonal oscillations.

This study presents quantitative and qualitative insights into the analysis of data obtained by tracking the motion of reflective markers arranged along the trunk of a pole-like potted tree, which was recorded by a state-of-the-art infrared motion-tracking system. The experimental results showed in-plane damped trajectories of the markers with lateral displacements, i.e.