Publications by authors named "Corrado Marceno"
Extremely narrow endemic plant species (ENEs) are generally connected with microrefugia characterized by particular environmental conditions. In-depth knowledge of the ecological requirements of ENEs is fundamental to plan appropriate conservation measures. Using cross-cutting technology, this paper gives a multifaceted approach to collect on-site data on the ecology of ENEs, defines the protocols for a correct sampling design and describes the type of equipment, the time and expenditure needed.
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- Understanding what makes alien species successful can help predict future invasions.
- Researchers identified three key dimensions of invasiveness: local abundance, geographic range size, and habitat breadth, analyzing data from over one million vegetation plots across Europe.
- The study found that earlier introductions and certain traits, especially from acquisitive growth strategists, contributed to higher success rates in invasiveness, while also highlighting unique patterns in specific habitats.
The traditional use of native wild food plants (NWFP) may represent a valuable supplementary food source for the present and future generations. In Sicily, the use of wild plants in the human diet dates back to very ancient times and still plays an important role in some rural communities. Moreover, in this regard, the natural and cultural inheritance of this island is wealthy and diversified for several reasons.
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- Plant functional traits influence ecosystem functions and vary based on ecological strategies, with species-level trade-offs not directly aligning at the community level.
- A global analysis of over 1.1 million vegetation plots reveals that while 17 functional traits are filtered, community trait values can differ significantly despite similar environmental conditions.
- The study suggests that local factors like disturbance and biotic interactions play a larger role in shaping trait combinations than broader macro-environmental drivers.