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Pastirčáková, K; Baková, K; Adamčíková, K; Barta, M; Lalík, M; Pavlík, M; Kunca, A; Galko, J; Pastirčák, M Fungi associated with ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus in Slovakia Journal Article Biologia, 79 (8), pp. 2387-2400, 2024, ISSN: 0006-3088. @article{Pastirčáková2024, title = {Fungi associated with ambrosia beetle \textit{Xylosandrus germanus} in Slovakia}, author = {K. Pastirčáková and K. Baková and K. Adamčíková and M. Barta and M. Lalík and M. Pavlík and A. Kunca and J. Galko and M. Pastirčák}, doi = {10.1007/s11756-024-01712-7}, issn = {0006-3088}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-08-21}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {79}, number = {8}, pages = {2387-2400}, abstract = {The black timber bark beetle (Xylosandrus germanus) is a strongly invasive ambrosia beetle and an important forest pest in Slovakia. This pest is closely associated with symbiotic fungi used as its food source. We investigated the fungi associated with X. germanus adults in Slovakia. In this study, Beauveria bassiana, B. pseudobassiana, Clonostachys rosea, Fusarium oxysporum, Ophiostoma quercus, Phaeoacremonium scolyti, and Talaromyces amestolkiae were isolated and identified by morphological and molecular analyses. The fungus Ophiostoma quercus was most frequently isolated from living beetles, while the entomopathogenic Beauveria bassiana was the most commonly isolated from dead beetles. The morphological descriptions of fungi based on isolates from the surface of X. germanus adults are provided.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The black timber bark beetle (Xylosandrus germanus) is a strongly invasive ambrosia beetle and an important forest pest in Slovakia. This pest is closely associated with symbiotic fungi used as its food source. We investigated the fungi associated with X. germanus adults in Slovakia. In this study, Beauveria bassiana, B. pseudobassiana, Clonostachys rosea, Fusarium oxysporum, Ophiostoma quercus, Phaeoacremonium scolyti, and Talaromyces amestolkiae were isolated and identified by morphological and molecular analyses. The fungus Ophiostoma quercus was most frequently isolated from living beetles, while the entomopathogenic Beauveria bassiana was the most commonly isolated from dead beetles. The morphological descriptions of fungi based on isolates from the surface of X. germanus adults are provided. |
Bradshaw, M; Braun, U; Götz, M; Dogan, G; Erdogdu, M; Ates, M A; Pastirčáková, K; Pastirčák, M; Fernández-Pavía, S; Takamatsu, S; Abbasi, M; Moparthi, S; Gafforov, Y; Chinan, V C; Kummer, V; Kruse, J; Pfister, D H Contributions to the knowledge of the phylogeny and taxonomy of the Erysiphaceae (powdery mildews) – part 2 Journal Article Sydowia, 76 , pp. 113-145, 2024, ISSN: 0082-0598. @article{Bradshaw2024, title = {Contributions to the knowledge of the phylogeny and taxonomy of the Erysiphaceae (powdery mildews) – part 2}, author = {M. Bradshaw and U. Braun and M. Götz and G. Dogan and M. Erdogdu and M.A. Ates and K. Pastirčáková and M. Pastirčák and S. Fernández-Pavía and S. Takamatsu and M. Abbasi and S. Moparthi and Y. Gafforov and V.C. Chinan and V. Kummer and J. Kruse and D.H. Pfister}, doi = {10.12905/0380.sydowia76-2024-0113}, issn = {0082-0598}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-05-06}, journal = {Sydowia}, volume = {76}, pages = {113-145}, abstract = {The phylogeny and taxonomy of several powdery mildews (Erysiphaceae) have been examined. Sequences of the rDNA ITS region have been retrieved from types and additional specimens, collected in Germany, Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and several other countries. Erysiphe cruciferarum s. lat. has been revised and split into E. cruciferarum s. str. on Alyssum and Berteroa (tribe Alysseae), E. alliariicola sp. nov. on Alliaria petiolata, and E. radulescui, a plurivorous species that occurs on a wide range of cruciferous hosts as well as on Cleome spp. and Papaver spp. The revision of this complex is supported by phylogenetic multilocus analyses of rDNA (ITS, 28S and IGS) and protein coding genes (CAM, GAPDH, GS, RPB2, and TUB). The Erysiphe euphorbiicola complex is phylogenetically examined. Oidium poinsettiae is very closely allied to Erysiphe euphorbiicola, but final conclusions on the taxonomy of this species and its relation to E. euphorbiicola are not yet possible and require additional sequences and multilocus examinations. E. euphorbiae-cotinifoliae sp. nov. is described on Euphorbia cotinifolia from Mexico. Podosphaera aucupariae is epitypified, and the new variety P. aucupariae var. arcuatispora on Sorbus aucuparia in Turkey is described. Furthermore, the phylogeny and taxonomy of Erysiphe pachypodii, Euoidium parthenii-integrifolii, Golovinomyces clematidis, G. hyoscyami, G. prenanthis, G. senecionis on Ligularia persica and Senecio spp., Fibroidium pelargonii, and Podosphaera clandestina var. cydoniae have been examined. Podosphaera pannosa has been reported on Mandevilla splendens (Apocynaceae). – 2 new species, 5 epitypifications, 1 lectotypification, 4 new synonyms.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The phylogeny and taxonomy of several powdery mildews (Erysiphaceae) have been examined. Sequences of the rDNA ITS region have been retrieved from types and additional specimens, collected in Germany, Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and several other countries. Erysiphe cruciferarum s. lat. has been revised and split into E. cruciferarum s. str. on Alyssum and Berteroa (tribe Alysseae), E. alliariicola sp. nov. on Alliaria petiolata, and E. radulescui, a plurivorous species that occurs on a wide range of cruciferous hosts as well as on Cleome spp. and Papaver spp. The revision of this complex is supported by phylogenetic multilocus analyses of rDNA (ITS, 28S and IGS) and protein coding genes (CAM, GAPDH, GS, RPB2, and TUB). The Erysiphe euphorbiicola complex is phylogenetically examined. Oidium poinsettiae is very closely allied to Erysiphe euphorbiicola, but final conclusions on the taxonomy of this species and its relation to E. euphorbiicola are not yet possible and require additional sequences and multilocus examinations. E. euphorbiae-cotinifoliae sp. nov. is described on Euphorbia cotinifolia from Mexico. Podosphaera aucupariae is epitypified, and the new variety P. aucupariae var. arcuatispora on Sorbus aucuparia in Turkey is described. Furthermore, the phylogeny and taxonomy of Erysiphe pachypodii, Euoidium parthenii-integrifolii, Golovinomyces clematidis, G. hyoscyami, G. prenanthis, G. senecionis on Ligularia persica and Senecio spp., Fibroidium pelargonii, and Podosphaera clandestina var. cydoniae have been examined. Podosphaera pannosa has been reported on Mandevilla splendens (Apocynaceae). – 2 new species, 5 epitypifications, 1 lectotypification, 4 new synonyms. |
Jánošíková, Z; Kobza, M; Ondrušková, E; Ostrovský, R; Pažitný, J; Adamčíková, K Virulence of Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini on Pinus nigra and P. mugo under conditions of natural infection Journal Article European Journal of Plant Pathology, 168 (2), pp. 775-785, 2024. @article{Jánošíková2024, title = {Virulence of Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini on Pinus nigra and P. mugo under conditions of natural infection}, author = {Z. Jánošíková and M. Kobza and E. Ondrušková and R. Ostrovský and J. Pažitný and K. Adamčíková}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fig_edited.jpghttp://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/final-1-2.jpg}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-023-02799-5}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-04-04}, journal = {European Journal of Plant Pathology}, volume = {168}, number = {2}, pages = {775-785}, abstract = {Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a severe needle disease of pines worldwide, caused by two closely related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini. The two fungal species are similar not only in their morphological characteristics, but also cause very similar symptoms in their hosts, and have a similar ecology. The aim of this study was to compare the virulence of the two Dothistroma species in natural infection experiments on 2-year-old seedlings of two DNB susceptible pine species, Pinus nigra and P. mugo, in two seedling stands for each pathogen species. The virulence of the pathogens and presence of symptoms (symptomatic needles, red bands and acervuli) were assessed after 2 years of exposure to inoculum. The incidence of seedlings with DNB symptoms was 65% and 76% for P. nigra and P. mugo, respectively. No difference was found between D. septosporum and D. pini in any of the three DNB symptoms evaluated on seedlings of P. mugo. However, symptoms of disease differed between the two Dothistroma species on P. nigra. Variables, which reflect the intensity of disease development, the number of red bands and acervuli per needle, showed a difference in virulence between D. septosporum and D. pini, but only in the case of the host species P. nigra. The results suggest that the virulence of the two Dothistroma species could be affected by host pine species and that there are differences in susceptibility of individual pine species to D. septosporum and D. pini. Further factors could affect the virulence of these pathogens, including isolate origin, climatic or environmental factors.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a severe needle disease of pines worldwide, caused by two closely related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini. The two fungal species are similar not only in their morphological characteristics, but also cause very similar symptoms in their hosts, and have a similar ecology. The aim of this study was to compare the virulence of the two Dothistroma species in natural infection experiments on 2-year-old seedlings of two DNB susceptible pine species, Pinus nigra and P. mugo, in two seedling stands for each pathogen species. The virulence of the pathogens and presence of symptoms (symptomatic needles, red bands and acervuli) were assessed after 2 years of exposure to inoculum. The incidence of seedlings with DNB symptoms was 65% and 76% for P. nigra and P. mugo, respectively. No difference was found between D. septosporum and D. pini in any of the three DNB symptoms evaluated on seedlings of P. mugo. However, symptoms of disease differed between the two Dothistroma species on P. nigra. Variables, which reflect the intensity of disease development, the number of red bands and acervuli per needle, showed a difference in virulence between D. septosporum and D. pini, but only in the case of the host species P. nigra. The results suggest that the virulence of the two Dothistroma species could be affected by host pine species and that there are differences in susceptibility of individual pine species to D. septosporum and D. pini. Further factors could affect the virulence of these pathogens, including isolate origin, climatic or environmental factors. |
Mukarram, Mohammad; Ahmad, Bilal; Choudhary, Sadaf; Konôpková, Alena Sliacka; Kurjak, Daniel; Khan, Masroor M A; Lux, Alexander Silicon nanoparticles vs trace elements toxicity: Modus operandi and its omics bases Journal Article Frontiers in Plant Science, 15 , 2024, ISSN: 1664-462X. @article{Mukarram_2024, title = {Silicon nanoparticles vs trace elements toxicity: Modus operandi and its omics bases}, author = {Mohammad Mukarram and Bilal Ahmad and Sadaf Choudhary and Alena Sliacka Konôpková and Daniel Kurjak and Masroor M A Khan and Alexander Lux}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1377964}, doi = {10.3389/fpls.2024.1377964}, issn = {1664-462X}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-04-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Plant Science}, volume = {15}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Noffsinger, Ch. R; Adamčíková, K; Eberhardt, U; Caboň, M; Bazzicalup, A; Buyck, B; Kaufmann, H; Weholt, Ø; Looney, B P; Matheny, P B; Berbee, M L; Tausan, D; Adamčík, S Three new species in Russula subsection Xerampelinae supported by genealogical and phenotypic coherence Journal Article Mycologia, 116 (2), pp. 322-349, 2024. @article{Noffsinger2024, title = {Three new species in Russula subsection Xerampelinae supported by genealogical and phenotypic coherence}, author = {Ch. R. Noffsinger and K. Adamčíková and U. Eberhardt and M. Caboň and A. Bazzicalup and B. Buyck and H. Kaufmann and Ø. Weholt and B. P. Looney and P. B. Matheny and M. L. Berbee and D. Tausan and S. Adamčík}, doi = {10.1080/00275514.2023.2295957}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-02-16}, journal = {Mycologia}, volume = {116}, number = {2}, pages = {322-349}, abstract = {Xerampelinae is a subsection composed of species of ectomycorrhizal fungi belonging to the hyperdiverse and cosmopolitan genus Russula (Russulales). Species of Xerampelinae are recognized by their fishy or shrimp odor, browning context, and a green reaction to iron sulfate. However, species delimitation has traditionally relied on morphology and analysis of limited molecular data. Prior taxonomic work in Xerampelinae has led to the description of as many as 59 taxa in Europe and 19 in North America. Here we provide the first multilocus phylogeny of European and North American members based on two nrDNA loci and two protein-coding genes. The resulting phylogeny supports the recognition of 17 species-rank Xerampelinae clades; however, higher species richness (~23) is suggested by a more inclusive nuclear rDNA internal transcribed spacer region ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 (ITS barcode) analysis. Phylogenetic and morphological analyses support three new species with restricted geographic distributions: R. lapponica, R. neopascua, and R. olympiana. We confirm that the European species R. subrubens is present in North America and the North American species R. serissima previously known as R. favrei) is present in Europe. Most other Xerampelinae appear restricted to either North America or Eurasia, which indicates a high degree of regional endemism; this includes R. xerampelina, a name widely applied to North American taxa, but a species restricted to Eurasia.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Xerampelinae is a subsection composed of species of ectomycorrhizal fungi belonging to the hyperdiverse and cosmopolitan genus Russula (Russulales). Species of Xerampelinae are recognized by their fishy or shrimp odor, browning context, and a green reaction to iron sulfate. However, species delimitation has traditionally relied on morphology and analysis of limited molecular data. Prior taxonomic work in Xerampelinae has led to the description of as many as 59 taxa in Europe and 19 in North America. Here we provide the first multilocus phylogeny of European and North American members based on two nrDNA loci and two protein-coding genes. The resulting phylogeny supports the recognition of 17 species-rank Xerampelinae clades; however, higher species richness (~23) is suggested by a more inclusive nuclear rDNA internal transcribed spacer region ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 (ITS barcode) analysis. Phylogenetic and morphological analyses support three new species with restricted geographic distributions: R. lapponica, R. neopascua, and R. olympiana. We confirm that the European species R. subrubens is present in North America and the North American species R. serissima previously known as R. favrei) is present in Europe. Most other Xerampelinae appear restricted to either North America or Eurasia, which indicates a high degree of regional endemism; this includes R. xerampelina, a name widely applied to North American taxa, but a species restricted to Eurasia. |
Jarčuška, Benjamín; Gálffyová, Monika; Schnürmacher, Richard; Baláž, Michal; Mišík, Miloslav; Repel, Matej; Fulín, Miroslav; Kerestúr, Dušan; Lackovičová, Zuzana; Mojžiš, Marian; Zámečník, Matej; Kaňuch, Peter; Krištín, Anton Solar parks can enhance bird diversity in agricultural landscape Journal Article Journal of Environmental Management, 351 , pp. 119902, 2024, ISSN: 0301-4797. @article{Jar_u_ka_2024, title = {Solar parks can enhance bird diversity in agricultural landscape}, author = {Benjamín Jarčuška and Monika Gálffyová and Richard Schnürmacher and Michal Baláž and Miloslav Mišík and Matej Repel and Miroslav Fulín and Dušan Kerestúr and Zuzana Lackovičová and Marian Mojžiš and Matej Zámečník and Peter Kaňuch and Anton Krištín}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119902}, doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119902}, issn = {0301-4797}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Environmental Management}, volume = {351}, pages = {119902}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Schmidt, Robin; Dufresnes, Christophe; Krištín, Anton; Künzel, Sven; Vences, Miguel; Hawlitschek, Oliver Phylogenetic insights into Central European Chorthippus and Pseudochorthippus (Orthoptera: Acrididae) species using ddRADseq data Journal Article Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 193 , pp. 108012, 2024, ISSN: 1055-7903. @article{Schmidt_2024, title = {Phylogenetic insights into Central European Chorthippus and Pseudochorthippus (Orthoptera: Acrididae) species using ddRADseq data}, author = {Robin Schmidt and Christophe Dufresnes and Anton Krištín and Sven Künzel and Miguel Vences and Oliver Hawlitschek}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2024.108012}, doi = {10.1016/j.ympev.2024.108012}, issn = {1055-7903}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-01-01}, journal = {Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution}, volume = {193}, pages = {108012}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Vargová, Viktória; Balogová, Monika; Pristašová, Petronela; Kaňuch, Peter; Uhrin, Marcel Spatiotemporal dynamics in the roosting ecology of the green toad: Implications for urban planning and nature conservation Journal Article Journal for Nature Conservation, 77 , pp. 126543, 2024, ISSN: 1617-1381. @article{Vargov__2024, title = {Spatiotemporal dynamics in the roosting ecology of the green toad: Implications for urban planning and nature conservation}, author = {Viktória Vargová and Monika Balogová and Petronela Pristašová and Peter Kaňuch and Marcel Uhrin}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jnc.2023.126543}, doi = {10.1016/j.jnc.2023.126543}, issn = {1617-1381}, year = {2024}, date = {2024-01-01}, journal = {Journal for Nature Conservation}, volume = {77}, pages = {126543}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
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Brindza, Ján; Ďurišová, Ľuba; Ostrovský, Radovan Morfologická charakteristika peľových zŕn niektorých medonosných druhov rastlín Book AgroBioNet, Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre, 2023, ISBN: 978–80–552‐2708‐5. @book{Brindza31.1, title = {Morfologická charakteristika peľových zŕn niektorých medonosných druhov rastlín}, author = {Ján Brindza and Ľuba Ďurišová and Radovan Ostrovský}, url = {http://www.slpk.sk/eldo/2023/dl/9788055227085/9788055227085.html}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.15414/2023.9788055227085}, isbn = {978–80–552‐2708‐5}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-12-31}, booktitle = {Morfologická charakteristika peľových zŕn niektorých medonosných druhov rastlín}, pages = {119}, publisher = {Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre}, edition = {AgroBioNet}, abstract = {The aim of the monography is presentation of pollen grain characteristics from selected group of plant species. The evaluated group consists of plants that are traditionally cultivated such as Helianthus annuus L., Prunus avium (L.) L.; rarely used such as Castanea sativa Mill., Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott; less known species Diospyros kaki L.; invasive species Solidago gigantea Aiton; ornamental species Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt., naturally occurring plant species Taraxacum sect. Ruderalia, Lamium purpureum L., Cichorium intybus L, Crataegus monogyna Jacq.; as well as species used for bees’ pasture in Slovakia such as Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth., from which bees are gathering nectar and pollen for their feeding. Flowers were gathered from selected plants at the start of full bloom. In laboratory conditions, the pollen was released from stamen and subsequently dried and placed on stubs to be prepared for observation and photographed on scanning electron microscope. Pollen grains were classified based on internationally recognized methodology (Ertdtman, 1952). We evaluated fundamental morphological characteristics of pollen grains – size of grains based on length of polar (P) and equatorial (E) axis, shape of pollen grains (P/E), outline, pollen unit, polarity of pollen grains, symmetry, number and shape of apertures, exine sculpture. Results confirmed that identifying characteristics, also applicable for detection of species spectrum of pollen in honey, is unique and steady exine sculpture as well as number and shape of apertures, which is documented by SEM observations especially on details of surface sculpture. We determined length of polar axis (P) in range from 20.51 μm (Castanea sativa Mill.) to 58.03 μm (Diospyros kaki L.), length of equatorial axis (E) in range from 9.37 μm (Castanea sativa Mill.) to 39.05 μm (Cichorium intybus L.) and shape index (P/E) in range from 1.00 (Cichorium intybus L.) to 2.34 (Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth.). Acquired results will be used for creation of database of pollen grains from plant species growing in Slovakia and also for evaluation of botanical and geographical origin of honey samples and other bees’ products, which will serve the apiculture public and other target groups in Slovakia. Group of evaluated plants in this monography represents the preview of oncoming extended set of plant species in frame of international palynological database of Slovakia.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } The aim of the monography is presentation of pollen grain characteristics from selected group of plant species. The evaluated group consists of plants that are traditionally cultivated such as Helianthus annuus L., Prunus avium (L.) L.; rarely used such as Castanea sativa Mill., Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott; less known species Diospyros kaki L.; invasive species Solidago gigantea Aiton; ornamental species Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt., naturally occurring plant species Taraxacum sect. Ruderalia, Lamium purpureum L., Cichorium intybus L, Crataegus monogyna Jacq.; as well as species used for bees’ pasture in Slovakia such as Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth., from which bees are gathering nectar and pollen for their feeding. Flowers were gathered from selected plants at the start of full bloom. In laboratory conditions, the pollen was released from stamen and subsequently dried and placed on stubs to be prepared for observation and photographed on scanning electron microscope. Pollen grains were classified based on internationally recognized methodology (Ertdtman, 1952). We evaluated fundamental morphological characteristics of pollen grains – size of grains based on length of polar (P) and equatorial (E) axis, shape of pollen grains (P/E), outline, pollen unit, polarity of pollen grains, symmetry, number and shape of apertures, exine sculpture. Results confirmed that identifying characteristics, also applicable for detection of species spectrum of pollen in honey, is unique and steady exine sculpture as well as number and shape of apertures, which is documented by SEM observations especially on details of surface sculpture. We determined length of polar axis (P) in range from 20.51 μm (Castanea sativa Mill.) to 58.03 μm (Diospyros kaki L.), length of equatorial axis (E) in range from 9.37 μm (Castanea sativa Mill.) to 39.05 μm (Cichorium intybus L.) and shape index (P/E) in range from 1.00 (Cichorium intybus L.) to 2.34 (Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth.). Acquired results will be used for creation of database of pollen grains from plant species growing in Slovakia and also for evaluation of botanical and geographical origin of honey samples and other bees’ products, which will serve the apiculture public and other target groups in Slovakia. Group of evaluated plants in this monography represents the preview of oncoming extended set of plant species in frame of international palynological database of Slovakia. |
Takov, Danail; Barta, Marek; Nikolova, Milena; Doychev, Danail; Toshova, Teodora; Ostoich, Peter; Pilarska, Daniela Insecticidal activity of three plant extracts against adult Ips typograpgus L. under laboratory conditions Journal Article Baltic Journal of Coleopterology, 23 (2), pp. 139-158, 2023, ISSN: 1407 – 8619. @article{Takov2023, title = {Insecticidal activity of three plant extracts against adult \textit{Ips typograpgus} L. under laboratory conditions}, author = {Danail Takov and Marek Barta and Milena Nikolova and Danail Doychev and Teodora Toshova and Peter Ostoich and Daniela Pilarska}, url = {https://doi.org/10.59893/bjc.23(2).001}, doi = {10.59893/bjc.23(2).001}, issn = {1407 – 8619}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-12-08}, journal = {Baltic Journal of Coleopterology}, volume = {23}, number = {2}, pages = {139-158}, abstract = {Three plant extracts - Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum essential oil (EO), Monarda fistulosa EO, and a hexane fraction of Tanacetum cinerariifolium, wеre evaluated and compared regarding their insecticide activity under laboratory conditions against the adults of the European spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus. The viability of I. typographus was affected with all tested plant extracts. The insecticidal effect varied among the extracts and concentrations used. Generally the mortality of beetles increased with the concentration of extracts and a significant positive correlation between the cumulative mortality and the extract concentration was confirmed by Pearson’s correlation analysis (r = 0.910, p = 0.012 for O. vulgare subsp. hirtum, r = 0.937, p = 0.005 for T. cinerariifolium, r = 0.814, p = 0.048 for M. fistulosa). At the highest extract concentration (10%), the total cumulative mortalities reached 98% for O. vulgare subsp. hirtum and T. cinerariifolium extracts at the end of the bioassay (four days after treatment). The exposure of beetles to M. fistulosa extract decreased the survivability of I. typographus the most (15%) and was followed by T. cinerariifolium (38%) and O. vulgare subsp. hirtum (43%). Log-rank test showed no significant difference in the survival probabilities among the extracts. These are the first tests on the insecticidal effect of plant extracts from Tanacetum cineranifolium and Monarda fistulosa against the European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Three plant extracts - Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum essential oil (EO), Monarda fistulosa EO, and a hexane fraction of Tanacetum cinerariifolium, wеre evaluated and compared regarding their insecticide activity under laboratory conditions against the adults of the European spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus. The viability of I. typographus was affected with all tested plant extracts. The insecticidal effect varied among the extracts and concentrations used. Generally the mortality of beetles increased with the concentration of extracts and a significant positive correlation between the cumulative mortality and the extract concentration was confirmed by Pearson’s correlation analysis (r = 0.910, p = 0.012 for O. vulgare subsp. hirtum, r = 0.937, p = 0.005 for T. cinerariifolium, r = 0.814, p = 0.048 for M. fistulosa). At the highest extract concentration (10%), the total cumulative mortalities reached 98% for O. vulgare subsp. hirtum and T. cinerariifolium extracts at the end of the bioassay (four days after treatment). The exposure of beetles to M. fistulosa extract decreased the survivability of I. typographus the most (15%) and was followed by T. cinerariifolium (38%) and O. vulgare subsp. hirtum (43%). Log-rank test showed no significant difference in the survival probabilities among the extracts. These are the first tests on the insecticidal effect of plant extracts from Tanacetum cineranifolium and Monarda fistulosa against the European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus. |
Ujházyová, Mariana; Svitková, Ivana; Ujházy, Karol; Hrivnák, Richard; Kliment, Ján; Máliš, František; Slezák, Michal; Valachovič, Milan; Vantarová, Katarína Hegedüšová Ecological conditions affect plant species richness of beech forests along an altitudinal gradient Journal Article Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology, 158 (1), pp. 2–9, 2023, ISSN: 1724-5575. @article{Ujh_zyov__2023, title = {Ecological conditions affect plant species richness of beech forests along an altitudinal gradient}, author = {Mariana Ujházyová and Ivana Svitková and Karol Ujházy and Richard Hrivnák and Ján Kliment and František Máliš and Michal Slezák and Milan Valachovič and Katarína Hegedüšová Vantarová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11263504.2023.2285335}, doi = {10.1080/11263504.2023.2285335}, issn = {1724-5575}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-12-01}, journal = {Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology}, volume = {158}, number = {1}, pages = {2–9}, publisher = {Informa UK Limited}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Gajdoš, Peter; Černecká, Ľudmila; Purgat, Pavol; Šestáková, Anna Pannonic salt marshes – important habitats for ground-active spider communities Journal Article Arachnologische Mitteilungen: Arachnology Letters, 66 (1), 2023, ISSN: 1018-4171. @article{Gajdo__2023, title = {Pannonic salt marshes – important habitats for ground-active spider communities}, author = {Peter Gajdoš and Ľudmila Černecká and Pavol Purgat and Anna Šestáková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.30963/aramit6604}, doi = {10.30963/aramit6604}, issn = {1018-4171}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-12-01}, journal = {Arachnologische Mitteilungen: Arachnology Letters}, volume = {66}, number = {1}, publisher = {Arachnologische Mitteilungen}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Nuhlíčková, Soňa; Svetlík, Ján; Kaňuch, Peter; Krištín, Anton; Jarčuška, Benjamín Movement patterns of the endemic flightless bush-cricket, Isophya beybienkoi Journal Article Journal of Insect Conservation, 2023, ISSN: 1572-9753. @article{Nuhlíčková2023, title = {Movement patterns of the endemic flightless bush-cricket, \textit{Isophya beybienkoi}}, author = {Soňa Nuhlíčková and Ján Svetlík and Peter Kaňuch and Anton Krištín and Benjamín Jarčuška}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10841-023-00529-0}, doi = {10.1007/s10841-023-00529-0}, issn = {1572-9753}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-10-01}, journal = {Journal of Insect Conservation}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
HÚDOKOVÁ, H; JR, FLEISCHER P; JEŽÍK, M; MAREŠOVÁ, J; PŠIDOVÁ, E; MUKARRAM, M; DITMAROVÁ, Ľ; SLIACKA-KONÔPKOVÁ, A; JAMNICKÁ, G Can seedlings of Norway spruce (Picea abies L. H. Karst.) populations withstand changed climate conditions? Journal Article Photosynthetica, 61 (3), pp. 328–341, 2023, ISSN: 1573-9058. @article{H_DOKOV__2023, title = {Can seedlings of Norway spruce (Picea abies L. H. Karst.) populations withstand changed climate conditions?}, author = {H HÚDOKOVÁ and P FLEISCHER JR and M JEŽÍK and J MAREŠOVÁ and E PŠIDOVÁ and M MUKARRAM and Ľ DITMAROVÁ and A SLIACKA-KONÔPKOVÁ and G JAMNICKÁ}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.32615/ps.2023.026}, doi = {10.32615/ps.2023.026}, issn = {1573-9058}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-10-01}, journal = {Photosynthetica}, volume = {61}, number = {3}, pages = {328–341}, publisher = {Institute of Experimental Botany}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Korecký, Jiří; Čepl, Jaroslav; Korolyova, Nataliya; Stejskal, Jan; Turčáni, Marek; Jakuš, Rastislav Forests, 14 (10), pp. 2074, 2023, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Koreck__2023, title = {Resistance to Bark Beetle Outbreak in Norway Spruce: Population Structure Analysis and Comparative Genomic Assessment of Surviving (LTS) and Randomly Selected Reference Trees}, author = {Jiří Korecký and Jaroslav Čepl and Nataliya Korolyova and Jan Stejskal and Marek Turčáni and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14102074}, doi = {10.3390/f14102074}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-10-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {14}, number = {10}, pages = {2074}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
KENYERES, Zoltán; BAUER, Norbert; ZUNA-KRATKY, Thomas; MAGYARI, Máté; SKEJO, Josip; KRIŠTÍN, Anton European Journal of Entomology, 120 , pp. 338–345, 2023, ISSN: 1802-8829. @article{KENYERES2023, title = {Recent growth in occurrences of \textit{Acrida ungarica} (Orthoptera: Acrididae) at the northern margin of the species range: Is it the result of global warming?}, author = {Zoltán KENYERES and Norbert BAUER and Thomas ZUNA-KRATKY and Máté MAGYARI and Josip SKEJO and Anton KRIŠTÍN}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14411/eje.2023.035}, doi = {10.14411/eje.2023.035}, issn = {1802-8829}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-09-09}, journal = {European Journal of Entomology}, volume = {120}, pages = {338–345}, publisher = {Biology Centre, AS CR}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jánošíková, Z; Ondrušková, E; Adamčíková, K Artificial inoculation and susceptibility of Pinus armandii to Dothistroma septosporum Journal Article Forest Pathology, 53 (5), pp. e12826, 2023, ISSN: 1439-0329. @article{Jánošíková2023b, title = {Artificial inoculation and susceptibility of Pinus armandii to Dothistroma septosporum}, author = {Z. Jánošíková and E. Ondrušková and K. Adamčíková}, doi = {DOI: 10.1111/efp.12826 }, issn = {1439-0329}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-08-18}, journal = {Forest Pathology}, volume = {53}, number = {5}, pages = {e12826}, abstract = {Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a serious needle disease of conifers that primarily affects pine species (Pinus spp.). Dothistroma septosporum is one of the DNB pathogens that has a diverse range of host species excluding Pinus armandii. In 15 inoculated P. armandii seedlings, D. septosporum acervuli were observed in 43 infected needles of ten seedlings with a mean disease severity of 1.11% at 25 weeks after inoculations, demonstrating the potential of D. septosporum to cause symptoms on the needles of P. armandii via artificial inoculation. The disease severity of P. armandii was similar to the positive control, Pinus nigra (median 0.75 for P. armandii to 0.70 for P. nigra), thus, P. armandii acts under artificial conditions as a susceptible host species.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a serious needle disease of conifers that primarily affects pine species (Pinus spp.). Dothistroma septosporum is one of the DNB pathogens that has a diverse range of host species excluding Pinus armandii. In 15 inoculated P. armandii seedlings, D. septosporum acervuli were observed in 43 infected needles of ten seedlings with a mean disease severity of 1.11% at 25 weeks after inoculations, demonstrating the potential of D. septosporum to cause symptoms on the needles of P. armandii via artificial inoculation. The disease severity of P. armandii was similar to the positive control, Pinus nigra (median 0.75 for P. armandii to 0.70 for P. nigra), thus, P. armandii acts under artificial conditions as a susceptible host species. |
Adamčíková, K; Pastirčáková, K; Jánošíková, Z; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčák, M; Pažitný, J; Kobza, M; Adamčík, S; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Ondrušková, E New regional records of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens from Slovakia: distribution, hosts and pathogens characterization Journal Article Annals of Forest Research, 66 (1), pp. 99-111, 2023, ISSN: 1844-8135. @article{Adamčíková2023, title = {New regional records of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens from Slovakia: distribution, hosts and pathogens characterization}, author = {K. Adamčíková and K. Pastirčáková and Z. Jánošíková and R. Ostrovský and M. Pastirčák and J. Pažitný and M. Kobza and S. Adamčík and M. Kádasi-Horáková and E. Ondrušková}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.15287/afr.2023.2427}, issn = {1844-8135}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-07-25}, journal = {Annals of Forest Research}, volume = {66}, number = {1}, pages = {99-111}, abstract = {Dothistroma needle blight is one of the most severe needle diseases of pines caused by two closely related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini. The further spread and distribution of this disease was investigated in Slovakia as well as new hosts and stand types were identified at regional level. Dothistroma septosporum was recorded in a natural stand at higher altitude on Pinus cembra in the High Tatras and the P. uncinata records are new host reports for Slovakia for this pathogen. Moreover, for D. pini, P. cembra as a new host at the country level was recorded and P. armandii was identified as new host species worldwide. Mating types for all collected samples and ITS haplotypes for D. pini isolates were determined. For D. pini, five localities with the presence of both mating types and three ITS haplotypes (Dp_HAP.1, Dp_HAP.2 and Dp_HAP.4) were reported. Samples where both mating types of the pathogens were identified, were selected for the microscopic examination of fruiting bodies aimed to detect sexual reproductive organs. In all inspected needle samples of D. pini, only conidiomata with typical hyaline cylindrical conidia were identified. The sexual state of D. septosporum was recorded in one sample of P. nigra needles.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma needle blight is one of the most severe needle diseases of pines caused by two closely related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini. The further spread and distribution of this disease was investigated in Slovakia as well as new hosts and stand types were identified at regional level. Dothistroma septosporum was recorded in a natural stand at higher altitude on Pinus cembra in the High Tatras and the P. uncinata records are new host reports for Slovakia for this pathogen. Moreover, for D. pini, P. cembra as a new host at the country level was recorded and P. armandii was identified as new host species worldwide. Mating types for all collected samples and ITS haplotypes for D. pini isolates were determined. For D. pini, five localities with the presence of both mating types and three ITS haplotypes (Dp_HAP.1, Dp_HAP.2 and Dp_HAP.4) were reported. Samples where both mating types of the pathogens were identified, were selected for the microscopic examination of fruiting bodies aimed to detect sexual reproductive organs. In all inspected needle samples of D. pini, only conidiomata with typical hyaline cylindrical conidia were identified. The sexual state of D. septosporum was recorded in one sample of P. nigra needles. |
Franić, Iva; Allan, Eric; Prospero, Simone; Adamson, Kalev; Attorre, Fabio; Auger-Rozenberg, Marie-Anne; Augustin, Sylvie; Avtzis, Dimitrios; Baert, Wim; Barta, Marek; Bauters, Kenneth; Bellahirech, Amani; Boroń, Piotr; Bragança, Helena; Brestovanská, Tereza; Brurberg, May Bente; Burgess, Treena; Burokienė, Daiva; Cleary, Michelle; Corley, Juan; Coyle, David R; Csóka, György; Černý, Karel; Davydenko, Kateryna; de Groot, Maarten; Diez, Julio Javier; Lehtijärvi, Tugba Doğmuş H; Drenkhan, Rein; Edwards, Jacqueline; Elsafy, Mohammed; Eötvös, Csaba Béla; Falko, Roman; Fan, Jianting; Feddern, Nina; Fürjes-Mikó, Ágnes; Gossner, Martin M; Grad, Bartłomiej; Hartmann, Martin; Havrdova, Ludmila; Horáková, Miriam Kádasi; Hrabětová, Markéta; Justesen, Mathias Just; Kacprzyk, Magdalena; Kenis, Marc; Kirichenko, Natalia; Kovač, Marta; Kramarets, Volodymyr; Lacković, Nikola; Lantschner, Maria Victoria; Lazarević, Jelena; Leskiv, Marianna; Li, Hongmei; Madsen, Corrie Lynne; Malumphy, Chris; Matošević, Dinka; Matsiakh, Iryna; May, Tom W; Meffert, Johan; Migliorini, Duccio; Nikolov, Christo; O’Hanlon, Richard; Oskay, Funda; Paap, Trudy; Parpan, Taras; Piškur, Barbara; Ravn, Hans Peter; Richard, John; Ronse, Anne; Roques, Alain; Ruffner, Beat; Santini, Alberto; Sivickis, Karolis; Soliani, Carolina; Talgø, Venche; Tomoshevich, Maria; Uimari, Anne; Ulyshen, Michael; Vettraino, Anna Maria; Villari, Caterina; Wang, Yongjun; Witzell, Johanna; Zlatković, Milica; Eschen, René Climate, host and geography shape insect and fungal communities of trees Journal Article Scientific Reports, 13 , pp. 11570 , 2023, ISSN: 2045-2322. @article{Franić2023, title = {Climate, host and geography shape insect and fungal communities of trees}, author = {Iva Franić and Eric Allan and Simone Prospero and Kalev Adamson and Fabio Attorre and Marie-Anne Auger-Rozenberg and Sylvie Augustin and Dimitrios Avtzis and Wim Baert and Marek Barta and Kenneth Bauters and Amani Bellahirech and Piotr Boroń and Helena Bragança and Tereza Brestovanská and May Bente Brurberg and Treena Burgess and Daiva Burokienė and Michelle Cleary and Juan Corley and David R. Coyle and György Csóka and Karel Černý and Kateryna Davydenko and Maarten de Groot and Julio Javier Diez and H. Tugba Doğmuş Lehtijärvi and Rein Drenkhan and Jacqueline Edwards and Mohammed Elsafy and Csaba Béla Eötvös and Roman Falko and Jianting Fan and Nina Feddern and Ágnes Fürjes-Mikó and Martin M. Gossner and Bartłomiej Grad and Martin Hartmann and Ludmila Havrdova and Miriam Kádasi Horáková and Markéta Hrabětová and Mathias Just Justesen and Magdalena Kacprzyk and Marc Kenis and Natalia Kirichenko and Marta Kovač and Volodymyr Kramarets and Nikola Lacković and Maria Victoria Lantschner and Jelena Lazarević and Marianna Leskiv and Hongmei Li and Corrie Lynne Madsen and Chris Malumphy and Dinka Matošević and Iryna Matsiakh and Tom W. May and Johan Meffert and Duccio Migliorini and Christo Nikolov and Richard O’Hanlon and Funda Oskay and Trudy Paap and Taras Parpan and Barbara Piškur and Hans Peter Ravn and John Richard and Anne Ronse and Alain Roques and Beat Ruffner and Alberto Santini and Karolis Sivickis and Carolina Soliani and Venche Talgø and Maria Tomoshevich and Anne Uimari and Michael Ulyshen and Anna Maria Vettraino and Caterina Villari and Yongjun Wang and Johanna Witzell and Milica Zlatković and René Eschen}, url = {https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-36795-w}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-023-36795-w}, issn = {2045-2322}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-07-18}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {13}, pages = {11570 }, abstract = {Non-native pests, climate change, and their interactions are likely to alter relationships between trees and tree-associated organisms with consequences for forest health. To understand and predict such changes, factors structuring tree-associated communities need to be determined. Here, we analysed the data consisting of records of insects and fungi collected from dormant twigs from 155 tree species at 51 botanical gardens or arboreta in 32 countries. Generalized dissimilarity models revealed similar relative importance of studied climatic, host-related and geographic factors on differences in tree-associated communities. Mean annual temperature, phylogenetic distance between hosts and geographic distance between locations were the major drivers of dissimilarities. The increasing importance of high temperatures on differences in studied communities indicate that climate change could affect tree-associated organisms directly and indirectly through host range shifts. Insect and fungal communities were more similar between closely related vs. distant hosts suggesting that host range shifts may facilitate the emergence of new pests. Moreover, dissimilarities among tree-associated communities increased with geographic distance indicating that human-mediated transport may serve as a pathway of the introductions of new pests. The results of this study highlight the need to limit the establishment of tree pests and increase the resilience of forest ecosystems to changes in climate.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Non-native pests, climate change, and their interactions are likely to alter relationships between trees and tree-associated organisms with consequences for forest health. To understand and predict such changes, factors structuring tree-associated communities need to be determined. Here, we analysed the data consisting of records of insects and fungi collected from dormant twigs from 155 tree species at 51 botanical gardens or arboreta in 32 countries. Generalized dissimilarity models revealed similar relative importance of studied climatic, host-related and geographic factors on differences in tree-associated communities. Mean annual temperature, phylogenetic distance between hosts and geographic distance between locations were the major drivers of dissimilarities. The increasing importance of high temperatures on differences in studied communities indicate that climate change could affect tree-associated organisms directly and indirectly through host range shifts. Insect and fungal communities were more similar between closely related vs. distant hosts suggesting that host range shifts may facilitate the emergence of new pests. Moreover, dissimilarities among tree-associated communities increased with geographic distance indicating that human-mediated transport may serve as a pathway of the introductions of new pests. The results of this study highlight the need to limit the establishment of tree pests and increase the resilience of forest ecosystems to changes in climate. |
Adamík, Peter; Wong, Joanna B; Hahn, Steffen; Krištín, Anton Journal of Ornithology, 2023, ISSN: 2193-7206. @article{Adamík2023, title = {Non-breeding sites, loop migration and flight activity patterns over the annual cycle in the Lesser Grey Shrike \textit{Lanius minor} from a north-western edge of its range}, author = {Peter Adamík and Joanna B Wong and Steffen Hahn and Anton Krištín}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10336-023-02102-7}, doi = {10.1007/s10336-023-02102-7}, issn = {2193-7206}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-06-08}, journal = {Journal of Ornithology}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Dudáš, Matej; Hrivnák, Richard; Slezák, Michal Chorology and phytosociological affinity of Greater Spearwort (Ranunculus lingua L.) in Slovakia Journal Article Biologia, 78 (10), pp. 2689–2700, 2023, ISSN: 1336-9563. @article{Dud__2023, title = {Chorology and phytosociological affinity of Greater Spearwort (Ranunculus lingua L.) in Slovakia}, author = {Matej Dudáš and Richard Hrivnák and Michal Slezák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11756-023-01451-1}, doi = {10.1007/s11756-023-01451-1}, issn = {1336-9563}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-06-01}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {78}, number = {10}, pages = {2689–2700}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kádasi-Horáková, M; Barta, M; Adamčíková, K; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K Hymenoscyphus fraxineus on Fraxinus excelsior in Slovakia: distribution and mating types Journal Article Biologia, 78 (5), pp. 1219-1230, 2023, ISSN: 0006-3088. @article{Kádasi-Horáková2023, title = {\textit{Hymenoscyphus fraxineus} on \textit{Fraxinus excelsior} in Slovakia: distribution and mating types}, author = {M. Kádasi-Horáková and M. Barta and K. Adamčíková and R. Ostrovský and K. Pastirčáková}, doi = {10.1007/s11756-022-01023-9}, issn = {0006-3088}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-05-10}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {78}, number = {5}, pages = {1219-1230}, abstract = {Hymenoscyphus fraxineus causes ash dieback in Europe and threatens the future existence of Fraxinus excelsior in large parts of its natural distribution range. In this study, we report the first documented distribution of the pathogen on the most common ash species F. excelsior in Slovakia, identified molecularly using species-specific primers and based on sequencing of the ITS region of rDNA. Analysis of the mating type genes of H. fraxineus isolates revealed the presence of both mating types in Slovakia. Hymenoscyphus fraxineus-positive trees were recorded in 70 localities with different types of management in different parts of the country, mainly in forest stands. The results indicate the widespread distribution of H. fraxineus across the entire country, wherever the host is present.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Hymenoscyphus fraxineus causes ash dieback in Europe and threatens the future existence of Fraxinus excelsior in large parts of its natural distribution range. In this study, we report the first documented distribution of the pathogen on the most common ash species F. excelsior in Slovakia, identified molecularly using species-specific primers and based on sequencing of the ITS region of rDNA. Analysis of the mating type genes of H. fraxineus isolates revealed the presence of both mating types in Slovakia. Hymenoscyphus fraxineus-positive trees were recorded in 70 localities with different types of management in different parts of the country, mainly in forest stands. The results indicate the widespread distribution of H. fraxineus across the entire country, wherever the host is present. |
Jánošíková, R; Adamčíková, K Development and changes in pathogens population causing Dothistroma needle blight in Pinus nigra plantation in Strážovské vrchy Mts Journal Article Biologia, 78 (5), pp. 1231-1237, 2023, ISSN: 1336-9563. @article{Jánošíková2023, title = {Development and changes in pathogens population causing Dothistroma needle blight in Pinus nigra plantation in Strážovské vrchy Mts}, author = {R. Jánošíková and K. Adamčíková}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11756-022-01135-2}, doi = {doi.org/10.1007/s11756-022-01135-2}, issn = {1336-9563}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-05-10}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {78}, number = {5}, pages = {1231-1237}, abstract = {Dothistroma septosporum and Dothistroma pini are two species of ascomycetous fungi of the genus Dothistroma, which cause needle disease worldwide known as Dothistroma needle blight (DNB). DNB attacks needles mostly from the Pinus species and causes signifcant defoliation on their hosts. Both Dothistroma species produce identical symptoms, the only unambiguous method of distinguishing are molecular identifcation methods. PCR techniques using species and mating-type specifc primers were used to compare the development of the population structures of both fungal pathogens after 12 years. The basis for this comparative analysis was the biological material we collected from the P. nigra plantation in 2018 and the collection of 24 isolates from the same research area collected in 2006. From the whole number of 107 established cultures, we obtained 56 isolates, while the presence of both Dothistroma species was confrmed. However, 12 years ago only D. septosporum occurred at the research area. For the species, D. septosporum, we identifed both mating types with slight dominance of MAT1-2, but still not deviated from a 1:1 ratio (MAT1-1: MAT1-2=26:33), similar results were obtained within samples 12 years before, suggesting sexual reproduction occurs in the population. Whereas single isolate for the species D. pini was identifed as the mating type MAT1-1.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma septosporum and Dothistroma pini are two species of ascomycetous fungi of the genus Dothistroma, which cause needle disease worldwide known as Dothistroma needle blight (DNB). DNB attacks needles mostly from the Pinus species and causes signifcant defoliation on their hosts. Both Dothistroma species produce identical symptoms, the only unambiguous method of distinguishing are molecular identifcation methods. PCR techniques using species and mating-type specifc primers were used to compare the development of the population structures of both fungal pathogens after 12 years. The basis for this comparative analysis was the biological material we collected from the P. nigra plantation in 2018 and the collection of 24 isolates from the same research area collected in 2006. From the whole number of 107 established cultures, we obtained 56 isolates, while the presence of both Dothistroma species was confrmed. However, 12 years ago only D. septosporum occurred at the research area. For the species, D. septosporum, we identifed both mating types with slight dominance of MAT1-2, but still not deviated from a 1:1 ratio (MAT1-1: MAT1-2=26:33), similar results were obtained within samples 12 years before, suggesting sexual reproduction occurs in the population. Whereas single isolate for the species D. pini was identifed as the mating type MAT1-1. |
Ondrušková, E; Adamčík, S; Kobza, M; Jánošíková, Z; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K; Caboň, M; Adamčíková, K Checking the balance between pathogenic and mutualistic pine needle fungi of the genus Lophodermium in forested and urban areas of Slovakia Journal Article Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 38 (1-2), pp. 39-48, 2023, ISSN: 1651-1891. @article{Ondrušková2023, title = {Checking the balance between pathogenic and mutualistic pine needle fungi of the genus Lophodermium in forested and urban areas of Slovakia}, author = {E. Ondrušková and S. Adamčík and M. Kobza and Z. Jánošíková and R. Ostrovský and K. Pastirčáková and M. Caboň and K. Adamčíková }, doi = { DOI: 10.1080/02827581.2023.2191004}, issn = {1651-1891}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-03-27}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research}, volume = {38}, number = {1-2}, pages = {39-48}, abstract = {Lophodermium species are well known to be among dominant endophytic fungi colonising pine needles. Occurrence of two species with different life strategies on different Pinus trees across Slovakia was detected by PCR using species specific primers. In general, commensalistic species L. pinastri was more frequent than parasitic L. seditiosum. There were no significant differences observed between urban and natural environments, but natural environments have more frequent colonisation by L. pinastri and less frequent were trees negatively tested to Lophodermium colonisation. Among the most frequently sampled trees were non-native P. nigra and native P. sylvestris. Significant difference in Lophodermium incidence was detected between these two species in natural environment, with increased frequency of L. pinastri on native Scots pine. In addition to one clade of L. pinastri, culture based species identification confirmed presence of L. corconticum and an undescribed clade of L. seditiosum that is not sensitive to used PCR primers for the species detection.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Lophodermium species are well known to be among dominant endophytic fungi colonising pine needles. Occurrence of two species with different life strategies on different Pinus trees across Slovakia was detected by PCR using species specific primers. In general, commensalistic species L. pinastri was more frequent than parasitic L. seditiosum. There were no significant differences observed between urban and natural environments, but natural environments have more frequent colonisation by L. pinastri and less frequent were trees negatively tested to Lophodermium colonisation. Among the most frequently sampled trees were non-native P. nigra and native P. sylvestris. Significant difference in Lophodermium incidence was detected between these two species in natural environment, with increased frequency of L. pinastri on native Scots pine. In addition to one clade of L. pinastri, culture based species identification confirmed presence of L. corconticum and an undescribed clade of L. seditiosum that is not sensitive to used PCR primers for the species detection. |
Tubby, K; Adamčíková, K; Adamson, K; Akiba, M; Barnes, I; Boroń, P; Bragança, H; Bulgakov, T; Burgdorf, N; Capretti, P; Cech, T; Cleary, M; Davydenko, K; Drenkhan, R; Elvira-Recuenco, M; Enderle, R; Gardner, J; Georgieva, M; Ghelardini, L; Husson, C; Iturritxa, E; Markovskaja, S; Mesanza, N; Ogris, N; Oskay, F; Piškur, B; Queloz, V; Raitelaityte, K; Raposo, R; Soukainen, M; Strasser, L; Vahalík, P; Vester, M; Mullett, M The increasing threat to European forests from the invasive foliar pine pathogen, Lecanosticta acicola Journal Article Forets Ecology and Management, 536 , pp. 120847, 2023. @article{Tubby2023, title = {The increasing threat to European forests from the invasive foliar pine pathogen, Lecanosticta acicola}, author = {K. Tubby and K. Adamčíková and K. Adamson and M. Akiba and I. Barnes and P. Boroń and H. Bragança and T. Bulgakov and N. Burgdorf and P. Capretti and T. Cech and M. Cleary and K. Davydenko and R. Drenkhan and M. Elvira-Recuenco and R. Enderle and J. Gardner and M. Georgieva and L. Ghelardini and C. Husson and E. Iturritxa and S. Markovskaja and N. Mesanza and N. Ogris and F. Oskay and B. Piškur and V. Queloz and K. Raitelaityte and R. Raposo and M. Soukainen and L. Strasser and P. Vahalík and M. Vester and M. Mullett}, doi = {doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2023.120847 }, year = {2023}, date = {2023-03-23}, journal = {Forets Ecology and Management}, volume = {536}, pages = { 120847}, abstract = {European forests are threatened by increasing numbers of invasive pests and pathogens. Over the past century, Lecanosticta acicola, a foliar pathogen predominantly of Pinus spp., has expanded its range globally, and is increasing in impact. Lecanosticta acicola causes brown spot needle blight, resulting in premature defoliation, reduced growth, and mortality in some hosts. Originating from southern regions of North American, it devastated forests in the USA’s southern states in the early twentieth century, and in 1942 was discovered in Spain. Derived from Euphresco project Brownspotrisk,’ this study aimed to establish the current distribution of Lecanosticta species, and assess the risks of L. acicola to European forests. Pathogen reports from the literature, and new/ unpublished survey data were combined into an open-access geo-database (http://www.portaloff orestpathology.com), and used to visualise the pathogen’s range, infer its climatic tolerance, and update its host range. Lecanosticta species have now been recorded in 44 countries, mostly in the northern hemisphere. The type species, L. acicola, has increased its range in recent years, and is present in 24 out of the 26 European countries where data were available. Other species of Lecanosticta are largely restricted to Mexico and Central America, and recently Colombia. The geo-database records demonstrate that L. acicola tolerates a wide range of climates across the northern hemisphere, and indicate its potential to colonise Pinus spp. forests across large swathes of the Europe. Preliminary analyses suggest L. acicola could affect 62% of global Pinus species area by the end of this century, under climate change predictions. Although its host range appears slightly narrower than the similar Dothistroma species, Lecanosticta species were recorded on 70 host taxa, mostly Pinus spp., but including, Cedrus and Picea spp. Twenty-three, including species of critical ecological, environmental and economic significance in Europe, are highly susceptible to L. acicola, suffering heavy defoliation and sometimes mortality. Variation in apparent susceptibility between reports could reflect variation between regions in the hosts’ genetic make-up, but could also reflect the significant variation in L. acicola populations and lineages found across Europe. This study served to highlight significant gaps in our understanding of the pathogen’s behaviour. Lecanosticta acicola has recently been downgraded from an A1 quarantine pest to a regulated non quarantine pathogen, and is now widely distributed across Europe. With a need to consider disease management, this study also explored global BSNB strategies, and used Case Studies to summarise the tactics employed to date in Europe. }, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } European forests are threatened by increasing numbers of invasive pests and pathogens. Over the past century, Lecanosticta acicola, a foliar pathogen predominantly of Pinus spp., has expanded its range globally, and is increasing in impact. Lecanosticta acicola causes brown spot needle blight, resulting in premature defoliation, reduced growth, and mortality in some hosts. Originating from southern regions of North American, it devastated forests in the USA’s southern states in the early twentieth century, and in 1942 was discovered in Spain. Derived from Euphresco project Brownspotrisk,’ this study aimed to establish the current distribution of Lecanosticta species, and assess the risks of L. acicola to European forests. Pathogen reports from the literature, and new/ unpublished survey data were combined into an open-access geo-database (http://www.portaloff orestpathology.com), and used to visualise the pathogen’s range, infer its climatic tolerance, and update its host range. Lecanosticta species have now been recorded in 44 countries, mostly in the northern hemisphere. The type species, L. acicola, has increased its range in recent years, and is present in 24 out of the 26 European countries where data were available. Other species of Lecanosticta are largely restricted to Mexico and Central America, and recently Colombia. The geo-database records demonstrate that L. acicola tolerates a wide range of climates across the northern hemisphere, and indicate its potential to colonise Pinus spp. forests across large swathes of the Europe. Preliminary analyses suggest L. acicola could affect 62% of global Pinus species area by the end of this century, under climate change predictions. Although its host range appears slightly narrower than the similar Dothistroma species, Lecanosticta species were recorded on 70 host taxa, mostly Pinus spp., but including, Cedrus and Picea spp. Twenty-three, including species of critical ecological, environmental and economic significance in Europe, are highly susceptible to L. acicola, suffering heavy defoliation and sometimes mortality. Variation in apparent susceptibility between reports could reflect variation between regions in the hosts’ genetic make-up, but could also reflect the significant variation in L. acicola populations and lineages found across Europe. This study served to highlight significant gaps in our understanding of the pathogen’s behaviour. Lecanosticta acicola has recently been downgraded from an A1 quarantine pest to a regulated non quarantine pathogen, and is now widely distributed across Europe. With a need to consider disease management, this study also explored global BSNB strategies, and used Case Studies to summarise the tactics employed to date in Europe. |
Dobrovodská, M; Kanka, R; Gajdoš, P; Krištín, A; Kollár, J; Stašiov, S; Lieskovský, J Factors affecting the biodiversity of historical landscape elements: detailed analyses from three case studies in Slovakia Journal Article Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195 (6), 2023, ISSN: 1573-2959. @article{Dobrovodská2023, title = {Factors affecting the biodiversity of historical landscape elements: detailed analyses from three case studies in Slovakia}, author = {M Dobrovodská and R Kanka and P Gajdoš and A Krištín and J Kollár and S Stašiov and J Lieskovský}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-11035-w}, doi = {10.1007/s10661-023-11035-w}, issn = {1573-2959}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-02-20}, journal = {Environmental Monitoring and Assessment}, volume = {195}, number = {6}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
van der Nest, A; Wingfield, M J; Sadiković, D; Mullett, M S; Marçais, B; Queloz, V; Adamčíková, K; Davydenko, K; Barnes, I Population structure and diversity of the needle pathogen Dothistroma pini suggests human-mediated movement in Europe Journal Article Frontiers in Genetics, 14 , pp. 1103331, 2023, ISSN: 1338-7014. @article{Bičárová2023b, title = {Population structure and diversity of the needle pathogen Dothistroma pini suggests human-mediated movement in Europe}, author = {A. van der Nest and M. J. Wingfield and D. Sadiković and M. S. Mullett and B. Marçais and V. Queloz and K. Adamčíková and K. Davydenko and I. Barnes}, doi = {doi: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1103331}, issn = {1338-7014}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-02-16}, journal = {Frontiers in Genetics}, volume = {14}, pages = {1103331}, abstract = {Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is an important disease of Pinus species that can be caused by one of two distinct but closely related pathogens; Dothistroma septosporum and Dothistroma pini. Dothistroma septosporum has a wide geographic distribution and is relatively well-known. In contrast, D. pini is known only from the United States and Europe, and there is a distinct lack of knowledge regarding its population structure and genetic diversity. The recent development of 16 microsatellite markers for D. pini provided an opportunity to investigate the diversity, structure, and mode of reproduction for populations collected over a period of 12 years, on eight different hosts in Europe. In total, 345 isolates from Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Romania, Western Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine were screened using microsatellite and species-specific mating type markers. A total of 109 unique multilocus haplotypes were identified and structure analyses suggested that the populations are influenced by location rather than host species. Populations from France and Spain displayed the highest levels of genetic diversity followed by the population in Ukraine. Both mating types were detected in most countries, with the exception of Hungary, Russia and Slovenia. Evidence for sexual recombination was supported only in the population from Spain. The observed population structure and several shared haplotypes between non-bordering countries provides good evidence that the movement of D. pini in Europe has been strongly influenced by human activity in Europe.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is an important disease of Pinus species that can be caused by one of two distinct but closely related pathogens; Dothistroma septosporum and Dothistroma pini. Dothistroma septosporum has a wide geographic distribution and is relatively well-known. In contrast, D. pini is known only from the United States and Europe, and there is a distinct lack of knowledge regarding its population structure and genetic diversity. The recent development of 16 microsatellite markers for D. pini provided an opportunity to investigate the diversity, structure, and mode of reproduction for populations collected over a period of 12 years, on eight different hosts in Europe. In total, 345 isolates from Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Romania, Western Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine were screened using microsatellite and species-specific mating type markers. A total of 109 unique multilocus haplotypes were identified and structure analyses suggested that the populations are influenced by location rather than host species. Populations from France and Spain displayed the highest levels of genetic diversity followed by the population in Ukraine. Both mating types were detected in most countries, with the exception of Hungary, Russia and Slovenia. Evidence for sexual recombination was supported only in the population from Spain. The observed population structure and several shared haplotypes between non-bordering countries provides good evidence that the movement of D. pini in Europe has been strongly influenced by human activity in Europe. |
Jarčuška, Benjamín; Krištín, Anton; Kaňuch, Peter Body size traits in the flightless bush-cricket are plastic rather than locally adapted along an elevational gradient Journal Article Evolutionary Ecology, 37 (3), pp. 509–530, 2023, ISSN: 1573-8477. @article{Jarčuška2023, title = {Body size traits in the flightless bush-cricket are plastic rather than locally adapted along an elevational gradient}, author = {Benjamín Jarčuška and Anton Krištín and Peter Kaňuch}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10682-023-10231-x}, doi = {10.1007/s10682-023-10231-x}, issn = {1573-8477}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-02-02}, journal = {Evolutionary Ecology}, volume = {37}, number = {3}, pages = {509–530}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Petráš, Rudolf; Mecko, Julian; Kukla, Ján; Kuklová, Margita; Hnilička, František; Hniličková, Helena; Pivková, Ivica Modelling the Development of Above-Ground Biomass Energy Reserves of Four Economically Important Coniferous Woody Species Journal Article Forests, 14 (2), pp. 388, 2023, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Petr__2023, title = {Modelling the Development of Above-Ground Biomass Energy Reserves of Four Economically Important Coniferous Woody Species}, author = {Rudolf Petráš and Julian Mecko and Ján Kukla and Margita Kuklová and František Hnilička and Helena Hniličková and Ivica Pivková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14020388}, doi = {10.3390/f14020388}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-02-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {14}, number = {2}, pages = {388}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Oravec, Adrián; Ferus, Peter; Košútová, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana Screening for drought resistance among ornamental maples (Acer sp.). A field experiment in juvenile plants Journal Article Dendrobiology, 89 , pp. 35–45, 2023, ISSN: 1641-1307. @article{Oravec_2023, title = {Screening for drought resistance among ornamental maples (Acer sp.). A field experiment in juvenile plants}, author = {Adrián Oravec and Peter Ferus and Dominika Košútová and Jana Konôpková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.089.004}, doi = {10.12657/denbio.089.004}, issn = {1641-1307}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-02-01}, journal = {Dendrobiology}, volume = {89}, pages = {35–45}, publisher = {Bogucki Wydawnictwo Naukowe}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Basile, Marco; Krištín, Anton; Mikusiński, Grzegorz; Thorn, Simon; Żmihorski, Michał; Pasinelli, Gilberto; Brockerhoff, Eckehard G Salvage Logging Strongly Affects Woodpecker Abundance and Reproduction: a Meta-analysis Journal Article Current Forestry Reports, (9), pp. 1-14, 2023. @article{Basile2023, title = {Salvage Logging Strongly Affects Woodpecker Abundance and Reproduction: a Meta-analysis}, author = {Marco Basile and Anton Krištín and Grzegorz Mikusiński and Simon Thorn and Michał Żmihorski and Gilberto Pasinelli and Eckehard G. Brockerhoff }, doi = {10.1007/s40725-022-00175-w}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Current Forestry Reports}, number = {9}, pages = {1-14}, abstract = {Purpose of Review Wildfires, wind storms, and pest outbreaks are the main large-scale disturbances of temperate and boreal forests, which often generate large amounts of deadwood in the landscape. Salvage and sanitation loggings (hereafter salvage logging) are usually practiced following such disturbance events and the generated deadwood is then extracted from the forest. Those practices affect a broad array of species, including fungi, lichens, invertebrates, and vertebrates that make use of deadwood either as habitat, food resource, foraging substrate, or as shelter. Woodpeckers, being a key group of forest birds dependent on deadwood, can be affected by salvage logging in two ways: (1) a reduction in the availability of food (i.e. removal of deadwood along with the saproxylic and predatory invertebrates that usually colonize dead or dying trees following forest disturbances) and (2) a decrease in potential nest sites due to the removal of dead trees. Therefore, we assessed the global effects of salvage logging on woodpecker abundance and reproduction by conducting a meta-analysis of published and unpublished data. We focused on comparing woodpeckers’ responses to forest disturbance in salvage-logged and unlogged sites. We considered different types of responses found in the literature, including abundance, occurrence, nest density, and breeding success. When analyzing the responses of woodpeckers, we also accounted for the potential effects of tree density, time since logging, elevation, latitude, and the continent. Recent Findings We found that both numbers and reproduction of woodpeckers were affected by salvage logging following a disturbance event. Apart from salvage logging, woodpecker responses were not significantly related to any other variables. This highlights that salvage logging can pose a substantial threat to woodpecker assemblages as well as secondary cavity-users dependent on them. Summary Salvage logging and related practices that affect deadwood availability should be carefully planned and preferably avoided entirely in areas important for woodpecker conservation. In managed forests, deadwood should be retained in sufficient quantities to avoid detrimental impacts on woodpeckers and on forest biodiversity in general.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Purpose of Review Wildfires, wind storms, and pest outbreaks are the main large-scale disturbances of temperate and boreal forests, which often generate large amounts of deadwood in the landscape. Salvage and sanitation loggings (hereafter salvage logging) are usually practiced following such disturbance events and the generated deadwood is then extracted from the forest. Those practices affect a broad array of species, including fungi, lichens, invertebrates, and vertebrates that make use of deadwood either as habitat, food resource, foraging substrate, or as shelter. Woodpeckers, being a key group of forest birds dependent on deadwood, can be affected by salvage logging in two ways: (1) a reduction in the availability of food (i.e. removal of deadwood along with the saproxylic and predatory invertebrates that usually colonize dead or dying trees following forest disturbances) and (2) a decrease in potential nest sites due to the removal of dead trees. Therefore, we assessed the global effects of salvage logging on woodpecker abundance and reproduction by conducting a meta-analysis of published and unpublished data. We focused on comparing woodpeckers’ responses to forest disturbance in salvage-logged and unlogged sites. We considered different types of responses found in the literature, including abundance, occurrence, nest density, and breeding success. When analyzing the responses of woodpeckers, we also accounted for the potential effects of tree density, time since logging, elevation, latitude, and the continent. Recent Findings We found that both numbers and reproduction of woodpeckers were affected by salvage logging following a disturbance event. Apart from salvage logging, woodpecker responses were not significantly related to any other variables. This highlights that salvage logging can pose a substantial threat to woodpecker assemblages as well as secondary cavity-users dependent on them. Summary Salvage logging and related practices that affect deadwood availability should be carefully planned and preferably avoided entirely in areas important for woodpecker conservation. In managed forests, deadwood should be retained in sufficient quantities to avoid detrimental impacts on woodpeckers and on forest biodiversity in general. |
ČERNECKÁ, Ľudmila; PEKÁR, Stano Effect of the nutritional quality of primary food on the development, sex ratio, and size of a parasitoid in a quadri-trophic food web Journal Article European Journal of Entomology, 120 , pp. 304–309, 2023, ISSN: 1802-8829. @article{_ERNECK__2023, title = {Effect of the nutritional quality of primary food on the development, sex ratio, and size of a parasitoid in a quadri-trophic food web}, author = {Ľudmila ČERNECKÁ and Stano PEKÁR}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14411/EJE.2023.031}, doi = {10.14411/eje.2023.031}, issn = {1802-8829}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {European Journal of Entomology}, volume = {120}, pages = {304–309}, publisher = {Biology Centre, AS CR}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Dudás, Matej; Májeková, Jana; Slezák, Michal The distribution of alien species Geranium sibiricum in Slovakia Journal Article Botanica Serbica, 47 (2), pp. 251–258, 2023, ISSN: 1821-2638. @article{Dud_s_2023, title = {The distribution of alien species Geranium sibiricum in Slovakia}, author = {Matej Dudás and Jana Májeková and Michal Slezák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/BOTSERB2302251D}, doi = {10.2298/botserb2302251d}, issn = {1821-2638}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Botanica Serbica}, volume = {47}, number = {2}, pages = {251–258}, publisher = {National Library of Serbia}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Ferus, Peter Mechanisms involved in alien maples (Acer sp.) invasion process in the Central Europe. Testing hypotheses associated with species fitness Journal Article Urban Ecosystems, 26 (5), pp. 1455-1467, 2023, ISSN: 1573-1642. @article{Ferus_2023, title = {Mechanisms involved in alien maples (Acer sp.) invasion process in the Central Europe. Testing hypotheses associated with species fitness}, author = {Peter Ferus}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11252-023-01390-4}, doi = {10.1007/s11252-023-01390-4}, issn = {1573-1642}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Urban Ecosystems}, volume = {26}, number = {5}, pages = {1455-1467}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Honěk, Alois; Novák, Ivo; Martinková, Zdenka; Saska, Pavel; Kulfan, Ján; Holecová, Milada; Jauschová, Terézia; Zach, Peter Annals of the Entomological Society of America, 116 (2), pp. 125–140, 2023, ISSN: 1938-2901. @article{Hon_k_2023, title = {Trophic Ecology Drives Annual Variation in Abundance of Aphidophagous (Coccinellidae, Coleoptera and Chrysopidae, Neuroptera) and Phytophagous (Noctuidae, Lepidoptera) Insects: Evidence From Light Traps}, author = {Alois Honěk and Ivo Novák and Zdenka Martinková and Pavel Saska and Ján Kulfan and Milada Holecová and Terézia Jauschová and Peter Zach}, editor = {Donald Thomas}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saad002}, doi = {10.1093/aesa/saad002}, issn = {1938-2901}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Annals of the Entomological Society of America}, volume = {116}, number = {2}, pages = {125–140}, publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Hrivnák, Matúš; Krajmerová, Diana; Hrivnák, Richard; Slezák, Michal; Kochjarová, Judita; Jarolímek, Ivan; Gömöry, Dušan Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, 60 , pp. 125748, 2023, ISSN: 1433-8319. @article{Hrivn_k_2023, title = {Interplay between tree genetic variation, plant community composition and environment in forest communities dominated by black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.)}, author = {Matúš Hrivnák and Diana Krajmerová and Richard Hrivnák and Michal Slezák and Judita Kochjarová and Ivan Jarolímek and Dušan Gömöry}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ppees.2023.125748}, doi = {10.1016/j.ppees.2023.125748}, issn = {1433-8319}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics}, volume = {60}, pages = {125748}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jarčuška, Benjamín Large-scale spatial pattern of bird responses to a potential predator suggests that predator-specific mobbing is a plastic trait Journal Article Journal of Ethology, 41 (2), pp. 153–162, 2023, ISSN: 1439-5444. @article{Jar_u_ka_2023, title = {Large-scale spatial pattern of bird responses to a potential predator suggests that predator-specific mobbing is a plastic trait}, author = {Benjamín Jarčuška}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10164-023-00781-6}, doi = {10.1007/s10164-023-00781-6}, issn = {1439-5444}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Ethology}, volume = {41}, number = {2}, pages = {153–162}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kozhoridze, Giorgi; Korolyova, Nataliya; Jakuš, Rastislav Norway spruce susceptibility to bark beetles is associated with increased canopy surface temperature in a year prior disturbance Journal Article Forest Ecology and Management, 547 , pp. 121400, 2023, ISSN: 0378-1127. @article{Kozhoridze_2023, title = {Norway spruce susceptibility to bark beetles is associated with increased canopy surface temperature in a year prior disturbance}, author = {Giorgi Kozhoridze and Nataliya Korolyova and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2023.121400}, doi = {10.1016/j.foreco.2023.121400}, issn = {0378-1127}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Forest Ecology and Management}, volume = {547}, pages = {121400}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Leštianska, Adriana; Fleischer, Peter; Merganičová, Katarína; Fleischer, Peter; Nalevanková, Paulína; Střelcová, Katarína Effect of Provenance and Environmental Factors on Tree Growth and Tree Water Status of Norway Spruce Journal Article Forests, 14 (1), pp. 156, 2023, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Le_tianska_2023, title = {Effect of Provenance and Environmental Factors on Tree Growth and Tree Water Status of Norway Spruce}, author = {Adriana Leštianska and Peter Fleischer and Katarína Merganičová and Peter Fleischer and Paulína Nalevanková and Katarína Střelcová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14010156}, doi = {10.3390/f14010156}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, pages = {156}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Louda, Jiří; Dubová, Lenka; Špaček, Martin; Brnkaľáková, Stanislava; Kluvánková, Tatiana Ecosystem Services, 59 , pp. 101497, 2023, ISSN: 2212-0416. @article{Louda_2023, title = {Factors affecting governance innovations for ecosystem services provision: Insights from two self-organized forest communities in Czechia and Slovakia}, author = {Jiří Louda and Lenka Dubová and Martin Špaček and Stanislava Brnkaľáková and Tatiana Kluvánková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2022.101497}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecoser.2022.101497}, issn = {2212-0416}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Ecosystem Services}, volume = {59}, pages = {101497}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Moliterno, Antonioni Acacio Campos; Jakuš, Rastislav; Modlinger, Roman; Unelius, Rikard C; Schlyter, Fredrik; Jirošová, Anna Field effects of oxygenated monoterpenes and estragole combined with pheromone on attraction of Ips typographus and its natural enemies Journal Article Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 6 , 2023, ISSN: 2624-893X. @article{Moliterno_2023, title = {Field effects of oxygenated monoterpenes and estragole combined with pheromone on attraction of Ips typographus and its natural enemies}, author = {Antonioni Acacio Campos Moliterno and Rastislav Jakuš and Roman Modlinger and Rikard C Unelius and Fredrik Schlyter and Anna Jirošová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2023.1292581}, doi = {10.3389/ffgc.2023.1292581}, issn = {2624-893X}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Forests and Global Change}, volume = {6}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
PETEK-PETRIK, A; HÚDOKOVÁ, H; FLEISCHER, P; JAMNICKÁ, G; KURJAK, D; KONÔPKOVÁ, SLIACKA A; PETRÍK, P The combined effect of branch position, temperature, and VPD on gas exchange and water-use efficiency of Norway spruce Journal Article Biologia plantarum, 67 , pp. 136–141, 2023, ISSN: 1573-8264. @article{PETEK_PETRIK_2023, title = {The combined effect of branch position, temperature, and VPD on gas exchange and water-use efficiency of Norway spruce}, author = {A PETEK-PETRIK and H HÚDOKOVÁ and P FLEISCHER and G JAMNICKÁ and D KURJAK and A SLIACKA KONÔPKOVÁ and P PETRÍK}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.32615/bp.2023.017}, doi = {10.32615/bp.2023.017}, issn = {1573-8264}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Biologia plantarum}, volume = {67}, pages = {136–141}, publisher = {Institute of Experimental Botany}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Solbreck, Christer; Cassel‐Lundhagen, Anna; Laugen, Ane T; Kaňuch, Peter Post‐glacial colonization of the Fennoscandian coast by a plant parasitic insect with an unusual life history Journal Article Ecology and Evolution, 13 (4), 2023, ISSN: 2045-7758. @article{Solbreck_2023, title = {Post‐glacial colonization of the Fennoscandian coast by a plant parasitic insect with an unusual life history}, author = {Christer Solbreck and Anna Cassel‐Lundhagen and Ane T Laugen and Peter Kaňuch}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.9996}, doi = {10.1002/ece3.9996}, issn = {2045-7758}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {13}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Trubin, Aleksei; Kozhoridze, Giorgi; Zabihi, Khodabakhsh; Modlinger, Roman; Singh, Vivek Vikram; Surový, Peter; Jakuš, Rastislav Detection of susceptible Norway spruce to bark beetle attack using PlanetScope multispectral imagery Journal Article Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 6 , 2023, ISSN: 2624-893X. @article{Trubin_2023, title = {Detection of susceptible Norway spruce to bark beetle attack using PlanetScope multispectral imagery}, author = {Aleksei Trubin and Giorgi Kozhoridze and Khodabakhsh Zabihi and Roman Modlinger and Vivek Vikram Singh and Peter Surový and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2023.1130721}, doi = {10.3389/ffgc.2023.1130721}, issn = {2624-893X}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Forests and Global Change}, volume = {6}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Vargová, Viktória; Gužiová, Damiána; Balogová, Monika; Pipová, Natália; Uhrin, Marcel; Kaňuch, Peter Urban environment determines population genetics in the green toad, Bufotes viridis Journal Article European Journal of Wildlife Research, 69 (4), 2023, ISSN: 1439-0574. @article{Vargov__2023, title = {Urban environment determines population genetics in the green toad, Bufotes viridis}, author = {Viktória Vargová and Damiána Gužiová and Monika Balogová and Natália Pipová and Marcel Uhrin and Peter Kaňuch}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10344-023-01716-9}, doi = {10.1007/s10344-023-01716-9}, issn = {1439-0574}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {European Journal of Wildlife Research}, volume = {69}, number = {4}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kochjarová, Judita; Blanár, Drahoš; Jarolímek, Ivan; Slezák, Michal Wildlife supplementary feeding facilitates spread of alien plants in forested mountainous areas: a case study from the Western Carpathians Journal Article Biologia, 78 (5), pp. 1381–1399, 2023, ISSN: 1336-9563. @article{Kochjarov__2023, title = {Wildlife supplementary feeding facilitates spread of alien plants in forested mountainous areas: a case study from the Western Carpathians}, author = {Judita Kochjarová and Drahoš Blanár and Ivan Jarolímek and Michal Slezák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11756-023-01339-0}, doi = {10.1007/s11756-023-01339-0}, issn = {1336-9563}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {78}, number = {5}, pages = {1381–1399}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Froidevaux, Jérémy S P; Toshkova, Nia; Barbaro, Luc; Benítez-López, Ana; Kerbiriou, Christian; Viol, Isabelle Le; Pacifici, Michela; Santini, Luca; Stawski, Clare; Russo, Danilo; Dekker, Jasja; Alberdi, Antton; Amorim, Francisco; Ancillotto, Leonardo; Barré, Kévin; Bas, Yves; Cantú-Salazar, Lisette; Dechmann, Dina K N; Devaux, Tiphaine; Eldegard, Katrine; Fereidouni, Sasan; Furmankiewicz, Joanna; Hamidovic, Daniela; Hill, Davina L; Ibáñez, Carlos; Julien, Jean-François; Juste, Javier; Kaňuch, Peter; Korine, Carmi; Laforge, Alexis; Legras, Gaëlle; Leroux, Camille; Lesiński, Grzegorz; Mariton, Léa; Marmet, Julie; Mata, Vanessa A; Mifsud, Clare M; Nistreanu, Victoria; Novella-Fernandez, Roberto; Rebelo, Hugo; Roche, Niamh; Roemer, Charlotte; Ruczyński, Ireneusz; Sørås, Rune; Uhrin, Marcel; Vella, Adriana; Voigt, Christian C; Razgour, Orly A species-level trait dataset of bats in Europe and beyond Journal Article Scientific Data, 10 (1), 2023, ISSN: 2052-4463. @article{Froidevaux_2023, title = {A species-level trait dataset of bats in Europe and beyond}, author = {Jérémy S P Froidevaux and Nia Toshkova and Luc Barbaro and Ana Benítez-López and Christian Kerbiriou and Isabelle Le Viol and Michela Pacifici and Luca Santini and Clare Stawski and Danilo Russo and Jasja Dekker and Antton Alberdi and Francisco Amorim and Leonardo Ancillotto and Kévin Barré and Yves Bas and Lisette Cantú-Salazar and Dina K N Dechmann and Tiphaine Devaux and Katrine Eldegard and Sasan Fereidouni and Joanna Furmankiewicz and Daniela Hamidovic and Davina L Hill and Carlos Ibáñez and Jean-François Julien and Javier Juste and Peter Kaňuch and Carmi Korine and Alexis Laforge and Gaëlle Legras and Camille Leroux and Grzegorz Lesiński and Léa Mariton and Julie Marmet and Vanessa A Mata and Clare M Mifsud and Victoria Nistreanu and Roberto Novella-Fernandez and Hugo Rebelo and Niamh Roche and Charlotte Roemer and Ireneusz Ruczyński and Rune Sørås and Marcel Uhrin and Adriana Vella and Christian C Voigt and Orly Razgour}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02157-4}, doi = {10.1038/s41597-023-02157-4}, issn = {2052-4463}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Scientific Data}, volume = {10}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Gömöry, Dušan; Ditmarová, Ľubica; Hrivnák, Matúš; Jamnická, Gabriela; Konôpková, Alena; Krajmerová, Diana; Kurjak, Daniel; Marešová, Jana Central European Forestry Journal, 69 (4), pp. 214–223, 2023, ISSN: 2454-0358. @article{G_m_ry_2023, title = {Inconsistent phenotypic differentiation at physiological traits in Norway spruce (Picea abies Karst.) provenances under contrasting water regimes}, author = {Dušan Gömöry and Ľubica Ditmarová and Matúš Hrivnák and Gabriela Jamnická and Alena Konôpková and Diana Krajmerová and Daniel Kurjak and Jana Marešová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/forj-2023-0010}, doi = {10.2478/forj-2023-0010}, issn = {2454-0358}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Central European Forestry Journal}, volume = {69}, number = {4}, pages = {214–223}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter GmbH}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Ružinská, Romana; Kaňuch, Peter Testing of Daubenton’s Bat (Myotis daubentonii) Droppings for Field Behavioural Endocrinology Journal Article Acta Chiropterologica, 24 (2), 2023, ISSN: 1508-1109. @article{Ru_insk__2023, title = {Testing of Daubenton’s Bat (Myotis daubentonii) Droppings for Field Behavioural Endocrinology}, author = {Romana Ružinská and Peter Kaňuch}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3161/15081109ACC2022.24.2.014}, doi = {10.3161/15081109acc2022.24.2.014}, issn = {1508-1109}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Acta Chiropterologica}, volume = {24}, number = {2}, publisher = {Museum and Institute of Zoology at the Polish Academy of Sciences}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Slezák, Michal; Douda, Jan; Hegedüšová Vantarová, Katarína; Jarolímek, Ivan; Kochjarová, Judita; Májeková, Jana; Hrivnák, Richard Soil toxicity and species dominance rather than nutrient availability drive plant species richness in swamp forests of Central Europe Journal Article Journal of Biogeography, 51 (4), pp. 649–658, 2023, ISSN: 1365-2699. @article{Slez_k_2023, title = {Soil toxicity and species dominance rather than nutrient availability drive plant species richness in swamp forests of Central Europe}, author = {Michal Slezák and Jan Douda and Katarína Hegedüšová Vantarová and Ivan Jarolímek and Judita Kochjarová and Jana Májeková and Richard Hrivnák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jbi.14771}, doi = {10.1111/jbi.14771}, issn = {1365-2699}, year = {2023}, date = {2023-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Biogeography}, volume = {51}, number = {4}, pages = {649–658}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
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Krištín, Anton; Blaženec, Miroslav; Kaňuch, Peter Seasonal changes of bird assemblages in a small urban wetland revealed by mist-netting Journal Article Tichodroma, (34), pp. 19–28, 2022. @article{Krištín2022b, title = {Seasonal changes of bird assemblages in a small urban wetland revealed by mist-netting}, author = {Anton Krištín and Miroslav Blaženec and Peter Kaňuch}, doi = {10.31577/tichodroma.2022.34.3}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-12-27}, journal = {Tichodroma}, number = {34}, pages = {19–28}, abstract = {Seasonal differences of bird assemblages were studied using mist-netting method during four seasons (May, July, September, and December) in two years (2014 and 2021) in a secondary wetland habitat (7 mist-nets in willow grove, reed, and scrubland) in Zvolen town, central Slovakia. Altogether 54 species and 876 individuals of birds were captured during 24 days of eight trapping sessions (in 84 m of mist-nets at 7.3 ha study plot). The highest number of mist-netted species and individuals was found in July (36 species, 290 individuals), the lowest was in December (16 species, 153 individuals), pooled for both years. The most abundant species were breeding species Sylvia atricapilla, Parus major, Cyanistes caeruleus and Turdus merula. The characteristic reedbed birds included four Acrocephalus species, Locustella luscinioides, Emberiza schoeniclus, and scrubland species Luscinia megarhynchos, Sylvia communis and Remiz pendulinus. Seasonal differences in species number and abundance are discussed. Regular wintering was found in migratory species Prunella modularis and Erithacus rubecula north of the known winter quarters of their central European breeding populations. The site fidelity and between-season retraps were confirmed in 10 species and 54 individuals (18.5% of all mist-netted species and 6.2% of all individuals). Based on retrapped individuals, the resident species P. major, C. caeruleus, Aegithalos caudatus and T. merula were the most faithful to the site, whereas inter-seasonal retraps of migratory species were rare (e. g. Sylvia atricapilla, Luscinia megarhynchos and Phylloscopus collybita).}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Seasonal differences of bird assemblages were studied using mist-netting method during four seasons (May, July, September, and December) in two years (2014 and 2021) in a secondary wetland habitat (7 mist-nets in willow grove, reed, and scrubland) in Zvolen town, central Slovakia. Altogether 54 species and 876 individuals of birds were captured during 24 days of eight trapping sessions (in 84 m of mist-nets at 7.3 ha study plot). The highest number of mist-netted species and individuals was found in July (36 species, 290 individuals), the lowest was in December (16 species, 153 individuals), pooled for both years. The most abundant species were breeding species Sylvia atricapilla, Parus major, Cyanistes caeruleus and Turdus merula. The characteristic reedbed birds included four Acrocephalus species, Locustella luscinioides, Emberiza schoeniclus, and scrubland species Luscinia megarhynchos, Sylvia communis and Remiz pendulinus. Seasonal differences in species number and abundance are discussed. Regular wintering was found in migratory species Prunella modularis and Erithacus rubecula north of the known winter quarters of their central European breeding populations. The site fidelity and between-season retraps were confirmed in 10 species and 54 individuals (18.5% of all mist-netted species and 6.2% of all individuals). Based on retrapped individuals, the resident species P. major, C. caeruleus, Aegithalos caudatus and T. merula were the most faithful to the site, whereas inter-seasonal retraps of migratory species were rare (e. g. Sylvia atricapilla, Luscinia megarhynchos and Phylloscopus collybita). |
Kočí, Ján; Krištín, Anton On food composition and foraging ecology of the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) in Western Slovakia Journal Article Tichodroma, (34), pp. 63–69, 2022. @article{Kočí2022, title = {On food composition and foraging ecology of the Western Yellow Wagtail (\textit{Motacilla flava}) in Western Slovakia}, author = {Ján Kočí and Anton Krištín}, doi = {10.31577/tichodroma.2022.34.8}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-12-27}, journal = {Tichodroma}, number = {34}, pages = {63–69}, abstract = {The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is typical species of agricultural landscapes, where the food supply is significantly limited. The nestling diet composition and its foraging ecology are little known in the entire range. Therefore, we studied the composition of the nestlings’ food and some aspects of its foraging ecology by photos from the shelter, in a population on abandoned agricultural land (17 ha) in Western Slovakia near Piešťany town (48,55098° N, 17,805612° E, 150 m asl.) in April–July 2017–2022. Analyzing 177 photos/feedings of young (1–12 days old) by a male and a female in 9 nests, was found a total of 361 prey items (2.7% of them unidentified). The food consisted of invertebrates from 12 orders, 33 families, and approximately 86 species. Spiders (Araneida, 19.4%), crickets and grasshoppers (Orthoptera, 18.6%), and moths (Lepidoptera) and dipterans (Diptera) with the same proportion 15.2%, belonged to the eudominant prey groups. Among the dominant and frequent species were, e. g., the aposematically coloured spider Argiope bruenichii, the mayfly Ephemera danica, the bush-crickets Leptophyes albovittata, Bicolorana bicolor, from other taxa there were significantly represented Noctuidae and Geometridae caterpillars, cicadas (Cicadellidae) and flies from the suborder Nematocera. The prey body length varied between 2 mm (snail Vallonia pulchella) and 50 mm (dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum) (average 17.1±8.6 mm, n = 361), i.e. it was on average longer than the average bill length (11–12 mm). Parents brought 1–10 prey items per feeding (mean = 2.0±1.5 items/ feeding, ca. 50% >1 object/ feeding, n = 177), the species thus belongs to the group of the “multiple prey loaders”. The size of foraging territories and the role of the parents in chick feeding was studied in one nest in 2022.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is typical species of agricultural landscapes, where the food supply is significantly limited. The nestling diet composition and its foraging ecology are little known in the entire range. Therefore, we studied the composition of the nestlings’ food and some aspects of its foraging ecology by photos from the shelter, in a population on abandoned agricultural land (17 ha) in Western Slovakia near Piešťany town (48,55098° N, 17,805612° E, 150 m asl.) in April–July 2017–2022. Analyzing 177 photos/feedings of young (1–12 days old) by a male and a female in 9 nests, was found a total of 361 prey items (2.7% of them unidentified). The food consisted of invertebrates from 12 orders, 33 families, and approximately 86 species. Spiders (Araneida, 19.4%), crickets and grasshoppers (Orthoptera, 18.6%), and moths (Lepidoptera) and dipterans (Diptera) with the same proportion 15.2%, belonged to the eudominant prey groups. Among the dominant and frequent species were, e. g., the aposematically coloured spider Argiope bruenichii, the mayfly Ephemera danica, the bush-crickets Leptophyes albovittata, Bicolorana bicolor, from other taxa there were significantly represented Noctuidae and Geometridae caterpillars, cicadas (Cicadellidae) and flies from the suborder Nematocera. The prey body length varied between 2 mm (snail Vallonia pulchella) and 50 mm (dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum) (average 17.1±8.6 mm, n = 361), i.e. it was on average longer than the average bill length (11–12 mm). Parents brought 1–10 prey items per feeding (mean = 2.0±1.5 items/ feeding, ca. 50% >1 object/ feeding, n = 177), the species thus belongs to the group of the “multiple prey loaders”. The size of foraging territories and the role of the parents in chick feeding was studied in one nest in 2022. |
Petrík, Peter; Grote, Rüdiger; Gömöry, Dušan; Kurjak, Daniel; Petek-Petrik, Anja; Lamarque, Laurent J; Konôpková, Alena Sliacka; Mukarram, Mohammad; Debta, Harish; Fleischer, Peter The Role of Provenance for the Projected Growth of Juvenile European Beech under Climate Change Journal Article Forests, 14 (1), pp. 26, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Petr_k_2022, title = {The Role of Provenance for the Projected Growth of Juvenile European Beech under Climate Change}, author = {Peter Petrík and Rüdiger Grote and Dušan Gömöry and Daniel Kurjak and Anja Petek-Petrik and Laurent J Lamarque and Alena Sliacka Konôpková and Mohammad Mukarram and Harish Debta and Peter Fleischer}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14010026}, doi = {10.3390/f14010026}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-12-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, pages = {26}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Potterf, Mária; Svitok, Marek; Mezei, Pavel; Jarčuška, Benjamín; Jakuš, Rastislav; Blaženec, Miroslav; Hlásny, Tomáš Contrasting Norway spruce disturbance dynamics in managed forests and strict forest reserves in Slovakia Journal Article Forestry, 96 (3), pp. 387–398, 2022, ISSN: 1464-3626. @article{Potterf_2022, title = {Contrasting Norway spruce disturbance dynamics in managed forests and strict forest reserves in Slovakia}, author = {Mária Potterf and Marek Svitok and Pavel Mezei and Benjamín Jarčuška and Rastislav Jakuš and Miroslav Blaženec and Tomáš Hlásny}, editor = {Dominik Thom}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpac045}, doi = {10.1093/forestry/cpac045}, issn = {1464-3626}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-11-01}, journal = {Forestry}, volume = {96}, number = {3}, pages = {387–398}, publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Laas, M; Adamson, K; Barnes, I; Janoušek, J; Mullett, M S; Adamčíková, K; Akiba, M; Beenken, L; Braganca, H; Bulgakov, T S; Capretti, P; Cech, T; Cleary, M; Enderle, R; Ghelardini, L; Jankovský, L; Markovskaja, S; Matsiakh, I; Meyer, J B; Oskay, F; Piškur, B; Raitelaitytė, K; Sadiković, D; Drenkhan, R Diversity, migration routes, and worldwide population genetic structure of Lecanosticta acicola, the causal agent of brown spot needle blight Journal Article Molecular Plant Pathology, 23 (11), pp. 1620-1639, 2022, ISSN: 1364-3703. @article{Laas2022, title = {Diversity, migration routes, and worldwide population genetic structure of Lecanosticta acicola, the causal agent of brown spot needle blight}, author = {M. Laas and K. Adamson and I. Barnes and J. Janoušek and M.S. Mullett and K. Adamčíková and M. Akiba and L. Beenken and H. Braganca and T.S. Bulgakov and P. Capretti and T. Cech and M. Cleary and R. Enderle and L. Ghelardini and L. Jankovský and S. Markovskaja and I. Matsiakh and J.B. Meyer and F. Oskay and B. Piškur and K. Raitelaitytė and D. Sadiković and R. Drenkhan}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Bez-názvu.tiff}, doi = {DOI: 10.1111/mpp.13257}, issn = {1364-3703}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-10-14}, journal = {Molecular Plant Pathology}, volume = {23}, number = {11}, pages = {1620-1639}, abstract = {Lecanosticta acicola is a pine needle pathogen causing brown spot needle blight that results in premature needle shedding with considerable damage described in North America, Europe, and Asia. Microsatellite and mating type markers were used to study the population genetics, migration history, and reproduction mode of the pathogen, based on a collection of 650 isolates from 27 countries and 26 hosts across the range of L. acicola. The presence of L. acicola in Georgia was confirmed in this study. Migration analyses indicate there have been several introduction events from North America into Europe. However, some of the source populations still appear to remain unknown. The populations in Croatia and western Asia appear to originate from genetically similar populations in North America. Intercontinental movement of the pathogen was reflected in an identical haplotype occurring on two continents, in North America (Canada) and Europe (Germany). Several shared haplotypes between European populations further suggests more local pathogen movement between countries. Moreover, migration analyses indicate that the populations in northern Europe originate from more established populations in central Europe. Overall, the highest genetic diversity was observed in south-eastern USA. In Europe, the highest diversity was observed in France, where the presence of both known pathogen lineages was recorded. Less than half of the observed populations contained mating types in equal proportions. Although there is evidence of some sexual reproduction taking place, the pathogen spreads predominantly asexually and through anthropogenic activity.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Lecanosticta acicola is a pine needle pathogen causing brown spot needle blight that results in premature needle shedding with considerable damage described in North America, Europe, and Asia. Microsatellite and mating type markers were used to study the population genetics, migration history, and reproduction mode of the pathogen, based on a collection of 650 isolates from 27 countries and 26 hosts across the range of L. acicola. The presence of L. acicola in Georgia was confirmed in this study. Migration analyses indicate there have been several introduction events from North America into Europe. However, some of the source populations still appear to remain unknown. The populations in Croatia and western Asia appear to originate from genetically similar populations in North America. Intercontinental movement of the pathogen was reflected in an identical haplotype occurring on two continents, in North America (Canada) and Europe (Germany). Several shared haplotypes between European populations further suggests more local pathogen movement between countries. Moreover, migration analyses indicate that the populations in northern Europe originate from more established populations in central Europe. Overall, the highest genetic diversity was observed in south-eastern USA. In Europe, the highest diversity was observed in France, where the presence of both known pathogen lineages was recorded. Less than half of the observed populations contained mating types in equal proportions. Although there is evidence of some sexual reproduction taking place, the pathogen spreads predominantly asexually and through anthropogenic activity. |
Janík, Rastislav; Kubov, Martin; Schieber, Branislav The ground-level ozone concentration in forest and urban environments in central Slovakia Journal Article Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195 (1), 2022, ISSN: 1573-2959. @article{Jan_k_2022, title = {The ground-level ozone concentration in forest and urban environments in central Slovakia}, author = {Rastislav Janík and Martin Kubov and Branislav Schieber}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10605-8}, doi = {10.1007/s10661-022-10605-8}, issn = {1573-2959}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-10-01}, journal = {Environmental Monitoring and Assessment}, volume = {195}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Hrivnák, Richard; Jarčuška, Benjamín; Jarolímek, Ivan; Kochjarová, Judita; Májeková, Jana; Vantarová, Katarína Hegedüšová; Slezák, Michal Comparative diversity of vascular plants in black alder floodplain and swamp forests of Central European biogeographical regions Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 10 , 2022, ISSN: 1314-2836. @article{Hrivn_k_2022b, title = {Comparative diversity of vascular plants in black alder floodplain and swamp forests of Central European biogeographical regions}, author = {Richard Hrivnák and Benjamín Jarčuška and Ivan Jarolímek and Judita Kochjarová and Jana Májeková and Katarína Hegedüšová Vantarová and Michal Slezák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.10.e90281}, doi = {10.3897/bdj.10.e90281}, issn = {1314-2836}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-10-01}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {10}, publisher = {Pensoft Publishers}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Lukasová, V; Bičárová, S; Buchholcerová, A; Adamčíková, K Low sensitivity of Pinus mugo to surface ozone pollution in the subalpine zone of continental Europe Journal Article International Journal of Biometeorology, 66 (11), pp. 2311–2324, 2022, ISSN: 0020-7128. @article{Lukasová2022, title = {Low sensitivity of Pinus mugo to surface ozone pollution in the subalpine zone of continental Europe}, author = {V. Lukasová and S. Bičárová and A. Buchholcerová and K. Adamčíková}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00484-022-02359-2}, doi = {10.1007/s00484-022-02359-2}, issn = {0020-7128}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-09-15}, journal = {International Journal of Biometeorology}, volume = {66}, number = {11}, pages = {2311–2324}, abstract = {High altitudes have been exposed to enhanced levels of surface ozone (O3) concentrations over recent decades compared to the pre-industrial era. The responses of vegetation to this toxic pollutant are species-specifc and depend on the climate conditions. In this paper, we explored the reaction of Pinus mugo (P. mugo) to O3-induced stress in the continental climate of an ozone-rich mountain area in the High Tatra Mountains (Western Carpathians). The efects of O3 doses modelled by a deposition model, O3 concentrations and other factors on P. mugo were identifed from (a) satellite-based data via NDVI (normalised diferenced vegetation index) over 2000–2020 and (b) visible injury on needle samples gathered from P. mugo individuals at ground-truth sites in 2019 and 2020. Analysing the NDVI trend, we observed non-signifcant changes (p>0.05) in the greenness of P. mugo despite growing in an environment with the average seasonal O3 concentration around 51.6 ppbv, the maximum hourly concentrations more than 90 ppbv and increasing trend of O3 doses by 0.1 mmol m−2 PLA (plant leaf area) year−1. The visible O3 injury of samples collected at study sites was low (mean injury observed on 1–10% of needles’ surface), and the symptoms of injury caused by other biotic and abiotic factors prevailed over those caused by O3. In addition, the correlation analyses between NDVI and the climatic factors indicated a signifcant (p<0.05) and positive relationship with photosynthetic active radiation (R=0.45) in July, and with stomatal conductance (R=0.52) and temperature factor (R=0.43) in August. Therefore, we concluded that the positive efect of climate conditions, which support the growth processes of P. mugo, may suppress the negative efect of the mean O3 doses of 17.8 mmol m−2 PLA accumulated over the growing season.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } High altitudes have been exposed to enhanced levels of surface ozone (O3) concentrations over recent decades compared to the pre-industrial era. The responses of vegetation to this toxic pollutant are species-specifc and depend on the climate conditions. In this paper, we explored the reaction of Pinus mugo (P. mugo) to O3-induced stress in the continental climate of an ozone-rich mountain area in the High Tatra Mountains (Western Carpathians). The efects of O3 doses modelled by a deposition model, O3 concentrations and other factors on P. mugo were identifed from (a) satellite-based data via NDVI (normalised diferenced vegetation index) over 2000–2020 and (b) visible injury on needle samples gathered from P. mugo individuals at ground-truth sites in 2019 and 2020. Analysing the NDVI trend, we observed non-signifcant changes (p>0.05) in the greenness of P. mugo despite growing in an environment with the average seasonal O3 concentration around 51.6 ppbv, the maximum hourly concentrations more than 90 ppbv and increasing trend of O3 doses by 0.1 mmol m−2 PLA (plant leaf area) year−1. The visible O3 injury of samples collected at study sites was low (mean injury observed on 1–10% of needles’ surface), and the symptoms of injury caused by other biotic and abiotic factors prevailed over those caused by O3. In addition, the correlation analyses between NDVI and the climatic factors indicated a signifcant (p<0.05) and positive relationship with photosynthetic active radiation (R=0.45) in July, and with stomatal conductance (R=0.52) and temperature factor (R=0.43) in August. Therefore, we concluded that the positive efect of climate conditions, which support the growth processes of P. mugo, may suppress the negative efect of the mean O3 doses of 17.8 mmol m−2 PLA accumulated over the growing season. |
Barta, M; Pastirčáková, K; Ostrovský, R; Kobza, M; Kádasi-Horáková, M Culturable endophytic fungi in Fraxinus excelsior and their interactions with Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Journal Article Forests, 13 (7), pp. 1-23, Article no. 1098, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Barta2022b, title = {Culturable endophytic fungi in \textit{Fraxinus excelsior} and their interactions with \textit{Hymenoscyphus fraxineus}}, author = {M. Barta and K. Pastirčáková and R. Ostrovský and M. Kobza and M. Kádasi-Horáková}, doi = {10.3390/f13071098}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-07-13}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {13}, number = {7}, pages = {1-23, Article no. 1098}, abstract = {The species diversity of culturable endophytic fungi was studied in the leaves and twigs of symptomatic and asymptomatic Fraxinus excelsior trees. Endophytic mycobiota was dominated by Ascomycota species, with Pleosporales (44.17%) and Diaporthales (23.79%) endophytes being the most frequently observed in the tree samples. The number of endophytic isolates and species richness varied depending on the sampling date (May and October) and tissue location. Of the 54 species identified based on ITS sequences, 14 were classified as dominant. The most frequently isolated species were Diaporthe eres, followed by Alternaria alternata, Dothiorella gregaria, and Fraxinicola fraxini. The inhibitory effect of 41 species (75 isolates) of endophytes on the radial growth of a Hymenoscyphus fraxineus isolate was studied under in vitro conditions (dual cultures). The radial growth of H. fraxineus was the most inhibited by four endophytic fungi from twigs (Fusarium lateritium, Didymella aliena, Didymella macrostoma, and Dothiorella gregaria). The inhibitory effect of the four isolates was also studied under in planta conditions. The isolates artificially inoculated into the trunks of ash trees reduced the length of necroses formed by H. fraxineus co-inoculated in the same trunks. This effect depended on the isolate, and the inhibition was most prominent only on trunks inoculated with F. lateritium and D. aliena. Although the total length of necrotic lesions formed by the H. fraxineus infection was shorter in the ash trunks co-inoculated with the endophytes, the difference was not significant.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The species diversity of culturable endophytic fungi was studied in the leaves and twigs of symptomatic and asymptomatic Fraxinus excelsior trees. Endophytic mycobiota was dominated by Ascomycota species, with Pleosporales (44.17%) and Diaporthales (23.79%) endophytes being the most frequently observed in the tree samples. The number of endophytic isolates and species richness varied depending on the sampling date (May and October) and tissue location. Of the 54 species identified based on ITS sequences, 14 were classified as dominant. The most frequently isolated species were Diaporthe eres, followed by Alternaria alternata, Dothiorella gregaria, and Fraxinicola fraxini. The inhibitory effect of 41 species (75 isolates) of endophytes on the radial growth of a Hymenoscyphus fraxineus isolate was studied under in vitro conditions (dual cultures). The radial growth of H. fraxineus was the most inhibited by four endophytic fungi from twigs (Fusarium lateritium, Didymella aliena, Didymella macrostoma, and Dothiorella gregaria). The inhibitory effect of the four isolates was also studied under in planta conditions. The isolates artificially inoculated into the trunks of ash trees reduced the length of necroses formed by H. fraxineus co-inoculated in the same trunks. This effect depended on the isolate, and the inhibition was most prominent only on trunks inoculated with F. lateritium and D. aliena. Although the total length of necrotic lesions formed by the H. fraxineus infection was shorter in the ash trunks co-inoculated with the endophytes, the difference was not significant. |
Hrivnák, Matúš; Krajmerová, Diana; Kurjak, Daniel; Konôpková, Alena; Magni, Federica; Scaglione, Davide; Ditmarová, Ľubica; Jamnická, Gabriela; Marešová, Jana; Gömöry, Dušan Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research, 2022, ISSN: 1464-3626. @article{Hrivn_k_2022, title = {Differential associations between nucleotide polymorphisms and physiological traits in Norway spruce (Picea abiesKarst.) plants under contrasting water regimes}, author = {Matúš Hrivnák and Diana Krajmerová and Daniel Kurjak and Alena Konôpková and Federica Magni and Davide Scaglione and Ľubica Ditmarová and Gabriela Jamnická and Jana Marešová and Dušan Gömöry}, editor = {Berthold Heinze}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpac027}, doi = {10.1093/forestry/cpac027}, issn = {1464-3626}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-07-01}, journal = {Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research}, publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Sarkki, Simo; Jokinen, Mikko; Heikkinen, Hannu I; Nijnik, Maria; Melnykovych, Mariana; Kluvánková, Tatiana “Going out to get in”—Roles of forest conflicts in bottom‐linked environmental governance progressing toward socio‐political innovations Journal Article Environmental Policy and Governance, 32 (6), pp. 478–491, 2022, ISSN: 1756-9338. @article{Sarkki_2022, title = {“Going out to get in”—Roles of forest conflicts in bottom‐linked environmental governance progressing toward socio‐political innovations}, author = {Simo Sarkki and Mikko Jokinen and Hannu I Heikkinen and Maria Nijnik and Mariana Melnykovych and Tatiana Kluvánková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eet.2020}, doi = {10.1002/eet.2020}, issn = {1756-9338}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-07-01}, journal = {Environmental Policy and Governance}, volume = {32}, number = {6}, pages = {478–491}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Barta, Marek; Semelbauer, Marek; Mangová, Barbara; Kozánek, Milan Entomopathogenic fungi associated with Stomoxys calcitrans in Slovakia and efficacy of local fungal strains against the stable fly Journal Article Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica, 25 (2), pp. 97-108, 2022, ISSN: ISSN 1336-9245. @article{Barta2022, title = {Entomopathogenic fungi associated with Stomoxys calcitrans in Slovakia and efficacy of local fungal strains against the stable fly}, author = {Marek Barta and Marek Semelbauer and Barbara Mangová and Milan Kozánek}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.15414/afz.2022.25.02.97-108}, issn = {ISSN 1336-9245}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-06-30}, journal = {Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica}, volume = {25}, number = {2}, pages = {97-108}, abstract = {The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans, is the most important ectoparasite of livestock throughout the world. Entomopathogenic fungi are natural antagonists of stable flies with the potential to be used as biocontrol agents in integrated management programmes of this pest. The prevalence and species diversity of entomopathogenic fungi in stable fly populations were documented on a dairy cattle farm in south-western Slovakia. The prevalence of fungal infection was low and the maximum percentage of infected flies reached 2.72% during May–October in 2016. Three Beauveria species were identified from infected flies, B. bassiana, B. pseudobassiana and B. brongniartii. Beauveria pseudobassiana and B. brongniartii are reported from S. calcitrans for the first time. In laboratory tests, the pathogenicity of four entomopathogenic fungi B. bassiana, B. pseudobassiana, M. anisopliae and Isaria fumosorosea against adult stable flies was compared. The flies were susceptible to infection by the fungi and the most virulent isolate of B. bassiana (IKEP10) was selected for spore formulation testing and field trials. We tested three types of spore formulations and the aqueous spore suspension was more effective against stable flies than spores formulated in the powder or oil suspension. Repeated treatments of the interior of the stable with B. bassiana spores at fortnightly intervals during June–August resulted in a 10 times higher prevalence of fungal infection in the stable fly population compared with the untreated stable, but the treatments did not effectively reduce the fly population. The selected B. bassiana isolate may represent an interesting tool in the biocontrol of stable fly populations, but further experiments are needed to design an appropriate formulation and enhance its efficacy.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans, is the most important ectoparasite of livestock throughout the world. Entomopathogenic fungi are natural antagonists of stable flies with the potential to be used as biocontrol agents in integrated management programmes of this pest. The prevalence and species diversity of entomopathogenic fungi in stable fly populations were documented on a dairy cattle farm in south-western Slovakia. The prevalence of fungal infection was low and the maximum percentage of infected flies reached 2.72% during May–October in 2016. Three Beauveria species were identified from infected flies, B. bassiana, B. pseudobassiana and B. brongniartii. Beauveria pseudobassiana and B. brongniartii are reported from S. calcitrans for the first time. In laboratory tests, the pathogenicity of four entomopathogenic fungi B. bassiana, B. pseudobassiana, M. anisopliae and Isaria fumosorosea against adult stable flies was compared. The flies were susceptible to infection by the fungi and the most virulent isolate of B. bassiana (IKEP10) was selected for spore formulation testing and field trials. We tested three types of spore formulations and the aqueous spore suspension was more effective against stable flies than spores formulated in the powder or oil suspension. Repeated treatments of the interior of the stable with B. bassiana spores at fortnightly intervals during June–August resulted in a 10 times higher prevalence of fungal infection in the stable fly population compared with the untreated stable, but the treatments did not effectively reduce the fly population. The selected B. bassiana isolate may represent an interesting tool in the biocontrol of stable fly populations, but further experiments are needed to design an appropriate formulation and enhance its efficacy. |
Danilák, Martin; Lukáň, Martin; Krištín, Anton Distribution of the European mole cricket Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa (Orthoptera) in Slovakia Journal Article Travaux, 65 (1), pp. 15–23, 2022. @article{Danilák2022, title = {Distribution of the European mole cricket \textit{Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa} (Orthoptera) in Slovakia}, author = {Martin Danilák and Martin Lukáň and Anton Krištín}, doi = {10.3897/travaux.64.e79915}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-06-30}, journal = {Travaux}, volume = {65}, number = {1}, pages = {15–23}, abstract = {Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa is widely distributed in the lowlands and hilly regions of southern, western, eastern Slovakia, outside the mountains as the High and Low Tatras. It was found at 516 sites, including 136 sites (5.3% of 2,561 studied sites) which were recorded using regular Orthoptera mapping of primary habitats in 1994–2021 and 380 other sites acquired from a questionnaire survey in 2020 and 2021. Altogether 72 % of the records were collected below 350 m a.s.l., and 98% below 700 m a.s.l. The habitat structure was biased by the result of questionnaire survey (recording mainly secondary habitats), with gardens (> 70%, n = 516) being the most frequent habitat. During regular Orthoptera mapping of primary habitats the most frequently inhabited environments were wet grasslands, marshes (42 %) and meadows (30%, n = 136). Suspected occurrence of the closely related species G. stepposa was investigated at nine lowland sites in southern Slovakia (6 in the Danube River area and 3 in the Ipeľ River area) in 2020 and 2021, but all the determined males (11) belonged to the species G. gryllotalpa. Distributional patterns of the species in Slovakia have been compared with neighboring countries of Europe.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa is widely distributed in the lowlands and hilly regions of southern, western, eastern Slovakia, outside the mountains as the High and Low Tatras. It was found at 516 sites, including 136 sites (5.3% of 2,561 studied sites) which were recorded using regular Orthoptera mapping of primary habitats in 1994–2021 and 380 other sites acquired from a questionnaire survey in 2020 and 2021. Altogether 72 % of the records were collected below 350 m a.s.l., and 98% below 700 m a.s.l. The habitat structure was biased by the result of questionnaire survey (recording mainly secondary habitats), with gardens (> 70%, n = 516) being the most frequent habitat. During regular Orthoptera mapping of primary habitats the most frequently inhabited environments were wet grasslands, marshes (42 %) and meadows (30%, n = 136). Suspected occurrence of the closely related species G. stepposa was investigated at nine lowland sites in southern Slovakia (6 in the Danube River area and 3 in the Ipeľ River area) in 2020 and 2021, but all the determined males (11) belonged to the species G. gryllotalpa. Distributional patterns of the species in Slovakia have been compared with neighboring countries of Europe. |
Diviš, Tomáš; Krištín, Anton Frekvence krmení a potrava na hnízdě dudka chocholatého (Upupa epops): případová studie z východních Čech Journal Article Sylvia, 58 (2), pp. 61-75, 2022. @article{Diviš2022, title = {Frekvence krmení a potrava na hnízdě dudka chocholatého (\textit{Upupa epops}): případová studie z východních Čech}, author = {Tomáš Diviš and Anton Krištín}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-06-19}, journal = {Sylvia}, volume = {58}, number = {2}, pages = {61-75}, abstract = {Frekvence krmení a složení potravy dudka chocholatého (Upupa epops) byly studovány na dvou hnízdech v letech 2020 a 2021 u obce Olešnice u Červeného Kostelce ve východních Čechách. Samec krmil inkubující samici nejintenzivněji po rozednění; průměrná frekvence byla 3,1 krmení/h, maximální 6,0×/h. Mláďata byla krmena 0–44×/h, v průměru 5,8–24,8×/h a s rostoucím věkem mláďat častěji. Od rozednění do 13 hodin byla mláďata krmena 77–210×, od 13 hodin do setmění 39–152×. V součtu odpoledního a dopoledního sledování (den před vylétnutím a v den vylétnutí prvního mláděte) krmili rodiče 342×, což je doposud nejvyšší zjištěný počet krmení za dobu odpovídající celému dni. Frekvence krmení byla nejvyšší mezi 5. a 7. hodinou, krmení začínalo ve 4:21–5:02 hodin a končilo v 19:45–20:59 hodin. Ve vzorku 207 zdokumentovaných kusů kořisti bylo zastoupeno 20 druhů bezobratlých z devíti čeledí a šesti řádů. V potravě přinášené samcem inkubující samici dominovaly můry (Noctuidae; zejména housenky) a larvy vrubounovitých brouků (Scarabaeoidae). V potravě mláďat starých 4–11 dnů převažovaly žížaly (Lumbricidae), avšak nečekaně dominantně zde byly zastoupeny také larvy mravkolvů (Myrmeleontidae). U mláďat starých 15–18 dnů převažovaly žížaly a larvy vrubounovitých brouků. U mláďat starších 20 dnů opět převažovali vrubounovití brouci, a to výhradně dospělci chroustka letního (Amphimalon solstitialis). Důvodem vysokého zastoupení žížal v potravě byly zřejmě nadprůměrně vysoké srážky v červnu 2020. }, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Frekvence krmení a složení potravy dudka chocholatého (Upupa epops) byly studovány na dvou hnízdech v letech 2020 a 2021 u obce Olešnice u Červeného Kostelce ve východních Čechách. Samec krmil inkubující samici nejintenzivněji po rozednění; průměrná frekvence byla 3,1 krmení/h, maximální 6,0×/h. Mláďata byla krmena 0–44×/h, v průměru 5,8–24,8×/h a s rostoucím věkem mláďat častěji. Od rozednění do 13 hodin byla mláďata krmena 77–210×, od 13 hodin do setmění 39–152×. V součtu odpoledního a dopoledního sledování (den před vylétnutím a v den vylétnutí prvního mláděte) krmili rodiče 342×, což je doposud nejvyšší zjištěný počet krmení za dobu odpovídající celému dni. Frekvence krmení byla nejvyšší mezi 5. a 7. hodinou, krmení začínalo ve 4:21–5:02 hodin a končilo v 19:45–20:59 hodin. Ve vzorku 207 zdokumentovaných kusů kořisti bylo zastoupeno 20 druhů bezobratlých z devíti čeledí a šesti řádů. V potravě přinášené samcem inkubující samici dominovaly můry (Noctuidae; zejména housenky) a larvy vrubounovitých brouků (Scarabaeoidae). V potravě mláďat starých 4–11 dnů převažovaly žížaly (Lumbricidae), avšak nečekaně dominantně zde byly zastoupeny také larvy mravkolvů (Myrmeleontidae). U mláďat starých 15–18 dnů převažovaly žížaly a larvy vrubounovitých brouků. U mláďat starších 20 dnů opět převažovali vrubounovití brouci, a to výhradně dospělci chroustka letního (Amphimalon solstitialis). Důvodem vysokého zastoupení žížal v potravě byly zřejmě nadprůměrně vysoké srážky v červnu 2020. |
Grim, Tomáš; Kovařík, Petr; Harmáčková, Lenka; Tošenovský, Evžen; Hladká, Tereza; Spáčil, Patrik; Poprach, Anton Krištín Karel; Sviečka, Jiří První prokázaná městská hnízdění výrečka malého (Otus scops) v Česku Journal Article Sylvia, 58 (2), pp. 17-35, 2022, ISSN: 0231-7796. @article{Grim2022, title = {První prokázaná městská hnízdění výrečka malého (\textit{Otus scops}) v Česku}, author = {Tomáš Grim and Petr Kovařík and Lenka Harmáčková and Evžen Tošenovský and Tereza Hladká and Patrik Spáčil and Anton Krištín Karel Poprach and Jiří Sviečka}, issn = {0231-7796}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-06-19}, journal = {Sylvia}, volume = {58}, number = {2}, pages = {17-35}, abstract = {Hnízdění výrečka malého (Otus scops) v Česku bylo zatím prokázáno pouze jednou (1998, Bílé Karpaty). V roce 2021 jsme doložili hnízdění dvou párů výrečka malého v intravilánu města Olomouce. Jde o první známé urbánní hnízdění této sovy v Česku. Obě hnízdění byla úspěšná, rodiče vyvedli minimálně tři, resp. dvě mláďata. V roce 2022 výrečci v Olomouci opět zahnízdili v obou teritoriích. Zdokumentovali jsme různé aspekty hnízdní biologie (morfologie a umístění hnízdních dutin, frekvence a načasování krmení atd.) tohoto druhu v místě expanze jeho areálu v počátku kolonizace nového území. Potrava mláďat, zjištěná pomocí analýzy fotografií, trusu a detritu z hnízd, zahrnovala především hmyz (mravence, motýly, kobylky, brouky), vzácně drobné obratlovce. Doufáme, že naše práce poslouží jako inspirace pro další výzkum na druzích, které u nás mění hranice svého rozšíření. Bez zapojení veřejnosti do monitoringu výrečků (občanská věda) by hnízdění pravděpodobně unikla pozornosti. Domníváme se, že může jít o druh u nás pravděpodobně již déle hnízdící, ale velmi snadno unikající pozornosti, např. z důvodu velmi omezeného dosahu hlasové aktivity výrečků v rušném městském prostředí a jejího vymizení po spárování.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Hnízdění výrečka malého (Otus scops) v Česku bylo zatím prokázáno pouze jednou (1998, Bílé Karpaty). V roce 2021 jsme doložili hnízdění dvou párů výrečka malého v intravilánu města Olomouce. Jde o první známé urbánní hnízdění této sovy v Česku. Obě hnízdění byla úspěšná, rodiče vyvedli minimálně tři, resp. dvě mláďata. V roce 2022 výrečci v Olomouci opět zahnízdili v obou teritoriích. Zdokumentovali jsme různé aspekty hnízdní biologie (morfologie a umístění hnízdních dutin, frekvence a načasování krmení atd.) tohoto druhu v místě expanze jeho areálu v počátku kolonizace nového území. Potrava mláďat, zjištěná pomocí analýzy fotografií, trusu a detritu z hnízd, zahrnovala především hmyz (mravence, motýly, kobylky, brouky), vzácně drobné obratlovce. Doufáme, že naše práce poslouží jako inspirace pro další výzkum na druzích, které u nás mění hranice svého rozšíření. Bez zapojení veřejnosti do monitoringu výrečků (občanská věda) by hnízdění pravděpodobně unikla pozornosti. Domníváme se, že může jít o druh u nás pravděpodobně již déle hnízdící, ale velmi snadno unikající pozornosti, např. z důvodu velmi omezeného dosahu hlasové aktivity výrečků v rušném městském prostředí a jejího vymizení po spárování. |
Galko, Juraj; Lalík, Michal; Rell, Slavomír; Nikolov, Christo; Barta, Marek; Pittner, Ján; Hyblerová, Silvia; Zúbrik, Milan; Kunca, Andrej; Vakula, Jozef; Gubka, Andrej; Holuša, Jaroslav Comprehensive comparison of treatments for controlling the large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) in Central Europe Journal Article Scientific Reports, 12 (9673), pp. 1-15, 2022, ISBN: 2045-2322. @article{Galko2022, title = {Comprehensive comparison of treatments for controlling the large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) in Central Europe}, author = {Juraj Galko and Michal Lalík and Slavomír Rell and Christo Nikolov and Marek Barta and Ján Pittner and Silvia Hyblerová and Milan Zúbrik and Andrej Kunca and Jozef Vakula and Andrej Gubka and Jaroslav Holuša}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13729-6}, isbn = {2045-2322}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-06-11}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {12}, number = {9673}, pages = {1-15}, abstract = {Adults of the large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) cause serious damage to coniferous seedlings and are among the most important forest pests in Europe. Seedling protection by chemicals is gradually being restricted or banned for environmental reasons, and non-chemical alternatives are therefore needed. In this 3-year study, we compared the following five treatments for protecting Norway spruce seedlings against H. abietis in the Central European mountains where the weevil is especially abundant: alpha-cypermethrin sprays (the only chemical treatment); coating with sprayed glue (Vermifix); wax coating with C and F types (Norsk Wax); and physical protection with collars. The same block design was set up at a clear-cut site and at a nursery site to compare seedling mortality and wax quality under “wild conditions” with pests and under “ideal conditions” without pests. Repeated application of alpha-cypermethrin was the most effective and least expensive method to protect seedlings against H. abietis. Among the four non-chemical methods, repeated application of glue was the most effective. Because collars were moderately effective but not cost-effective, we do not recommend the use of collars. Wax was inexpensive and environmentally safe but protected seedlings for only 1 year; the newer F type of wax performed better than the C type of wax, and perhaps the F type can be improved. In general we found that seedlings at sites with high numbers of H. abietis require protection for at least 3 years. We conclude by providing an overview of all methods currently available for managing H. abietis in forests.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Adults of the large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) cause serious damage to coniferous seedlings and are among the most important forest pests in Europe. Seedling protection by chemicals is gradually being restricted or banned for environmental reasons, and non-chemical alternatives are therefore needed. In this 3-year study, we compared the following five treatments for protecting Norway spruce seedlings against H. abietis in the Central European mountains where the weevil is especially abundant: alpha-cypermethrin sprays (the only chemical treatment); coating with sprayed glue (Vermifix); wax coating with C and F types (Norsk Wax); and physical protection with collars. The same block design was set up at a clear-cut site and at a nursery site to compare seedling mortality and wax quality under “wild conditions” with pests and under “ideal conditions” without pests. Repeated application of alpha-cypermethrin was the most effective and least expensive method to protect seedlings against H. abietis. Among the four non-chemical methods, repeated application of glue was the most effective. Because collars were moderately effective but not cost-effective, we do not recommend the use of collars. Wax was inexpensive and environmentally safe but protected seedlings for only 1 year; the newer F type of wax performed better than the C type of wax, and perhaps the F type can be improved. In general we found that seedlings at sites with high numbers of H. abietis require protection for at least 3 years. We conclude by providing an overview of all methods currently available for managing H. abietis in forests. |
Sorge, Stefan; Mann, Carsten; Schleyer, Christian; Loft, Lasse; Spacek, Martin; Hernández-Morcillo, Mónica; Kluvankova, Tatiana Understanding dynamics of forest ecosystem services governance: A socio-ecological-technical-analytical framework Journal Article Ecosystem Services, 55 , pp. 101427, 2022, ISSN: 2212-0416. @article{Sorge_2022, title = {Understanding dynamics of forest ecosystem services governance: A socio-ecological-technical-analytical framework}, author = {Stefan Sorge and Carsten Mann and Christian Schleyer and Lasse Loft and Martin Spacek and Mónica Hernández-Morcillo and Tatiana Kluvankova}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2022.101427}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecoser.2022.101427}, issn = {2212-0416}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-06-01}, journal = {Ecosystem Services}, volume = {55}, pages = {101427}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jančovičová, S; Adamčíková, K; Caboň, M; Adamčík, S Phylogeny of Crepidotus applanatus Look-Alikes Reveals a Convergent Morphology Evolution and a New Species C. pini Journal Article Journal of Fungi, 8 (489), 2022, ISSN: 2309-608X. @article{Jančovičová2022, title = {Phylogeny of Crepidotus applanatus Look-Alikes Reveals a Convergent Morphology Evolution and a New Species C. pini}, author = {S. Jančovičová and K. Adamčíková and M. Caboň and S. Adamčík}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/figure-2-5.jpg}, doi = {doi.org/10.3390/jof8050489}, issn = { 2309-608X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-05-07}, journal = {Journal of Fungi}, volume = {8}, number = {489}, abstract = {Crepidotus applanatus is known as a common wood inhabiting fungus widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. There have been contrasting opinions about the delimitation and taxonomic treatment of the similar species C. malachius. Our phylogeny did not support the close relationship of these two morphologically similar species and the grouping of collections labelled by both names within each phylogenetic species reflects unreliable species delimitations in the traditional literatures. Both species inhabit the wood of deciduous trees, and our morphological analysis identified the size of basidiospores as a significant difference between them. The collections from Pinus sylvestris are recognised as a new species, C. pini sp. nov., and its morphological identification requires a combination of both basidiospore and cheilocystidia characters.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Crepidotus applanatus is known as a common wood inhabiting fungus widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. There have been contrasting opinions about the delimitation and taxonomic treatment of the similar species C. malachius. Our phylogeny did not support the close relationship of these two morphologically similar species and the grouping of collections labelled by both names within each phylogenetic species reflects unreliable species delimitations in the traditional literatures. Both species inhabit the wood of deciduous trees, and our morphological analysis identified the size of basidiospores as a significant difference between them. The collections from Pinus sylvestris are recognised as a new species, C. pini sp. nov., and its morphological identification requires a combination of both basidiospore and cheilocystidia characters. |
Takov, Danail; Barta, Marek; Toshova, Teodora; Doychev, Danail; Pilarska, Daniela On the pathogenicity of Metarhizium pemphigi against Ips typographus L. Journal Article Proceedings of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 75 (4), pp. 554-560, 2022, ISSN: 1310–1331. @article{Takov2022, title = {On the pathogenicity of Metarhizium pemphigi against Ips typographus L.}, author = {Danail Takov and Marek Barta and Teodora Toshova and Danail Doychev and Daniela Pilarska}, doi = {10.7546/CRABS.2022.04.10}, issn = {1310–1331}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-05-02}, journal = {Proceedings of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences}, volume = {75}, number = {4}, pages = {554-560}, abstract = {Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pemphigi was evaluated against Ips typographus adults in a laboratory bioassay for the first time. A series of four conidial concentrations (2×104–2×107 conidia/ml) were used. The cumulative mortality caused by M. pemphigi varied between 75% and 100% ten days post-treatment, with LC50 value of 2.9×103 conidia/ml and LC90 value of 6.4×104 conidia/ml. The median lethal time (LT50) of treated beetles depended on conidial concentrations and ranged from 1.78 to 5.98 days. Pathogenicity of M. pemphigi was reported for the first time and the tested strain was found to be promising for further evaluation in terms of management options against the spruce bark beetle.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pemphigi was evaluated against Ips typographus adults in a laboratory bioassay for the first time. A series of four conidial concentrations (2×104–2×107 conidia/ml) were used. The cumulative mortality caused by M. pemphigi varied between 75% and 100% ten days post-treatment, with LC50 value of 2.9×103 conidia/ml and LC90 value of 6.4×104 conidia/ml. The median lethal time (LT50) of treated beetles depended on conidial concentrations and ranged from 1.78 to 5.98 days. Pathogenicity of M. pemphigi was reported for the first time and the tested strain was found to be promising for further evaluation in terms of management options against the spruce bark beetle. |
Krištín, Anton; Čapka, Ján; Zláma, Norbert; Demeš, Pavol First records of the alien bush-crickets Rhacocleis annulata Fieber, 1853 and Yersinella raymondii (Yersin, 1860) (Orthoptera) in Slovakia Journal Article BioInvasions Records, 11 (2), pp. 383–389, 2022. @article{Krištín2022, title = {First records of the alien bush-crickets \textit{Rhacocleis annulata} Fieber, 1853 and \textit{Yersinella raymondii} (Yersin, 1860) (Orthoptera) in Slovakia }, author = {Anton Krištín and Ján Čapka and Norbert Zláma and Pavol Demeš}, doi = {10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.11}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-04-18}, journal = {BioInvasions Records}, volume = {11}, number = {2}, pages = {383–389}, abstract = {The number of alien insect species is increasing worldwide. An update of new records in particular countries is highly needed. Altogether, seven alien Orthoptera species were known until now in Slovakia, four of them already having been established. We present here the first records of the other two alien brachypterous bush-cricket species, Rhacocleis annulata and Yersinella raymondii in Slovakia, found during the Orthoptera survey in Bratislava city. Habitats, phenology, accompanying species in studied sites as well as morphology of adults and eggs are described and discussed. The most important pathway of introduction in both these species seems to be transport of eggs with ornamental plants or soil. }, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The number of alien insect species is increasing worldwide. An update of new records in particular countries is highly needed. Altogether, seven alien Orthoptera species were known until now in Slovakia, four of them already having been established. We present here the first records of the other two alien brachypterous bush-cricket species, Rhacocleis annulata and Yersinella raymondii in Slovakia, found during the Orthoptera survey in Bratislava city. Habitats, phenology, accompanying species in studied sites as well as morphology of adults and eggs are described and discussed. The most important pathway of introduction in both these species seems to be transport of eggs with ornamental plants or soil. |
Toshova, Teodora; Velchev, Dimitar; Barta, Marek; Takov, Danail; Todorov, Ivaylo; Pilarska, Daniela; Tóth, Miklós; Berkov, Strahil; Nikolova, Milena Insecticide activity of Greek oregano essential oil and entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pemphigi against Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte Journal Article Forthcoming Cereal Research Communications, Forthcoming, ISSN: 1788-9170. @article{Toshova2022, title = {Insecticide activity of Greek oregano essential oil and entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pemphigi against Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte}, author = {Teodora Toshova and Dimitar Velchev and Marek Barta and Danail Takov and Ivaylo Todorov and Daniela Pilarska and Miklós Tóth and Strahil Berkov and Milena Nikolova}, doi = {10.1007/s42976-022-00266-1}, issn = {1788-9170}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-04-08}, journal = {Cereal Research Communications}, abstract = {The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, is an invasive alien species and an important pest of maize in Europe. The insecticide potential of Greek oregano, Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum, essential oil (EO) and the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pemphigi were evaluated against WCR adults in laboratory conditions as alternative control agents. Pure undissolved Greek oregano EO applied at a volume of 3, 5 and 10 µl caused 97–100% mean corrected mortality of the test individuals with a rapid lethal effect. Treatment of WCR with four concentrations of EO (0.01, 0.1, 1 and 10 µl/ml) showed a strong concentration–time effect. Mortality rate increased with increasing concentration and exposure time. The median lethal concentration LC50 was 0.03 µl/ml. The time needed for Greek oregano EO to cause LT50 of D. v. virgifera ranged from 17.95 days for the lowest concentration (0.01 µl/ml) to 90 min for the highest concentration (10 µl/ml). Metarhizium pemphigi, which was tested in five conidia concentrations (2 × 103–2 × 107 conidia/ml), showed relatively lower effectiveness against D. v. virgifera adults. At the end of the bioassay (ten days post-treatment), the mean corrected mortality of the test specimens varied from 14 to 73%. LC50 was 3.3 × 106 conidia/ml. The results showed that Greek oregano EO had a bioinsecticidal effect against WCR adults at low concentrations and they are a basis for further investigations on the EO as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical insecticides.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {forthcoming}, tppubtype = {article} } The western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, is an invasive alien species and an important pest of maize in Europe. The insecticide potential of Greek oregano, Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum, essential oil (EO) and the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium pemphigi were evaluated against WCR adults in laboratory conditions as alternative control agents. Pure undissolved Greek oregano EO applied at a volume of 3, 5 and 10 µl caused 97–100% mean corrected mortality of the test individuals with a rapid lethal effect. Treatment of WCR with four concentrations of EO (0.01, 0.1, 1 and 10 µl/ml) showed a strong concentration–time effect. Mortality rate increased with increasing concentration and exposure time. The median lethal concentration LC50 was 0.03 µl/ml. The time needed for Greek oregano EO to cause LT50 of D. v. virgifera ranged from 17.95 days for the lowest concentration (0.01 µl/ml) to 90 min for the highest concentration (10 µl/ml). Metarhizium pemphigi, which was tested in five conidia concentrations (2 × 103–2 × 107 conidia/ml), showed relatively lower effectiveness against D. v. virgifera adults. At the end of the bioassay (ten days post-treatment), the mean corrected mortality of the test specimens varied from 14 to 73%. LC50 was 3.3 × 106 conidia/ml. The results showed that Greek oregano EO had a bioinsecticidal effect against WCR adults at low concentrations and they are a basis for further investigations on the EO as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical insecticides. |
Buyck, B; Eyssartier, G; Armada, F; Corrales, A; Hembrom, M E; Rossi, W; Bellanger, J M; Das, K; Dima, B; Ghosh, A; Noordeloos, M E; Parihar, A; Krisai-Greilhuber, I; M., Leonardi M; Manz, C; Vera, M; Vila, J; Adamčíková, K; Bizio, E; Caboň, M; Hampe, F; Piepenbring, M; Adamčík, S Fungal Biodiversity Profiles 111-120 Journal Article Cryptogamie. Mycologie, 43 (2), pp. 23-61, 2022, ISSN: 1776-100. @article{Buyck2022, title = {Fungal Biodiversity Profiles 111-120}, author = {B. Buyck and G. Eyssartier and F. Armada and A. Corrales and M.E. Hembrom and W. Rossi and J.M. Bellanger and K. Das and B. Dima and A. Ghosh and M.E. Noordeloos and A. Parihar and I. Krisai-Greilhuber and M. Leonardi M. and C. Manz and M. Vera and J. Vila and K. Adamčíková and E. Bizio and M. Caboň and F. Hampe and M. Piepenbring and S. Adamčík }, url = {https://doi.org/10.5252/cryptogamie-mycologie2022v43a2. http://cryptogamie.com/mycologie/43/2}, doi = {doi.org/10.5252/cryptogamie-mycologie2022v43a2. }, issn = { 1776-100}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-03-03}, journal = {Cryptogamie. Mycologie}, volume = {43}, number = {2}, pages = {23-61}, abstract = {In this new series of Fungal Biodiversity Profiles, the authors provide descriptions for ten new taxa: Ilytheomyces uncinatus W. Rossi & M. Leonardi, sp. nov. (Ascomycota, Laboulbeniales) and several Basidiomycota: in family Entolomataceae for Entoloma aurantioalpinum Armada, Vila, Bellanger, Noordel., Krisai & Dima, sp. nov. and E. nigroflavescens Armada, Bellanger, Noordel. & Dima, sp. nov., both from France; in family Inocybaceae for Inocybe hebes Eyssart. & Buyck, sp. nov., I. media Eyssart. & Buyck, sp. nov. and I. leucophaea Eyssart. & Buyck, sp. nov., all three gathered from miombo woodland in Zambia (Africa); in family Russulaceae, Russula ferruginea subsp. ferruginea Corrales & Vera, sp. nov. and subsp. panamanensis Corrales & Manz, subsp. nov. from Central America; in Laetiporaceae Jülich for the Indian Phaeolus sharmae Hembrom, A. Parihar, K. Das & A. Ghosh, sp. nov.; in family Vuilleminiaceae Maire for Vuilleminia tropica Hembrom, A. Ghosh, A. Parihar & K. Das, sp. nov., equally from India. All new species of Basidiomycota are supported by newly provided sequence data or already published phylogenetic analyses of sequence data.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this new series of Fungal Biodiversity Profiles, the authors provide descriptions for ten new taxa: Ilytheomyces uncinatus W. Rossi & M. Leonardi, sp. nov. (Ascomycota, Laboulbeniales) and several Basidiomycota: in family Entolomataceae for Entoloma aurantioalpinum Armada, Vila, Bellanger, Noordel., Krisai & Dima, sp. nov. and E. nigroflavescens Armada, Bellanger, Noordel. & Dima, sp. nov., both from France; in family Inocybaceae for Inocybe hebes Eyssart. & Buyck, sp. nov., I. media Eyssart. & Buyck, sp. nov. and I. leucophaea Eyssart. & Buyck, sp. nov., all three gathered from miombo woodland in Zambia (Africa); in family Russulaceae, Russula ferruginea subsp. ferruginea Corrales & Vera, sp. nov. and subsp. panamanensis Corrales & Manz, subsp. nov. from Central America; in Laetiporaceae Jülich for the Indian Phaeolus sharmae Hembrom, A. Parihar, K. Das & A. Ghosh, sp. nov.; in family Vuilleminiaceae Maire for Vuilleminia tropica Hembrom, A. Ghosh, A. Parihar & K. Das, sp. nov., equally from India. All new species of Basidiomycota are supported by newly provided sequence data or already published phylogenetic analyses of sequence data. |
Franić, Iva; Prospero, Simone; Adamson, Kalev; Allan, Eric; Attorre, Fabio; Auger-Rozenberg, Marie Anne; Augustin, Sylvie; Avtzis, Dimitrios; Baert, Wim; Barta, Marek; Bauters, Kenneth; Bellahirech, Amani; Boroń, Piotr; Bragança, Helena; Brestovanská, Tereza; Brurberg, May Bente; Burgess, Treena; Burokienė, Daiva; Cleary, Michelle; Corley, Juan; Coyle, David R; Csóka, György; Černý, Karel; Davydenko, Kateryna; de Groot, Maarten; Diez, Julio Javier; Lehtijärvi, Tuğba Doğmuş H; Drenkhan, Rein; Edwards, Jacqueline; Elsafy, Mohammed; Eötvös, Csaba Béla; Falko, Roman; Fan, Jianting; Feddern, Nina; Fürjes-Mikó, Ágnes; Gossner, Martin M; Grad, Bartłomiej; Hartmann, Martin; Havrdova, Ludmila; Horáková, Miriam Kádasi; Hrabětová, Markéta; Justesen, Mathias Just; Kacprzyk, Magdalena; Kenis, Marc; Kirichenko, Natalia; Kovač, Marta; Kramarets, Volodymyr; Lacković, Nikola; Lantschner, Maria Victoria; Lazarević, Jelena; Leskiv, Marianna; Li, Hongmei; Madsen, Corrie Lynne; Malumphy, Chris; Matošević, Dinka; Matsiakh, Iryna; May, Tom W; Meffert, Johan; Migliorini, Duccio; Nikolov, Christo; O’Hanlon, Richard; Oskay, Funda; Paap, Trudy; Parpan, Taras; Piškur, Barbara; Ravn, Hans Peter; Richard, John; Ronse, Anne; Roques, Alain; Ruffner, Beat; Sivickis, Karolis; Soliani, Carolina; Talgø, Venche; Tomoshevich, Maria; Uimari, Anne; Ulyshen, Michael; Vettraino, Anna Maria; Villari, Caterina; Wang, Yongjun; Witzell, Johanna; Zlatković, Milica; Eschen, René Worldwide diversity of endophytic fungi and insects associated with dormant tree twigs Journal Article Scientific Data, 9 (62 (2022)), pp. 1-9, 2022, ISSN: 2052-4463. @article{Franić2022, title = {Worldwide diversity of endophytic fungi and insects associated with dormant tree twigs}, author = {Iva Franić and Simone Prospero and Kalev Adamson and Eric Allan and Fabio Attorre and Marie Anne Auger-Rozenberg and Sylvie Augustin and Dimitrios Avtzis and Wim Baert and Marek Barta and Kenneth Bauters and Amani Bellahirech and Piotr Boroń and Helena Bragança and Tereza Brestovanská and May Bente Brurberg and Treena Burgess and Daiva Burokienė and Michelle Cleary and Juan Corley and David R. Coyle and György Csóka and Karel Černý and Kateryna Davydenko and Maarten de Groot and Julio Javier Diez and H. Tuğba Doğmuş Lehtijärvi and Rein Drenkhan and Jacqueline Edwards and Mohammed Elsafy and Csaba Béla Eötvös and Roman Falko and Jianting Fan and Nina Feddern and Ágnes Fürjes-Mikó and Martin M. Gossner and Bartłomiej Grad and Martin Hartmann and Ludmila Havrdova and Miriam Kádasi Horáková and Markéta Hrabětová and Mathias Just Justesen and Magdalena Kacprzyk and Marc Kenis and Natalia Kirichenko and Marta Kovač and Volodymyr Kramarets and Nikola Lacković and Maria Victoria Lantschner and Jelena Lazarević and Marianna Leskiv and Hongmei Li and Corrie Lynne Madsen and Chris Malumphy and Dinka Matošević and Iryna Matsiakh and Tom W. May and Johan Meffert and Duccio Migliorini and Christo Nikolov and Richard O’Hanlon and Funda Oskay and Trudy Paap and Taras Parpan and Barbara Piškur and Hans Peter Ravn and John Richard and Anne Ronse and Alain Roques and Beat Ruffner and Karolis Sivickis and Carolina Soliani and Venche Talgø and Maria Tomoshevich and Anne Uimari and Michael Ulyshen and Anna Maria Vettraino and Caterina Villari and Yongjun Wang and Johanna Witzell and Milica Zlatković and René Eschen}, doi = {10.1038/s41597-022-01162-3}, issn = {2052-4463}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-03-01}, journal = {Scientific Data}, volume = {9}, number = {62 (2022)}, pages = {1-9}, abstract = {International trade in plants and climate change are two of the main factors causing damaging tree pests (i.e. fungi and insects) to spread into new areas. To mitigate these risks, a large-scale assessment of tree-associated fungi and insects is needed. We present records of endophytic fungi and insects in twigs of 17 angiosperm and gymnosperm genera, from 51 locations in 32 countries worldwide. Endophytic fungi were characterized by high-throughput sequencing of 352 samples from 145 tree species in 28 countries. Insects were reared from 227 samples of 109 tree species in 18 countries and sorted into taxonomic orders and feeding guilds. Herbivorous insects were grouped into morphospecies and were identified using molecular and morphological approaches. This dataset reveals the diversity of tree-associated taxa, as it contains 12,721 fungal Amplicon Sequence Variants and 208 herbivorous insect morphospecies, sampled across broad geographic and climatic gradients and for many tree species. This dataset will facilitate applied and fundamental studies on the distribution of fungal endophytes and insects in trees.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } International trade in plants and climate change are two of the main factors causing damaging tree pests (i.e. fungi and insects) to spread into new areas. To mitigate these risks, a large-scale assessment of tree-associated fungi and insects is needed. We present records of endophytic fungi and insects in twigs of 17 angiosperm and gymnosperm genera, from 51 locations in 32 countries worldwide. Endophytic fungi were characterized by high-throughput sequencing of 352 samples from 145 tree species in 28 countries. Insects were reared from 227 samples of 109 tree species in 18 countries and sorted into taxonomic orders and feeding guilds. Herbivorous insects were grouped into morphospecies and were identified using molecular and morphological approaches. This dataset reveals the diversity of tree-associated taxa, as it contains 12,721 fungal Amplicon Sequence Variants and 208 herbivorous insect morphospecies, sampled across broad geographic and climatic gradients and for many tree species. This dataset will facilitate applied and fundamental studies on the distribution of fungal endophytes and insects in trees. |
Korenko, Stanislav; Černecká, Ľudmila; Dorková, Martina; Sýkora, Jakub; Gajdoš, Peter Sinarachna nigricornis and genus-specific host utilization of Araneus spiders by the genus Sinarachna (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) Journal Article The Journal of Arachnology, 50 (1), 2022, ISSN: 0161-8202. @article{Korenko_2022b, title = {Sinarachna nigricornis and genus-specific host utilization of Araneus spiders by the genus Sinarachna (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)}, author = {Stanislav Korenko and Ľudmila Černecká and Martina Dorková and Jakub Sýkora and Peter Gajdoš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1636/JoA-S-21-012}, doi = {10.1636/joa-s-21-012}, issn = {0161-8202}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-03-01}, journal = {The Journal of Arachnology}, volume = {50}, number = {1}, publisher = {American Arachnological Society}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Račko, Vladimír; Kováč, Ján; Mišíková, Oľga; Mihál, Ivan; Milenković, Ivan; Ďurkovič, Jaroslav A Structural Assessment of Sycamore Maple Bark Disintegration by Nectria cinnabarina Journal Article Forests, 13 (3), pp. 452, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Ra_ko_2022, title = {A Structural Assessment of Sycamore Maple Bark Disintegration by Nectria cinnabarina}, author = {Vladimír Račko and Ján Kováč and Oľga Mišíková and Ivan Mihál and Ivan Milenković and Jaroslav Ďurkovič}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13030452}, doi = {10.3390/f13030452}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-03-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {13}, number = {3}, pages = {452}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Romero, Gustavo Q; Gonçalves‐Souza, Thiago; Roslin, Tomas; Marquis, Robert J; Marino, Nicholas A C; Novotny, Vojtech; Cornelissen, Tatiana; Orivel, Jerome; Sui, Shen; Aires, Gustavo; Antoniazzi, Reuber; Dáttilo, Wesley; Breviglieri, Crasso P B; Busse, Annika; Gibb, Heloise; Izzo, Thiago J; Kadlec, Tomas; Kemp, Victoria; Kersch‐Becker, Monica; Knapp, Michal; Kratina, Pavel; Luke, Rebecca; Majnarić, Stefan; Maritz, Robin; Martins, Paulo Mateus; Mendesil, Esayas; Michalko, Jaroslav; Mrazova, Anna; Novais, Samuel; Pereira, Cássio C; Perić, Mirela S; Petermann, Jana S; Ribeiro, Sérvio P; Sam, Katerina; Trzcinski, Kurtis M; Vieira, Camila; Westwood, Natalie; Bernaschini, Maria L; Carvajal, Valentina; González, Ezequiel; Jausoro, Mariana; Kaensin, Stanis; Ospina, Fabiola; Cristóbal‐Pérez, Jacob E; Quesada, Mauricio; Rogy, Pierre; Srivastava, Diane S; Szpryngiel, Scarlett; Tack, Ayco J M; Teder, Tiit; Videla, Martin; Viljur, Mari‐Liis; Koricheva, Julia Climate variability and aridity modulate the role of leaf shelters for arthropods: A global experiment Journal Article Global Change Biology, 28 (11), pp. 3694–3710, 2022, ISSN: 1365-2486. @article{Romero_2022, title = {Climate variability and aridity modulate the role of leaf shelters for arthropods: A global experiment}, author = {Gustavo Q Romero and Thiago Gonçalves‐Souza and Tomas Roslin and Robert J Marquis and Nicholas A C Marino and Vojtech Novotny and Tatiana Cornelissen and Jerome Orivel and Shen Sui and Gustavo Aires and Reuber Antoniazzi and Wesley Dáttilo and Crasso P B Breviglieri and Annika Busse and Heloise Gibb and Thiago J Izzo and Tomas Kadlec and Victoria Kemp and Monica Kersch‐Becker and Michal Knapp and Pavel Kratina and Rebecca Luke and Stefan Majnarić and Robin Maritz and Paulo Mateus Martins and Esayas Mendesil and Jaroslav Michalko and Anna Mrazova and Samuel Novais and Cássio C Pereira and Mirela S Perić and Jana S Petermann and Sérvio P Ribeiro and Katerina Sam and Kurtis M Trzcinski and Camila Vieira and Natalie Westwood and Maria L Bernaschini and Valentina Carvajal and Ezequiel González and Mariana Jausoro and Stanis Kaensin and Fabiola Ospina and Jacob E Cristóbal‐Pérez and Mauricio Quesada and Pierre Rogy and Diane S Srivastava and Scarlett Szpryngiel and Ayco J M Tack and Tiit Teder and Martin Videla and Mari‐Liis Viljur and Julia Koricheva}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16150}, doi = {10.1111/gcb.16150}, issn = {1365-2486}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-03-01}, journal = {Global Change Biology}, volume = {28}, number = {11}, pages = {3694–3710}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kobza, M; Ostrovský, R; Adamčíková, K; Pastirčáková, K Stability of trees infected by wood decay fungi estimated by acoustic tomography: a field survey Journal Article Trees Structure and Function, 36 (1), pp. 103-112, 2022, ISSN: 1432-2285. @article{Kobza2022, title = {Stability of trees infected by wood decay fungi estimated by acoustic tomography: a field survey}, author = {M. Kobza and R. Ostrovský and K. Adamčíková and K. Pastirčáková}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-021-02185-w}, doi = {10.1007/s00468-021-02185-w}, issn = {1432-2285}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-02-08}, journal = {Trees Structure and Function}, volume = {36}, number = {1}, pages = {103-112}, abstract = {In this survey, we assessed the relationships between the presence of visible fruiting bodies and measurements of both wood damage and tree safety factor (SF), the final aim being the determination of whether a tree showing wood decay signs should be felled or not. In general, trees affected by wood-decaying fungi cannot be considered risky prior to determining the impact of the fungi on their structural integrity. Trees of nine genera from 13 localities of Slovakia were included in this survey. In total, nineteen species of fungi were found causing wood decay on 74 individual host trees. Acoustic tomography was done using a Fakopp 3D tomograph, and SF was calculated by ArborSonic 3D software. The most commonly occurring taxon, Fomes fomentarius (L.) Fr., was found on six tree genera. The highest degree of damaged area on trunks was caused by fungi in the genera Fomes, Ganoderma, and Perenniporia (over 70%), while the lowest damage was caused by genera Spongipellis, Cerrena, and Auricularia (up to 30%). The lowest values of SF were measured on trees of the genus Acer infected by Fomes fomentarius; Prunus infected by Phellinus pomaceus (Pers.) Maire; and Fagus infected by Ganoderma pfeifferi Bres. Computation of the SF of individual trees plays a vital part in the stability evaluation of trees affected by wood decay fungi.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this survey, we assessed the relationships between the presence of visible fruiting bodies and measurements of both wood damage and tree safety factor (SF), the final aim being the determination of whether a tree showing wood decay signs should be felled or not. In general, trees affected by wood-decaying fungi cannot be considered risky prior to determining the impact of the fungi on their structural integrity. Trees of nine genera from 13 localities of Slovakia were included in this survey. In total, nineteen species of fungi were found causing wood decay on 74 individual host trees. Acoustic tomography was done using a Fakopp 3D tomograph, and SF was calculated by ArborSonic 3D software. The most commonly occurring taxon, Fomes fomentarius (L.) Fr., was found on six tree genera. The highest degree of damaged area on trunks was caused by fungi in the genera Fomes, Ganoderma, and Perenniporia (over 70%), while the lowest damage was caused by genera Spongipellis, Cerrena, and Auricularia (up to 30%). The lowest values of SF were measured on trees of the genus Acer infected by Fomes fomentarius; Prunus infected by Phellinus pomaceus (Pers.) Maire; and Fagus infected by Ganoderma pfeifferi Bres. Computation of the SF of individual trees plays a vital part in the stability evaluation of trees affected by wood decay fungi. |
Michalko, Jaroslav; Medo, Juraj; Ferus, Peter; Konôpková, Jana; Košútová, Dominika; Hot’ka, Peter; Barta, Marek Plants, 11 , pp. 417, 2022, ISSN: 2223-7747. @article{Michalko2022, title = {Changes of Endophytic Bacterial Community in Mature Leaves of Prunus laurocerasus L. during the Seasonal Transition from Winter Dormancy to Vegetative Growth}, author = {Jaroslav Michalko and Juraj Medo and Peter Ferus and Jana Konôpková and Dominika Košútová and Peter Hot’ka and Marek Barta}, doi = {10.3390/plants11030417}, issn = {2223-7747}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-02-03}, journal = {Plants}, volume = {11}, pages = {417}, abstract = {Diverse communities of bacterial endophytes inhabit plant tissues, and these bacteria play important roles for plant growth and health. Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus L.) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that is widely grown in temperate zones for its ornamental and medicinal properties, however virtually nothing is known about its associated bacterial community. In this study, we analysed the matured one-year-old leaves of this plant using Illumina-based 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding to reveal the community structure of endophytic bacteria and understand its shifts during the seasonal transition from winter dormancy to a spring vegetative state. The overall community was composed of four dominant phyla (Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes). Corynebacterium, Acinetobacter, and Chryseobacterium genera were the most prevalent bacteria, comprising 13.3%, 6.9%, and 6.8% of the amplicon sequence variants (ASVs), respectively. The ASV richness and diversity increased significantly in May as compared to other sampling months (February, March, and April). We observed high variation in the overall community structure of endophytic bacteria among collection dates. The variation was only reflected by a few core community members, suggesting that the changes of the endophytic community during winter/spring seasonal transition are mostly associated with the less abundant community members. We identified biomarker taxa for late winter, mid spring, and late spring collection dates. This study is the first one to report on the diversity and composition of bacterial endophytes in the leaves of cherry laurel and its shifts across the dormancy-to-vegetative seasonal transition.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Diverse communities of bacterial endophytes inhabit plant tissues, and these bacteria play important roles for plant growth and health. Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus L.) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that is widely grown in temperate zones for its ornamental and medicinal properties, however virtually nothing is known about its associated bacterial community. In this study, we analysed the matured one-year-old leaves of this plant using Illumina-based 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding to reveal the community structure of endophytic bacteria and understand its shifts during the seasonal transition from winter dormancy to a spring vegetative state. The overall community was composed of four dominant phyla (Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes). Corynebacterium, Acinetobacter, and Chryseobacterium genera were the most prevalent bacteria, comprising 13.3%, 6.9%, and 6.8% of the amplicon sequence variants (ASVs), respectively. The ASV richness and diversity increased significantly in May as compared to other sampling months (February, March, and April). We observed high variation in the overall community structure of endophytic bacteria among collection dates. The variation was only reflected by a few core community members, suggesting that the changes of the endophytic community during winter/spring seasonal transition are mostly associated with the less abundant community members. We identified biomarker taxa for late winter, mid spring, and late spring collection dates. This study is the first one to report on the diversity and composition of bacterial endophytes in the leaves of cherry laurel and its shifts across the dormancy-to-vegetative seasonal transition. |
Trubin, Aleksei; Mezei, Pavel; Zabihi, Khodabakhsh; Surový, Peter; Jakuš, Rastislav Northernmost European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus outbreak: Modelling tree mortality using remote sensing and climate data Journal Article Forest Ecology and Management, 505 , pp. 119829, 2022, ISSN: 0378-1127. @article{Trubin_2022, title = {Northernmost European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus outbreak: Modelling tree mortality using remote sensing and climate data}, author = {Aleksei Trubin and Pavel Mezei and Khodabakhsh Zabihi and Peter Surový and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119829}, doi = {10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119829}, issn = {0378-1127}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-02-01}, journal = {Forest Ecology and Management}, volume = {505}, pages = {119829}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Uhrin, Marcel; Nusová, Gréta; Kaňuch, Peter Linking activity of common pipistrelles, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, in an urbanised area with a nearby mass swarming site Journal Article Urban Ecosystems, 25 (4), pp. 1125–1135, 2022, ISSN: 1573-1642. @article{Uhrin_2022, title = {Linking activity of common pipistrelles, Pipistrellus pipistrellus, in an urbanised area with a nearby mass swarming site}, author = {Marcel Uhrin and Gréta Nusová and Peter Kaňuch}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11252-022-01222-x}, doi = {10.1007/s11252-022-01222-x}, issn = {1573-1642}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-02-01}, journal = {Urban Ecosystems}, volume = {25}, number = {4}, pages = {1125–1135}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Ruiz, Leda Silvera T; Amarilla, Leonardo D; Torres, Carolina; Košútová, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana; Ferus, Peter; Galetto, Leonardo Reproductive biology of the invasive Gleditsia triacanthos L. (Fabaceae) Journal Article Flora : morphology, distribution, functional ecology of plants, 288 , 2022, ISSN: ISSN 0367-2530. @article{Ruiz2022, title = {Reproductive biology of the invasive \textit{Gleditsia triacanthos} L. (Fabaceae)}, author = {Leda T. Silvera Ruiz and Leonardo D. Amarilla and Carolina Torres and Dominika Košútová and Jana Konôpková and Peter Ferus and Leonardo Galetto}, doi = {10.1016/j.flora.2022.152010}, issn = {ISSN 0367-2530}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-24}, journal = {Flora : morphology, distribution, functional ecology of plants}, volume = {288}, abstract = {Biotic invasions constitute a threat for natural communities, affecting ecological and evolutionary integrity of natural ecosystems. Gleditsia triacanthos is an invasive species in many regions of the world. In Argentina, its populations are expanding over native vegetation of different ecoregions. The aim of this work is to study the reproductive biology of the invasive honey locust, characterizing the reproductive individuals, the assemblage of pollinators, the pollination process, the compatibility system, and the reproductive success. Considering that G. triacanthos could be characterized as a novel invader in Argentina and plant-pollinator interactions could be important to facilitate plant invasions, we expect to find (a) an assembly of generalist floral visitors that promote pollination; (b) that fruits and seeds could be produced through self- (autogamy) or cross-pollination (mediated by pollinators); (c) that pollinators can increase reproductive success of exposed flowers compared to those experimentally isolated from pollinators. The studied populations (Córdoba Province, central Argentina) can be characterized as polygamous andro-dioecious, with a higher proportion of male individuals. Although honeybees were the most frequent pollinator, all floral visitors could be potential pollinators and the honey locust can be characterized as pollinator-generalist. G. triacanthos produces fruits and seeds by spontaneous self-pollination, but a higher reproductive success was observed after hand cross- or natural pollinations. Producing both self- and cross-pollinated seeds could be advantageous for this species during different stages of the invasion process. The generalist pollination system presented by G. triacanthos, the high production of pollen by male individuals compared to the individuals with perfect flowers, and the higher fruit and seed set by cross- or natural pollinated flowers are all traits favouring the invasion process. These reproductive traits could be considered when designing management strategies to control the expansion of this invasive species.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Biotic invasions constitute a threat for natural communities, affecting ecological and evolutionary integrity of natural ecosystems. Gleditsia triacanthos is an invasive species in many regions of the world. In Argentina, its populations are expanding over native vegetation of different ecoregions. The aim of this work is to study the reproductive biology of the invasive honey locust, characterizing the reproductive individuals, the assemblage of pollinators, the pollination process, the compatibility system, and the reproductive success. Considering that G. triacanthos could be characterized as a novel invader in Argentina and plant-pollinator interactions could be important to facilitate plant invasions, we expect to find (a) an assembly of generalist floral visitors that promote pollination; (b) that fruits and seeds could be produced through self- (autogamy) or cross-pollination (mediated by pollinators); (c) that pollinators can increase reproductive success of exposed flowers compared to those experimentally isolated from pollinators. The studied populations (Córdoba Province, central Argentina) can be characterized as polygamous andro-dioecious, with a higher proportion of male individuals. Although honeybees were the most frequent pollinator, all floral visitors could be potential pollinators and the honey locust can be characterized as pollinator-generalist. G. triacanthos produces fruits and seeds by spontaneous self-pollination, but a higher reproductive success was observed after hand cross- or natural pollinations. Producing both self- and cross-pollinated seeds could be advantageous for this species during different stages of the invasion process. The generalist pollination system presented by G. triacanthos, the high production of pollen by male individuals compared to the individuals with perfect flowers, and the higher fruit and seed set by cross- or natural pollinated flowers are all traits favouring the invasion process. These reproductive traits could be considered when designing management strategies to control the expansion of this invasive species. |
Petrik, Peter; Petek-Petrik, Anja; Konôpková, Alena; Fleischer, Peter; Stojnic, Srdjan; Zavadilova, Ina; Kurjak, Daniel Seasonality of PSII thermostability and water use efficiency of in situ mountainous Norway spruce (Picea abies) Journal Article Journal of Forestry Research, 34 (1), pp. 197–208, 2022, ISSN: 1993-0607. @article{Petrik_2022, title = {Seasonality of PSII thermostability and water use efficiency of in situ mountainous Norway spruce (Picea abies)}, author = {Peter Petrik and Anja Petek-Petrik and Alena Konôpková and Peter Fleischer and Srdjan Stojnic and Ina Zavadilova and Daniel Kurjak}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11676-022-01476-3}, doi = {10.1007/s11676-022-01476-3}, issn = {1993-0607}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Forestry Research}, volume = {34}, number = {1}, pages = {197–208}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Soares, António O; Haelewaters, Danny; Ameixa, Olga M C C; Borges, Isabel; Brown, Peter M J; Cardoso, Pedro; de Groot, Michiel D; Evans, Edward W; Grez, Audrey A; Hochkirch, Axel; Holecová, Milada; Honěk, Alois; Kulfan, Ján; Lillebø, Ana I; Martinková, Zdenka; Michaud, J P; Nedvěd, Oldřich; Omkar, ; Roy, Helen E; Saxena, Swati; Shandilya, Apoorva; Sentis, Arnaud; Skuhrovec, Jiri; Viglášová, Sandra; Zach, Peter; Zaviezo, Tania; Losey, John E A roadmap for ladybird conservation and recovery Journal Article Conservation Biology, 37 (1), 2022, ISSN: 1523-1739. @article{Soares_2022, title = {A roadmap for ladybird conservation and recovery}, author = {António O Soares and Danny Haelewaters and Olga M C C Ameixa and Isabel Borges and Peter M J Brown and Pedro Cardoso and Michiel D de Groot and Edward W Evans and Audrey A Grez and Axel Hochkirch and Milada Holecová and Alois Honěk and Ján Kulfan and Ana I Lillebø and Zdenka Martinková and J P Michaud and Oldřich Nedvěd and Omkar and Helen E Roy and Swati Saxena and Apoorva Shandilya and Arnaud Sentis and Jiri Skuhrovec and Sandra Viglášová and Peter Zach and Tania Zaviezo and John E Losey}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13965}, doi = {10.1111/cobi.13965}, issn = {1523-1739}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Conservation Biology}, volume = {37}, number = {1}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Šestáková, Anna; Černecká, Ľudmila; Naumova, Maria; Purgat, Pavol; Szita, Éva; Gajdoš, Peter A review of two very rare ground spiders from sandy habitats, new for Slovakia (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) Journal Article Arachnologische Mitteilungen: Arachnology Letters, 64 (1), 2022, ISSN: 1018-4171. @article{_est_kov__2022, title = {A review of two very rare ground spiders from sandy habitats, new for Slovakia (Araneae: Gnaphosidae)}, author = {Anna Šestáková and Ľudmila Černecká and Maria Naumova and Pavol Purgat and Éva Szita and Peter Gajdoš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.30963/aramit6402}, doi = {10.30963/aramit6402}, issn = {1018-4171}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Arachnologische Mitteilungen: Arachnology Letters}, volume = {64}, number = {1}, publisher = {Arachnologische Mitteilungen}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Brnkalakova, Stanislava; Melnykovych, Mariana; Nijnik, Maria; Barlagne, Carla; Pavelka, Marian; Udovc, Andrej; Marek, Michal; Kovac, Urban; Kluvánková, Tatiana Collective forestry regimes to enhance transition to climate smart forestry Journal Article Environmental Policy and Governance, 32 (6), pp. 492–503, 2022, ISSN: 1756-9338. @article{Brnkalakova_2022, title = {Collective forestry regimes to enhance transition to climate smart forestry}, author = {Stanislava Brnkalakova and Mariana Melnykovych and Maria Nijnik and Carla Barlagne and Marian Pavelka and Andrej Udovc and Michal Marek and Urban Kovac and Tatiana Kluvánková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eet.2021}, doi = {10.1002/eet.2021}, issn = {1756-9338}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Environmental Policy and Governance}, volume = {32}, number = {6}, pages = {492–503}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Dimitrova, Anastazija; Csilléry, Katalin; Klisz, Marcin; Lévesque, Mathieu; Heinrichs, Steffi; Cailleret, Maxime; Andivia, Enrique; Madsen, Palle; Böhenius, Henrik; Cvjetkovic, Branislav; Cuyper, Bart De; de Dato, Giovanbattista; Ferus, Peter; Heinze, Berthold; Ivetić, Vladan; Köbölkuti, Zoltan; Lazarević, Jelena; Lazdina, Dagnija; Maaten, Tiit; Makovskis, Kristaps; Milovanović, Jelena; Monteiro, Antonio T; Nonić, Marina; Place, Simon; Puchalka, Radoslaw; Montagnoli, Antonio Risks, benefits, and knowledge gaps of non-native tree species in Europe Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10 , 2022, ISSN: 2296-701X. @article{Dimitrova_2022, title = {Risks, benefits, and knowledge gaps of non-native tree species in Europe}, author = {Anastazija Dimitrova and Katalin Csilléry and Marcin Klisz and Mathieu Lévesque and Steffi Heinrichs and Maxime Cailleret and Enrique Andivia and Palle Madsen and Henrik Böhenius and Branislav Cvjetkovic and Bart De Cuyper and Giovanbattista de Dato and Peter Ferus and Berthold Heinze and Vladan Ivetić and Zoltan Köbölkuti and Jelena Lazarević and Dagnija Lazdina and Tiit Maaten and Kristaps Makovskis and Jelena Milovanović and Antonio T Monteiro and Marina Nonić and Simon Place and Radoslaw Puchalka and Antonio Montagnoli}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.908464}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2022.908464}, issn = {2296-701X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {10}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Duduman, Mihai-Leonard; Beránková, Kateřina; Jakuš, Rastislav; Hradecký, Jaromír; Jirošová, Anna Efficiency and Sustainability of Ips duplicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Pheromone Dispensers with Different Designs Journal Article Forests, 13 (4), pp. 511, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Duduman_2022, title = {Efficiency and Sustainability of Ips duplicatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Pheromone Dispensers with Different Designs}, author = {Mihai-Leonard Duduman and Kateřina Beránková and Rastislav Jakuš and Jaromír Hradecký and Anna Jirošová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13040511}, doi = {10.3390/f13040511}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {13}, number = {4}, pages = {511}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Fleischer, Peter; Pichler, Viliam; Merganič, Ján; Gömöryová, Erika; Homolák, Marián; Fleischer, Peter Declining Growth Response of Siberian Spruce to Climate Variability on the Taiga–Tundra Border in the Putorana Mountains (Northwest Siberia) Journal Article Forests, 13 (1), pp. 131, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Fleischer_2022, title = {Declining Growth Response of Siberian Spruce to Climate Variability on the Taiga–Tundra Border in the Putorana Mountains (Northwest Siberia)}, author = {Peter Fleischer and Viliam Pichler and Ján Merganič and Erika Gömöryová and Marián Homolák and Peter Fleischer}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13010131}, doi = {10.3390/f13010131}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, pages = {131}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Haelewaters, Danny; Hiller, Thomas; Ceryngier, Piotr; Eschen, René; Gorczak, Michał; Houston, Makenna L; Kisło, Kamil; Knapp, Michal; Landeka, Nediljko; Pfliegler, Walter P; Zach, Peter; Aime, Catherine M; Nedvěd, Oldřich Do Biotic and Abiotic Factors Influence the Prevalence of a Common Parasite of the Invasive Alien Ladybird Harmonia axyridis? Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10 , 2022, ISSN: 2296-701X. @article{Haelewaters_2022, title = {Do Biotic and Abiotic Factors Influence the Prevalence of a Common Parasite of the Invasive Alien Ladybird Harmonia axyridis?}, author = {Danny Haelewaters and Thomas Hiller and Piotr Ceryngier and René Eschen and Michał Gorczak and Makenna L Houston and Kamil Kisło and Michal Knapp and Nediljko Landeka and Walter P Pfliegler and Peter Zach and Catherine M Aime and Oldřich Nedvěd}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.773423}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2022.773423}, issn = {2296-701X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {10}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Hrivnák, Richard; Bošeľa, Michal; Slezák, Michal; Lukac, Martin; Svitková, Ivana; Gizela, Jaroslav; Hegedüšová, Katarína; Hrivnák, Matúš; Kliment, Ján; Knopp, Vlastimil; Senko, Dušan; Ujházyová, Mariana; Valachovič, Milan; Wiezik, Maroš; Máliš, František Competition for soil resources forces a trade-off between enhancing tree productivity and understorey species richness in managed beech forests Journal Article Science of The Total Environment, 849 , pp. 157825, 2022, ISSN: 0048-9697. @article{Hrivn_k_2022c, title = {Competition for soil resources forces a trade-off between enhancing tree productivity and understorey species richness in managed beech forests}, author = {Richard Hrivnák and Michal Bošeľa and Michal Slezák and Martin Lukac and Ivana Svitková and Jaroslav Gizela and Katarína Hegedüšová and Matúš Hrivnák and Ján Kliment and Vlastimil Knopp and Dušan Senko and Mariana Ujházyová and Milan Valachovič and Maroš Wiezik and František Máliš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157825}, doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157825}, issn = {0048-9697}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Science of The Total Environment}, volume = {849}, pages = {157825}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jakuš, Rastislav; Modlinger, Roman; Kašpar, Jaroslav; Majdák, Andrej; Blaženec, Miroslav; Korolyova, Nataliya; Jirošová, Anna; Schlyter, Fredrik Testing the Efficiency of the Push-and-Pull Strategy during Severe Ips typographus Outbreak and Extreme Drought in Norway Spruce Stands Journal Article Forests, 13 (12), pp. 2175, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Jaku__2022, title = {Testing the Efficiency of the Push-and-Pull Strategy during Severe Ips typographus Outbreak and Extreme Drought in Norway Spruce Stands}, author = {Rastislav Jakuš and Roman Modlinger and Jaroslav Kašpar and Andrej Majdák and Miroslav Blaženec and Nataliya Korolyova and Anna Jirošová and Fredrik Schlyter}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13122175}, doi = {10.3390/f13122175}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {13}, number = {12}, pages = {2175}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jirošová, Anna; Kalinová, Blanka; Modlinger, Roman; Jakuš, Rastislav; Unelius, Rikard C; Blaženec, Miroslav; Schlyter, Fredrik Anti‐attractant activity of (+)‐trans‐4‐thujanol for Eurasian spruce bark beetle Ips typographus: Novel potency for females Journal Article Pest Management Science, 78 (5), pp. 1992–1999, 2022, ISSN: 1526-4998. @article{Jiro_ov__2022, title = {Anti‐attractant activity of (+)‐trans‐4‐thujanol for Eurasian spruce bark beetle Ips typographus: Novel potency for females}, author = {Anna Jirošová and Blanka Kalinová and Roman Modlinger and Rastislav Jakuš and Rikard C Unelius and Miroslav Blaženec and Fredrik Schlyter}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ps.6819}, doi = {10.1002/ps.6819}, issn = {1526-4998}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Pest Management Science}, volume = {78}, number = {5}, pages = {1992–1999}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kaňuch, Peter; Kasanický, Tomáš; Ružinská, Romana; Zelenka, Ján The effect of logging on fission-fusion behaviour of tree-dwelling bats explored by an agent-based model Journal Article Ecological Informatics, 72 , pp. 101884, 2022, ISSN: 1574-9541. @article{Ka_uch_2022, title = {The effect of logging on fission-fusion behaviour of tree-dwelling bats explored by an agent-based model}, author = {Peter Kaňuch and Tomáš Kasanický and Romana Ružinská and Ján Zelenka}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2022.101884}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecoinf.2022.101884}, issn = {1574-9541}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Ecological Informatics}, volume = {72}, pages = {101884}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kaňuch, Peter; Cassel-Lundhagen, Anna; Preuss, Sonja; Nordlander, Göran; Berggren, Åsa Parapatric Genetic Lineages Persist in a Multiply Introduced Non-native Bush-Cricket Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 10 , 2022, ISSN: 2296-701X. @article{Ka_uch_2022b, title = {Parapatric Genetic Lineages Persist in a Multiply Introduced Non-native Bush-Cricket}, author = {Peter Kaňuch and Anna Cassel-Lundhagen and Sonja Preuss and Göran Nordlander and Åsa Berggren}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.812079}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2022.812079}, issn = {2296-701X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {10}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Korenko, Stanislav; Sýkora, Jakub; Černecká, Ľudmila; Gajdoš, Peter; Purgat, Pavol; Černecký, Ján; Holý, Kamil; Heneberg, Petr; Agnarsson, Ingi Journal of Hymenoptera Research, 93 , pp. 89–100, 2022, ISSN: 1070-9428. @article{Korenko_2022, title = {Elevation gradient affects the distribution and host utilisation of Zatypota anomala (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) associated with mesh web weaving spiders (Araneae, Dictynidae)}, author = {Stanislav Korenko and Jakub Sýkora and Ľudmila Černecká and Peter Gajdoš and Pavol Purgat and Ján Černecký and Kamil Holý and Petr Heneberg and Ingi Agnarsson}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/jhr.93.91513}, doi = {10.3897/jhr.93.91513}, issn = {1070-9428}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Hymenoptera Research}, volume = {93}, pages = {89–100}, publisher = {Pensoft Publishers}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Korolyova, Nataliya; Buechling, Arne; Lieutier, François; Yart, Annie; Cudlín, Pavel; Turčáni, Marek; Jakuš, Rastislav Primary and secondary host selection by Ips typographus depends on Norway spruce crown characteristics and phenolic-based defenses Journal Article Plant Science, 321 , pp. 111319, 2022, ISSN: 0168-9452. @article{Korolyova_2022, title = {Primary and secondary host selection by Ips typographus depends on Norway spruce crown characteristics and phenolic-based defenses}, author = {Nataliya Korolyova and Arne Buechling and François Lieutier and Annie Yart and Pavel Cudlín and Marek Turčáni and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111319}, doi = {10.1016/j.plantsci.2022.111319}, issn = {0168-9452}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Plant Science}, volume = {321}, pages = {111319}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Korolyova, Nataliya; Buechling, Arne; Ďuračiová, Renata; Zabihi, Khodabakhsh; Turčáni, Marek; Svoboda, Miroslav; Bláha, Jaromír; Swarts, Kelly; Poláček, Miroslav; Hradecký, Jaromir; Červenka, Jaroslav; Němčák, Pavel; Schlyter, Fredrik; Jakuš, Rastislav The Last Trees Standing: Climate modulates tree survival factors during a prolonged bark beetle outbreak in Europe Journal Article Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 322 , pp. 109025, 2022, ISSN: 0168-1923. @article{Korolyova_2022b, title = {The Last Trees Standing: Climate modulates tree survival factors during a prolonged bark beetle outbreak in Europe}, author = {Nataliya Korolyova and Arne Buechling and Renata Ďuračiová and Khodabakhsh Zabihi and Marek Turčáni and Miroslav Svoboda and Jaromír Bláha and Kelly Swarts and Miroslav Poláček and Jaromir Hradecký and Jaroslav Červenka and Pavel Němčák and Fredrik Schlyter and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2022.109025}, doi = {10.1016/j.agrformet.2022.109025}, issn = {0168-1923}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Agricultural and Forest Meteorology}, volume = {322}, pages = {109025}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kubov, Martin; Schieber, Branislav; Janík, Rastislav Effect of Selected Meteorological Variables on Full Flowering of Some Forest Herbs in the Western Carpathians Journal Article Atmosphere, 13 (2), pp. 195, 2022, ISSN: 2073-4433. @article{Kubov_2022, title = {Effect of Selected Meteorological Variables on Full Flowering of Some Forest Herbs in the Western Carpathians}, author = {Martin Kubov and Branislav Schieber and Rastislav Janík}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos13020195}, doi = {10.3390/atmos13020195}, issn = {2073-4433}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Atmosphere}, volume = {13}, number = {2}, pages = {195}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kuklová, Margita; Kukla, Ján; Hniličková, Helena; Hnilička, František; Pivková, Ivica Impact of Car Traffic on Metal Accumulation in Soils and Plants Growing Close to a Motorway (Eastern Slovakia) Journal Article Toxics, 10 (4), pp. 183, 2022, ISSN: 2305-6304. @article{Kuklov__2022, title = {Impact of Car Traffic on Metal Accumulation in Soils and Plants Growing Close to a Motorway (Eastern Slovakia)}, author = {Margita Kuklová and Ján Kukla and Helena Hniličková and František Hnilička and Ivica Pivková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxics10040183}, doi = {10.3390/toxics10040183}, issn = {2305-6304}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Toxics}, volume = {10}, number = {4}, pages = {183}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Marešová, Jana; Húdoková, Hana; Sarvašová, Lenka; Fleischer, Peter; Ditmarová, Ľubica; Blaženec, Miroslav; Jamnická, Gabriela Dynamics of internal isoprenoid metabolites in young Picea abies (Norway spruce) shoots during drought stress conditions in springtime Journal Article Phytochemistry, 203 , pp. 113414, 2022, ISSN: 0031-9422. @article{Mare_ov__2022, title = {Dynamics of internal isoprenoid metabolites in young Picea abies (Norway spruce) shoots during drought stress conditions in springtime}, author = {Jana Marešová and Hana Húdoková and Lenka Sarvašová and Peter Fleischer and Ľubica Ditmarová and Miroslav Blaženec and Gabriela Jamnická}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113414}, doi = {10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113414}, issn = {0031-9422}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Phytochemistry}, volume = {203}, pages = {113414}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Mezei, Pavel; Fleischer, Peter; Rozkošný, Jozef; Kurjak, Daniel; Dzurenko, Marek; Rell, Slavomír; Lalík, Michal; Galko, Juraj Forest Ecology and Management, 503 , pp. 119775, 2022, ISSN: 0378-1127. @article{Mezei_2022, title = {Weather conditions and host characteristics drive infestations of sessile oak (Quercus petraea) trap trees by oak bark beetles (Scolytus intricatus)}, author = {Pavel Mezei and Peter Fleischer and Jozef Rozkošný and Daniel Kurjak and Marek Dzurenko and Slavomír Rell and Michal Lalík and Juraj Galko}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119775}, doi = {10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119775}, issn = {0378-1127}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Forest Ecology and Management}, volume = {503}, pages = {119775}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Pereira, Cássio Cardoso; Novais, Samuel; Barbosa, Milton; Negreiros, Daniel; Gonçalves‐Souza, Thiago; Roslin, Tomas; Marquis, Robert; Marino, Nicholas; Novotny, Vojtech; Orivel, Jerome; Sui, Shen; Aires, Gustavo; Antoniazzi, Reuber; Dáttilo, Wesley; Breviglieri, Crasso; Busse, Annika; Gibb, Heloise; Izzo, Thiago; Kadlec, Tomas; Kemp, Victoria; Kersch‐Becker, Monica; Knapp, Michal; Kratina, Pavel; Luke, Rebecca; Majnarić, Stefan; Maritz, Robin; Martins, Paulo Mateus; Mendesil, Esayas; Michalko, Jaroslav; Mrazova, Anna; Perić, Mirela Sertić; Petermann, Jana; Ribeiro, Sérvio; Sam, Katerina; Trzcinski, Kurtis M; Vieira, Camila; Westwood, Natalie; Bernaschini, Maria; Carvajal, Valentina; González, Ezequiel; Jausoro, Mariana; Kaensin, Stanis; Ospina, Fabiola; Pérez, Jacob Cristóbal; Quesada, Mauricio; Rogy, Pierre; Srivastava, Diane S; Szpryngiel, Scarlett; Tack, Ayco J M; Teder, Tiit; Videla, Martin; Viljur, Mari‐Liis; Koricheva, Julia; Fernandes, Wilson G; Romero, Gustavo Q; Cornelissen, Tatiana Subtle structures with not‐so‐subtle functions: A data set of arthropod constructs and their host plants Journal Article Ecology, 103 (4), 2022, ISSN: 1939-9170. @article{Pereira_2022, title = {Subtle structures with not‐so‐subtle functions: A data set of arthropod constructs and their host plants}, author = {Cássio Cardoso Pereira and Samuel Novais and Milton Barbosa and Daniel Negreiros and Thiago Gonçalves‐Souza and Tomas Roslin and Robert Marquis and Nicholas Marino and Vojtech Novotny and Jerome Orivel and Shen Sui and Gustavo Aires and Reuber Antoniazzi and Wesley Dáttilo and Crasso Breviglieri and Annika Busse and Heloise Gibb and Thiago Izzo and Tomas Kadlec and Victoria Kemp and Monica Kersch‐Becker and Michal Knapp and Pavel Kratina and Rebecca Luke and Stefan Majnarić and Robin Maritz and Paulo Mateus Martins and Esayas Mendesil and Jaroslav Michalko and Anna Mrazova and Mirela Sertić Perić and Jana Petermann and Sérvio Ribeiro and Katerina Sam and Kurtis M Trzcinski and Camila Vieira and Natalie Westwood and Maria Bernaschini and Valentina Carvajal and Ezequiel González and Mariana Jausoro and Stanis Kaensin and Fabiola Ospina and Jacob Cristóbal Pérez and Mauricio Quesada and Pierre Rogy and Diane S Srivastava and Scarlett Szpryngiel and Ayco J M Tack and Tiit Teder and Martin Videla and Mari‐Liis Viljur and Julia Koricheva and Wilson G Fernandes and Gustavo Q Romero and Tatiana Cornelissen}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3639}, doi = {10.1002/ecy.3639}, issn = {1939-9170}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Ecology}, volume = {103}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Pivková, Ivica; Kukla, Ján; Hniličková, Helena; Hnilička, František; Krupová, Danica; Kuklová, Margita Content of Cadmium and Nickel in Soils and Assimilatory Organs of Park Woody Species Exposed to Polluted Air Journal Article Life, 12 (12), pp. 2033, 2022, ISSN: 2075-1729. @article{Pivkov__2022, title = {Content of Cadmium and Nickel in Soils and Assimilatory Organs of Park Woody Species Exposed to Polluted Air}, author = {Ivica Pivková and Ján Kukla and Helena Hniličková and František Hnilička and Danica Krupová and Margita Kuklová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/life12122033}, doi = {10.3390/life12122033}, issn = {2075-1729}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Life}, volume = {12}, number = {12}, pages = {2033}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Rodríguez‐González, Patricia M; Abraham, Eleni; Aguiar, Francisca; Andreoli, Andrea; Baležentienė, Ligita; Berisha, Naim; Bernez, Ivan; Bruen, Michael; Bruno, Daniel; Camporeale, Carlo; Čarni, Andraž; Chilikova‐Lubomirova, Mila; Corenblit, Dov; Ćušterevska, Renata; Doody, Tanya; England, Judy; Evette, André; Francis, Robert; Garófano‐Gómez, Virginia; del Tánago, Marta González; Gultekin, Yasar Selman; Guyard, Florian; Hellsten, Seppo; Hinkov, Georgi; Jakubínský, Jiří; Janssen, Philippe; Jansson, Roland; Kail, Jochem; Keles, Emine; Kelly‐Quinn, Mary; Kidová, Anna; Kiss, Tímea; Kulvik, Mart; Porta, Nicola La; Laslier, Marianne; Latella, Melissa; Lorenz, Stefan; Mandžukovski, Dejan; Manolaki, Paraskevi; Martinez‐Fernández, Vanesa; Merritt, David; Michez, Adrien; Milovanović, Jelena; Okruszko, Tomasz; Papastergiadou, Eva; Penning, Ellis; Pielech, Remigiusz; Politti, Emilio; Portela, Ana; Riis, Tenna; Škvorc, Željko; Slezák, Michal; Stammel, Barbara; Stella, John; Stesevic, Danijela; Stupar, Vladimir; Tammeorg, Olga; Tammeorg, Priit; Fosholt, Therese Moe; Urbanič, Gorazd; Villar, Marc; Vogiatzakis, Ioannis; Vrchovsky, Paul; Yousefpour, Rasoul; Zinke, Peggy; Zlatanov, Tzvetan; Dufour, Simon Bringing the margin to the focus: 10 challenges for riparian vegetation science and management Journal Article WIREs Water, 9 (5), 2022, ISSN: 2049-1948. @article{Rodr_guez_Gonz_lez_2022, title = {Bringing the margin to the focus: 10 challenges for riparian vegetation science and management}, author = {Patricia M Rodríguez‐González and Eleni Abraham and Francisca Aguiar and Andrea Andreoli and Ligita Baležentienė and Naim Berisha and Ivan Bernez and Michael Bruen and Daniel Bruno and Carlo Camporeale and Andraž Čarni and Mila Chilikova‐Lubomirova and Dov Corenblit and Renata Ćušterevska and Tanya Doody and Judy England and André Evette and Robert Francis and Virginia Garófano‐Gómez and Marta González del Tánago and Yasar Selman Gultekin and Florian Guyard and Seppo Hellsten and Georgi Hinkov and Jiří Jakubínský and Philippe Janssen and Roland Jansson and Jochem Kail and Emine Keles and Mary Kelly‐Quinn and Anna Kidová and Tímea Kiss and Mart Kulvik and Nicola La Porta and Marianne Laslier and Melissa Latella and Stefan Lorenz and Dejan Mandžukovski and Paraskevi Manolaki and Vanesa Martinez‐Fernández and David Merritt and Adrien Michez and Jelena Milovanović and Tomasz Okruszko and Eva Papastergiadou and Ellis Penning and Remigiusz Pielech and Emilio Politti and Ana Portela and Tenna Riis and Željko Škvorc and Michal Slezák and Barbara Stammel and John Stella and Danijela Stesevic and Vladimir Stupar and Olga Tammeorg and Priit Tammeorg and Therese Moe Fosholt and Gorazd Urbanič and Marc Villar and Ioannis Vogiatzakis and Paul Vrchovsky and Rasoul Yousefpour and Peggy Zinke and Tzvetan Zlatanov and Simon Dufour}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wat2.1604}, doi = {10.1002/wat2.1604}, issn = {2049-1948}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {WIREs Water}, volume = {9}, number = {5}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Ružinská, Romana; Lőbbová, Denisa; Kaňuch, Peter Demographic characteristics shape patterns of dawn swarming during roost switching in tree-dwelling Daubenton’s bat Journal Article Scientific Reports, 12 (1), 2022, ISSN: 2045-2322. @article{Ru_insk__2022, title = {Demographic characteristics shape patterns of dawn swarming during roost switching in tree-dwelling Daubenton’s bat}, author = {Romana Ružinská and Denisa Lőbbová and Peter Kaňuch}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-14246-2}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-022-14246-2}, issn = {2045-2322}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Salomón, Roberto L; Peters, Richard L; Zweifel, Roman; Sass-Klaassen, Ute G W; Stegehuis, Annemiek I; Smiljanic, Marko; Poyatos, Rafael; Babst, Flurin; Cienciala, Emil; Fonti, Patrick; Lerink, Bas J W; Lindner, Marcus; Martinez-Vilalta, Jordi; Mencuccini, Maurizio; Nabuurs, Gert-Jan; van der Maaten, Ernst; von Arx, Georg; Bär, Andreas; Akhmetzyanov, Linar; Balanzategui, Daniel; Bellan, Michal; Bendix, Jörg; Berveiller, Daniel; Blaženec, Miroslav; Čada, Vojtěch; Carraro, Vinicio; Cecchini, Sébastien; Chan, Tommy; Conedera, Marco; Delpierre, Nicolas; Delzon, Sylvain; Ditmarová, Ľubica; Dolezal, Jiri; Dufrêne, Eric; Edvardsson, Johannes; Ehekircher, Stefan; Forner, Alicia; Frouz, Jan; Ganthaler, Andrea; Gryc, Vladimír; Güney, Aylin; Heinrich, Ingo; Hentschel, Rainer; Janda, Pavel; Ježík, Marek; Kahle, Hans-Peter; Knüsel, Simon; Krejza, Jan; Kuberski, Łukasz; Kučera, Jiří; Lebourgeois, François; Mikoláš, Martin; Matula, Radim; Mayr, Stefan; Oberhuber, Walter; Obojes, Nikolaus; Osborne, Bruce; Paljakka, Teemu; Plichta, Roman; Rabbel, Inken; Rathgeber, Cyrille B K; Salmon, Yann; Saunders, Matthew; Scharnweber, Tobias; Sitková, Zuzana; Stangler, Dominik Florian; Stereńczak, Krzysztof; Stojanović, Marko; Střelcová, Katarína; Světlík, Jan; Svoboda, Miroslav; Tobin, Brian; Trotsiuk, Volodymyr; Urban, Josef; Valladares, Fernando; Vavrčík, Hanuš; Vejpustková, Monika; Walthert, Lorenz; Wilmking, Martin; Zin, Ewa; Zou, Junliang; Steppe, Kathy The 2018 European heatwave led to stem dehydration but not to consistent growth reductions in forests Journal Article Nature Communications, 13 (1), 2022, ISSN: 2041-1723. @article{Salom_n_2022, title = {The 2018 European heatwave led to stem dehydration but not to consistent growth reductions in forests}, author = {Roberto L Salomón and Richard L Peters and Roman Zweifel and Ute G W Sass-Klaassen and Annemiek I Stegehuis and Marko Smiljanic and Rafael Poyatos and Flurin Babst and Emil Cienciala and Patrick Fonti and Bas J W Lerink and Marcus Lindner and Jordi Martinez-Vilalta and Maurizio Mencuccini and Gert-Jan Nabuurs and Ernst van der Maaten and Georg von Arx and Andreas Bär and Linar Akhmetzyanov and Daniel Balanzategui and Michal Bellan and Jörg Bendix and Daniel Berveiller and Miroslav Blaženec and Vojtěch Čada and Vinicio Carraro and Sébastien Cecchini and Tommy Chan and Marco Conedera and Nicolas Delpierre and Sylvain Delzon and Ľubica Ditmarová and Jiri Dolezal and Eric Dufrêne and Johannes Edvardsson and Stefan Ehekircher and Alicia Forner and Jan Frouz and Andrea Ganthaler and Vladimír Gryc and Aylin Güney and Ingo Heinrich and Rainer Hentschel and Pavel Janda and Marek Ježík and Hans-Peter Kahle and Simon Knüsel and Jan Krejza and Łukasz Kuberski and Jiří Kučera and François Lebourgeois and Martin Mikoláš and Radim Matula and Stefan Mayr and Walter Oberhuber and Nikolaus Obojes and Bruce Osborne and Teemu Paljakka and Roman Plichta and Inken Rabbel and Cyrille B K Rathgeber and Yann Salmon and Matthew Saunders and Tobias Scharnweber and Zuzana Sitková and Dominik Florian Stangler and Krzysztof Stereńczak and Marko Stojanović and Katarína Střelcová and Jan Světlík and Miroslav Svoboda and Brian Tobin and Volodymyr Trotsiuk and Josef Urban and Fernando Valladares and Hanuš Vavrčík and Monika Vejpustková and Lorenz Walthert and Martin Wilmking and Ewa Zin and Junliang Zou and Kathy Steppe}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27579-9}, doi = {10.1038/s41467-021-27579-9}, issn = {2041-1723}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Nature Communications}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Slezák, Michal; Douda, Jan; Šibíková, Mária; Jarolímek, Ivan; Senko, Dušan; Hrivnák, Richard Topographic indices predict the diversity of Red List and non-native plant species in human-altered riparian ecosystems Journal Article Ecological Indicators, 139 , pp. 108949, 2022, ISSN: 1470-160X. @article{Slez_k_2022, title = {Topographic indices predict the diversity of Red List and non-native plant species in human-altered riparian ecosystems}, author = {Michal Slezák and Jan Douda and Mária Šibíková and Ivan Jarolímek and Dušan Senko and Richard Hrivnák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108949}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108949}, issn = {1470-160X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Ecological Indicators}, volume = {139}, pages = {108949}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Soukhovolsky, Vladislav; Kovalev, Anton; Tarasova, Olga; Modlinger, Roman; Křenová, Zdenka; Mezei, Pavel; Škvarenina, Jaroslav; Rožnovský, Jaroslav; Korolyova, Nataliya; Majdák, Andrej; Jakuš, Rastislav Wind Damage and Temperature Effect on Tree Mortality Caused by Ips typographus L.: Phase Transition Model Journal Article Forests, 13 (2), pp. 180, 2022, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Soukhovolsky_2022, title = {Wind Damage and Temperature Effect on Tree Mortality Caused by Ips typographus L.: Phase Transition Model}, author = {Vladislav Soukhovolsky and Anton Kovalev and Olga Tarasova and Roman Modlinger and Zdenka Křenová and Pavel Mezei and Jaroslav Škvarenina and Jaroslav Rožnovský and Nataliya Korolyova and Andrej Majdák and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13020180}, doi = {10.3390/f13020180}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {13}, number = {2}, pages = {180}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Stříbrská, Barbora; Hradecký, Jaromír; Čepl, Jaroslav; Tomášková, Ivana; Jakuš, Rastislav; Modlinger, Roman; Netherer, Sigrid; Jirošová, Anna Forest Ecology and Management, 506 , pp. 119950, 2022, ISSN: 0378-1127. @article{St_brsk__2022, title = {Forest margins provide favourable microclimatic niches to swarming bark beetles, but Norway spruce trees were not attacked by Ips typographus shortly after edge creation in a field experiment}, author = {Barbora Stříbrská and Jaromír Hradecký and Jaroslav Čepl and Ivana Tomášková and Rastislav Jakuš and Roman Modlinger and Sigrid Netherer and Anna Jirošová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119950}, doi = {10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119950}, issn = {0378-1127}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Forest Ecology and Management}, volume = {506}, pages = {119950}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Špaček, Martin; Melnykovych, Mariana; Kozová, Mária; Pauditšová, Eva; Kluvánková, Tatiana The role of knowledge in supporting the revitalisation of traditional landscape governance through social innovation in Slovakia Journal Article Environmental Policy and Governance, 32 (6), pp. 560–574, 2022, ISSN: 1756-9338. @article{_pa_ek_2022, title = {The role of knowledge in supporting the revitalisation of traditional landscape governance through social innovation in Slovakia}, author = {Martin Špaček and Mariana Melnykovych and Mária Kozová and Eva Pauditšová and Tatiana Kluvánková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eet.2026}, doi = {10.1002/eet.2026}, issn = {1756-9338}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Environmental Policy and Governance}, volume = {32}, number = {6}, pages = {560–574}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Vargová, Viktória; Balogová, Monika; Figurová, Mária; Bočkay, Andrej; Pipová, Natália; Kaňuch, Peter; Uhrin, Marcel Skeletal morphology and fluctuating asymmetry of the European green toad, Bufotes viridis, in contrasting habitats Journal Article Amphibia-Reptilia, 43 (4), pp. 449–455, 2022, ISSN: 1568-5381. @article{Vargov__2022, title = {Skeletal morphology and fluctuating asymmetry of the European green toad, Bufotes viridis, in contrasting habitats}, author = {Viktória Vargová and Monika Balogová and Mária Figurová and Andrej Bočkay and Natália Pipová and Peter Kaňuch and Marcel Uhrin}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685381-bja10111}, doi = {10.1163/15685381-bja10111}, issn = {1568-5381}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Amphibia-Reptilia}, volume = {43}, number = {4}, pages = {449–455}, publisher = {Brill}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Húdoková, Hana; Petrik, Peter; Petek-Petrik, Anja; Konôpková, Alena; Leštianska, Adriana; Střelcová, Katarína; Kmeť, Jaroslav; Kurjak, Daniel Heat-stress response of photosystem II in five ecologically important tree species of European temperate forests Journal Article Biologia, 77 (3), pp. 671–680, 2022, ISSN: 1336-9563. @article{H_dokov__2022, title = {Heat-stress response of photosystem II in five ecologically important tree species of European temperate forests}, author = {Hana Húdoková and Peter Petrik and Anja Petek-Petrik and Alena Konôpková and Adriana Leštianska and Katarína Střelcová and Jaroslav Kmeť and Daniel Kurjak}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11756-021-00958-9}, doi = {10.1007/s11756-021-00958-9}, issn = {1336-9563}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {77}, number = {3}, pages = {671–680}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Kliment, Ján; Hrivnák, Richard; Valachovič, Milan; Slezák, Michal New mutations for two association names of forest plant communities Journal Article Biologia, 77 (4), pp. 981–982, 2022, ISSN: 1336-9563. @article{Kliment_2022, title = {New mutations for two association names of forest plant communities}, author = {Ján Kliment and Richard Hrivnák and Milan Valachovič and Michal Slezák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11756-021-00981-w}, doi = {10.1007/s11756-021-00981-w}, issn = {1336-9563}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {77}, number = {4}, pages = {981–982}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
MIHÁL, Ivan; JARČUŠKA, Benjamín Epigeic harvestmen (Arachnida: Opiliones) of reforested Norway spruce forest stands in Slovakia: A case study Journal Article European Journal of Entomology, 119 , pp. 421–429, 2022, ISSN: 1802-8829. @article{MIH_L_2022, title = {Epigeic harvestmen (Arachnida: Opiliones) of reforested Norway spruce forest stands in Slovakia: A case study}, author = {Ivan MIHÁL and Benjamín JARČUŠKA}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14411/EJE.2022.044}, doi = {10.14411/eje.2022.044}, issn = {1802-8829}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {European Journal of Entomology}, volume = {119}, pages = {421–429}, publisher = {Biology Centre, AS CR}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Bowditch, Euan; Santopuoli, Giovanni; Neroj, Boyżdar; Svetlik, Jan; Tominlson, Mark; Pohl, Vivien; Avdagić, Admir; del Rio, Miren; Zlatanov, Tzetvan; Maria, Höhn; Jamnická, Gabriela; Serengil, Yusuf; Sarginci, Murat; Brynleifsdóttir, Sigríður Júlía; Lesinki, Jerzy; Azevedo, João C Application of climate-smart forestry – Forest manager response to the relevance of European definition and indicators Journal Article Trees, Forests and People, 9 , pp. 100313, 2022, ISSN: 2666-7193. @article{Bowditch_2022, title = {Application of climate-smart forestry – Forest manager response to the relevance of European definition and indicators}, author = {Euan Bowditch and Giovanni Santopuoli and Boyżdar Neroj and Jan Svetlik and Mark Tominlson and Vivien Pohl and Admir Avdagić and Miren del Rio and Tzetvan Zlatanov and Höhn Maria and Gabriela Jamnická and Yusuf Serengil and Murat Sarginci and Sigríður Júlía Brynleifsdóttir and Jerzy Lesinki and João C Azevedo}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100313}, doi = {10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100313}, issn = {2666-7193}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Trees, Forests and People}, volume = {9}, pages = {100313}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Lyoussi, Badiaa; Bakour, Meryem; El-Haskoury, Redouan; Imtara, Hamada; Hano, Christophe; Bíliková, Katarína Journal of Food Quality, 2022 , pp. 1–12, 2022, ISSN: 0146-9428. @article{Lyoussi_2022, title = {Characterization of Various Honey Samples from Different Regions of Morocco Using Physicochemical Parameters, Minerals Content, Antioxidant Properties, and Honey-Specific Protein Pattern}, author = {Badiaa Lyoussi and Meryem Bakour and Redouan El-Haskoury and Hamada Imtara and Christophe Hano and Katarína Bíliková}, editor = {Ali Akbar}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/6045792}, doi = {10.1155/2022/6045792}, issn = {0146-9428}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Food Quality}, volume = {2022}, pages = {1–12}, publisher = {Hindawi Limited}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Mann, Carsten; Loft, Lasse; Hernández-Morcillo, Mónica; Primmer, Eeva; Bussola, Francesca; Falco, Enzo; Geneletti, Davide; Dobrowolska, Ewelina; Grossmann, Carol M; Bottaro, Giorgia; Schleyer, Christian; Kluvankova, Tatiana; Garcia, Gino; Lovrić, Marko; Torralba, Mario; Plieninger, Tobias; Winkel, Georg Governance Innovations for forest ecosystem service provision – Insights from an EU-wide survey Journal Article Environmental Science & Policy, 132 , pp. 282–295, 2022, ISSN: 1462-9011. @article{Mann_2022, title = {Governance Innovations for forest ecosystem service provision – Insights from an EU-wide survey}, author = {Carsten Mann and Lasse Loft and Mónica Hernández-Morcillo and Eeva Primmer and Francesca Bussola and Enzo Falco and Davide Geneletti and Ewelina Dobrowolska and Carol M Grossmann and Giorgia Bottaro and Christian Schleyer and Tatiana Kluvankova and Gino Garcia and Marko Lovrić and Mario Torralba and Tobias Plieninger and Georg Winkel}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2022.02.032}, doi = {10.1016/j.envsci.2022.02.032}, issn = {1462-9011}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, journal = {Environmental Science & Policy}, volume = {132}, pages = {282–295}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
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Krištín, Anton; Balla, Miloš Grasshoppers, crickets (Orthoptera) and mantids (Mantodea) of the Latorica Protected Landscape Area Book Chapter Invertebrates of the Latorica Protected Landscape Area, pp. 236-250, SNC SR Banská Bystrica and Administration of the Latorica PLA Trebišov, 2021. @inbook{Krištín2021b, title = {Grasshoppers, crickets (Orthoptera) and mantids (Mantodea) of the Latorica Protected Landscape Area}, author = {Anton Krištín and Miloš Balla}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-12-12}, booktitle = {Invertebrates of the Latorica Protected Landscape Area}, pages = {236-250}, publisher = { SNC SR Banská Bystrica and Administration of the Latorica PLA Trebišov}, abstract = {In the Latorica Protected Landscape Area (PLA), 76 species of Orthoptera (59% of all Slovak species) and one mantid species have been recorded in 2004–2020. It includes the area among the Orthoptera species richest areas in Slovakia. They cover 34 Ensifera, and 42 Caelifera species), showing mainly grassland and steppe character of the area. Two species (Acrotylus insubricus, Gampsocleis glabra), have been recorded within Slovakia in the last 24 years exclusively only there. For at least nine species is this area the stronghold of their distribution in Slovakia (Isophya modesta, Poecilimon fussii, Leptophyes discoidalis, Platycleis affinis, Montana montana, Tettigonia caudata, Acrida ungarica, Myrmeleotettix antennatus, Chorthippus dichrous). The majority of species are typical xerothermous representatives living mainly in well preserved sand dunes, salt marshes, xeric forest steppes or in wetlands. Numerous rare and endangered species were recorded in relatively high abundances (e.g. species of EU importance Odontopodisma rubripes, or Polysarcus denticauda, Oedaleus decorus, thus reflecting specific microclimatic conditions in characteristic habitats of this area. Five groups of habitat specialists were distinguished: (i) species preferably occurring in sand dunes and salt marshes (15 species); (ii) forest steppe species (12); (iii) species preferring wetlands, wet grasslands and riparian vegetation along rivers (18); (iv) forest edge dwelling species (13 species); (v) polytopic species (19 species). The local orthopteran assemblages are strongly related to Pannonian and Central European fauna (having contact to Pannonian basin in Hungary). The area includes unique sites with high specific and well-preserved habitats, e.g. sandy dunes around Horeš, Svätuše, Strážne, Beša and Somotor area, wet grasslands and riparian vegetation in Latorica, Tisa and Bodrog Rivers embankments, forest steppes around Ladmovce, Tarbucka, Veľký kopec, Brehov. All these sites are highly endangered by human activities (intensive farming techniques, drainage, sand exploitation, etc.), cover very rare orthopteran species and should be protected for the future generations.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inbook} } In the Latorica Protected Landscape Area (PLA), 76 species of Orthoptera (59% of all Slovak species) and one mantid species have been recorded in 2004–2020. It includes the area among the Orthoptera species richest areas in Slovakia. They cover 34 Ensifera, and 42 Caelifera species), showing mainly grassland and steppe character of the area. Two species (Acrotylus insubricus, Gampsocleis glabra), have been recorded within Slovakia in the last 24 years exclusively only there. For at least nine species is this area the stronghold of their distribution in Slovakia (Isophya modesta, Poecilimon fussii, Leptophyes discoidalis, Platycleis affinis, Montana montana, Tettigonia caudata, Acrida ungarica, Myrmeleotettix antennatus, Chorthippus dichrous). The majority of species are typical xerothermous representatives living mainly in well preserved sand dunes, salt marshes, xeric forest steppes or in wetlands. Numerous rare and endangered species were recorded in relatively high abundances (e.g. species of EU importance Odontopodisma rubripes, or Polysarcus denticauda, Oedaleus decorus, thus reflecting specific microclimatic conditions in characteristic habitats of this area. Five groups of habitat specialists were distinguished: (i) species preferably occurring in sand dunes and salt marshes (15 species); (ii) forest steppe species (12); (iii) species preferring wetlands, wet grasslands and riparian vegetation along rivers (18); (iv) forest edge dwelling species (13 species); (v) polytopic species (19 species). The local orthopteran assemblages are strongly related to Pannonian and Central European fauna (having contact to Pannonian basin in Hungary). The area includes unique sites with high specific and well-preserved habitats, e.g. sandy dunes around Horeš, Svätuše, Strážne, Beša and Somotor area, wet grasslands and riparian vegetation in Latorica, Tisa and Bodrog Rivers embankments, forest steppes around Ladmovce, Tarbucka, Veľký kopec, Brehov. All these sites are highly endangered by human activities (intensive farming techniques, drainage, sand exploitation, etc.), cover very rare orthopteran species and should be protected for the future generations. |
Ježík, Marek; Blaženec, Miroslav; Mezei, Pavel; Sedmáková, Denisa; Sedmák, Róbert; Fleischer, Peter; Fleischer, Peter; Bošeľa, Michal; Kurjak, Daniel; Střelcová, Katarína; Ditmarová, Ľubica Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 51 (12), pp. 1799–1810, 2021, ISSN: 1208-6037. @article{Je_k_2021, title = {Influence of weather and day length on intra-seasonal growth of Norway spruce (Picea abies) and European beech (Fagus sylvatica) in a natural montane forest}, author = {Marek Ježík and Miroslav Blaženec and Pavel Mezei and Denisa Sedmáková and Róbert Sedmák and Peter Fleischer and Peter Fleischer and Michal Bošeľa and Daniel Kurjak and Katarína Střelcová and Ľubica Ditmarová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2020-0067}, doi = {10.1139/cjfr-2020-0067}, issn = {1208-6037}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-12-01}, journal = {Canadian Journal of Forest Research}, volume = {51}, number = {12}, pages = {1799–1810}, publisher = {Canadian Science Publishing}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Slezák, Michal; Kliment, Ján; Valachovič, Milan Request (4) and Proposal (28): to conserve the name Molinio arundinaceae-Quercetum roboris Neuhäusl et Neuhäuslová-Novotná 1967 Journal Article Vegetation Classification and Survey, 2 , pp. 237–239, 2021, ISSN: 2683-0671. @article{Slez_k_2021, title = {Request (4) and Proposal (28): to conserve the name Molinio arundinaceae-Quercetum roboris Neuhäusl et Neuhäuslová-Novotná 1967}, author = {Michal Slezák and Ján Kliment and Milan Valachovič}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/VCS/2021/71490}, doi = {10.3897/vcs/2021/71490}, issn = {2683-0671}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-12-01}, journal = {Vegetation Classification and Survey}, volume = {2}, pages = {237–239}, publisher = {Pensoft Publishers}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Urban, Peter; Baláž, Michal; Hrúz, Vladimír; Krištín, Anton Abundance of wintering waterbirds on the Hron River (Slovakia) in 2007–2020 Journal Article Sylvia, 57 , pp. 21-38, 2021. @article{Urban2021, title = {Abundance of wintering waterbirds on the Hron River (Slovakia) in 2007–2020}, author = {Peter Urban and Michal Baláž and Vladimír Hrúz and Anton Krištín}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-11-01}, journal = {Sylvia}, volume = {57}, pages = {21-38}, abstract = {Wintering waterbirds were censused and the effect of ice cover on their abundance was studied on the Hron River (Slovakia) in mid-January 2007–2020. Altogether 24 sites along a 90-km stretch of the middle part of the river was surveyed, of which 23 were sites with running water (81 ha) and one with stagnant water (Kozmálovce reservoir; 63 ha). A total of 25 waterbird species (annual mean 11.2) and 19,645 individuals (annual mean 1,405) were recorded. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos; relative abundance 86.4%), Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo; 8.7%), Common Merganser (Mergus merganser; 1.6%) and Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea; 0.8%) were the most abundant species. During the 14-year period, the Great Cormorant abundance decreased, while the abundance of Mallard, as well as total abundance of the whole assemblage of 25 species remained stable. In the entire study area (all the 24 sites pooled), only the abundance of Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) negatively correlated with the ice cover. Within a subset of sites with running water, the abundance of Mallard and Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), as well as the total abundance of 18 species recorded here positively correlated with the ice cover. At the site with stagnant water, the abundance of Mallard, Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, Great Cormorant and Grey Heron, as well as the total abundance of 21 species recorded here negatively correlated with the ice cover. This supports the importance of running water as a “cold weather refuge” for wintering waterfowl.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Wintering waterbirds were censused and the effect of ice cover on their abundance was studied on the Hron River (Slovakia) in mid-January 2007–2020. Altogether 24 sites along a 90-km stretch of the middle part of the river was surveyed, of which 23 were sites with running water (81 ha) and one with stagnant water (Kozmálovce reservoir; 63 ha). A total of 25 waterbird species (annual mean 11.2) and 19,645 individuals (annual mean 1,405) were recorded. Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos; relative abundance 86.4%), Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo; 8.7%), Common Merganser (Mergus merganser; 1.6%) and Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea; 0.8%) were the most abundant species. During the 14-year period, the Great Cormorant abundance decreased, while the abundance of Mallard, as well as total abundance of the whole assemblage of 25 species remained stable. In the entire study area (all the 24 sites pooled), only the abundance of Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) negatively correlated with the ice cover. Within a subset of sites with running water, the abundance of Mallard and Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), as well as the total abundance of 18 species recorded here positively correlated with the ice cover. At the site with stagnant water, the abundance of Mallard, Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, Great Cormorant and Grey Heron, as well as the total abundance of 21 species recorded here negatively correlated with the ice cover. This supports the importance of running water as a “cold weather refuge” for wintering waterfowl. |
Jančo, Martin; Mezei, Pavel; Kvas, Andrej; Danko, Michal; Sleziak, Patrik; Minďáš, Jozef; Škvarenina, Jaroslav Effect of mature spruce forest on canopy interception in subalpine conditions during three growing seasons Journal Article Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics, 69 (4), pp. 436–446, 2021, ISSN: 1338-4333. @article{Jan_o_2021, title = {Effect of mature spruce forest on canopy interception in subalpine conditions during three growing seasons}, author = {Martin Jančo and Pavel Mezei and Andrej Kvas and Michal Danko and Patrik Sleziak and Jozef Minďáš and Jaroslav Škvarenina}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/johh-2021-0025}, doi = {10.2478/johh-2021-0025}, issn = {1338-4333}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-11-01}, journal = {Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics}, volume = {69}, number = {4}, pages = {436–446}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter GmbH}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Zabihi, Khodabakhsh; Surovy, Peter; Trubin, Aleksei; Singh, Vivek Vikram; Jakuš, Rastislav Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 24 , pp. 100638, 2021, ISSN: 2352-9385. @article{Zabihi_2021, title = {A review of major factors influencing the accuracy of mapping green-attack stage of bark beetle infestations using satellite imagery: Prospects to avoid data redundancy}, author = {Khodabakhsh Zabihi and Peter Surovy and Aleksei Trubin and Vivek Vikram Singh and Rastislav Jakuš}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2021.100638}, doi = {10.1016/j.rsase.2021.100638}, issn = {2352-9385}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-11-01}, journal = {Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment}, volume = {24}, pages = {100638}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Uhrin, Marcel; Satterfield, Lauren; Kaňuch, Peter; and Benda, Petr Habitat use and seasonal activity of bats on a large eastern Mediterranean island: Insights from acoustic surveys (Mammalia: Chiroptera) Journal Article Zoology in the Middle East, 67 (4), pp. 290-301, 2021. @article{Uhrin2021, title = {Habitat use and seasonal activity of bats on a large eastern Mediterranean island: Insights from acoustic surveys (Mammalia: Chiroptera)}, author = {Marcel Uhrin and Lauren Satterfield and Peter Kaňuch and and Petr Benda}, doi = {10.1080/09397140.2021.1992837}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-10-19}, journal = {Zoology in the Middle East}, volume = {67}, number = {4}, pages = {290-301}, abstract = {In 2016–2018, we carried out bat acoustic surveys in the northern part of the island of Cyprus and used two types of methods: stationary recordings (24 stations, 47:45 hours) and mobile acoustic driving transects (22 transects, 1,131 km, 54:20 hours). All bat acoustic records were attributed to habitat types obtained from CORINE Land Cover (CLC) data. We compared results from both methods and analysed seasonal and habitat associations with bat species that utilize the semi-arid Mediterranean landscape. Six selected bat species were associated with a total of 20 habitat types. The most frequent species, Pipistrellus kuhlii, was associated with almost all habitat types, with the highest flight activity in agricultural, urbanized and forested / seminatural habitats. Eptesicus serotinus and Hypsugo savii indicated preference of agricultural areas and avoidance of artificial surfaces. A χ2 test of independence revealed stronger habitat associations for stationary surveys, while habitat associations were weak for mobile transects. Given the vulnerability of Mediterranean landscapes, our study could be considered as a basis for establishing a long-term monitoring scheme with the goal of documenting predicted changes in bat communities as habitat is altered and as global temperatures rise.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In 2016–2018, we carried out bat acoustic surveys in the northern part of the island of Cyprus and used two types of methods: stationary recordings (24 stations, 47:45 hours) and mobile acoustic driving transects (22 transects, 1,131 km, 54:20 hours). All bat acoustic records were attributed to habitat types obtained from CORINE Land Cover (CLC) data. We compared results from both methods and analysed seasonal and habitat associations with bat species that utilize the semi-arid Mediterranean landscape. Six selected bat species were associated with a total of 20 habitat types. The most frequent species, Pipistrellus kuhlii, was associated with almost all habitat types, with the highest flight activity in agricultural, urbanized and forested / seminatural habitats. Eptesicus serotinus and Hypsugo savii indicated preference of agricultural areas and avoidance of artificial surfaces. A χ2 test of independence revealed stronger habitat associations for stationary surveys, while habitat associations were weak for mobile transects. Given the vulnerability of Mediterranean landscapes, our study could be considered as a basis for establishing a long-term monitoring scheme with the goal of documenting predicted changes in bat communities as habitat is altered and as global temperatures rise. |
Buchholcerová, Anna; Fleischer, Peter; Štefánik, Dušan; Bičárová, Svetlana; Lukasová, Veronika Specification of Modified Jarvis Model Parameterization for Pinus cembra Journal Article Atmosphere, 12 (11), pp. 1388, 2021, ISSN: 2073-4433. @article{Buchholcerov__2021, title = {Specification of Modified Jarvis Model Parameterization for Pinus cembra}, author = {Anna Buchholcerová and Peter Fleischer and Dušan Štefánik and Svetlana Bičárová and Veronika Lukasová}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos12111388}, doi = {10.3390/atmos12111388}, issn = {2073-4433}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-10-01}, journal = {Atmosphere}, volume = {12}, number = {11}, pages = {1388}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Douda, Jan; Doudová, Jana; Holeštová, Anežka; Boublík, Karel; Havrdová, Alena; Slezák, Michal Interplay of above‐ and belowground resource limitations: a competition–facilitation shift maintains species coexistence Journal Article Oikos, 130 (12), pp. 2122–2135, 2021, ISSN: 1600-0706. @article{Douda_2021, title = {Interplay of above‐ and belowground resource limitations: a competition–facilitation shift maintains species coexistence}, author = {Jan Douda and Jana Doudová and Anežka Holeštová and Karel Boublík and Alena Havrdová and Michal Slezák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/oik.08356}, doi = {10.1111/oik.08356}, issn = {1600-0706}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-10-01}, journal = {Oikos}, volume = {130}, number = {12}, pages = {2122–2135}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Pekár, Stano; Wolff, Jonas O; Černecká, Ľudmila; Birkhofer, Klaus; Mammola, Stefano; Lowe, Elizabeth C; Fukushima, Caroline S; Herberstein, Marie E; Kučera, Adam; Buzatto, Bruno A; Djoudi, El Aziz; Domenech, Marc; Enciso, Alison Vanesa; Espejo, Yolanda Piñanez M G; Febles, Sara; García, Luis F; Gonçalves-Souza, Thiago; Isaia, Marco; Lafage, Denis; Líznarová, Eva; Macías-Hernández, Nuria; Magalhães, Ivan; Malumbres-Olarte, Jagoba; Michálek, Ondřej; Michalik, Peter; Michalko, Radek; Milano, Filippo; Munévar, Ana; Nentwig, Wolfgang; Nicolosi, Giuseppe; Painting, Christina J; Pétillon, Julien; Piano, Elena; Privet, Kaïna; Ramírez, Martín J; Ramos, Cândida; Řezáč, Milan; Ridel, Aurélien; Růžička, Vlastimil; Santos, Irene; Sentenská, Lenka; Walker, Leilani; Wierucka, Kaja; Zurita, Gustavo Andres; Cardoso, Pedro The World Spider Trait database: a centralized global open repository for curated data on spider traits Journal Article Database, 2021 , 2021, ISSN: 1758-0463. @article{Pek_r_2021, title = {The World Spider Trait database: a centralized global open repository for curated data on spider traits}, author = {Stano Pekár and Jonas O Wolff and Ľudmila Černecká and Klaus Birkhofer and Stefano Mammola and Elizabeth C Lowe and Caroline S Fukushima and Marie E Herberstein and Adam Kučera and Bruno A Buzatto and El Aziz Djoudi and Marc Domenech and Alison Vanesa Enciso and Yolanda M G Piñanez Espejo and Sara Febles and Luis F García and Thiago Gonçalves-Souza and Marco Isaia and Denis Lafage and Eva Líznarová and Nuria Macías-Hernández and Ivan Magalhães and Jagoba Malumbres-Olarte and Ondřej Michálek and Peter Michalik and Radek Michalko and Filippo Milano and Ana Munévar and Wolfgang Nentwig and Giuseppe Nicolosi and Christina J Painting and Julien Pétillon and Elena Piano and Kaïna Privet and Martín J Ramírez and Cândida Ramos and Milan Řezáč and Aurélien Ridel and Vlastimil Růžička and Irene Santos and Lenka Sentenská and Leilani Walker and Kaja Wierucka and Gustavo Andres Zurita and Pedro Cardoso}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/database/baab064}, doi = {10.1093/database/baab064}, issn = {1758-0463}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-10-01}, journal = {Database}, volume = {2021}, publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Horváth, Enikő; Martvoňová, Martina; Danko, Stanislav; Havaš, Peter; Kaňuch, Peter; Uhrin, Marcel Distribution range and population viability of Emys orbicularis in Slovakia: a review with conservation implications Journal Article Nature Conservation, 44 , pp. 141-161, 2021. @article{Horváth2021c, title = {Distribution range and population viability of \textit{Emys orbicularis} in Slovakia: a review with conservation implications}, author = {Enikő Horváth and Martina Martvoňová and Stanislav Danko and Peter Havaš and Peter Kaňuch and Marcel Uhrin}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3897/natureconservation.44.69644}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-09-30}, journal = {Nature Conservation}, volume = {44}, pages = {141-161}, abstract = {The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is the only native freshwater turtle species in Slovakia. Due to watercourse regulations in the middle of the 20th century, its range became fragmented and, currently, there are only two isolated populations. From a total of 1,236 historical records in Slovakia, most observations (782 records) came from the area of the Tajba National Nature Reserve (NNR). Three of the population viability analysis models (‘baseline’, ‘catastrophe’, ‘nest protection during a catastrophe’) indicated the extinction of the population in Tajba, with the highest probability of extinction occurring during a catastrophic event (probability of extinction 1.00). We also evaluated information about the activity patterns of seven radio-tracked individuals and about the number of destroyed nests from the area. During the period 2017–2021, we recorded only two turtles leaving the aquatic habitat of Tajba. An alarming fact is the massive number of destroyed nests found in the area during the study period (Tajba 524; Poľany 56). Our results indicate that the population in the Tajba NNR require immediate application of management steps to ensure its long-term survival.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is the only native freshwater turtle species in Slovakia. Due to watercourse regulations in the middle of the 20th century, its range became fragmented and, currently, there are only two isolated populations. From a total of 1,236 historical records in Slovakia, most observations (782 records) came from the area of the Tajba National Nature Reserve (NNR). Three of the population viability analysis models (‘baseline’, ‘catastrophe’, ‘nest protection during a catastrophe’) indicated the extinction of the population in Tajba, with the highest probability of extinction occurring during a catastrophic event (probability of extinction 1.00). We also evaluated information about the activity patterns of seven radio-tracked individuals and about the number of destroyed nests from the area. During the period 2017–2021, we recorded only two turtles leaving the aquatic habitat of Tajba. An alarming fact is the massive number of destroyed nests found in the area during the study period (Tajba 524; Poľany 56). Our results indicate that the population in the Tajba NNR require immediate application of management steps to ensure its long-term survival. |
Ružinská, Romana; Kaňuch, Peter Adult males in maternity colonies of Daubenton’s bat, Myotis daubentonii: what are they? Journal Article Mammalia, 85 (6), pp. 551-556, 2021. @article{Ružinská2021, title = {Adult males in maternity colonies of Daubenton’s bat, \textit{Myotis daubentonii}: what are they?}, author = {Romana Ružinská and Peter Kaňuch}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1515/mammalia-2020-0182}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-09-06}, journal = {Mammalia}, volume = {85}, number = {6}, pages = {551-556}, abstract = {During summer, females of temperate zone bats form maternity colonies consisting almost exclusively of mothers and their offspring. However, in some species the proportion of males in nurseries is relatively high. We explored the presence of these males in Daubenton’s bat, with respect to their age and relatedness to the local maternity colony. Using automatic PIT-tag readers, we recorded individual swarming activity at roosts used for day roosting and discovered that most of the males were yearlings that returned to their nursery roost after hibernation. The elevated occurrence of yearling males in spring could be explained by late mating attempts or toleration in the territory of adults.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } During summer, females of temperate zone bats form maternity colonies consisting almost exclusively of mothers and their offspring. However, in some species the proportion of males in nurseries is relatively high. We explored the presence of these males in Daubenton’s bat, with respect to their age and relatedness to the local maternity colony. Using automatic PIT-tag readers, we recorded individual swarming activity at roosts used for day roosting and discovered that most of the males were yearlings that returned to their nursery roost after hibernation. The elevated occurrence of yearling males in spring could be explained by late mating attempts or toleration in the territory of adults. |
Honek, Alois; Skuhrovec, Jiří; Martinkova, Zdenka; Kulfan, Ján; Jauschova, Terézia; Zach, Peter Warm Mesoclimate Advances the Seasonal Dynamics of Harmonia axyridis in Urban Habitats Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9 , 2021, ISSN: 2296-701X. @article{Honek_2021, title = {Warm Mesoclimate Advances the Seasonal Dynamics of Harmonia axyridis in Urban Habitats}, author = {Alois Honek and Jiří Skuhrovec and Zdenka Martinkova and Ján Kulfan and Terézia Jauschova and Peter Zach}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.725397}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2021.725397}, issn = {2296-701X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-09-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {9}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Lipková, Nikola; Medo, Juraj; Artimová, Renata; Maková, Jana; Petrová, Jana; Javoreková, Soňa; Michalko, Jaroslav Growth Promotion of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) and Blackleg Disease (Leptosphaeria maculans) Suppression Mediated by Endophytic Bacteria Journal Article Agronomy, 11 (10), pp. 1966, 2021, ISSN: 2073-4395. @article{Lipkov__2021, title = {Growth Promotion of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) and Blackleg Disease (Leptosphaeria maculans) Suppression Mediated by Endophytic Bacteria}, author = {Nikola Lipková and Juraj Medo and Renata Artimová and Jana Maková and Jana Petrová and Soňa Javoreková and Jaroslav Michalko}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11101966}, doi = {10.3390/agronomy11101966}, issn = {2073-4395}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-09-01}, journal = {Agronomy}, volume = {11}, number = {10}, pages = {1966}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Horváth, Enikő; Kaňuch, Peter; Uhrin, Marcel Predation on nests of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis): remarks from failed field experiments Journal Article Herpetology Notes, 14 , 2021. @article{Horváth2021b, title = {Predation on nests of the European pond turtle (\textit{Emys orbicularis}): remarks from failed field experiments}, author = {Enikő Horváth and Peter Kaňuch and Marcel Uhrin}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-08-09}, journal = {Herpetology Notes}, volume = {14}, abstract = {The viability of many turtle species, including the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), is imperiled by nest depredation. Depredation rates of the E. orbicularis population in eastern Slovakia are high; therefore, we aimed to identify nest predators and to determine which sensory cues they use to find the nests. From the set of different experimental trials with artificial nests in the field, only the application of turtle-scented water imitating the female migration path to the nesting site suggested potential predation of turtle nests driven by olfactory cues. Although we did not observe depredation of the installed artificial nests, we identified badgers (Meles meles), wildcats (Felis silvestris) and wild boars (Sus scrofa) as potential predators. Our results also imply that the use of chemical repellents should be considered for nest protection of the study species in the Tajba National Nature Reserve. }, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The viability of many turtle species, including the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), is imperiled by nest depredation. Depredation rates of the E. orbicularis population in eastern Slovakia are high; therefore, we aimed to identify nest predators and to determine which sensory cues they use to find the nests. From the set of different experimental trials with artificial nests in the field, only the application of turtle-scented water imitating the female migration path to the nesting site suggested potential predation of turtle nests driven by olfactory cues. Although we did not observe depredation of the installed artificial nests, we identified badgers (Meles meles), wildcats (Felis silvestris) and wild boars (Sus scrofa) as potential predators. Our results also imply that the use of chemical repellents should be considered for nest protection of the study species in the Tajba National Nature Reserve. |
Adamson, K; Laas, M; Blumenstein, K; Busskamp, J; Langer, G J; Klavina, D; Kaur, A; Maaten, T; Mullett, M S; Müller, M M; Ondrušková, E; Padari, A; Pilt, E; Riit, T; Solheim, H; Soonvald, L; Tedersoo, L; Terhonen, E; Drenkhan, R Highly Clonal Structure and Abundance of One Haplotype Characterise the Diplodia sapinea Populations in Europe and Western Asia Journal Article Journal of Fungi, 7 (8), pp. 634, 2021, ISBN: EISSN 2309-608X. @article{K.2021, title = {Highly Clonal Structure and Abundance of One Haplotype Characterise the Diplodia sapinea Populations in Europe and Western Asia}, author = {K. Adamson and M. Laas and K. Blumenstein and J. Busskamp and G.J. Langer and D. Klavina and A. Kaur and T. Maaten and M.S. Mullett and M.M. Müller and E. Ondrušková and A. Padari and E. Pilt and T. Riit and H. Solheim and L. Soonvald and L. Tedersoo and E. Terhonen and R. Drenkhan}, editor = {David S. Perlin}, url = { https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/8/634/pdf }, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/jof7080634}, isbn = { EISSN 2309-608X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-08-04}, journal = {Journal of Fungi}, volume = {7}, number = {8}, pages = {634}, abstract = {Diplodia sapinea is a cosmopolitan endophyte and opportunistic pathogen having occurred on several conifer species in Europe for at least 200 years. In Europe, disease outbreaks have increased on several Pinus spp. in the last few decades. In this study, the genetic structure of the European and western Asian D. sapinea population were investigated using 13 microsatellite markers. In total, 425 isolates from 15 countries were analysed. A high clonal fraction and low genetic distance between most subpopulations was found. One single haplotype dominates the European population, being represented by 45.3% of all isolates and found in nearly all investigated countries. Three genetically distinct subpopulations were found: Central/North European, Italian and Georgian. The recently detected subpopulations of D. sapinea in northern Europe (Estonia) share several haplotypes with the German subpopulation. The northern European subpopulations (Latvia, Estonia and Finland) show relatively high genetic diversity compared to those in central Europe suggesting either that the fungus has existed in the North in an asymptomatic/endophytic mode for a long time or that it has spread recently by multiple introductions. Considerable genetic diversity was found even among isolates of a single tree as 16 isolates from a single tree resulted in lower clonal fraction index than most subpopulations in Europe, which might reflect cryptic sexual proliferation. According to currently published allelic patterns, D. sapinea most likely originates from North America or from some unsampled population in Asia or central America. In order to enable the detection of endophytic or latent infections of planting stock by D. sapinea, new species-specific PCR primers (DiSapi-F and Diplo-R) were designed. During the search for Diplodia isolates across the world for species specific primer development, we identified D. africana in California, USA, and in the Canary Islands, which are the first records of this species in North America and in Spain. }, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Diplodia sapinea is a cosmopolitan endophyte and opportunistic pathogen having occurred on several conifer species in Europe for at least 200 years. In Europe, disease outbreaks have increased on several Pinus spp. in the last few decades. In this study, the genetic structure of the European and western Asian D. sapinea population were investigated using 13 microsatellite markers. In total, 425 isolates from 15 countries were analysed. A high clonal fraction and low genetic distance between most subpopulations was found. One single haplotype dominates the European population, being represented by 45.3% of all isolates and found in nearly all investigated countries. Three genetically distinct subpopulations were found: Central/North European, Italian and Georgian. The recently detected subpopulations of D. sapinea in northern Europe (Estonia) share several haplotypes with the German subpopulation. The northern European subpopulations (Latvia, Estonia and Finland) show relatively high genetic diversity compared to those in central Europe suggesting either that the fungus has existed in the North in an asymptomatic/endophytic mode for a long time or that it has spread recently by multiple introductions. Considerable genetic diversity was found even among isolates of a single tree as 16 isolates from a single tree resulted in lower clonal fraction index than most subpopulations in Europe, which might reflect cryptic sexual proliferation. According to currently published allelic patterns, D. sapinea most likely originates from North America or from some unsampled population in Asia or central America. In order to enable the detection of endophytic or latent infections of planting stock by D. sapinea, new species-specific PCR primers (DiSapi-F and Diplo-R) were designed. During the search for Diplodia isolates across the world for species specific primer development, we identified D. africana in California, USA, and in the Canary Islands, which are the first records of this species in North America and in Spain. |
Lange, De R; Adamčík, S; Adamčíková, K; Asselman, P; Borovička, J; Delgat, L; Hampe, F; Verbeken, A Enlightening the black and white: species delimitation and UNITE species hypothesis testing in the Russula albonigra species complex Journal Article IMA Fungus, 20 (Article ID 12), pp. 1-31, 2021, ISSN: 2210-6359. @article{Lange2020, title = {Enlightening the black and white: species delimitation and UNITE species hypothesis testing in the Russula albonigra species complex}, author = {R. De Lange and S. Adamčík and K. Adamčíková and P. Asselman and J. Borovička and L. Delgat and F. Hampe and A. Verbeken}, url = {https://imafungus.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s43008-021-00064-0}, doi = {10.1186/s43008-021-00064-0}, issn = {2210-6359}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-08-02}, journal = {IMA Fungus}, volume = {20}, number = {Article ID 12}, pages = {1-31}, abstract = {Russula albonigra is considered a well-known species, morphologically delimited by the context of the basidiomata blackening without intermediate reddening, and the menthol-cooling taste of the lamellae. It is supposed to have a broad ecological range and a large distribution area. A thorough molecular analysis based on four nuclear markers (ITS, LSU, RPB2 and TEF1-α) shows this traditional concept of R. albonigra s. lat. represents a species complex consisting of at least five European, three North American, and one Chinese species. Morphological study shows traditional characters used to delimit R. albonigra are not always reliable. Therefore, a new delimitation of the R. albonigra complex is proposed and a key to the described European species of R. subgen. Compactae is presented. A lectotype and an epitype are designated for R. albonigra and three new European species are described: R. ambusta, R. nigrifacta, and R. ustulata. Different thresholds of UNITE species hypotheses were tested against the taxonomic data. The distance threshold of 0.5% gives a perfect match to the phylogenetically defined species within the R. albonigra complex. Publicly available sequence data can contribute to species delimitation and increase our knowledge on ecology and distribution, but the pitfalls are short and low quality sequences.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Russula albonigra is considered a well-known species, morphologically delimited by the context of the basidiomata blackening without intermediate reddening, and the menthol-cooling taste of the lamellae. It is supposed to have a broad ecological range and a large distribution area. A thorough molecular analysis based on four nuclear markers (ITS, LSU, RPB2 and TEF1-α) shows this traditional concept of R. albonigra s. lat. represents a species complex consisting of at least five European, three North American, and one Chinese species. Morphological study shows traditional characters used to delimit R. albonigra are not always reliable. Therefore, a new delimitation of the R. albonigra complex is proposed and a key to the described European species of R. subgen. Compactae is presented. A lectotype and an epitype are designated for R. albonigra and three new European species are described: R. ambusta, R. nigrifacta, and R. ustulata. Different thresholds of UNITE species hypotheses were tested against the taxonomic data. The distance threshold of 0.5% gives a perfect match to the phylogenetically defined species within the R. albonigra complex. Publicly available sequence data can contribute to species delimitation and increase our knowledge on ecology and distribution, but the pitfalls are short and low quality sequences. |
Adamčíková, K; Jánošíková, Z; Adamčík, S; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K; Kobza, M; Ondrušková, E Host range, genetic variability, and mating types of Lecanosticta acicola in Slovakia Journal Article Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 36 (5), pp. 325-332, 2021, ISSN: 0282-7581. @article{Adamčíková2021b, title = {Host range, genetic variability, and mating types of \textit{Lecanosticta acicola} in Slovakia}, author = {K. Adamčíková and Z. Jánošíková and S. Adamčík and R. Ostrovský and K. Pastirčáková and M. Kobza and E. Ondrušková}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/02827581.2021.1941236}, doi = {10.1080/02827581.2021.1941236}, issn = {0282-7581}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-07-16}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research}, volume = {36}, number = {5}, pages = {325-332}, abstract = {In recent years, there has been an apparent Europe-wide emerging presence of brown spot needle blight, a disease of pine species caused by the fungus Lecanosticta acicola. In this study, we report the first well-documented occurrences of the pathogen in Slovakia, identified molecularly using species-specific primers and based on sequencing of the ITS region and TEF1 gene. Among the material collected from 84 locations within the country, L. acicola was present in 17 samples from 13 different locations, mainly distributed in urban environments. Four pine species were identified as hosts, among which, Pinus nigra and P. mugo were found to be the most frequently infected. Analysis of the mating type genes of 24 isolates obtained from two localities revealed the presence of a single mating type in Slovakia. All analyzed ITS sequences of the Slovak isolates were found to be uniform. However, although analysis of the TEF1 gene indicated that all Slovak isolates could be grouped into a single lineage, we detected nucleotide polymorphisms suggestive of a certain degree of genetic diversification within central European populations of the fungus.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In recent years, there has been an apparent Europe-wide emerging presence of brown spot needle blight, a disease of pine species caused by the fungus Lecanosticta acicola. In this study, we report the first well-documented occurrences of the pathogen in Slovakia, identified molecularly using species-specific primers and based on sequencing of the ITS region and TEF1 gene. Among the material collected from 84 locations within the country, L. acicola was present in 17 samples from 13 different locations, mainly distributed in urban environments. Four pine species were identified as hosts, among which, Pinus nigra and P. mugo were found to be the most frequently infected. Analysis of the mating type genes of 24 isolates obtained from two localities revealed the presence of a single mating type in Slovakia. All analyzed ITS sequences of the Slovak isolates were found to be uniform. However, although analysis of the TEF1 gene indicated that all Slovak isolates could be grouped into a single lineage, we detected nucleotide polymorphisms suggestive of a certain degree of genetic diversification within central European populations of the fungus. |
Kwon, Taeoh; Shibata, Hideaki; Kepfer-Rojas, Sebastian; Schmidt, Inger Kappel; Larsen, Klaus Steenberg; Beier, Claus; Berg, Björn; Verheyen, Kris; Lamarque, Jean-Francois; Hagedorn, Frank; Eisenhauer, Nico; Djukic, Ika; Borovská, Jana; Gerhátová, Katarína; Mojses, Matej; Kanka, Róbert; Rusňák, Tomáš; Piscová, Veronika; Barna, Milan Effects of climate and atmospheric nitrogen deposition on early to mid-term stage litter decomposition across biomes Journal Article Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 4 , 2021, ISSN: 2624-893X. @article{Kwon2021, title = {Effects of climate and atmospheric nitrogen deposition on early to mid-term stage litter decomposition across biomes}, author = {Taeoh Kwon and Hideaki Shibata and Sebastian Kepfer-Rojas and Inger Kappel Schmidt and Klaus Steenberg Larsen and Claus Beier and Björn Berg and Kris Verheyen and Jean-Francois Lamarque and Frank Hagedorn and Nico Eisenhauer and Ika Djukic and Jana Borovská and Katarína Gerhátová and Matej Mojses and Róbert Kanka and Tomáš Rusňák and Veronika Piscová and Milan Barna}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2021.678480}, issn = {2624-893X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-07-14}, journal = {Frontiers in Forests and Global Change}, volume = {4}, abstract = {Litter decomposition is a key process for carbon and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems and is mainly controlled by environmental conditions, substrate quantity and quality as well as microbial community abundance and composition. In particular, the effects of climate and atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition on litter decomposition and its temporal dynamics are of significant importance, since their effects might change over the course of the decomposition process. Within the TeaComposition initiative, we incubated Green and Rooibos teas at 524 sites across nine biomes. We assessed how macroclimate and atmospheric inorganic N deposition under current and predicted scenarios (RCP 2.6, RCP 8.5) might affect litter mass loss measured after 3 and 12 months. Our study shows that the early to mid-term mass loss at the global scale was affected predominantly by litter quality (explaining 73% and 62% of the total variance after 3 and 12 months, respectively) followed by climate and N deposition. The effects of climate were not litter-specific and became increasingly significant as decomposition progressed, with MAP explaining 2% and MAT 4% of the variation after 12 months of incubation. The effect of N deposition was litter-specific, and significant only for 12-month decomposition of Rooibos tea at the global scale. However, in the temperate biome where atmospheric N deposition rates are relatively high, the 12-month mass loss of Green and Rooibos teas decreased significantly with increasing N deposition, explaining 9.5% and 1.1% of the variance, respectively. The expected changes in macroclimate and N deposition at the global scale by the end of this century are estimated to increase the 12-month mass loss of easily decomposable litter by 1.1–3.5% and of the more stable substrates by 3.8–10.6%, relative to current mass loss. In contrast, expected changes in atmospheric N deposition will decrease the mid-term mass loss of high-quality litter by 1.4–2.2% and that of low-quality litter by 0.9–1.5% in the temperate biome. Our results suggest that projected increases in N deposition may have the capacity to dampen the climate-driven increases in litter decomposition depending on the biome and decomposition stage of substrate.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Litter decomposition is a key process for carbon and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems and is mainly controlled by environmental conditions, substrate quantity and quality as well as microbial community abundance and composition. In particular, the effects of climate and atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition on litter decomposition and its temporal dynamics are of significant importance, since their effects might change over the course of the decomposition process. Within the TeaComposition initiative, we incubated Green and Rooibos teas at 524 sites across nine biomes. We assessed how macroclimate and atmospheric inorganic N deposition under current and predicted scenarios (RCP 2.6, RCP 8.5) might affect litter mass loss measured after 3 and 12 months. Our study shows that the early to mid-term mass loss at the global scale was affected predominantly by litter quality (explaining 73% and 62% of the total variance after 3 and 12 months, respectively) followed by climate and N deposition. The effects of climate were not litter-specific and became increasingly significant as decomposition progressed, with MAP explaining 2% and MAT 4% of the variation after 12 months of incubation. The effect of N deposition was litter-specific, and significant only for 12-month decomposition of Rooibos tea at the global scale. However, in the temperate biome where atmospheric N deposition rates are relatively high, the 12-month mass loss of Green and Rooibos teas decreased significantly with increasing N deposition, explaining 9.5% and 1.1% of the variance, respectively. The expected changes in macroclimate and N deposition at the global scale by the end of this century are estimated to increase the 12-month mass loss of easily decomposable litter by 1.1–3.5% and of the more stable substrates by 3.8–10.6%, relative to current mass loss. In contrast, expected changes in atmospheric N deposition will decrease the mid-term mass loss of high-quality litter by 1.4–2.2% and that of low-quality litter by 0.9–1.5% in the temperate biome. Our results suggest that projected increases in N deposition may have the capacity to dampen the climate-driven increases in litter decomposition depending on the biome and decomposition stage of substrate. |
Hyblerová, Silvia; Medo, Juraj; Barta, Marek Annals of Forest Research, 64 (1), pp. 129-145, 2021, ISSN: 2065-2445. @article{Hyblerová2021, title = {Diversity and prevalence of entomopathogenic fungi (Ascomycota, Hypocreales) in epidemic populations of bark beetles (Coleoptera, Scolytinae) in spruce forests of the Tatra National Park in Slovakia}, author = {Silvia Hyblerová and Juraj Medo and Marek Barta}, url = {http://www.afrjournal.org/index.php/afr/article/view/2152}, doi = {10.15287/afr.2021.2152}, issn = {2065-2445}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-06-29}, journal = {Annals of Forest Research}, volume = {64}, number = {1}, pages = {129-145}, abstract = {Bark beetles are serious forest pests in Slovakia. Their outbreaks may have significant ecological and economic impacts on spruce forests. There is a variety of natural enemies that activate themselves during population outbreaks of insects and entomopathogenic fungi belong to important antagonists with a potential to regulate populations of their hosts. In 2014–2016, species richness and prevalence of entomopathogenic fungi were evaluated during the bark beetle outbreaks in spruce forests affected by windstorms in the Tatra National Park in Slovakia. Three Beauveria species, B. bassiana, B. caledonica and B. pseudobassiana, with Metapochonia bulbillosa were identified from 271 specimens of three bark beetle species, Ips typographus, Ips amitinus and Pityogenes chalcographus. Beauveria bassiana was the dominant pathogen and infected all three bark beetle species. Phylogenetic analysis identified three phylogenetic groups of B. bassiana in the evaluated host populations. M. bulbillosa was reported for the first time from bark beetle hosts and Slovakia. The prevalence of fungal infection in natural populations of I. typographus was low, varied between 0.07 and 0.72%, and have little influence on the bark beetle abundance. }, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Bark beetles are serious forest pests in Slovakia. Their outbreaks may have significant ecological and economic impacts on spruce forests. There is a variety of natural enemies that activate themselves during population outbreaks of insects and entomopathogenic fungi belong to important antagonists with a potential to regulate populations of their hosts. In 2014–2016, species richness and prevalence of entomopathogenic fungi were evaluated during the bark beetle outbreaks in spruce forests affected by windstorms in the Tatra National Park in Slovakia. Three Beauveria species, B. bassiana, B. caledonica and B. pseudobassiana, with Metapochonia bulbillosa were identified from 271 specimens of three bark beetle species, Ips typographus, Ips amitinus and Pityogenes chalcographus. Beauveria bassiana was the dominant pathogen and infected all three bark beetle species. Phylogenetic analysis identified three phylogenetic groups of B. bassiana in the evaluated host populations. M. bulbillosa was reported for the first time from bark beetle hosts and Slovakia. The prevalence of fungal infection in natural populations of I. typographus was low, varied between 0.07 and 0.72%, and have little influence on the bark beetle abundance. |
Jánošíková, Z; Dutech, C; Ondrušková, E; Adamčíková, K; Mullett, M Population structure and genetic diversity of Dothistroma septosporum in Slovakia Journal Article European Journal of Plant Pathology, 160 (4), pp. 771-787, 2021, ISSN: 1573-8469. @article{Jánošíková2021, title = {Population structure and genetic diversity of Dothistroma septosporum in Slovakia}, author = {Z. Jánošíková and C. Dutech and E. Ondrušková and K. Adamčíková and M. Mullett}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10658-021-02266-z}, doi = {doi:10.1007/s10658-021-02266-z}, issn = {1573-8469}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-06-23}, journal = {European Journal of Plant Pathology}, volume = {160}, number = {4}, pages = {771-787}, abstract = {Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a serious pine disease present worldwide caused by the ascomycetous fungi Dothistroma septosporum and Dothistroma pini. Based on multiplex PCR analysis of 11 microsatellite markers screened on 253 D. septosporum isolates obtained from 32 sites across Slovakia, a total of 137 unique multilocus haplotypes (MLHs) were detected. The majority of MLHs (n = 91) were represented by a single isolate, but 13 MLHs were found at two different sites, and in some cases, these were separated by large distances. Four population clusters were identified using a discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC). The genetic clusters obtained from the DAPC were mixed throughout the country and were not restricted to particular host species. Although both mating types of D. septosporum were found to be in an almost perfect 1:1 ratio in both the non-clone-corrected and clone-corrected datasets, random mating was rejected in the entire dataset. Random mating was only supported in the Pinus mugo group planted in urban areas and on a smaller spatial scale in two sites (Kálnica and Litava) using the clonecorrected dataset. These findings suggest a mixed mode of reproduction with an important component of sexual reproduction, although the sexual stage of the fungus (teleomorph) has not been physically observed in Slovakia yet. The examination of spatial relationships using spatial principal component analyses and the presence of isolation-by-distance together with relatively high genetic diversity suggests the pathogen has been long established in Slovakia and spread naturally across the landscape. However, the weak population structure and findings of identical clones at widely separated sites strongly suggests some degree of human assisted dispersal.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a serious pine disease present worldwide caused by the ascomycetous fungi Dothistroma septosporum and Dothistroma pini. Based on multiplex PCR analysis of 11 microsatellite markers screened on 253 D. septosporum isolates obtained from 32 sites across Slovakia, a total of 137 unique multilocus haplotypes (MLHs) were detected. The majority of MLHs (n = 91) were represented by a single isolate, but 13 MLHs were found at two different sites, and in some cases, these were separated by large distances. Four population clusters were identified using a discriminant analysis of principal components (DAPC). The genetic clusters obtained from the DAPC were mixed throughout the country and were not restricted to particular host species. Although both mating types of D. septosporum were found to be in an almost perfect 1:1 ratio in both the non-clone-corrected and clone-corrected datasets, random mating was rejected in the entire dataset. Random mating was only supported in the Pinus mugo group planted in urban areas and on a smaller spatial scale in two sites (Kálnica and Litava) using the clonecorrected dataset. These findings suggest a mixed mode of reproduction with an important component of sexual reproduction, although the sexual stage of the fungus (teleomorph) has not been physically observed in Slovakia yet. The examination of spatial relationships using spatial principal component analyses and the presence of isolation-by-distance together with relatively high genetic diversity suggests the pathogen has been long established in Slovakia and spread naturally across the landscape. However, the weak population structure and findings of identical clones at widely separated sites strongly suggests some degree of human assisted dispersal. |
Horáková, Miriam Kádasi; Tancik, Jan; Barta, Marek Fusarium proliferatum causing dry rot of stored garlic in Slovakia Journal Article Journal of Plant Pathology, 2021, ISSN: 2239-7264. @article{Horáková2021, title = {Fusarium proliferatum causing dry rot of stored garlic in Slovakia}, author = {Miriam Kádasi Horáková and Jan Tancik and Marek Barta}, doi = {10.1007/s42161-021-00883-5}, issn = {2239-7264}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-06-10}, journal = {Journal of Plant Pathology}, abstract = {Symptoms of dry clove rot of Allium sativum produced in Slovakia were noticed during storage in 2019. In 2020, garlic bulbs of eight cultivars were analysed and fungal isolates were obtained. Morphological and molecular identification confirmed the isolation of Fusarium proliferatum from all cultivars. The mean proportion of symptomatic cloves in evaluated samples reached 78.68%, and the mean area of clove surface damaged by the disease ranged from 5.97% to 14.83% 5 weeks after the harvest. The pathogenicity of the selected F. proliferatum isolate was verified by inoculation of garlic cloves in laboratory bioassays. This is the first report of F. proliferatum causing dry rot of garlic bulbs in Slovakia.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Symptoms of dry clove rot of Allium sativum produced in Slovakia were noticed during storage in 2019. In 2020, garlic bulbs of eight cultivars were analysed and fungal isolates were obtained. Morphological and molecular identification confirmed the isolation of Fusarium proliferatum from all cultivars. The mean proportion of symptomatic cloves in evaluated samples reached 78.68%, and the mean area of clove surface damaged by the disease ranged from 5.97% to 14.83% 5 weeks after the harvest. The pathogenicity of the selected F. proliferatum isolate was verified by inoculation of garlic cloves in laboratory bioassays. This is the first report of F. proliferatum causing dry rot of garlic bulbs in Slovakia. |
Vera, M; Adamčík, S; Adamčíková, K; Hampe, F; Caboň, M; Manz, C; Overbo, C; Peipenbring, M; Corrales, A Morphological and genetic diversification of Russula floriformis, sp. nov., along the Isthmus of Panama Journal Article Mycologia, 113 (4), pp. 807-827, 2021, ISSN: 1557-2536. @article{Vera2021, title = {Morphological and genetic diversification of Russula floriformis, sp. nov., along the Isthmus of Panama}, author = {M. Vera and S. Adamčík and K. Adamčíková and F. Hampe and M. Caboň and C. Manz and C. Overbo and M. Peipenbring and A. Corrales}, url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00275514.2021.1897377}, doi = {DOI: 10.1080/00275514.2021.1897377}, issn = {1557-2536}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-05-27}, journal = {Mycologia}, volume = {113}, number = {4}, pages = {807-827}, abstract = {Species of Russula are ubiquitous members of ectomycorrhizal fungal communities in tropical ecosystems. However, an important part of the total tropical diversity of this genus and its biogeographic patterns is unknown due to the lack of studies on Russula in tropical ecosystems. We combined molecular, morphological, ecological, and biogeographic data to elaborate concepts for two new subspecies of R. floriformis (subsection Substriatinae). Russula floriformis subsp. floriformis and R. floriformis subsp. symphoniae are described as new from montane forest dominated by Quercus and/or Oreomunnea (Fagales) from Colombia and Panama, respectively. Phylogenies were constructed using nuc rDNA internal transcribed spacer region ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 (ITS), D1–D2 domains of nuc 28S rDNA (28S), and partial regions of the second largest subunit of RNA polymerase II (rpb2) and translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1). Similar environmental conditions, similar morphology, and an ITS sequence similarity higher than 99% with only three different positions indicate that these two subspecies are closely related. Detailed observations of microscopic structures and analyses of further DNA loci, however, revealed morphological and molecular characteristics that allow distinguishing the two subspecies of R. floriformis. Spatial distribution and phylogenetic proximity of the two Russula subspecies and their ectomycorrhizal hosts, i.e., species of Quercus, suggest that their diversification is a result of comigration, adaptation, and geographic isolation along the Isthmus of Panama during the Pliocene and Pleistocene.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Species of Russula are ubiquitous members of ectomycorrhizal fungal communities in tropical ecosystems. However, an important part of the total tropical diversity of this genus and its biogeographic patterns is unknown due to the lack of studies on Russula in tropical ecosystems. We combined molecular, morphological, ecological, and biogeographic data to elaborate concepts for two new subspecies of R. floriformis (subsection Substriatinae). Russula floriformis subsp. floriformis and R. floriformis subsp. symphoniae are described as new from montane forest dominated by Quercus and/or Oreomunnea (Fagales) from Colombia and Panama, respectively. Phylogenies were constructed using nuc rDNA internal transcribed spacer region ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 (ITS), D1–D2 domains of nuc 28S rDNA (28S), and partial regions of the second largest subunit of RNA polymerase II (rpb2) and translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1). Similar environmental conditions, similar morphology, and an ITS sequence similarity higher than 99% with only three different positions indicate that these two subspecies are closely related. Detailed observations of microscopic structures and analyses of further DNA loci, however, revealed morphological and molecular characteristics that allow distinguishing the two subspecies of R. floriformis. Spatial distribution and phylogenetic proximity of the two Russula subspecies and their ectomycorrhizal hosts, i.e., species of Quercus, suggest that their diversification is a result of comigration, adaptation, and geographic isolation along the Isthmus of Panama during the Pliocene and Pleistocene. |
Adamčíková, K; Ondrušková, E; Pažitný, J; Jánošíková, Z Divergence in culture morphology between two related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini Journal Article Czech Mycology, 73 (1), pp. 109-119, 2021, ISSN: 1805-1421. @article{Adamčíková2021, title = {Divergence in culture morphology between two related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini}, author = {K. Adamčíková and E. Ondrušková and J. Pažitný and Z. Jánošíková}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fig.-2-rev-5.tif}, doi = {doi.org/10.33585/cmy.73108}, issn = {1805-1421}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-05-24}, journal = {Czech Mycology}, volume = {73}, number = {1}, pages = {109-119}, abstract = {Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is one of the most important pine needle diseases worldwide. The disease is caused by two fungal species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini, which are similar not only in terms of their ecology, causing similar symptoms in hosts of the genus Pinus, but also in terms of their morphological characteristics. The morphologies of 353 cultured Dothistroma isolates from 11 different pine species in Slovakia and their relation to Dothistroma species and/or fungus origin (host) were studied and evaluated by means of the Chi-square test. The cultures were classified into eight categories according to pigmentation. Dothistroma pini isolates were assigned to 4 of the 8 categories, and D. septosporum isolates were assigned to all 8 categories with varying frequencies. The Chi-square test revealed that the culture morphology categories of D. pini and D. septosporum differed significantly. Interactions between the evaluated factors (culture morphology, Dothistroma and host species) were analysed and showed significant differences.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is one of the most important pine needle diseases worldwide. The disease is caused by two fungal species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini, which are similar not only in terms of their ecology, causing similar symptoms in hosts of the genus Pinus, but also in terms of their morphological characteristics. The morphologies of 353 cultured Dothistroma isolates from 11 different pine species in Slovakia and their relation to Dothistroma species and/or fungus origin (host) were studied and evaluated by means of the Chi-square test. The cultures were classified into eight categories according to pigmentation. Dothistroma pini isolates were assigned to 4 of the 8 categories, and D. septosporum isolates were assigned to all 8 categories with varying frequencies. The Chi-square test revealed that the culture morphology categories of D. pini and D. septosporum differed significantly. Interactions between the evaluated factors (culture morphology, Dothistroma and host species) were analysed and showed significant differences. |
Piršelová, B; Ondrušková, E Effect of Cadmium Chloride and Cadmium Nitrate on Growth and Mineral Nutrient Content in the Root of Fava Bean (Vicia faba L.) Journal Article Plants, 10 (5), pp. 1007, 2021. @article{B.2021, title = {Effect of Cadmium Chloride and Cadmium Nitrate on Growth and Mineral Nutrient Content in the Root of Fava Bean (Vicia faba L.)}, author = {B. Piršelová and E. Ondrušková}, editor = {Barceló J.}, url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/5/1007}, doi = { https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10051007}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-05-18}, journal = {Plants}, volume = {10}, number = {5}, pages = {1007}, abstract = {The present study aimed to analyze the differences in the tolerance of fava bean (Vicia faba cv. Aštar) roots to cadmium in nitrate—Cd(NO3)2—and chloride—CdCl2—solutions. The physiological and biochemical parameters were assessed. The tested doses of Cd (50, 100, 150 and 300 mg/L) did not influence the germination of seeds. However, considerable growth inhibition and dehydration were observed after 96 h incubation. The thickness of roots and rupture of cell membranes increased along with the increasing concentration of the metal in the solution. At a Cd dose of 300 mg/L, irrespective of the solution used, increased nitrogen concentration and no change in sodium content were observed. The content of magnesium increased due to the dose of 100 mg/L (cadmium nitrate) and the content of calcium increased due to the dose of 300 mg/L (in either nitrate or chloride). The correlation analyses pointed to a possible effect of nitrates in the applied solutions on the accumulation of Cd and some minerals in the roots of the given variety of fava bean. This may be important for both research and agricultural practice. The identification of crops with high tolerance to cadmium, as well as knowledge about the mechanisms of ion interactions at the soil solution–plant level, is important in terms of such crops’ use in the process of the remediation of cadmium-contaminated soils coupled with food production.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The present study aimed to analyze the differences in the tolerance of fava bean (Vicia faba cv. Aštar) roots to cadmium in nitrate—Cd(NO3)2—and chloride—CdCl2—solutions. The physiological and biochemical parameters were assessed. The tested doses of Cd (50, 100, 150 and 300 mg/L) did not influence the germination of seeds. However, considerable growth inhibition and dehydration were observed after 96 h incubation. The thickness of roots and rupture of cell membranes increased along with the increasing concentration of the metal in the solution. At a Cd dose of 300 mg/L, irrespective of the solution used, increased nitrogen concentration and no change in sodium content were observed. The content of magnesium increased due to the dose of 100 mg/L (cadmium nitrate) and the content of calcium increased due to the dose of 300 mg/L (in either nitrate or chloride). The correlation analyses pointed to a possible effect of nitrates in the applied solutions on the accumulation of Cd and some minerals in the roots of the given variety of fava bean. This may be important for both research and agricultural practice. The identification of crops with high tolerance to cadmium, as well as knowledge about the mechanisms of ion interactions at the soil solution–plant level, is important in terms of such crops’ use in the process of the remediation of cadmium-contaminated soils coupled with food production. |
Majdák, Andrej; Jakuš, Rastislav; Blaženec, Miroslav Determination of differences in temperature regimes on healthy and bark-beetle colonised spruce trees using a handheld thermal camera Journal Article iFOREST, 14 , pp. 203-211, 2021, ISSN: 1971-7458. @article{Majdák2021, title = {Determination of differences in temperature regimes on healthy and bark-beetle colonised spruce trees using a handheld thermal camera}, author = {Andrej Majdák and Rastislav Jakuš and Miroslav Blaženec}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor3531-014}, issn = {1971-7458}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-05-02}, journal = {iFOREST}, volume = {14}, pages = {203-211}, abstract = {In this study, we compared the daily temperature regimes of healthy uninfected trees in the interior of a forest stand and at the fresh forest edge with infested trees at the forest edge in an area affected by a bark beetle outbreak. We estimated the potential of a handheld thermal camera for early identification of bark-beetle infested trees. We show that infested trees have significantly higher trunk temperatures than uninfested trees, which is more visible on the shine side of the trunk, and we report the differences in temperature between the shine and shadow sides. The differences are more noticeable on a warm, bright, and sunny day than on cold and cloudy day. The different intensity of solar radiation does not affect the distinction between infested and uninfested trees. The handheld thermal camera shows potential for identifying bark-beetle infested trees by scanning tree trunks on bright sunny days.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this study, we compared the daily temperature regimes of healthy uninfected trees in the interior of a forest stand and at the fresh forest edge with infested trees at the forest edge in an area affected by a bark beetle outbreak. We estimated the potential of a handheld thermal camera for early identification of bark-beetle infested trees. We show that infested trees have significantly higher trunk temperatures than uninfested trees, which is more visible on the shine side of the trunk, and we report the differences in temperature between the shine and shadow sides. The differences are more noticeable on a warm, bright, and sunny day than on cold and cloudy day. The different intensity of solar radiation does not affect the distinction between infested and uninfested trees. The handheld thermal camera shows potential for identifying bark-beetle infested trees by scanning tree trunks on bright sunny days. |
Krištín, Anton; Bělka, Tomáš; Horal, David; Bino, Taulant Diet of the lesser kestrel Falco naumanni at post-breeding roosts in southern Albania Journal Article Raptor Journal, 14 (1), pp. 15-22, 2021, ISSN: 1337-3463. @article{Krištín2021, title = {Diet of the lesser kestrel \textit{Falco naumanni} at post-breeding roosts in southern Albania}, author = {Anton Krištín and Tomáš Bělka and David Horal and Taulant Bino}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.2478/srj-2020-0004}, issn = {1337-3463}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-30}, journal = {Raptor Journal}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, pages = {15-22}, abstract = {The lesser kestrel is an insectivorous and migratory falcon species, frequently using communal roosts in the post-breeding period in southern Europe. Using pellet analysis from two post-breeding roosting sites in southern Albania collected in August 2017, we identified 1539 prey items belonging to approximately 58 prey species, 20 families and 7 orders in 110 pellets from two sites. Invertebrates made up the major part of the diet spectrum (PNI = 99.8 %, PFI = 100 %). Invertebrate prey body size varied between 8 and 62 mm (mean 28.1 mm). Bush-crickets (Tettigoniidae) and locusts (Acrididae) were the most abundant and frequent prey groups (PNI = 33 % resp. 48.6 % and PFI = 97 % resp. 94 %). Within the bush-cricket family we could identify the species of genera Tettigonia, Decticus, Platycleis, Isophya and Metrioptera. The species of genera Calliptamus, Stenobothrus and Locusta belonged among the locust species identified in the food. Birds and mammals were found in pellets only occasionally. The prey composition was rather similar at both studied sites, while locusts (Acrididae) were more abundant at the Jorgucat site and bush-crickets (Tettigonioidea) at the Mollas site in the same time. Prey groups Scarabeidae beetles and other beetles (Coleoptera other) were more abundant and frequent at Mollas than at Jorgucat, and spiders were more frequent at Jorgucat. These results suggest that the high abundance of orthopterans and beetles in the food supply in certain localities is the main reason for selection and stable occupancy of these massive communal roosting sites by lesser kestrels in Albania.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The lesser kestrel is an insectivorous and migratory falcon species, frequently using communal roosts in the post-breeding period in southern Europe. Using pellet analysis from two post-breeding roosting sites in southern Albania collected in August 2017, we identified 1539 prey items belonging to approximately 58 prey species, 20 families and 7 orders in 110 pellets from two sites. Invertebrates made up the major part of the diet spectrum (PNI = 99.8 %, PFI = 100 %). Invertebrate prey body size varied between 8 and 62 mm (mean 28.1 mm). Bush-crickets (Tettigoniidae) and locusts (Acrididae) were the most abundant and frequent prey groups (PNI = 33 % resp. 48.6 % and PFI = 97 % resp. 94 %). Within the bush-cricket family we could identify the species of genera Tettigonia, Decticus, Platycleis, Isophya and Metrioptera. The species of genera Calliptamus, Stenobothrus and Locusta belonged among the locust species identified in the food. Birds and mammals were found in pellets only occasionally. The prey composition was rather similar at both studied sites, while locusts (Acrididae) were more abundant at the Jorgucat site and bush-crickets (Tettigonioidea) at the Mollas site in the same time. Prey groups Scarabeidae beetles and other beetles (Coleoptera other) were more abundant and frequent at Mollas than at Jorgucat, and spiders were more frequent at Jorgucat. These results suggest that the high abundance of orthopterans and beetles in the food supply in certain localities is the main reason for selection and stable occupancy of these massive communal roosting sites by lesser kestrels in Albania. |
Šotnár, Karol; Obuch, Ján; Pačenovský, Samuel; Jarčuška, Benjamín Spatial distribution of four sympatric owl species in Carpathian montane forests Journal Article Raptor journal, 14 (1), pp. 1-13, 2021, ISSN: 1337-3463. @article{Šotnár2021, title = {Spatial distribution of four sympatric owl species in Carpathian montane forests}, author = {Karol Šotnár and Ján Obuch and Samuel Pačenovský and Benjamín Jarčuška}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.2478/srj-2020-0002}, issn = {1337-3463}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-30}, journal = {Raptor journal}, volume = {14}, number = {1}, pages = {1-13}, abstract = {Knowledge about spatial distribution of owl species is important for inferring species coexistence mechanisms. In the present study, we explore spatial patterns of distribution and habitat selection of four owl species u Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum), boreal owl (Aegolius funereus), tawny owl (Strix aluco) and Ural owl (Strix uralensis) u ranging in body mass from 50 g to 1300 g, with sympatric occurrence in temperate continuous montane forests in the Veľká Fatra Mts., Western Carpathians, central Slovakia. Locations of hooting owl males were surveyed between 2009–2015 in an area of 317 km2. Spatial point pattern analysis was used for analysis of owl distribution. Random patterns of owls’ spatial arrangement dominate at both intra- and interspecific levels within the studied area. Only intraspecific distribution of pygmy owls and interspecific distribution of Ural owls toward tawny owls exhibited positive associations. This discrepancy with other studies can be explained in terms of pygmy owlsy preference for high-quality nest sites and/or spatial clustering in their prey distribution, and due to aggressive behaviour of dominant Ural owls toward subdominant tawny owls, respectively. Moreover, we found considerable overlap in habitat preferences between owl species, considering stand age, stand height, tree species richness, distance to open area, elevation, slope, percentage of coniferous tree species and position on hillslope, although pygmy owls were not registered in pure broadleaved stands, Ural owls were not registered in pure coniferous stands, and boreal and Ural owls were more common on slope summits and shoulders than tawny and pygmy owls. The observed patterns of spatial arrangement might suggest developed coexistence mechanisms in these owl species; differences between studies may indicate complex interactions between intra- and interspecific associations and habitat quality and quantity, food availability and owl species involved in those interactions on a landscape scale.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Knowledge about spatial distribution of owl species is important for inferring species coexistence mechanisms. In the present study, we explore spatial patterns of distribution and habitat selection of four owl species u Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum), boreal owl (Aegolius funereus), tawny owl (Strix aluco) and Ural owl (Strix uralensis) u ranging in body mass from 50 g to 1300 g, with sympatric occurrence in temperate continuous montane forests in the Veľká Fatra Mts., Western Carpathians, central Slovakia. Locations of hooting owl males were surveyed between 2009–2015 in an area of 317 km2. Spatial point pattern analysis was used for analysis of owl distribution. Random patterns of owls’ spatial arrangement dominate at both intra- and interspecific levels within the studied area. Only intraspecific distribution of pygmy owls and interspecific distribution of Ural owls toward tawny owls exhibited positive associations. This discrepancy with other studies can be explained in terms of pygmy owlsy preference for high-quality nest sites and/or spatial clustering in their prey distribution, and due to aggressive behaviour of dominant Ural owls toward subdominant tawny owls, respectively. Moreover, we found considerable overlap in habitat preferences between owl species, considering stand age, stand height, tree species richness, distance to open area, elevation, slope, percentage of coniferous tree species and position on hillslope, although pygmy owls were not registered in pure broadleaved stands, Ural owls were not registered in pure coniferous stands, and boreal and Ural owls were more common on slope summits and shoulders than tawny and pygmy owls. The observed patterns of spatial arrangement might suggest developed coexistence mechanisms in these owl species; differences between studies may indicate complex interactions between intra- and interspecific associations and habitat quality and quantity, food availability and owl species involved in those interactions on a landscape scale. |
Eberle, Jonas; Husemann, Martin; Doerfler, Inken; Werner, Ulrich; Müller, Jörg; Christophe, Bouget; Brin, Antoine; Gossner, Martin; Heilmann-Clausen, Jacob; Isacsson, Gunnar; Krištín, Anton; Lachat, Thibault; Larrieu, Laurent; Rigling, Andreas; Schmidl, Jürgen; Seibold, Sebastian; Vandekerkhove, Kris; Jan, Christian Habel Molecular biogeography of the fungus-dwelling saproxylic beetle Bolitophagus reticulatus indicates rapid expansion from glacial refugia Journal Article Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 133 (3), pp. 766-778, 2021, ISSN: 0024-4066. @article{Eberle2021, title = {Molecular biogeography of the fungus-dwelling saproxylic beetle \textit{Bolitophagus reticulatus} indicates rapid expansion from glacial refugia }, author = {Jonas Eberle and Martin Husemann and Inken Doerfler and Ulrich Werner and Jörg Müller and Bouget Christophe and Antoine Brin and Martin Gossner and Jacob Heilmann-Clausen and Gunnar Isacsson and Anton Krištín and Thibault Lachat and Laurent Larrieu and Andreas Rigling and Jürgen Schmidl and Sebastian Seibold and Kris Vandekerkhove and Christian Habel Jan }, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/blab037}, issn = {0024-4066}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-23}, journal = {Biological Journal of the Linnean Society}, volume = {133}, number = {3}, pages = {766-778}, abstract = {The geographical distributions of species associated with European temperate broadleaf forests have been significantly influenced by glacial–interglacial cycles. During glacial periods, these species persisted in Mediterranean and extra-Mediterranean refugia and later, during interglacial periods, expanded northwards. The widespread saproxylic beetle Bolitophagus reticulatus depends closely on European temperate broadleaf forests. It usually develops in the tinder fungus Fomes fomentarius, a major decomposer of broadleaf-wood. We sampled B. reticulatus in sporocarps from European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis) across Europe and the Caucasus region. We analysed mitochondrial gene sequences (cox1, cox2, cob) and 17 microsatellites to reconstruct the geographical distribution of glacial refugia and postglacial recolonization pathways. We found only marginal genetic differentiation of B. reticulatus, except for a significant split between populations of the Caucasus region and Europe. This indicates the existence of past refugia south of the Great Caucasus, and a contact zone with European populations in the Crimean region. Further potential refugia might have been located at the foothills of the Pyrenees and in the Balkan region. Our genetic data suggest a phalanx-wise recolonization of Europe, a reflection of the high mobility of B. reticulatus.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The geographical distributions of species associated with European temperate broadleaf forests have been significantly influenced by glacial–interglacial cycles. During glacial periods, these species persisted in Mediterranean and extra-Mediterranean refugia and later, during interglacial periods, expanded northwards. The widespread saproxylic beetle Bolitophagus reticulatus depends closely on European temperate broadleaf forests. It usually develops in the tinder fungus Fomes fomentarius, a major decomposer of broadleaf-wood. We sampled B. reticulatus in sporocarps from European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis) across Europe and the Caucasus region. We analysed mitochondrial gene sequences (cox1, cox2, cob) and 17 microsatellites to reconstruct the geographical distribution of glacial refugia and postglacial recolonization pathways. We found only marginal genetic differentiation of B. reticulatus, except for a significant split between populations of the Caucasus region and Europe. This indicates the existence of past refugia south of the Great Caucasus, and a contact zone with European populations in the Crimean region. Further potential refugia might have been located at the foothills of the Pyrenees and in the Balkan region. Our genetic data suggest a phalanx-wise recolonization of Europe, a reflection of the high mobility of B. reticulatus. |
Pastirčáková, K; Adamčík, S; Adamčíková, K; Chater, A O Erysiphe hypophylla, a second powdery mildew (Erysiphales) on oaks in Britain Journal Article Field Mycology, 22 (2), pp. 50-54, 2021, ISSN: 1468-1641. @article{Pastirčáková2021b, title = {\textit{Erysiphe hypophylla}, a second powdery mildew (\textit{Erysiphales}) on oaks in Britain}, author = {K. Pastirčáková and S. Adamčík and K. Adamčíková and A.O. Chater}, doi = {10.1016/j.fldmyc.2021.04.008}, issn = {1468-1641}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-20}, journal = {Field Mycology}, volume = {22}, number = {2}, pages = {50-54}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Nijnik, Maria; and Kluvánková, Tatiana; Melnykovych, Mariana; Nijnik, Albert; Kopiy, Serhiy; Brnkaľáková, Stanislava; Sarkki, Simo; Kopiy, Leonid; Fizyk, Igor; Barlagne, Carla; Miller, David An institutional analysis and reconfiguration framework for sustainability research on post-transition forestry—a focus on Ukraine Journal Article Sustainability, 13 (8), 2021, ISSN: 2071-1050. @article{Nijnik2021, title = {An institutional analysis and reconfiguration framework for sustainability research on post-transition forestry—a focus on Ukraine}, author = {Maria Nijnik and and Tatiana Kluvánková and Mariana Melnykovych and Albert Nijnik and Serhiy Kopiy and Stanislava Brnkaľáková and Simo Sarkki and Leonid Kopiy and Igor Fizyk and Carla Barlagne and David Miller}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/su13084360}, issn = {2071-1050}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-14}, journal = {Sustainability}, volume = {13}, number = {8}, abstract = {In this paper, we elaborate an Institutional Analysis and Reconfiguration Framework centered around the ‘action arena’ theoretical approach. We develop this framework to analyze institutional reconfiguration to enhance sustainability, and operationalize it using research methods which focus on documentation of the institutional contexts through an extensive literature review and interviews of experts in forest policy. We apply the Institutional Analysis and Reconfiguration Framework to examine forestry institutions, address forest governance, and investigate their effect on socio-economic and environmental performances in forestry of Ukraine. The paper draws on the state of affairs in post-transition forestry, its difficulties, and new prospects for economic and institutional reforms. We examine challenges and opportunities in forestry and suggest key remedies and prospective ways forward. Results show that a combination of path dependency with the rigidity of institutions and a slow pace of economic and political reforms is the major obstacle to implementing decisions regarding sustainable forest policy. A reconfiguration of social practices is required, as well as the development of capabilities and awareness raising amongst relevant stakeholders, to realize the problems, envision alternative futures, challenge existing institutions, shift power relations and create new norms, rules, and decision-making arrangements. The way towards sustainability in forestry largely goes through changing institutions, and a human dimension of institutional changes reflected in the uptake of social innovation.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this paper, we elaborate an Institutional Analysis and Reconfiguration Framework centered around the ‘action arena’ theoretical approach. We develop this framework to analyze institutional reconfiguration to enhance sustainability, and operationalize it using research methods which focus on documentation of the institutional contexts through an extensive literature review and interviews of experts in forest policy. We apply the Institutional Analysis and Reconfiguration Framework to examine forestry institutions, address forest governance, and investigate their effect on socio-economic and environmental performances in forestry of Ukraine. The paper draws on the state of affairs in post-transition forestry, its difficulties, and new prospects for economic and institutional reforms. We examine challenges and opportunities in forestry and suggest key remedies and prospective ways forward. Results show that a combination of path dependency with the rigidity of institutions and a slow pace of economic and political reforms is the major obstacle to implementing decisions regarding sustainable forest policy. A reconfiguration of social practices is required, as well as the development of capabilities and awareness raising amongst relevant stakeholders, to realize the problems, envision alternative futures, challenge existing institutions, shift power relations and create new norms, rules, and decision-making arrangements. The way towards sustainability in forestry largely goes through changing institutions, and a human dimension of institutional changes reflected in the uptake of social innovation. |
Takov, Danail; Pilarska, Daniela; Linde, Andreas; Barta, Marek Infectious and parasitic diseases of phytophagous insect pests in the context of extreme environmental conditions Journal Article Central European Forestry Journal, 67 (2), pp. 72-84, 2021, ISSN: 2454-0358. @article{Takov2021, title = {Infectious and parasitic diseases of phytophagous insect pests in the context of extreme environmental conditions}, author = {Danail Takov and Daniela Pilarska and Andreas Linde and Marek Barta}, url = {https://web.nlcsk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Takov.pdf}, doi = {10.2478/forj-2020-0018}, issn = {2454-0358}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-01}, journal = {Central European Forestry Journal}, volume = {67}, number = {2}, pages = {72-84}, abstract = {The density of phytophagous insect pest populations is related (directly and indirectly) to several groups of factors that can be broadly divided into: abiotic, biotic and anthropogenic. Each extreme in the abiotic environment at a macro-level leads to a series of consecutive extremes in the biotic environment, which eventually results in micro-level responses in the individual organisms. The manifestation of factors acts in aggregate or in a sequence, creating a chain of processes around us. Insects very efficiently use the abundance of nutritional resources, resulting in a tremendous increase in their population density, and triggering control mechanisms through the emergence of parasitic and pathogenic infections (viruses, bacteria, fungi, microsporidia, protozoa and nematodes). The development of entomopathogenic infections in host populations is directly dependent on the characteristics of both the antagonist and the insect. It is associated with the lifestyle and life cycle of the insect, with features encoded in the mechanism of pathogen action, and limited by the pathogen’s virulence and pathogenicity.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The density of phytophagous insect pest populations is related (directly and indirectly) to several groups of factors that can be broadly divided into: abiotic, biotic and anthropogenic. Each extreme in the abiotic environment at a macro-level leads to a series of consecutive extremes in the biotic environment, which eventually results in micro-level responses in the individual organisms. The manifestation of factors acts in aggregate or in a sequence, creating a chain of processes around us. Insects very efficiently use the abundance of nutritional resources, resulting in a tremendous increase in their population density, and triggering control mechanisms through the emergence of parasitic and pathogenic infections (viruses, bacteria, fungi, microsporidia, protozoa and nematodes). The development of entomopathogenic infections in host populations is directly dependent on the characteristics of both the antagonist and the insect. It is associated with the lifestyle and life cycle of the insect, with features encoded in the mechanism of pathogen action, and limited by the pathogen’s virulence and pathogenicity. |
Zúbrik, Milan; Kunca, Andrej; Kulfan, Ján; Rell, Slavomír; Nikolov, Christo; Galko, Juraj; Vakula, Jozef; Gubka, Andrej; Leontovyč, Roman; Konôpka, Bohdan; Lalík, Michal; Longauerová, Valéria; Sitková, Zuzana; Liška, Jan; Zach, Peter; Barta, Marek; Holuša, Jaroslav Occurrence of gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) in the Slovak Republic and its outbreaks during 1945–2020 Journal Article Central European Forestry Journal, 67 (2), pp. 55-71, 2021, ISSN: 2454-0358. @article{Zúbrik2021, title = {Occurrence of gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) in the Slovak Republic and its outbreaks during 1945–2020}, author = {Milan Zúbrik and Andrej Kunca and Ján Kulfan and Slavomír Rell and Christo Nikolov and Juraj Galko and Jozef Vakula and Andrej Gubka and Roman Leontovyč and Bohdan Konôpka and Michal Lalík and Valéria Longauerová and Zuzana Sitková and Jan Liška and Peter Zach and Marek Barta and Jaroslav Holuša}, url = {https://web.nlcsk.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Zubrik_etal.pdf}, doi = {10.2478/forj-2021-0007}, issn = {2454-0358}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-04-01}, journal = {Central European Forestry Journal}, volume = {67}, number = {2}, pages = {55-71}, abstract = {The gypsy moth is one of the most serious pests in forests and fruit tree plantations over prevailing parts of the Northern Hemisphere. This work is based on a literature review, and presents history of gypsy moth Lymantria dispar L., observed in Slovak forests within the period 1945–2020. The life cycle, hosts, natural enemies, population dynamics of pests, impact of outbreaks on forests and different management methods used in the past are discussed. Since 1945, there were nine gypsy moth outbreaks in Slovakia. Between 1945 and 2020, a total of 155,034 ha of deciduous forests were touched with varying intensity, representing an average annual damage of 2,040 ha. The strongest outbreak culminated in 2004. Totally 51,479 ha were attacked in the period of 2000–2008. We have found outbreak periods that repeat with frequency of 7.8 ±2.2 years and the average outbreak phase lasts 3.1 ±1.1 years. The period between two subsequent outbreaks seems to be more or less constant and duration of the outbreak phase seems to be gradually shortened during the study period. Several factors influencing the gypsy moth population dynamics in Slovakia are discussed. The role of biological control by using entomopathogenic fungus Entomophaga maimaiga is described.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The gypsy moth is one of the most serious pests in forests and fruit tree plantations over prevailing parts of the Northern Hemisphere. This work is based on a literature review, and presents history of gypsy moth Lymantria dispar L., observed in Slovak forests within the period 1945–2020. The life cycle, hosts, natural enemies, population dynamics of pests, impact of outbreaks on forests and different management methods used in the past are discussed. Since 1945, there were nine gypsy moth outbreaks in Slovakia. Between 1945 and 2020, a total of 155,034 ha of deciduous forests were touched with varying intensity, representing an average annual damage of 2,040 ha. The strongest outbreak culminated in 2004. Totally 51,479 ha were attacked in the period of 2000–2008. We have found outbreak periods that repeat with frequency of 7.8 ±2.2 years and the average outbreak phase lasts 3.1 ±1.1 years. The period between two subsequent outbreaks seems to be more or less constant and duration of the outbreak phase seems to be gradually shortened during the study period. Several factors influencing the gypsy moth population dynamics in Slovakia are discussed. The role of biological control by using entomopathogenic fungus Entomophaga maimaiga is described. |
Lalík, Michal; Galko, Juraj; Nikolov, Christo; Rell, Slavomír; Kunca, Andrej; Zúbrik, Milan; Hyblerová, Silvia; Barta, Marek; Holuša, Jaroslav Potential of Beauveria bassiana application via a carrier to control the large pine weevil Journal Article Crop Protection, 143 , pp. 105563, 2021, ISSN: 0261-2194. @article{Lalík2021, title = {Potential of Beauveria bassiana application via a carrier to control the large pine weevil}, author = {Michal Lalík and Juraj Galko and Christo Nikolov and Slavomír Rell and Andrej Kunca and Milan Zúbrik and Silvia Hyblerová and Marek Barta and Jaroslav Holuša}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2021.105563}, issn = {0261-2194}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-03-02}, journal = {Crop Protection}, volume = {143}, pages = {105563}, abstract = {The large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) is an important pest of freshly planted coniferous trees. Feeding damage to conifer seedlings can be prevented by protecting the seedlings (mechanically or chemically), or by reducing H. abietis abundance. The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana has promise for H. abietis control. To test the effects of the B. bassiana-colonized carriers (25 mm in diameter and colonized by strain AMEP20) on H. abietis adults that move into forest clearances, we performed several experiments. These included an experiment in Petri dishes under laboratory conditions, an experiment in cages with Norway spruce seedlings under semi-natural conditions, and a field experiment. Infection by B. bassiana and mortality of H. abietis was confirmed in all three experiments. The total mortality rate in all Petri dishes with B. bassiana carriers after 14 days was 74% (80% with fresh carriers; 68% with carriers that had been treated with UV light; 82% for carriers that had been frozen; 45% for adults that were exposed to carriers for only 24 h; and 95% for carriers that had been stored at 4 °C for 2 months). The mortality of H. abietis adults was affected by the absence/presence of carriers in the cages with spruce plants. The number of dead adults after 4 weeks of treatment in forest clearing were higher in plots with carriers than in the control plot. Mortality was highest for adults trapped in the plot with carriers on trap barks (58%), followed by the plot with carriers and an attractant (48%), and followed by the plots with carriers without an attractant (35%). The results suggest that carriers colonized by the entomopathogenic fungus B. bassiana could be suitable for reducing H. abietis abundance in forests. The results indicated that H. abietis adults may be infected by B. bassiana after only a short exposure to carriers. The B. bassiana-colonized carrier is ready-to-use, i.e., it could be immediately produced and applied.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) is an important pest of freshly planted coniferous trees. Feeding damage to conifer seedlings can be prevented by protecting the seedlings (mechanically or chemically), or by reducing H. abietis abundance. The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana has promise for H. abietis control. To test the effects of the B. bassiana-colonized carriers (25 mm in diameter and colonized by strain AMEP20) on H. abietis adults that move into forest clearances, we performed several experiments. These included an experiment in Petri dishes under laboratory conditions, an experiment in cages with Norway spruce seedlings under semi-natural conditions, and a field experiment. Infection by B. bassiana and mortality of H. abietis was confirmed in all three experiments. The total mortality rate in all Petri dishes with B. bassiana carriers after 14 days was 74% (80% with fresh carriers; 68% with carriers that had been treated with UV light; 82% for carriers that had been frozen; 45% for adults that were exposed to carriers for only 24 h; and 95% for carriers that had been stored at 4 °C for 2 months). The mortality of H. abietis adults was affected by the absence/presence of carriers in the cages with spruce plants. The number of dead adults after 4 weeks of treatment in forest clearing were higher in plots with carriers than in the control plot. Mortality was highest for adults trapped in the plot with carriers on trap barks (58%), followed by the plot with carriers and an attractant (48%), and followed by the plots with carriers without an attractant (35%). The results suggest that carriers colonized by the entomopathogenic fungus B. bassiana could be suitable for reducing H. abietis abundance in forests. The results indicated that H. abietis adults may be infected by B. bassiana after only a short exposure to carriers. The B. bassiana-colonized carrier is ready-to-use, i.e., it could be immediately produced and applied. |
Mullett, M S; Drenkhan, R; Adamson, K; Boroń, P; Lenart-Boroń, A; Barnes, I; Tomšovský, M; Jánošíková, Z; Adamčíková, K; Ondrušková, E; Queloz, V; Piškur, B; Musolin, D L; Davydenko, K; Georgieva, M; Schmitz, S; Kačergius, A; Ghelardini, L; Orlović, Kranjec J; Müller, M; Oskay, F; Hauptman, T; Halász, Á; Markovskaja, S; Solheim, H; Vuorinen, M; Heinzelmann, R; Hamelin, R C; Konečný, A Journal of Fungi, 7 (2), pp. Article number: 111, 2021, ISBN: 2309-608X. @article{Mullett2021, title = {Worldwide Genetic Structure Elucidates the Eurasian Origin and Invasion Pathways of Dothistroma septosporum, Causal Agent of Dothistroma Needle Blight }, author = {M. S. Mullett and R. Drenkhan and K. Adamson and P. Boroń and A. Lenart-Boroń and I. Barnes and M. Tomšovský and Z. Jánošíková and K. Adamčíková and E. Ondrušková and V. Queloz and B. Piškur and D.L. Musolin and K. Davydenko and M. Georgieva and S. Schmitz and A. Kačergius and L. Ghelardini and J. Kranjec Orlović and M. Müller and F. Oskay and T. Hauptman and Á. Halász and S. Markovskaja and H. Solheim and M. Vuorinen and R. Heinzelmann and R.C. Hamelin and A. Konečný}, doi = {doi 10.3390/jof7020111 }, isbn = {2309-608X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-03}, journal = {Journal of Fungi}, volume = {7}, number = {2}, pages = {Article number: 111}, abstract = {Dothistroma septosporum, the primary causal agent of Dothistroma needle blight, is one of the most significant foliar pathogens of pine worldwide. Its wide host and environmental ranges have led to its global success as a pathogen and severe economic damage to pine forests in many regions. This comprehensive global population study elucidated the historical migration pathways of the pathogen to reveal the Eurasian origin of the fungus. When over 3800 isolates were examined, three major population clusters were revealed: North America, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe, with distinct subclusters in the highly diverse Eastern European cluster. Modeling of historical scenarios using approximate Bayesian computation revealed the North American cluster was derived from an ancestral population in Eurasia. The Northeastern European subcluster was shown to be ancestral to all other European clusters and subclusters. The Turkish subcluster diverged first, followed by the Central European subcluster, then the Western European cluster, which has subsequently spread to much of the Southern Hemisphere. All clusters and subclusters contained both mating-types of the fungus, indicating the potential for sexual reproduction, although asexual reproduction remained the primary mode of reproduction. The study strongly suggests the native range of D. septosporum to be in Eastern Europe (i.e., the Baltic and Western Russia) and Western Asia.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma septosporum, the primary causal agent of Dothistroma needle blight, is one of the most significant foliar pathogens of pine worldwide. Its wide host and environmental ranges have led to its global success as a pathogen and severe economic damage to pine forests in many regions. This comprehensive global population study elucidated the historical migration pathways of the pathogen to reveal the Eurasian origin of the fungus. When over 3800 isolates were examined, three major population clusters were revealed: North America, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe, with distinct subclusters in the highly diverse Eastern European cluster. Modeling of historical scenarios using approximate Bayesian computation revealed the North American cluster was derived from an ancestral population in Eurasia. The Northeastern European subcluster was shown to be ancestral to all other European clusters and subclusters. The Turkish subcluster diverged first, followed by the Central European subcluster, then the Western European cluster, which has subsequently spread to much of the Southern Hemisphere. All clusters and subclusters contained both mating-types of the fungus, indicating the potential for sexual reproduction, although asexual reproduction remained the primary mode of reproduction. The study strongly suggests the native range of D. septosporum to be in Eastern Europe (i.e., the Baltic and Western Russia) and Western Asia. |
Ujházyová, Mariana; Ujházy, Karol; Máliš, František; Slezák, Michal; Hrivnák, Richard Syntaxonomical revision of the order Fagetalia sylvaticae Pawłowski ex Pawłowski et al. 1928 in Slovakia Journal Article Biologia, 2021, ISSN: 1336-9563. @article{Ujh_zyov__2021, title = {Syntaxonomical revision of the order Fagetalia sylvaticae Pawłowski ex Pawłowski et al. 1928 in Slovakia}, author = {Mariana Ujházyová and Karol Ujházy and František Máliš and Michal Slezák and Richard Hrivnák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/s11756-020-00661-1}, doi = {10.2478/s11756-020-00661-1}, issn = {1336-9563}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-01}, journal = {Biologia}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Mihál, Ivan; Luptáková, Eva; Pavlík, Martin Wood-inhabiting macromycete communities in spruce stands on former agricultural land Journal Article Journal of Forest Science, 67 (2), pp. 51–65, 2021, ISSN: 1805-935X. @article{Mih_l_2021, title = {Wood-inhabiting macromycete communities in spruce stands on former agricultural land}, author = {Ivan Mihál and Eva Luptáková and Martin Pavlík}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/107/2020-JFS}, doi = {10.17221/107/2020-jfs}, issn = {1805-935X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-02-01}, journal = {Journal of Forest Science}, volume = {67}, number = {2}, pages = {51–65}, publisher = {Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Sánchez-García, M; Adamčíková, K; Moreau, P -A; Vizzini, A; Jančovičová, S; Kiran, M; Caboň, M; Matheny, P B; Adamčík, S The genus Dermoloma is more diverse than expected and forms a monophyletic lineage in the Tricholomataceae Journal Article Mycological Progress, 20 (1), pp. 11–25, 2021, ISSN: 1617-416X. @article{Sánchez-García2021, title = {The genus Dermoloma is more diverse than expected and forms a monophyletic lineage in the Tricholomataceae}, author = {M. Sánchez-García and K. Adamčíková and P.-A. Moreau and A. Vizzini and S. Jančovičová and M. Kiran and M. Caboň and P. B. Matheny and S. Adamčík}, doi = {doi 10.1007/s11557-020-01651-y}, issn = {1617-416X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-18}, journal = {Mycological Progress}, volume = {20}, number = {1}, pages = {11–25}, abstract = {We present the first phylogenetic evaluation of the genus Dermoloma, which is resolved as monophyletic and closely related to Pseudotricholoma, a poorly known Dermoloma-like lineage within the family Tricholomataceae. The position of Dermoloma is confirmed by the placement of the type species, Dermoloma cuneifolium, represented by multiple samples including the neotype. Based on our phylogenetic analyses, we recognised 25 European operational taxonomic units (OTUs) but could only assign species names to ten of them based on ex-type sequences. Furthermore, only five additional published Dermoloma names of uncertain status are available for the remaining 16 potential European species, thus demonstrating an unexpected amount of taxonomic diversity. Samples from Europe and North America seem to be endemic on a continental scale. North American samples formed six unique OTUs, but only one could be reliably named, Dermoloma hymenocephalum. Dermoloma is morphologically defined by basidiomata with brown, grey and white colours with a farinaceous odour and a pluristratous hymeniderm type of pileipellis. Our phylogenetic analyses support the subdivision of the genus into two subgenera and four sections, and species with inamyloid basidiospores are placed in subg. Dermoloma and those with amyloid basidiospores in subg. Amylospora. Both subgenera are further divided into two sections. The analysis of spore morphology shows that sect. Conica of subg. Dermoloma and sect. Nigrescentia of subg. Amylospora have a very distinctive spore shape. Sect. Atrobrunnea of subg. Amylospora showed relatively high variability of spores among species, but spores of sect. Dermoloma were similar and not useful for species discrimination.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } We present the first phylogenetic evaluation of the genus Dermoloma, which is resolved as monophyletic and closely related to Pseudotricholoma, a poorly known Dermoloma-like lineage within the family Tricholomataceae. The position of Dermoloma is confirmed by the placement of the type species, Dermoloma cuneifolium, represented by multiple samples including the neotype. Based on our phylogenetic analyses, we recognised 25 European operational taxonomic units (OTUs) but could only assign species names to ten of them based on ex-type sequences. Furthermore, only five additional published Dermoloma names of uncertain status are available for the remaining 16 potential European species, thus demonstrating an unexpected amount of taxonomic diversity. Samples from Europe and North America seem to be endemic on a continental scale. North American samples formed six unique OTUs, but only one could be reliably named, Dermoloma hymenocephalum. Dermoloma is morphologically defined by basidiomata with brown, grey and white colours with a farinaceous odour and a pluristratous hymeniderm type of pileipellis. Our phylogenetic analyses support the subdivision of the genus into two subgenera and four sections, and species with inamyloid basidiospores are placed in subg. Dermoloma and those with amyloid basidiospores in subg. Amylospora. Both subgenera are further divided into two sections. The analysis of spore morphology shows that sect. Conica of subg. Dermoloma and sect. Nigrescentia of subg. Amylospora have a very distinctive spore shape. Sect. Atrobrunnea of subg. Amylospora showed relatively high variability of spores among species, but spores of sect. Dermoloma were similar and not useful for species discrimination. |
Kluvankova, Tatiana; Nijnik, Maria; Spacek, Martin; Sarkki, Simo; Perlik, Manfred; Lukesch, Robert; Melnykovych, Mariana; Valero, Diana; Brnkalakova, Stanislava Social innovation for sustainability transformation and its diverging development paths in marginalised rural areas Journal Article Sociologia ruralis, 61 (2), pp. 344-371, 2021, ISSN: 0038-0199. @article{Kluvankova2021, title = {Social innovation for sustainability transformation and its diverging development paths in marginalised rural areas}, author = {Tatiana Kluvankova and Maria Nijnik and Martin Spacek and Simo Sarkki and Manfred Perlik and Robert Lukesch and Mariana Melnykovych and Diana Valero and Stanislava Brnkalakova}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/soru.12337}, issn = {0038-0199}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-16}, journal = {Sociologia ruralis}, volume = {61}, number = {2}, pages = {344-371}, abstract = {Social innovation is perceived as a collaborative response from civic society actors to societal challenges and as such is increasingly being recognised as a driver for sustainable development. Social innovation promotes civic values, particularly in marginalised rural areas that are often struggling with biophysical and market limits, as well as shortages of public funding. In order to identify diverging development paths (DDPs) for social innovation, in this article, we use two large sets of empirical material from the SIMRA research project. First, for meta-analyses of social innovation in diverse situations and contexts, we use 211 validated social innovation examples. Second, we rely on 11 in-depth cases to reflect on the contexts and dimensions of social innovation. The elaboration of conceptualisation and deductive analyses result in the creation of a typology of social innovation DDPs, with four DDPs identified and explained. The article provides an improved understanding of how social innovation emerges and develops and how to capture processes and resulting changes in marginalised rural areas in order to turn such areas' diversity into strengths. An important conclusion is that social innovation involves both local and external actors, yet cannot develop without specific internal local activity and local knowledge.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Social innovation is perceived as a collaborative response from civic society actors to societal challenges and as such is increasingly being recognised as a driver for sustainable development. Social innovation promotes civic values, particularly in marginalised rural areas that are often struggling with biophysical and market limits, as well as shortages of public funding. In order to identify diverging development paths (DDPs) for social innovation, in this article, we use two large sets of empirical material from the SIMRA research project. First, for meta-analyses of social innovation in diverse situations and contexts, we use 211 validated social innovation examples. Second, we rely on 11 in-depth cases to reflect on the contexts and dimensions of social innovation. The elaboration of conceptualisation and deductive analyses result in the creation of a typology of social innovation DDPs, with four DDPs identified and explained. The article provides an improved understanding of how social innovation emerges and develops and how to capture processes and resulting changes in marginalised rural areas in order to turn such areas' diversity into strengths. An important conclusion is that social innovation involves both local and external actors, yet cannot develop without specific internal local activity and local knowledge. |
Ján, Koči; Anton, Krištín On the occurrence and diet of a migrating Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator) in Slovakia Journal Article Tichodroma, pp. 47-50, 2021, ISSN: 1337-026X. @article{Koči2020, title = {On the occurrence and diet of a migrating Woodchat Shrike (\textit{Lanius senator}) in Slovakia}, author = {Koči Ján and Krištín Anton}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.31577/tichodroma.2020.32.3}, issn = {1337-026X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Tichodroma}, pages = {47-50}, abstract = {Occurrence and food composition on migration stopover is described in the regionally extinct breeding bird, the Woodchat Shrike in Slovakia. All vagrant birds in the last 20 years were observed in May in agricultural landscape, similarly to most vagrants of the species observed elsewhere in Central Europe. In the food of the individual bird at the migration stopover in W Slovakia there were found mainly the field crickets (Gryllus campestris; 31%) and carabids of the genus Pterostichus (19%) and beetles (Scarabeidae; 18%). Food composition and history of occurrence of the species in Slovakia and central Europe is discussed.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Occurrence and food composition on migration stopover is described in the regionally extinct breeding bird, the Woodchat Shrike in Slovakia. All vagrant birds in the last 20 years were observed in May in agricultural landscape, similarly to most vagrants of the species observed elsewhere in Central Europe. In the food of the individual bird at the migration stopover in W Slovakia there were found mainly the field crickets (Gryllus campestris; 31%) and carabids of the genus Pterostichus (19%) and beetles (Scarabeidae; 18%). Food composition and history of occurrence of the species in Slovakia and central Europe is discussed. |
Ján, Koči; Anton, Krištín On breeding density and unusual breeding behaviour of the Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla) in Western Slovakia Journal Article Tichodroma, pp. 57-62, 2021, ISSN: 1337-026X. @article{Koči2020b, title = {On breeding density and unusual breeding behaviour of the Short-toed Treecreeper (\textit{Certhia brachydactyla}) in Western Slovakia}, author = {Koči Ján and Krištín Anton}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.31577/tichodroma.2020.32.7}, issn = {1337-026X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Tichodroma}, pages = {57-62}, abstract = {Breeding and breeding density was studied in the Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla) in two sites (riparian forest and park habitat) in Western Slovakia in 2015–2020. The breeding density was 3–5 nests (mean 4.2, i.e. 2.63 nests/10 ha, the highest 3.13/10 ha in 2018 and 2020) in riparian forest (16 ha study plot, near Piešťany town), using the nest mapping method, and 3–4 males (mean 3.2, i.e. 4.4 males/10 ha) in old park in Nitra town (7.2 ha), using the territories mapping method. The nests were built in trees 1–7.2 m high (mean 2.5 m, n = 32) in riparian forest and they were located mostly in poplar (15) and willow (4). Two nests were found only seven meters each of other and three adult individuals were feeding the young in these two nests. Hence, probably twof emales fed own young and one male fed young in both nests during two days before their fledging (April 25 and 26, 2020).}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Breeding and breeding density was studied in the Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla) in two sites (riparian forest and park habitat) in Western Slovakia in 2015–2020. The breeding density was 3–5 nests (mean 4.2, i.e. 2.63 nests/10 ha, the highest 3.13/10 ha in 2018 and 2020) in riparian forest (16 ha study plot, near Piešťany town), using the nest mapping method, and 3–4 males (mean 3.2, i.e. 4.4 males/10 ha) in old park in Nitra town (7.2 ha), using the territories mapping method. The nests were built in trees 1–7.2 m high (mean 2.5 m, n = 32) in riparian forest and they were located mostly in poplar (15) and willow (4). Two nests were found only seven meters each of other and three adult individuals were feeding the young in these two nests. Hence, probably twof emales fed own young and one male fed young in both nests during two days before their fledging (April 25 and 26, 2020). |
Šťastný, Karel; Krištín, Anton Ptáci Česka a Slovenska: Ottův obrazový atlas Book Ottovo nakladatelství, 2021, ISBN: 978-80-7451-866-9. @book{Šťastný2021, title = {Ptáci Česka a Slovenska: Ottův obrazový atlas}, author = {Karel Šťastný and Anton Krištín}, isbn = {978-80-7451-866-9}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, publisher = {Ottovo nakladatelství}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } |
Černecká, Ľudmila; Dorková, Martina; Jarčuška, Benjamín; Peter Kaňuch, Elevational variation in voltinism demonstrates climatic adaptation in the dark bush-cricket Journal Article Ecological entomology, 46 (2), pp. 360-367, 2021, ISBN: 0307-6946. @article{Černecká2021, title = {Elevational variation in voltinism demonstrates climatic adaptation in the dark bush-cricket}, author = {Ľudmila Černecká and Martina Dorková and Benjamín Jarčuška and Peter Kaňuch,}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/een.12972}, isbn = {0307-6946}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Ecological entomology}, volume = {46}, number = {2}, pages = {360-367}, abstract = {1. Phenotypic plasticity and/or genetic adaptation may allow species to live in a variable environment. It has been shown that eggs of the dark bush-cricket, Pholidoptera griseoaptera, which experienced an insufficient warm treatment (shorter and/or colder), had a longer development time and hatched predominantly after the second diapause. 2. Given the broad distribution of this species from sea level to the timber line, we expected variation in voltinism along a climatic gradient. To reveal the role of natural selection in egg-hatching patterns, we compared different and unrelated populations sampled along a 1000 m elevational gradient in a common laboratory experiment. 3. In the same rearing microclimate, we found that populations from mountains had mostly a shorter life cycle, whereas semivoltinism prevailed in lowland populations. 4. This demonstrated the genetically underpinned local adaptation of this insect to harsh mountain environments with a shorter growing season determined by elevation.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } 1. Phenotypic plasticity and/or genetic adaptation may allow species to live in a variable environment. It has been shown that eggs of the dark bush-cricket, Pholidoptera griseoaptera, which experienced an insufficient warm treatment (shorter and/or colder), had a longer development time and hatched predominantly after the second diapause. 2. Given the broad distribution of this species from sea level to the timber line, we expected variation in voltinism along a climatic gradient. To reveal the role of natural selection in egg-hatching patterns, we compared different and unrelated populations sampled along a 1000 m elevational gradient in a common laboratory experiment. 3. In the same rearing microclimate, we found that populations from mountains had mostly a shorter life cycle, whereas semivoltinism prevailed in lowland populations. 4. This demonstrated the genetically underpinned local adaptation of this insect to harsh mountain environments with a shorter growing season determined by elevation. |
Kaňuch, Peter; Berggren, Åsa; Cassel-Lundhagen, Anna A clue to invasion success: genetic diversity quickly rebounds after introduction bottlenecks Journal Article Biological Invasions, 23 (4), pp. 1141–1156, 2021, ISSN: 1387-3547. @article{Kaňuch2021, title = {A clue to invasion success: genetic diversity quickly rebounds after introduction bottlenecks}, author = {Peter Kaňuch and Åsa Berggren and Anna Cassel-Lundhagen }, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02426-y}, issn = {1387-3547}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Biological Invasions}, volume = {23}, number = {4}, pages = {1141–1156}, abstract = {One of the fundamental questions in invasion biology is to understand the genetic mechanisms behind success or failure during the establishment of a species. However, major limitations to understanding are usually a lack of spatiotemporal population data and information on the populations’ colonisation history. In a large-scale, detailed study on the bush-cricket Metrioptera roeselii 70 groups of founders were introduced in areas outside the species’ distribution range. We examined how (1) the number of founders (2–32 individuals), (2) the time since establishment (7 or 15 years after introduction) and (3) possible gene flow affected establishment success and temporal genetic changes of the introduced populations. We found higher establishment success in introductions with larger propagule sizes but genetic diversity indices were only partly correlated to propagule size. As expected, introduced populations were more similar to their founder population the larger the propagule size was. However, even if apparent at first, most of the differentiation in the small propagule introductions disappeared over time. Surprisingly, genetic variability was regained to a level comparable to the large and outbreeding founder population only 15 generations after severe demographic bottlenecks. We suggest that the establishment of these populations could be a result of several mechanisms acting in synergy. Here, rapid increase in genetic diversity of few introductions could potentially be attributed to limited gene flow from adjacent populations, behavioural adaptations and/or even increased mutation rate. We present unique insights into genetic processes that point towards traits that are important for understanding species’ invasiveness.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } One of the fundamental questions in invasion biology is to understand the genetic mechanisms behind success or failure during the establishment of a species. However, major limitations to understanding are usually a lack of spatiotemporal population data and information on the populations’ colonisation history. In a large-scale, detailed study on the bush-cricket Metrioptera roeselii 70 groups of founders were introduced in areas outside the species’ distribution range. We examined how (1) the number of founders (2–32 individuals), (2) the time since establishment (7 or 15 years after introduction) and (3) possible gene flow affected establishment success and temporal genetic changes of the introduced populations. We found higher establishment success in introductions with larger propagule sizes but genetic diversity indices were only partly correlated to propagule size. As expected, introduced populations were more similar to their founder population the larger the propagule size was. However, even if apparent at first, most of the differentiation in the small propagule introductions disappeared over time. Surprisingly, genetic variability was regained to a level comparable to the large and outbreeding founder population only 15 generations after severe demographic bottlenecks. We suggest that the establishment of these populations could be a result of several mechanisms acting in synergy. Here, rapid increase in genetic diversity of few introductions could potentially be attributed to limited gene flow from adjacent populations, behavioural adaptations and/or even increased mutation rate. We present unique insights into genetic processes that point towards traits that are important for understanding species’ invasiveness. |
Horváth, Enikő; Danko, Stanislav; Havaš, Peter; Schindler, Maria; Šebela, Miroslav; Halpern, Bálint; Csibrány, Balázs; Farkas, Balázs; Kaňuch, Peter; Uhrin, Marcel Variation in shell morphology of the European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis, in fragmented central European populations Journal Article Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 132 (1), pp. 134-147, 2021, ISSN: 0024-4066. @article{Horváth2021, title = {Variation in shell morphology of the European pond turtle, \textit{Emys orbicularis}, in fragmented central European populations}, author = {Enikő Horváth and Stanislav Danko and Peter Havaš and Maria Schindler and Miroslav Šebela and Bálint Halpern and Balázs Csibrány and Balázs Farkas and Peter Kaňuch and Marcel Uhrin}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/blaa184}, issn = {0024-4066}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Biological Journal of the Linnean Society}, volume = {132}, number = {1}, pages = {134-147}, abstract = {The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is a widely distributed freshwater species inhabiting much of Europe, but it is often in population decrease or is locally extinct. In this study, we sampled five central European populations, of which four were autochthonous and one was introduced outside the native range. Moreover, two of the native populations were relatively isolated and at the periphery of the species, range. Using the frequency of shell anomalies, a geometric morphometric framework and an analysis of fluctuating asymmetry, we aimed to determine the degree of morphological differentiation among different populations. Significantly, a smaller number of individuals with a malformed shell or scutes occurred in the native core range population, which potentially has a high level of gene flow (Hungary). Although neither canonical variate analysis nor the morphological disparity analysis showed distinct differences between populations, we found significantly higher shell asymmetry in the two marginal populations (Austria and Slovakia) compared with the core range populations. Our results might thus support the central–marginal hypothesis and indicate potential genetically based conservation problems owing to demographic bottlenecks and/or isolation in marginal populations.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is a widely distributed freshwater species inhabiting much of Europe, but it is often in population decrease or is locally extinct. In this study, we sampled five central European populations, of which four were autochthonous and one was introduced outside the native range. Moreover, two of the native populations were relatively isolated and at the periphery of the species, range. Using the frequency of shell anomalies, a geometric morphometric framework and an analysis of fluctuating asymmetry, we aimed to determine the degree of morphological differentiation among different populations. Significantly, a smaller number of individuals with a malformed shell or scutes occurred in the native core range population, which potentially has a high level of gene flow (Hungary). Although neither canonical variate analysis nor the morphological disparity analysis showed distinct differences between populations, we found significantly higher shell asymmetry in the two marginal populations (Austria and Slovakia) compared with the core range populations. Our results might thus support the central–marginal hypothesis and indicate potential genetically based conservation problems owing to demographic bottlenecks and/or isolation in marginal populations. |
Fulín, Miroslav; Greš, Stanislav; Snr., Peter Krišovský; Mišek, Tomáš; Jarčuška, Benjamín Breeding bird communities in relation to structure of urban environment of a small town (Sabinov, E Slovakia) Journal Article Tichodroma, 32 (1-18), 2021, ISSN: 1337-026X. @article{Fulín2021, title = {Breeding bird communities in relation to structure of urban environment of a small town (Sabinov, E Slovakia)}, author = {Miroslav Fulín and Stanislav Greš and Peter Krišovský Snr. and Tomáš Mišek and Benjamín Jarčuška}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.31577/tichodroma.2020.32.2}, issn = {1337-026X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Tichodroma}, volume = {32}, number = {1-18}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Jauschová, Terézia; Rubáčová, Lucia Turčoková; Zach, Peter The first documented breeding of Greylag Goose (Anser anser) on the fishponds near Levice (SW Slovakia) Journal Article Tichodroma, 31 , pp. 32-36, 2021, ISSN: 1337-026X. @article{Jauschová2021, title = {The first documented breeding of Greylag Goose (\textit{Anser anser}) on the fishponds near Levice (SW Slovakia)}, author = {Terézia Jauschová and Lucia Turčoková Rubáčová and Peter Zach}, issn = {1337-026X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Tichodroma}, volume = {31}, pages = {32-36}, abstract = {Recently, the breeding sites of Greylag Goose have been increasing in number both within Europe and in Slovakia. Due to positive population and distribution trend, Greylag Goose started breeding for the first time also in the Protected area Levické rybníky – The fish ponds near Levice, southwestern Slovakia. The first breeding of this species in the area was recorded on May 3, 2017 when a female with three goslings was observed. These geese were repeatedly observed on July 7 and July 8, 2017. Three adults of Greylag Goose were recorded on April 16, 2018, and breeding was proved by observation of three goslings in July 2018. Further breeding record was made on April 13, and assessed more precisely on April 14, 2019 when two breeding pairs with three and four chicks were noticed. Goslings were seen for the last time on April 21, 2019 and, possibly, predated. Another three pairs without chicks were also observed over the breeding season of 2019. Greylag Goose repeatedly bred on the same pond with well-developed littoral vegetation.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Recently, the breeding sites of Greylag Goose have been increasing in number both within Europe and in Slovakia. Due to positive population and distribution trend, Greylag Goose started breeding for the first time also in the Protected area Levické rybníky – The fish ponds near Levice, southwestern Slovakia. The first breeding of this species in the area was recorded on May 3, 2017 when a female with three goslings was observed. These geese were repeatedly observed on July 7 and July 8, 2017. Three adults of Greylag Goose were recorded on April 16, 2018, and breeding was proved by observation of three goslings in July 2018. Further breeding record was made on April 13, and assessed more precisely on April 14, 2019 when two breeding pairs with three and four chicks were noticed. Goslings were seen for the last time on April 21, 2019 and, possibly, predated. Another three pairs without chicks were also observed over the breeding season of 2019. Greylag Goose repeatedly bred on the same pond with well-developed littoral vegetation. |
Jauschová, Terézia; Zach, Peter Structure and seasonal dynamics of bird assemblage in the Levice fishponds protected area in 2018–2020 Journal Article Tichodroma, 32 , pp. 19-30, 2021, ISSN: 1337-026X. @article{Jauschová2021b, title = {Structure and seasonal dynamics of bird assemblage in the Levice fishponds protected area in 2018–2020}, author = {Terézia Jauschová and Peter Zach}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.31577/tichodroma.2020.32.4}, issn = {1337-026X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Tichodroma}, volume = {32}, pages = {19-30}, abstract = {The bird assemblages in the Levice fishponds protected area, SW Slovakia, has been analyzed. Altogether 156 bird species, of them 83 (53%) water birds (living on or around water) were found in 2018–2020. Breeding was recorded in 20 species of water birds, of which Fulica atra, Anas plathyrhynchos and Podiceps cristatus were predominant. The number of water bird species was highest in the spring (66) and lowest during the winter (18). The following species were first recorded there between 2018 and 2020: Ardeola ralloides, Hydroprogne caspia, Lymnocryptes minimus, Tringa erythropus, Podiceps auritus, Cygnus cygnus, Tadorna tadorna, Grus grus and Aquila chrysaetos. Our results supported the great importance of the Levice fishponds as a habitat of many bird species over the year, reflecting extensive management of man-made fishponds.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The bird assemblages in the Levice fishponds protected area, SW Slovakia, has been analyzed. Altogether 156 bird species, of them 83 (53%) water birds (living on or around water) were found in 2018–2020. Breeding was recorded in 20 species of water birds, of which Fulica atra, Anas plathyrhynchos and Podiceps cristatus were predominant. The number of water bird species was highest in the spring (66) and lowest during the winter (18). The following species were first recorded there between 2018 and 2020: Ardeola ralloides, Hydroprogne caspia, Lymnocryptes minimus, Tringa erythropus, Podiceps auritus, Cygnus cygnus, Tadorna tadorna, Grus grus and Aquila chrysaetos. Our results supported the great importance of the Levice fishponds as a habitat of many bird species over the year, reflecting extensive management of man-made fishponds. |
Dzurenko, Marek; Ranger, Christopher M; Hulcr, Jiri; Galko, Juraj; Kaňuch, Peter Origin of non-native Xylosandrus germanus, an invasive pest ambrosia beetle in Europe and North America Journal Article Journal of Pest Science, 94 , pp. 553–562, 2021. @article{Dzurenko2021, title = {Origin of non-native \textit{Xylosandrus germanus}, an invasive pest ambrosia beetle in Europe and North America}, author = {Marek Dzurenko and Christopher M. Ranger and Jiri Hulcr and Juraj Galko and Peter Kaňuch }, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01283-x}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Pest Science}, volume = {94}, pages = {553–562}, abstract = {Xyleborine ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytinae: Xyleborini) are among the most important and destructive pests in forests, tree nurseries and plantations worldwide. Their cryptic lifestyle, fungal mutualism, inbreeding and broad host range have predisposed them to become remarkably successful invaders and colonize novel habitats across the world. The black timber bark beetle, Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford), is native to East Asia, but now established in North America and Europe. It is an economically significant invasive pest in North American nurseries and orchards, and European forests. Managing and preventing the spread of exotic species such as X. germanus requires an understanding of invasion pathways and mechanisms associated with their source populations. In this study, we sequenced the mitochondrial gene COI and nuclear gene ArgK from six native and 24 non-native X. germanus populations to identify their origins. The genetic structure of X. germanus in non-native habitats is highly uniform and points to introductions from Honshu and/or Hokkaido, Japan. However, different haplotypes of the inferred Japanese source lineage, which dominate in North America and Europe today, together with temporal incidence of records of X. germanus indicate that these continents were invaded independently. While European populations were probably introduced only once prior to 1951, the genetic pattern of North American populations suggests that X. germanus was introduced several times.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Xyleborine ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytinae: Xyleborini) are among the most important and destructive pests in forests, tree nurseries and plantations worldwide. Their cryptic lifestyle, fungal mutualism, inbreeding and broad host range have predisposed them to become remarkably successful invaders and colonize novel habitats across the world. The black timber bark beetle, Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford), is native to East Asia, but now established in North America and Europe. It is an economically significant invasive pest in North American nurseries and orchards, and European forests. Managing and preventing the spread of exotic species such as X. germanus requires an understanding of invasion pathways and mechanisms associated with their source populations. In this study, we sequenced the mitochondrial gene COI and nuclear gene ArgK from six native and 24 non-native X. germanus populations to identify their origins. The genetic structure of X. germanus in non-native habitats is highly uniform and points to introductions from Honshu and/or Hokkaido, Japan. However, different haplotypes of the inferred Japanese source lineage, which dominate in North America and Europe today, together with temporal incidence of records of X. germanus indicate that these continents were invaded independently. While European populations were probably introduced only once prior to 1951, the genetic pattern of North American populations suggests that X. germanus was introduced several times. |
Babicová, Nina; Babicová, Ružena; Pavlíková, Jana; Krištín, Anton Unusual breeding of the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) and Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) in urban environment Journal Article Tichodroma, 33 (1), 2021, ISSN: 2644-4992. @article{Babicov__2021, title = {Unusual breeding of the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) and Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) in urban environment}, author = {Nina Babicová and Ružena Babicová and Jana Pavlíková and Anton Krištín}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.31577/TICHODROMA.2021.33.6}, doi = {10.31577/tichodroma.2021.33.6}, issn = {2644-4992}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Tichodroma}, volume = {33}, number = {1}, publisher = {Central Library of the Slovak Academy of Sciences}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Angelstam, Per; Albulescu, Andra-Cosmina; Andrianambinina, Ollier Duranton F; Aszalós, Réka; Borovichev, Eugene; Cardona, Walter Cano; Dobrynin, Denis; Fedoriak, Mariia; Firm, Dejan; Hunter, Malcolm L; de Jong, Wil; Lindenmayer, David; Manton, Michael; Monge, Juan J; Mezei, Pavel; Michailova, Galina; Brenes, Carlos Muñoz L; Pastur, Guillermo Martínez; Petrova, Olga V; Petrov, Victor; Pokorny, Benny; Rafanoharana, Serge C; Rosas, Yamina Micaela; Seymour, Bob Robert; Waeber, Patrick O; Wilmé, Lucienne; Yamelynets, Taras; Zlatanov, Tzvetan Frontiers of protected areas versus forest exploitation: Assessing habitat network functionality in 16 case study regions globally Journal Article Ambio, 50 (12), pp. 2286–2310, 2021, ISSN: 1654-7209. @article{Angelstam_2021, title = {Frontiers of protected areas versus forest exploitation: Assessing habitat network functionality in 16 case study regions globally}, author = {Per Angelstam and Andra-Cosmina Albulescu and Ollier Duranton F Andrianambinina and Réka Aszalós and Eugene Borovichev and Walter Cano Cardona and Denis Dobrynin and Mariia Fedoriak and Dejan Firm and Malcolm L Hunter and Wil de Jong and David Lindenmayer and Michael Manton and Juan J Monge and Pavel Mezei and Galina Michailova and Carlos Muñoz L Brenes and Guillermo Martínez Pastur and Olga V Petrova and Victor Petrov and Benny Pokorny and Serge C Rafanoharana and Yamina Micaela Rosas and Bob Robert Seymour and Patrick O Waeber and Lucienne Wilmé and Taras Yamelynets and Tzvetan Zlatanov}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13280-021-01628-5}, doi = {10.1007/s13280-021-01628-5}, issn = {1654-7209}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Ambio}, volume = {50}, number = {12}, pages = {2286–2310}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Brnkalakova, Stanislava; Světlík, Jan; Brynleifsdóttir, Sigríður Júlía; Snorrason, Arnór; Baštáková, Viera; Kluvankova, Tatiana Afforesting Icelandic land: A promising approach for climate-smart forestry? Journal Article Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 51 (12), pp. 1781–1790, 2021, ISSN: 1208-6037. @article{Brnkalakova_2021, title = {Afforesting Icelandic land: A promising approach for climate-smart forestry?}, author = {Stanislava Brnkalakova and Jan Světlík and Sigríður Júlía Brynleifsdóttir and Arnór Snorrason and Viera Baštáková and Tatiana Kluvankova}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2020-0312}, doi = {10.1139/cjfr-2020-0312}, issn = {1208-6037}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Canadian Journal of Forest Research}, volume = {51}, number = {12}, pages = {1781–1790}, publisher = {Canadian Science Publishing}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Koreň, Milan; Jakuš, Rastislav; Zápotocký, Martin; Barka, Ivan; Holuša, Jaroslav; Ďuračiová, Renata; Blaženec, Miroslav Assessment of Machine Learning Algorithms for Modeling the Spatial Distribution of Bark Beetle Infestation Journal Article Forests, 12 (4), pp. 395, 2021, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Kore__2021, title = {Assessment of Machine Learning Algorithms for Modeling the Spatial Distribution of Bark Beetle Infestation}, author = {Milan Koreň and Rastislav Jakuš and Martin Zápotocký and Ivan Barka and Jaroslav Holuša and Renata Ďuračiová and Miroslav Blaženec}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f12040395}, doi = {10.3390/f12040395}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {12}, number = {4}, pages = {395}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Pastirčáková, Katarína; Adamčíková, Katarína; Bacigálová, Kamila; Caboň, Miroslav; Mikušová, Petra; Senko, Dušan; Svitok, Marek; Adamčík, Slavomír Ash Trees (Fraxinus spp.) in Urban Greenery as Possible Invasion Gates of Non-Native Phyllactinia Species Journal Article Forests, 12 (2), pp. 183, 2021, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Pastir_kov__2021, title = {Ash Trees (Fraxinus spp.) in Urban Greenery as Possible Invasion Gates of Non-Native Phyllactinia Species}, author = {Katarína Pastirčáková and Katarína Adamčíková and Kamila Bacigálová and Miroslav Caboň and Petra Mikušová and Dušan Senko and Marek Svitok and Slavomír Adamčík}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f12020183}, doi = {10.3390/f12020183}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {12}, number = {2}, pages = {183}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Petráš, Rudolf; Mecko, Julian; Kukla, Ján; Kuklová, Margita; Krupová, Danica; Pástor, Michal; Raček, Marcel; Pivková, Ivica Energy Stored in Above-Ground Biomass Fractions and Model Trees of the Main Coniferous Woody Plants Journal Article Sustainability, 13 (22), pp. 12686, 2021, ISSN: 2071-1050. @article{Petr__2021, title = {Energy Stored in Above-Ground Biomass Fractions and Model Trees of the Main Coniferous Woody Plants}, author = {Rudolf Petráš and Julian Mecko and Ján Kukla and Margita Kuklová and Danica Krupová and Michal Pástor and Marcel Raček and Ivica Pivková}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132212686}, doi = {10.3390/su132212686}, issn = {2071-1050}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Sustainability}, volume = {13}, number = {22}, pages = {12686}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Primmer, Eeva; Varumo, Liisa; Krause, Torsten; Orsi, Francesco; Geneletti, Davide; Brogaard, Sara; Aukes, Ewert; Ciolli, Marco; Grossmann, Carol; Hernández-Morcillo, Mónica; Kister, Jutta; Kluvánková, Tatiana; Loft, Lasse; Maier, Carolin; Meyer, Claas; Schleyer, Christian; Spacek, Martin; Mann, Carsten Mapping Europe’s institutional landscape for forest ecosystem service provision, innovations and governance Journal Article Ecosystem Services, 47 , pp. 101225, 2021, ISSN: 2212-0416. @article{Primmer_2021, title = {Mapping Europe’s institutional landscape for forest ecosystem service provision, innovations and governance}, author = {Eeva Primmer and Liisa Varumo and Torsten Krause and Francesco Orsi and Davide Geneletti and Sara Brogaard and Ewert Aukes and Marco Ciolli and Carol Grossmann and Mónica Hernández-Morcillo and Jutta Kister and Tatiana Kluvánková and Lasse Loft and Carolin Maier and Claas Meyer and Christian Schleyer and Martin Spacek and Carsten Mann}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2020.101225}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecoser.2020.101225}, issn = {2212-0416}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Ecosystem Services}, volume = {47}, pages = {101225}, publisher = {Elsevier BV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Sarvašová, Lenka; Zach, Peter; Parák, Michal; Saniga, Miroslav; Kulfan, Ján Infestation of Early- and Late-Flushing Trees by Spring Caterpillars: An Associational Effect of Neighbouring Trees Journal Article Forests, 12 (9), pp. 1281, 2021, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Sarva_ov__2021, title = {Infestation of Early- and Late-Flushing Trees by Spring Caterpillars: An Associational Effect of Neighbouring Trees}, author = {Lenka Sarvašová and Peter Zach and Michal Parák and Miroslav Saniga and Ján Kulfan}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f12091281}, doi = {10.3390/f12091281}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {12}, number = {9}, pages = {1281}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Skuhrovec, Jiří; Roy, Helen E; Brown, Peter M J; Kazlauskis, Karolis; Inghilesi, Alberto F; Soares, Antonio O; Adriaens, Tim; Roy, David B; Nedvěd, Oldřich; Zach, Peter; Viglášová, Sandra; Kulfan, Ján; Honek, Alois; Martinkova, Zdenka Development of the European Ladybirds Smartphone Application: A Tool for Citizen Science Journal Article Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9 , 2021, ISSN: 2296-701X. @article{Skuhrovec_2021, title = {Development of the European Ladybirds Smartphone Application: A Tool for Citizen Science}, author = {Jiří Skuhrovec and Helen E Roy and Peter M J Brown and Karolis Kazlauskis and Alberto F Inghilesi and Antonio O Soares and Tim Adriaens and David B Roy and Oldřich Nedvěd and Peter Zach and Sandra Viglášová and Ján Kulfan and Alois Honek and Zdenka Martinkova}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.741854}, doi = {10.3389/fevo.2021.741854}, issn = {2296-701X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {9}, publisher = {Frontiers Media SA}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Vakula, Jozef; Zúbrik, Milan; Galko, Juraj; Gubka, Andrej; Kunca, Andrej; Nikolov, Christo; Saniga, Miroslav; Zach, Peter Is the double-spined bark beetle Ips duplicatus a new threat to Picea omorika in urban habitats? Journal Article Plant Protection Science, 57 (3), pp. 248–251, 2021, ISSN: 1805-9341. @article{Vakula_2021, title = {Is the double-spined bark beetle Ips duplicatus a new threat to Picea omorika in urban habitats?}, author = {Jozef Vakula and Milan Zúbrik and Juraj Galko and Andrej Gubka and Andrej Kunca and Christo Nikolov and Miroslav Saniga and Peter Zach}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/7/2021-PPS}, doi = {10.17221/7/2021-pps}, issn = {1805-9341}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Plant Protection Science}, volume = {57}, number = {3}, pages = {248–251}, publisher = {Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Dudáš, Matej; Slezák, Michal; Hrivnák, Richard Distribution, ecology and vegetation affinity of bog arum (Calla palustris) in Slovakia Journal Article Biologia, 76 (7), pp. 2021–2029, 2021, ISSN: 1336-9563. @article{Dud__2021, title = {Distribution, ecology and vegetation affinity of bog arum (Calla palustris) in Slovakia}, author = {Matej Dudáš and Michal Slezák and Richard Hrivnák}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11756-021-00779-w}, doi = {10.1007/s11756-021-00779-w}, issn = {1336-9563}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {76}, number = {7}, pages = {2021–2029}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
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Vastag, Erna; Orlović, Saša; Konôpková, Alena; Kurjak, Daniel; Cocozza, Claudia; Pšidová, Eva; Lapin, Katharina; Kesić, Lazar; Stojnić, Srdan Magnolia grandiflora L. shows better responses to drought than Magnolia × soulangeana in urban environment Journal Article iFOREST - Biogeosciences and Forestry, 13 (6), pp. 575-583, 2020, ISSN: 1971-7458. @article{Vastag2020, title = {\textit{Magnolia grandiflora} L. shows better responses to drought than \textit{Magnolia × soulangeana} in urban environment}, author = {Erna Vastag and Saša Orlović and Alena Konôpková and Daniel Kurjak and Claudia Cocozza and Eva Pšidová and Katharina Lapin and Lazar Kesić and Srdan Stojnić}, doi = {10.3832/ifor3596-013}, issn = {1971-7458}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-12-07}, journal = {iFOREST - Biogeosciences and Forestry}, volume = {13}, number = {6}, pages = {575-583}, abstract = {Drought tolerance is becoming an increasingly important criterion for the selection of tree species, especially in urban areas characterized by low water availability. Apart from drought tolerance, the introduction of non-native species should be considered for new planting programs under such conditions to enhance the resilience of urban forests. The present study is aimed at evaluating the in situ physiological responses of Magnolia grandiflora and Magnolia × soulangeana to severe drought that frequently occurs in urban environments in the Southeastern Europe. Transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, intercellular CO2 concentration, water-use efficiency and intrinsic water-use efficiency showed notable differences both between species and between the measured periods (wet and dry). Among the chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters, effective photochemical quantum yield of PS II, quantum yield of light-induced non-photochemical fluorescence quenching, quantum yield of non-regulated heat dissipation, fluorescence emission and index of susceptibility of leaves to light stress revealed significant differences both between the two species and the periods of measurements. The reduction of net photosynthesis in both magnolia species occurs as the result of non-stomatal limitation obtained by the reduction of electron transport rate coupled with simultaneous increase in intercellular CO2 concentration. Moreover, M. grandiflora was the species less vulnerable to water shortage conditions, while M. soulangeana exhibited a photosynthetic capacity sensitive to drought-induced stress. M. grandiflora can therefore be considered as a promising alternative to M. soulangeana for urban sites under the predicted climate change scenarios.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Drought tolerance is becoming an increasingly important criterion for the selection of tree species, especially in urban areas characterized by low water availability. Apart from drought tolerance, the introduction of non-native species should be considered for new planting programs under such conditions to enhance the resilience of urban forests. The present study is aimed at evaluating the in situ physiological responses of Magnolia grandiflora and Magnolia × soulangeana to severe drought that frequently occurs in urban environments in the Southeastern Europe. Transpiration rate, stomatal conductance, intercellular CO2 concentration, water-use efficiency and intrinsic water-use efficiency showed notable differences both between species and between the measured periods (wet and dry). Among the chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters, effective photochemical quantum yield of PS II, quantum yield of light-induced non-photochemical fluorescence quenching, quantum yield of non-regulated heat dissipation, fluorescence emission and index of susceptibility of leaves to light stress revealed significant differences both between the two species and the periods of measurements. The reduction of net photosynthesis in both magnolia species occurs as the result of non-stomatal limitation obtained by the reduction of electron transport rate coupled with simultaneous increase in intercellular CO2 concentration. Moreover, M. grandiflora was the species less vulnerable to water shortage conditions, while M. soulangeana exhibited a photosynthetic capacity sensitive to drought-induced stress. M. grandiflora can therefore be considered as a promising alternative to M. soulangeana for urban sites under the predicted climate change scenarios. |
Adamčíková, K; Jánošíková, Z; Pažitný, J Inhibition effect of selected inorganic metal ions on the mycelial growth of Cryphonectria parasitica Journal Article Journal of Plant Protection Research, 60 (4), pp. 399-405, 2020, ISSN: 1427-4345. @article{Adamčíková2020, title = {Inhibition effect of selected inorganic metal ions on the mycelial growth of Cryphonectria parasitica}, author = {K. Adamčíková and Z. Jánošíková and J. Pažitný}, doi = {DOI: 10.24425/jppr.2020.134915}, issn = {1427-4345}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-12-02}, journal = {Journal of Plant Protection Research}, volume = {60}, number = {4}, pages = {399-405}, abstract = {In the current study the antifungal activity of inorganic reagents was tested against Cryphonectria parasitica in vitro in a mycelial growth inhibition test. Three reagents, each consisting of chloride silver (AgCl) in combination with (1) aluminum oxide, (2) zinc oxide − ZnO, and (3) aluminum oxide and titanium dioxide were tested. Significant differences of the tested reagents on the growth of C. parasitica were recorded. The study demonstrated that silver in mixture with ZnO had an antifungal effect and significantly reduced the mycelial growth of C. parasitica in vitro. The mixture of AgCl with the other two combinations of inorganic metal oxides had no inhibition effect on the growth of the pathogen. It was confirmed that ZnO (applied in a single compound test) is responsible for inhibition of C. parasitica mycelium growth. A preliminary in planta assay was performed but statistically significant differences were not recorded in the average increment of canker length.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In the current study the antifungal activity of inorganic reagents was tested against Cryphonectria parasitica in vitro in a mycelial growth inhibition test. Three reagents, each consisting of chloride silver (AgCl) in combination with (1) aluminum oxide, (2) zinc oxide − ZnO, and (3) aluminum oxide and titanium dioxide were tested. Significant differences of the tested reagents on the growth of C. parasitica were recorded. The study demonstrated that silver in mixture with ZnO had an antifungal effect and significantly reduced the mycelial growth of C. parasitica in vitro. The mixture of AgCl with the other two combinations of inorganic metal oxides had no inhibition effect on the growth of the pathogen. It was confirmed that ZnO (applied in a single compound test) is responsible for inhibition of C. parasitica mycelium growth. A preliminary in planta assay was performed but statistically significant differences were not recorded in the average increment of canker length. |
Jamnická, Gabriela; Konôpková, Alena; Fleischer, Peter; Kurjak, Daniel; Petrík, Peter; Petek, Anja; Húdoková, Hana; Fleischer, Peter; Homolová, Zuzana; Ježík, Marek; Ditmarová, Ľubica Physiological vitality of Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) stands along an altitudinal gradient in Tatra National Park Journal Article Central European Forestry Journal, 66 (4), pp. 227-242, 2020, ISBN: 2454-034X. @article{Jamnická2020, title = {Physiological vitality of Norway spruce (\textit{Picea abies} L.) stands along an altitudinal gradient in Tatra National Park}, author = {Gabriela Jamnická and Alena Konôpková and Peter Fleischer and Daniel Kurjak and Peter Petrík and Anja Petek and Hana Húdoková and Peter Fleischer and Zuzana Homolová and Marek Ježík and Ľubica Ditmarová}, doi = {10.2478/forj-2020-0019}, isbn = {2454-034X}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-12-02}, journal = {Central European Forestry Journal}, volume = {66}, number = {4}, pages = {227-242}, abstract = {Nowadays, a large area of Norway spruce forest stands in Europe is disturbed by windstorm and, subsequently, bark beetle outbreaks. We investigated the state of three disturbed spruce stands along an altitudinal gradient in Tatra National Park (Slovakia) through various physiological processes. Tree-growth characteristics, the mineral nutrition in the needles, and photosynthetic efficiency were assessed. Two techniques of chlorophyll a fluorescence and analyses of assimilatory pigments were used to detect the changes in photosynthesis functioning. Also, the heat sensitivity of photosystem II was tested. Our results showed that these stands are located in nutrient-poor environments. We recorded similar contents of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, and iron in all stands. Down the vertical transect, the contents of calcium, magnesium, and manganese significantly decreased and the non-essential aluminium increased. Based on stem circumference measurements, water deficit occurred during the vegetation season in all stands, but with the smallest magnitude highest U–stand. We found some photosynthetic constraints: slightly lower chlorophyll contents in all stands were recorded; however, seasonal dynamics with increasing chlorophyll concentration in the highest U–stand were observed. Moreover, the photochemistry of the lowest D–stand was the most negatively influenced by simulated heat, as the photosynthetic performance index, and the density of the active reactions centres significantly decreased and the values of the K–step and basal fluorescence increased. Therefore, we can conclude the different levels of physiological vitality in these naturally damaged spruce stands, with the best physiological performance of the trees in the highest stand.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Nowadays, a large area of Norway spruce forest stands in Europe is disturbed by windstorm and, subsequently, bark beetle outbreaks. We investigated the state of three disturbed spruce stands along an altitudinal gradient in Tatra National Park (Slovakia) through various physiological processes. Tree-growth characteristics, the mineral nutrition in the needles, and photosynthetic efficiency were assessed. Two techniques of chlorophyll a fluorescence and analyses of assimilatory pigments were used to detect the changes in photosynthesis functioning. Also, the heat sensitivity of photosystem II was tested. Our results showed that these stands are located in nutrient-poor environments. We recorded similar contents of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, and iron in all stands. Down the vertical transect, the contents of calcium, magnesium, and manganese significantly decreased and the non-essential aluminium increased. Based on stem circumference measurements, water deficit occurred during the vegetation season in all stands, but with the smallest magnitude highest U–stand. We found some photosynthetic constraints: slightly lower chlorophyll contents in all stands were recorded; however, seasonal dynamics with increasing chlorophyll concentration in the highest U–stand were observed. Moreover, the photochemistry of the lowest D–stand was the most negatively influenced by simulated heat, as the photosynthetic performance index, and the density of the active reactions centres significantly decreased and the values of the K–step and basal fluorescence increased. Therefore, we can conclude the different levels of physiological vitality in these naturally damaged spruce stands, with the best physiological performance of the trees in the highest stand. |
Hroššo, Branislav; Mezei, Pavel; Potterf, Mária; Majdák, Andrej; Blaženec, Miroslav; Korolyova, Nataliya; Jakuš, Rastislav Drivers of Spruce Bark Beetle (Ips typographus) Infestations on Downed Trees after Severe Windthrow Journal Article Forests, 11 , 2020, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Hroššo2020, title = {Drivers of Spruce Bark Beetle (\textit{Ips typographus}) Infestations on Downed Trees after Severe Windthrow}, author = {Branislav Hroššo and Pavel Mezei and Mária Potterf and Andrej Majdák and Miroslav Blaženec and Nataliya Korolyova and Rastislav Jakuš}, doi = {10.3390/f11121290}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-11-30}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {11}, abstract = {Research Highlights: Bark beetles are important agents of disturbance regimes in temperate forests, and specifically in a connected wind-bark beetle disturbance system. Large-scale windthrows trigger population growth of the European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L.) from endemic to epidemic levels, thereby allowing the killing of Norway spruce trees over several consecutive years. Background and Objectives: There is a lack of evidence to differentiate how outbreaks are promoted by the effects of environmental variables versus beetle preferences of trees from endemic to outbreak. However, little is known about how individual downed-tree characteristics and local conditions such as tree orientation and solar radiation affect beetle colonization of downed trees. Materials and Methods: To answer this question, we investigated the infestation rates and determined tree death categories (uprooted, broken, and stump) in wind-damaged areas in Western Tatra Mts. in Carpathians (Slovakia) from 2014–2016, following a windthrow in May 2014. In total, we investigated 225 trees over eight transects. For every tree, we measured its morphological (tree height, crown characteristics), environmental (solar radiation, terrain conditions, trunk zenith), temporal (time since wind damage), and beetle infestation (presence, location of attack, bark desiccation) parameters. We applied Generalized Additive Mixed Models (GAMM) to unravel the main drivers of I. typographus infestations. Results: Over the first year, beetles preferred to attack broken trees and sun-exposed trunk sides over uprooted trees; the infestation on shaded sides started in the second year along with the infestation of uprooted trees with lower desiccation rates. We found that time since wind damage, stem length, and incident solar radiation increased the probability of beetle infestation, although both solar radiation and trunk zenith exhibited nonlinear variability. Our novel variable trunk zenith appeared to be an important predictor of bark beetle infestation probability. We conclude that trunk zenith as a simple measure defining the position of downed trees over the terrain can anticipate beetle infestation. Conclusions: Our findings contribute to understanding of the bark beetle’s preferences to colonize windthrown trees in the initial years after the primary wind damage. Further, our findings can help to identify trees that are most susceptible to beetle infestation and to prioritize management actions to control beetle population while maintaining biodiversity.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Research Highlights: Bark beetles are important agents of disturbance regimes in temperate forests, and specifically in a connected wind-bark beetle disturbance system. Large-scale windthrows trigger population growth of the European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L.) from endemic to epidemic levels, thereby allowing the killing of Norway spruce trees over several consecutive years. Background and Objectives: There is a lack of evidence to differentiate how outbreaks are promoted by the effects of environmental variables versus beetle preferences of trees from endemic to outbreak. However, little is known about how individual downed-tree characteristics and local conditions such as tree orientation and solar radiation affect beetle colonization of downed trees. Materials and Methods: To answer this question, we investigated the infestation rates and determined tree death categories (uprooted, broken, and stump) in wind-damaged areas in Western Tatra Mts. in Carpathians (Slovakia) from 2014–2016, following a windthrow in May 2014. In total, we investigated 225 trees over eight transects. For every tree, we measured its morphological (tree height, crown characteristics), environmental (solar radiation, terrain conditions, trunk zenith), temporal (time since wind damage), and beetle infestation (presence, location of attack, bark desiccation) parameters. We applied Generalized Additive Mixed Models (GAMM) to unravel the main drivers of I. typographus infestations. Results: Over the first year, beetles preferred to attack broken trees and sun-exposed trunk sides over uprooted trees; the infestation on shaded sides started in the second year along with the infestation of uprooted trees with lower desiccation rates. We found that time since wind damage, stem length, and incident solar radiation increased the probability of beetle infestation, although both solar radiation and trunk zenith exhibited nonlinear variability. Our novel variable trunk zenith appeared to be an important predictor of bark beetle infestation probability. We conclude that trunk zenith as a simple measure defining the position of downed trees over the terrain can anticipate beetle infestation. Conclusions: Our findings contribute to understanding of the bark beetle’s preferences to colonize windthrown trees in the initial years after the primary wind damage. Further, our findings can help to identify trees that are most susceptible to beetle infestation and to prioritize management actions to control beetle population while maintaining biodiversity. |
Zach, Peter; Holecová, Milada; Brabec, Marek; Hollá, Katarína; Šebestová, Miroslava; Martinková, Zdenka; Skuhrovec, Jiří; Honěk, Alois; Nedvěd, Oldřich; Holec, Juraj; Brown, Peter M J; Saniga, Miroslav; Jauschová, Terézia; Kulfan, Ján Scots pine forest in Central Europe as a habitat for Harmonia axyridis: temporal and spatial patterns in the population of an alien ladybird Journal Article Folia Oecologica, 47 (2), pp. 81–88, 2020. @article{Zach2020, title = {Scots pine forest in Central Europe as a habitat for Harmonia axyridis: temporal and spatial patterns in the population of an alien ladybird}, author = {Peter Zach and Milada Holecová and Marek Brabec and Katarína Hollá and Miroslava Šebestová and Zdenka Martinková and Jiří Skuhrovec and Alois Honěk and Oldřich Nedvěd and Juraj Holec and Peter M.J. Brown and Miroslav Saniga and Terézia Jauschová and Ján Kulfan}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/foecol-2020-0001.pdf}, doi = {10.2478/foecol-2020-0010}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-11-24}, journal = {Folia Oecologica}, volume = {47}, number = {2}, pages = {81–88}, abstract = {Understanding of habitat favourability has wide relevance to the invasion biology of alien species. We studied the seasonal dynamics of the alien ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in monoculture Scots pine forest stands in south-west Slovakia, Central Europe, from April 2013 to March 2015. Adult H. axyridis were collected monthly across seven randomly selected pine stands of different ages and canopy closure, from the lower branches of pine trees, and larvae were recorded qualitatively. Adults were recorded all year round, most abundantly in November and least abundantly in February. The relationship between the abundance of H. axyridis and selected forest stand characteristics was modelled using the negative binomial Generalized Additive Model with penalized spline component in month (seasonality) effect, year, canopy closure and age effects and the random effect of forest stand (sample area effect). The abundance of H. axyridis was significantly influenced by the age of stand and seasonality (with month granularity) for both closed and open canopy stands, whereas the effects of canopy closure and sample area were not significant. The bimodal pattern of seasonal dynamics of H. axyridis on Scots pine was common for closed and open canopy stands, with two peaks reflecting the cyclic movement of the species from and to overwintering sites. Harmonia axyridis utilized certain pine stands preferably for foraging during the growing season and certain stands for refuge during winter. The ladybirds were found in highest numbers in the 15 year old closed canopy stand (overwintering site). The occurrence of both adults and larvae in most stands indicated a suitability of Scots pine forest for ladybird breeding. The model of year-round dynamics of H. axyridis has been presented for the first time within the invaded range of the ladybird in Europe.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Understanding of habitat favourability has wide relevance to the invasion biology of alien species. We studied the seasonal dynamics of the alien ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in monoculture Scots pine forest stands in south-west Slovakia, Central Europe, from April 2013 to March 2015. Adult H. axyridis were collected monthly across seven randomly selected pine stands of different ages and canopy closure, from the lower branches of pine trees, and larvae were recorded qualitatively. Adults were recorded all year round, most abundantly in November and least abundantly in February. The relationship between the abundance of H. axyridis and selected forest stand characteristics was modelled using the negative binomial Generalized Additive Model with penalized spline component in month (seasonality) effect, year, canopy closure and age effects and the random effect of forest stand (sample area effect). The abundance of H. axyridis was significantly influenced by the age of stand and seasonality (with month granularity) for both closed and open canopy stands, whereas the effects of canopy closure and sample area were not significant. The bimodal pattern of seasonal dynamics of H. axyridis on Scots pine was common for closed and open canopy stands, with two peaks reflecting the cyclic movement of the species from and to overwintering sites. Harmonia axyridis utilized certain pine stands preferably for foraging during the growing season and certain stands for refuge during winter. The ladybirds were found in highest numbers in the 15 year old closed canopy stand (overwintering site). The occurrence of both adults and larvae in most stands indicated a suitability of Scots pine forest for ladybird breeding. The model of year-round dynamics of H. axyridis has been presented for the first time within the invaded range of the ladybird in Europe. |
Slezák, Michal; Farkašovská, Štefánia; Hrivnák, Richard Non-native plant species in alder-dominated forests in Slovakia: what does the regional- and the local-scale approach bring? Journal Article Folia Oecologica, 47 (2), pp. 100–108, 2020. @article{Slezák2020, title = {Non-native plant species in alder-dominated forests in Slovakia: what does the regional- and the local-scale approach bring?}, author = {Michal Slezák and Štefánia Farkašovská and Richard Hrivnák}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/foecol-2020-0003.pdf}, doi = {10.2478/foecol-2020-0012}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-11-24}, journal = {Folia Oecologica}, volume = {47}, number = {2}, pages = {100–108}, abstract = {European riparian forests are in general susceptible to plant invasions compared to other natural forest habitats. Their descriptive vegetation overviews with phytosociological affiliation contain detail insight into species composition patterns at various geographical scales, but quantitative assessment of the relationship between non-native plant richness and measured environmental variables is still scarce. We used two vegetation datasets of alder-dominated forests to analyse plant invasion patterns in the Pannonian and the Carpathian region of Slovakia. A large dataset of 918 vegetation plots was used at the regional scale, whereas 40 vegetation plots completed by ecological (mainly soil, climatic) predictors were used at the local scale in order to determine how they shape non-native species richness. We found significant differences (P < 0.05) between the Pannonian and the Carpathian region in the number of non-native vascular plants at both scales, with altitude being the most important predictor. Generalized Linear Models accounted for 56.6% and 59.6% of alien species richness data in the Pannonian and Carpathian region, respectively. Alien richness was affected by altitude and soil pH in the Pannonian region, but only by altitude in the Carpathian region.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } European riparian forests are in general susceptible to plant invasions compared to other natural forest habitats. Their descriptive vegetation overviews with phytosociological affiliation contain detail insight into species composition patterns at various geographical scales, but quantitative assessment of the relationship between non-native plant richness and measured environmental variables is still scarce. We used two vegetation datasets of alder-dominated forests to analyse plant invasion patterns in the Pannonian and the Carpathian region of Slovakia. A large dataset of 918 vegetation plots was used at the regional scale, whereas 40 vegetation plots completed by ecological (mainly soil, climatic) predictors were used at the local scale in order to determine how they shape non-native species richness. We found significant differences (P < 0.05) between the Pannonian and the Carpathian region in the number of non-native vascular plants at both scales, with altitude being the most important predictor. Generalized Linear Models accounted for 56.6% and 59.6% of alien species richness data in the Pannonian and Carpathian region, respectively. Alien richness was affected by altitude and soil pH in the Pannonian region, but only by altitude in the Carpathian region. |
Ferus, Peter; Hoťka, Peter; Košútová, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana Invasions of alien woody plant taxa across a cluster of villages neighbouring the Mlyňany Arboretum (SW Slovakia) Journal Article Folia Oecologica, 47 (2), pp. 121-130, 2020. @article{Ferus2020, title = {Invasions of alien woody plant taxa across a cluster of villages neighbouring the Mlyňany Arboretum (SW Slovakia)}, author = {Peter Ferus and Peter Hoťka and Dominika Košútová and Jana Konôpková}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/foecol-2020-0005.pdf}, doi = {10.2478/foecol-2020-0014}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-11-24}, journal = {Folia Oecologica}, volume = {47}, number = {2}, pages = {121-130}, abstract = {Ornamental plantations in cities and particularly botanical gardens and arboreta are rich sources of alien flora. Mlyňany Arboretum, established in 1892, cultivates 1049 non-native woody plant species on the area of 67 ha. In this work we answered following questions: 1. How many taxa are spontaneously spreading in the arboretum and how is the spreading intensity related to their ecological demands and reproduction traits? 2. How many taxa appear behind the fence? 3. How far from the arboretum they can get? 4. Do private gardens and historical aristocratic park in the studied village cluster contribute to species escapes from culture? 5. Which from the widely spread taxa can represent future risk of invasiveness on the national level? We found that about one tenth of taxa spread across the arboretum (particularly Cotoneaster spp., Prunus laurocerasus, P. serotina and Quercus rubra) and number of their seedlings corresponded only with the mother plant number. Almost one third of these species left the arboretum and their seedlings were observed in distance up to 500 m from the village (mainly Mahonia aquifolium, P. serotina). Private gardens were a large source of Juglans regia seedlings, frequency of which decreased with the distance from villages (no species escaped from the historical park). Weed risk assessment revealed potential invasion danger only for Amorpha fruticosa.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Ornamental plantations in cities and particularly botanical gardens and arboreta are rich sources of alien flora. Mlyňany Arboretum, established in 1892, cultivates 1049 non-native woody plant species on the area of 67 ha. In this work we answered following questions: 1. How many taxa are spontaneously spreading in the arboretum and how is the spreading intensity related to their ecological demands and reproduction traits? 2. How many taxa appear behind the fence? 3. How far from the arboretum they can get? 4. Do private gardens and historical aristocratic park in the studied village cluster contribute to species escapes from culture? 5. Which from the widely spread taxa can represent future risk of invasiveness on the national level? We found that about one tenth of taxa spread across the arboretum (particularly Cotoneaster spp., Prunus laurocerasus, P. serotina and Quercus rubra) and number of their seedlings corresponded only with the mother plant number. Almost one third of these species left the arboretum and their seedlings were observed in distance up to 500 m from the village (mainly Mahonia aquifolium, P. serotina). Private gardens were a large source of Juglans regia seedlings, frequency of which decreased with the distance from villages (no species escaped from the historical park). Weed risk assessment revealed potential invasion danger only for Amorpha fruticosa. |
Ondrušková, Emília; Ostrovský, Radovan; Jánošíková, Zuzana; Adamčíková, Katarína; Kobza, Marek Selected climatic variables in Slovakia are favourable to the development of Dothistroma needle blight Journal Article Folia Oecologica, 47 (2), pp. 144-152, 2020. @article{Ondrušková2020b, title = {Selected climatic variables in Slovakia are favourable to the development of Dothistroma needle blight}, author = {Emília Ondrušková and Radovan Ostrovský and Zuzana Jánošíková and Katarína Adamčíková and Marek Kobza}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/foecol-2020-0008.pdf}, doi = {10.2478/foecol-2020-0017}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-11-24}, journal = {Folia Oecologica}, volume = {47}, number = {2}, pages = {144-152}, abstract = {Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a disease of pine needles. It causes significant defoliation of affected trees; intensive attacks lead to damages of the whole stand. The relationship of trends in disease severity and intensity with climatic variables were studied in three Austrian pine plantations (Jahodná, Kálnica, Litava) during 2014–2018. During the monitoring period, the greatest variability in disease severity was observed in the top third of the crowns, which showed the highest correlation with the variants of the most important climatic conditions (temperature and relative humidity) tested. For the spread of DNB, based on statistical assessment, a higher number of intervals of environmentally favourable climatic conditions is crucial. Both Dothistroma species (D. septosporum and D. pini), which are causal agents of the disease, were identified in Jahodná. In Kálnica and Litava, only D. septosporum was present.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a disease of pine needles. It causes significant defoliation of affected trees; intensive attacks lead to damages of the whole stand. The relationship of trends in disease severity and intensity with climatic variables were studied in three Austrian pine plantations (Jahodná, Kálnica, Litava) during 2014–2018. During the monitoring period, the greatest variability in disease severity was observed in the top third of the crowns, which showed the highest correlation with the variants of the most important climatic conditions (temperature and relative humidity) tested. For the spread of DNB, based on statistical assessment, a higher number of intervals of environmentally favourable climatic conditions is crucial. Both Dothistroma species (D. septosporum and D. pini), which are causal agents of the disease, were identified in Jahodná. In Kálnica and Litava, only D. septosporum was present. |
Kudrna, Jiri; Hnilicka, Frantisek; Kubes, Jan; Vachova, Pavla; Hnilickova, Helena; Kuklova, Margita Effect of Acetaminophen (APAP) on Physiological Indicators in Lactuca sativa Journal Article Life-Basel, 10 (11), 2020, ISSN: 2075-1729. @article{Kudrna2020, title = {Effect of Acetaminophen (APAP) on Physiological Indicators in \textit{Lactuca sativa}}, author = {Jiri Kudrna and Frantisek Hnilicka and Jan Kubes and Pavla Vachova and Helena Hnilickova and Margita Kuklova }, doi = {10.3390/life10110303}, issn = {2075-1729}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-11-23}, journal = {Life-Basel}, volume = {10}, number = {11}, abstract = {This study analyzes the effects of acetaminophen (APAP) as a contaminant on physiological characteristics of lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.). Experiments were provided in an experimental greenhouse with semi-controlled conditions. The effect of different amounts of contaminant was evaluated by using regression analysis. Plants were grown in five concentrations of APAP: 0 µM, 5 µM, 50 µM, 500 µM, and 5 mM for 14 days in two variants, acute and chronic. The obtained results show that the monitored parameters were demonstrably influenced by the experimental variant. Plants are more sensitive to chronic contamination compared to acute. Significant (p < 0.05) deviation in photosynthesis and fluorescence was observed compared to the control in different variants. The highest doses of APAP reduced the intensity of photosynthesis by a maximum of more than 31% compared to the control. A reduction of 18% was observed for the fluorescence parameters. Pronounced correlation was described between chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and yield mainly under APAP conditions. The amount of chlorophyll was influenced by exposure to APAP.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study analyzes the effects of acetaminophen (APAP) as a contaminant on physiological characteristics of lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.). Experiments were provided in an experimental greenhouse with semi-controlled conditions. The effect of different amounts of contaminant was evaluated by using regression analysis. Plants were grown in five concentrations of APAP: 0 µM, 5 µM, 50 µM, 500 µM, and 5 mM for 14 days in two variants, acute and chronic. The obtained results show that the monitored parameters were demonstrably influenced by the experimental variant. Plants are more sensitive to chronic contamination compared to acute. Significant (p < 0.05) deviation in photosynthesis and fluorescence was observed compared to the control in different variants. The highest doses of APAP reduced the intensity of photosynthesis by a maximum of more than 31% compared to the control. A reduction of 18% was observed for the fluorescence parameters. Pronounced correlation was described between chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and yield mainly under APAP conditions. The amount of chlorophyll was influenced by exposure to APAP. |
Nijnik, Maria; Kluvánková, Tatiana; Nijnik, Albert; Kopiy, Serhiy; Melnykovych, Mariana; Sarkki, Simo; Barlagne, Carla; Brnkaláková, Stanislava; Kopiy, Leonid; Fizyk, Igor; Miller, David Is There a Scope for Social Innovation in Ukrainian Forestry? Journal Article Sustainability, 12 , 2020, ISSN: 2071-1050. @article{Nijnik2020, title = {Is There a Scope for Social Innovation in Ukrainian Forestry?}, author = {Maria Nijnik and Tatiana Kluvánková and Albert Nijnik and Serhiy Kopiy and Mariana Melnykovych and Simo Sarkki and Carla Barlagne and Stanislava Brnkaláková and Leonid Kopiy and Igor Fizyk and David Miller}, doi = {10.3390/su12229674}, issn = {2071-1050}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-11-19}, journal = {Sustainability}, volume = {12}, abstract = {Social innovation is recognised for its potential to turn societal challenges into opportunities and develop sustainable solutions for people and nature. We identify and examine challenges that Ukrainian forestry is facing and apply an “action arena” conceptual approach to explore whether and how social innovation can enhance the sustainable development of forestry. We develop a framework to analyse the reconfiguration of social practices by using research methods that focus on the use of documentation of the institutional contexts and interviewing forest policy experts, as well as stakeholder evaluation of the challenges and ways forward for Ukrainian forestry. We apply the Q-method to identify stakeholder attitudes and examine the role of people in the reconfiguring of social practices and promoting sustainable development of the forest sector. Implications for changing the rules of the game and institutional perspectives on forestry are identified, with examples of social innovation initiatives presented. Results show that to emerge, develop, and be transformative, social innovation must have supporting institutional conditions to create new norms, rules, and social practices. Relevant stakeholders need to envision alternative futures, reshape places, and become more actively engaged in decision-making processes. We identify the key directions for changing the rules of the game and the opportunities that social innovation has to offer.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Social innovation is recognised for its potential to turn societal challenges into opportunities and develop sustainable solutions for people and nature. We identify and examine challenges that Ukrainian forestry is facing and apply an “action arena” conceptual approach to explore whether and how social innovation can enhance the sustainable development of forestry. We develop a framework to analyse the reconfiguration of social practices by using research methods that focus on the use of documentation of the institutional contexts and interviewing forest policy experts, as well as stakeholder evaluation of the challenges and ways forward for Ukrainian forestry. We apply the Q-method to identify stakeholder attitudes and examine the role of people in the reconfiguring of social practices and promoting sustainable development of the forest sector. Implications for changing the rules of the game and institutional perspectives on forestry are identified, with examples of social innovation initiatives presented. Results show that to emerge, develop, and be transformative, social innovation must have supporting institutional conditions to create new norms, rules, and social practices. Relevant stakeholders need to envision alternative futures, reshape places, and become more actively engaged in decision-making processes. We identify the key directions for changing the rules of the game and the opportunities that social innovation has to offer. |
Kubov, Martin; Jr., Peter Fleischer; Rozkošný, Jozef; Kurjak, Daniel; Konôpková, Alena; Galko, Juraj; Húdoková, Hana; Lalík, Michal; Rell, Slavomír; Pittner, Ján; Fleischer, Peter Water, 12 (11), 2020, ISSN: 2073-4441. @article{Kubov2020, title = {Drought or Severe Drought? Hemiparasitic Yellow Mistletoe (\textit{Loranthus europaeus}) Amplifies Drought Stress in Sessile Oak Trees (\textit{Quercus petraea}) by Altering Water Status and Physiological Responses}, author = {Martin Kubov and Peter Fleischer Jr. and Jozef Rozkošný and Daniel Kurjak and Alena Konôpková and Juraj Galko and Hana Húdoková and Michal Lalík and Slavomír Rell and Ján Pittner and Peter Fleischer}, doi = {10.3390/w12112985}, issn = {2073-4441}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-10-24}, journal = {Water}, volume = {12}, number = {11}, abstract = {European oak species have long been considered relatively resistant to different disturbances, including drought. However, several recent studies have reported their decline initiated by complex changes. Therefore, we compared mature sessile oak trees (Quercus petraea (Matt.), Liebl.) infested versus non-infested by hemiparasitic yellow mistletoe (Loranthus europaeus Jacq.) during the relatively dry vegetation season of 2019. We used broad arrays of ecophysiological (maximal assimilation rate Asat, chlorophyll a fluorescence, stomatal conductance gS, leaf morphological traits, mineral nutrition), growth (tree diameter, height, stem increment), and water status indicators (leaf water potential Ψ, leaf transpiration T, water-use efficiency WUE) to identify processes underlying vast oak decline. The presence of mistletoe significantly reduced the Ψ by 1 MPa, and the WUE by 14%. The T and gS of infested oaks were lower by 34% and 38%, respectively, compared to the non-infested oaks, whereas the Asat dropped to 55%. Less pronounced but significant changes were also observed at the level of photosystem II (PSII) photochemistry. Moreover, we identified the differences in C content, which probably reduced stem increment and leaf size of the infested trees. Generally, we can conclude that mistletoe could be a serious threat that jeopardizes the water status and growth of oak stands.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } European oak species have long been considered relatively resistant to different disturbances, including drought. However, several recent studies have reported their decline initiated by complex changes. Therefore, we compared mature sessile oak trees (Quercus petraea (Matt.), Liebl.) infested versus non-infested by hemiparasitic yellow mistletoe (Loranthus europaeus Jacq.) during the relatively dry vegetation season of 2019. We used broad arrays of ecophysiological (maximal assimilation rate Asat, chlorophyll a fluorescence, stomatal conductance gS, leaf morphological traits, mineral nutrition), growth (tree diameter, height, stem increment), and water status indicators (leaf water potential Ψ, leaf transpiration T, water-use efficiency WUE) to identify processes underlying vast oak decline. The presence of mistletoe significantly reduced the Ψ by 1 MPa, and the WUE by 14%. The T and gS of infested oaks were lower by 34% and 38%, respectively, compared to the non-infested oaks, whereas the Asat dropped to 55%. Less pronounced but significant changes were also observed at the level of photosystem II (PSII) photochemistry. Moreover, we identified the differences in C content, which probably reduced stem increment and leaf size of the infested trees. Generally, we can conclude that mistletoe could be a serious threat that jeopardizes the water status and growth of oak stands. |
Kaňuch, Peter; Kieh, Berrit; Cassel-Lundhagen, Anna; Laugen, Ane T; Low, Matthew; Berggren, Åsa Gene flow relates to evolutionary divergence among populations at the range margin Journal Article PeerJ, 8 , 2020, ISSN: 2167-8359. @article{Kaňuch2020, title = {Gene flow relates to evolutionary divergence among populations at the range margin}, author = {Peter Kaňuch and Berrit Kieh and Anna Cassel-Lundhagen and Ane T. Laugen and Matthew Low and Åsa Berggren}, doi = {10.7717/peerj.10036}, issn = {2167-8359}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-10-22}, journal = {PeerJ}, volume = {8}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Leštianska, Adriana; Jr., Peter Fleischer; Merganičová, Katarína; Fleischer, Peter; Střelcová, Katarína Water, 12 (10), 2020, ISSN: 2073-4441. @article{Leštianska2020, title = {Influence of warmer and dreier environmental conditions on species-specific stem circumference dynamics and water status of conifers in submontane zone of central Slovakia}, author = {Adriana Leštianska and Peter Fleischer Jr. and Katarína Merganičová and Peter Fleischer and Katarína Střelcová}, doi = {10.3390/w12102945}, issn = {2073-4441}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-10-21}, journal = {Water}, volume = {12}, number = {10}, abstract = {The frequency and intensity of droughts and heatwaves in Europe with notable impact on forest growth are expected to increase due to climate change. Coniferous stands planted outside the natural habitats of species belong to the most threatened forests. In this study, we assess stem circumference response of coniferous species (Larix decidua and Abies alba) to environmental conditions during the years 2015–2019. The study was performed in Arboretum in Zvolen (ca. 300 m a.s.l., Central Slovakia) characterised by a warmer and drier climate when compared to their natural habitats (located above 900 m a.s.l.), where they originated from. Seasonal radial variation, tree water deficit (ΔW), and maximum daily shrinkage (MDS) were derived from the records obtained from band dendrometers installed on five mature trees per species. Monitored species exhibited remarkably different growth patterns under highly above normal temperatures and uneven precipitation distribution. The magnitudes of reversible circumference changes (ΔW, MDS) were species-specific and strongly correlated with environmental factors. The wavelet analysis identified species-specific vulnerability to drought indicated by pronounced diurnal stem variation periodicity in rainless periods. L. decidua exhibited more strained stem water status and higher sensitivity to environmental conditions than A. alba. Tree water deficit and maximum daily shrinkage were found appropriate characteristics to compare water status of different tree species.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The frequency and intensity of droughts and heatwaves in Europe with notable impact on forest growth are expected to increase due to climate change. Coniferous stands planted outside the natural habitats of species belong to the most threatened forests. In this study, we assess stem circumference response of coniferous species (Larix decidua and Abies alba) to environmental conditions during the years 2015–2019. The study was performed in Arboretum in Zvolen (ca. 300 m a.s.l., Central Slovakia) characterised by a warmer and drier climate when compared to their natural habitats (located above 900 m a.s.l.), where they originated from. Seasonal radial variation, tree water deficit (ΔW), and maximum daily shrinkage (MDS) were derived from the records obtained from band dendrometers installed on five mature trees per species. Monitored species exhibited remarkably different growth patterns under highly above normal temperatures and uneven precipitation distribution. The magnitudes of reversible circumference changes (ΔW, MDS) were species-specific and strongly correlated with environmental factors. The wavelet analysis identified species-specific vulnerability to drought indicated by pronounced diurnal stem variation periodicity in rainless periods. L. decidua exhibited more strained stem water status and higher sensitivity to environmental conditions than A. alba. Tree water deficit and maximum daily shrinkage were found appropriate characteristics to compare water status of different tree species. |
Barta, Marek; Takov, Danail; Pilarska, Daniela; Doychev, Danail; Horáková, Miriam Kádasi Journal of Forest Science, 66 (10), pp. 420-435, 2020, ISSN: 1212-4834. @article{Barta2020b, title = {Entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Beauveria and their pathogenicity to Ips typographus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the Vitosha National Park, Bulgaria}, author = {Marek Barta and Danail Takov and Daniela Pilarska and Danail Doychev and Miriam Kádasi Horáková}, url = {https://www.agriculturejournals.cz/web/jfs.htm?type=article&id=123_2020-JFS}, doi = {10.17221/123/2020-JFS}, issn = {1212-4834}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-10-01}, journal = {Journal of Forest Science}, volume = {66}, number = {10}, pages = {420-435}, abstract = {Ips typographus is a serious pest for forestry in Eurasia. Effective control is difficult due to its cryptic habits and insect pathogenic microorganisms, including entomopathogenic fungi that are believed to be a promising alternative to the traditional control measures of this pest. In 2018, diversity of entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Beauveria was studied in populations of I. typographus in the Vitosha National Park, Bulgaria. Two species, B. bassiana and B. caledonica, were identified and 33 in vitro strains were obtained. Phylogenetic positions of the strains were evaluated according to phylogenetic inferences based on ITS and TEF-1α. Pathogenicity of the strains against bark beetles was tested in laboratory. All strains were pathogenic, although there was some variability in the efficacy of B. bassiana strains. Virulence of the five most pathogenic strains (four B. bassiana strains and one B. caledonica strain) was compared with the commercial mycoinsecticide Boverol® and highly-virulent B. bassiana strain ARSEF 12957 isolated from I. typographus in Slovakia. The strain from Boverol® was least virulent and the Slovak strain ARSEF 12957 was more efficient than the Bulgarian strains, but the difference was not significant. The laboratory experiments suggest that the Bulgarian strains have a potential for the control of bark beetle adults.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Ips typographus is a serious pest for forestry in Eurasia. Effective control is difficult due to its cryptic habits and insect pathogenic microorganisms, including entomopathogenic fungi that are believed to be a promising alternative to the traditional control measures of this pest. In 2018, diversity of entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Beauveria was studied in populations of I. typographus in the Vitosha National Park, Bulgaria. Two species, B. bassiana and B. caledonica, were identified and 33 in vitro strains were obtained. Phylogenetic positions of the strains were evaluated according to phylogenetic inferences based on ITS and TEF-1α. Pathogenicity of the strains against bark beetles was tested in laboratory. All strains were pathogenic, although there was some variability in the efficacy of B. bassiana strains. Virulence of the five most pathogenic strains (four B. bassiana strains and one B. caledonica strain) was compared with the commercial mycoinsecticide Boverol® and highly-virulent B. bassiana strain ARSEF 12957 isolated from I. typographus in Slovakia. The strain from Boverol® was least virulent and the Slovak strain ARSEF 12957 was more efficient than the Bulgarian strains, but the difference was not significant. The laboratory experiments suggest that the Bulgarian strains have a potential for the control of bark beetle adults. |
Gajdoš, Peter; Szinetár, Csaba; Román, Krisztína; Šestáková, Anna; Purgat, Pavol; Černecká, Ľudmila Clubiona pseudoneglecta and Paratrachelas maculatus, two spider species new to the Slovak fauna (Araneae: Clubionidae, Trachelidae) Journal Article Arachnologische Mitteilungen, 60 (1), pp. 44-49, 2020, ISSN: 1018-4171. @article{Gajdoš2020, title = {\textit{Clubiona pseudoneglecta} and \textit{Paratrachelas maculatus}, two spider species new to the Slovak fauna (Araneae: Clubionidae, Trachelidae)}, author = {Peter Gajdoš and Csaba Szinetár and Krisztína Román and Anna Šestáková and Pavol Purgat and Ľudmila Černecká}, doi = {10.30963/aramit6009}, issn = {1018-4171}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-30}, journal = {Arachnologische Mitteilungen}, volume = {60}, number = {1}, pages = {44-49}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Tvrdá, Eva; Michalko, Jaroslav; Árvay, Július; Vukovic, Nenad L; Ivanišová, Eva; Ďuračka, Michal; Matušíková, Ildikó; Kačániová, Miroslava Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020, ISSN: 1741-427X. @article{Tvrdá2020, title = {Characterization of the Omija (\textit{Schisandra chinensis}) Extract and Its Effects on the Bovine Sperm Vitality and Oxidative Profile during \textit{In Vitro} Storage}, author = {Eva Tvrdá and Jaroslav Michalko and Július Árvay and Nenad L. Vukovic and Eva Ivanišová and Michal Ďuračka and Ildikó Matušíková and Miroslava Kačániová}, doi = {10.1155/2020/7123780}, issn = {1741-427X}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-22}, journal = {Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine}, abstract = {Schisandra chinensis is a woody vine native to China, Korea, and Russia, which has been used as a traditional herbal remedy to treat male infertility. As very little information is available concerning its effects on ejaculated spermatozoa, the aim of this study was to investigate the chemical, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of the S. chinensis berry (Omija) extract followed by an assessment of its in vitro effects on bovine sperm function and oxidative balance. Phytochemical components of the Omija extract were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. The content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids was assessed by spectrophotometric protocols. Antioxidant characteristics of the Omija extract were determined by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and molybdenum-reducing antioxidant power (MRAP) assays. The disc diffusion method and determination of the minimal inhibitory concentration were applied to study the antibacterial properties of Schisandra. Thirty semen samples were exposed to different concentrations of Omija (1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 75 µg/mL) for 0, 2, and 24 h. Sperm motility, mitochondrial activity, and superoxide and reactive oxygen species production, as well as total antioxidant capacity and oxidative damage to proteins and lipids were determined. Our data reveal that the Omija extract, particularly at a concentration range within 5–50 µg/mL, exhibited dose-dependent motion-promoting and metabolism-enhancing properties, accompanied by significant antioxidant effects. We may conclude that the biomolecules present in the Omija extract such as schisandrins and phenolic molecules offer protection to critical sperm structures against oxidative insults and/or possible bacterial contamination, leading to a higher preservation of mammalian sperm viability and functional activity.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Schisandra chinensis is a woody vine native to China, Korea, and Russia, which has been used as a traditional herbal remedy to treat male infertility. As very little information is available concerning its effects on ejaculated spermatozoa, the aim of this study was to investigate the chemical, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of the S. chinensis berry (Omija) extract followed by an assessment of its in vitro effects on bovine sperm function and oxidative balance. Phytochemical components of the Omija extract were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. The content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids was assessed by spectrophotometric protocols. Antioxidant characteristics of the Omija extract were determined by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and molybdenum-reducing antioxidant power (MRAP) assays. The disc diffusion method and determination of the minimal inhibitory concentration were applied to study the antibacterial properties of Schisandra. Thirty semen samples were exposed to different concentrations of Omija (1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 75 µg/mL) for 0, 2, and 24 h. Sperm motility, mitochondrial activity, and superoxide and reactive oxygen species production, as well as total antioxidant capacity and oxidative damage to proteins and lipids were determined. Our data reveal that the Omija extract, particularly at a concentration range within 5–50 µg/mL, exhibited dose-dependent motion-promoting and metabolism-enhancing properties, accompanied by significant antioxidant effects. We may conclude that the biomolecules present in the Omija extract such as schisandrins and phenolic molecules offer protection to critical sperm structures against oxidative insults and/or possible bacterial contamination, leading to a higher preservation of mammalian sperm viability and functional activity. |
Kulfan, Ján; Zach, Peter; Holec, Juraj; Brown, Peter M J; Sarvašová, Lenka; Skuhrovec, Jiří; Martinková, Zdenka; Honěk, Alois; Váľka, Jozef; Holecová, Milada; Saniga, Miroslav The Invasive Box Tree Moth Five Years after Introduction in Slovakia: Damage Risk to Box Trees in Urban Habitats Journal Article Forests, 11 (9), 2020, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Kulfan2020b, title = {The Invasive Box Tree Moth Five Years after Introduction in Slovakia: Damage Risk to Box Trees in Urban Habitats}, author = {Ján Kulfan and Peter Zach and Juraj Holec and Peter M.J. Brown and Lenka Sarvašová and Jiří Skuhrovec and Zdenka Martinková and Alois Honěk and Jozef Váľka and Milada Holecová and Miroslav Saniga}, doi = {10.3390/f11090999}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-17}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {11}, number = {9}, abstract = {The box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is an invasive species in Europe and a serious pest of box trees (Buxus spp.). In Slovakia, Central Europe, it was first reported in 2012 within the low elevation region with a warm climate. We hypothesize that the cold mountain region of Slovakia would provide less suitable conditions for the spread of this species, indicated by no or only slight damage to box trees. Five years after C. perspectalis was first recorded in Slovakia, we assessed the probability of occurrence of the moth and the probability of damage to box trees (Buxus sempervirens) by its larvae, using temperature and altitude data as predictors. In June and July 2017, at 156 locations (towns and villages) between the altitudes of 109 and 888 m, we recorded damage and categorized the intensity of damage to box trees by C. perspectalis using a four-point scale. Box trees infested by C. perspectalis were recorded in most locations at altitudes between 110 and 400 m with the mean annual temperature varying between 10.5 and 7.9 °C. High damage to box trees was found in locations up to 340 m a.s.l. characterized by mean annual temperatures above 8.5 °C. Our results suggested high probability (>60%) of any damage to box trees for the area up to approximately 300 m a.s.l. (mean annual temperature above 8.4 °C), and high probability (>60%) of high damage for the area up to approximately 250 m a.s.l. (mean annual temperature above 9 °C). The area where damage to box trees was predicted using the altitude showed great overlap with the area predicted using the mean annual temperature. The area with the probability of any damage was only slightly larger than the area with the probability of high damage.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is an invasive species in Europe and a serious pest of box trees (Buxus spp.). In Slovakia, Central Europe, it was first reported in 2012 within the low elevation region with a warm climate. We hypothesize that the cold mountain region of Slovakia would provide less suitable conditions for the spread of this species, indicated by no or only slight damage to box trees. Five years after C. perspectalis was first recorded in Slovakia, we assessed the probability of occurrence of the moth and the probability of damage to box trees (Buxus sempervirens) by its larvae, using temperature and altitude data as predictors. In June and July 2017, at 156 locations (towns and villages) between the altitudes of 109 and 888 m, we recorded damage and categorized the intensity of damage to box trees by C. perspectalis using a four-point scale. Box trees infested by C. perspectalis were recorded in most locations at altitudes between 110 and 400 m with the mean annual temperature varying between 10.5 and 7.9 °C. High damage to box trees was found in locations up to 340 m a.s.l. characterized by mean annual temperatures above 8.5 °C. Our results suggested high probability (>60%) of any damage to box trees for the area up to approximately 300 m a.s.l. (mean annual temperature above 8.4 °C), and high probability (>60%) of high damage for the area up to approximately 250 m a.s.l. (mean annual temperature above 9 °C). The area where damage to box trees was predicted using the altitude showed great overlap with the area predicted using the mean annual temperature. The area with the probability of any damage was only slightly larger than the area with the probability of high damage. |
Luptáková, Eva; Mihál, Ivan Dynamics of ectomycorrhizal mycobiota (Basidiomycota) communities on a former agricultural land (West Carpathians) Journal Article Mycological Progress, 19 (9), pp. 845-857, 2020, ISSN: 1617-416X. @article{Luptáková2020, title = {Dynamics of ectomycorrhizal mycobiota (Basidiomycota) communities on a former agricultural land (West Carpathians)}, author = {Eva Luptáková and Ivan Mihál }, doi = {10.1007/s11557-020-01597-1}, issn = {1617-416X}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-09-03}, journal = {Mycological Progress}, volume = {19}, number = {9}, pages = {845-857}, abstract = {Ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECM) are very important in fundamental forest ecosystems. They play a very important role in the succession process, e.g., afforestation of former agricultural areas. Species richness and relative abundance of ECM macromycetes fruiting bodies were determined in spruce monocultures of different ages. Fifty-one ECM species were found; the most dominant were Ramaria formosa, Hygrophorus pustulatus, Lactarius aurantiacus, L. rufus, Paxillus involutus, and others. The highest average abundance was found in a 21-year-old forest stand; the highest number of species was found in a 51-year-old stand. Average monthly temperature (p < 0.001), precipitation (p < 0.01), and soil carbon content (p < 0.05) had the most significant impact on the dynamics of species richness and abundance. The highest values of abundance and species richness were noted in summer 2016 and autumn 2017 and 2018. The highest values of mycorrhizal percentage were recorded in 21-year-old forest stands (41.95%), and the lowest values were recorded in 51-year-old stands (35.86%). Shannon index values (H´) indicate a slightly lower species diversity of ECM fungi in young stands (1.65) compared with older stands (1.71). The values of species richness and fruiting bodies abundance were statistically strongly significant (p < 0.001) during seasonality (month) and through the interaction (month/year). Amanita muscaria, Chalciporus piperatus, Russula aeruginea, and Suillus grevillei were found as indication species in the youngest stands. Amanita rubescens, Imleria badia, Inocybe lacera, and Tricholoma equestre were found as indication species in the oldest stands.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECM) are very important in fundamental forest ecosystems. They play a very important role in the succession process, e.g., afforestation of former agricultural areas. Species richness and relative abundance of ECM macromycetes fruiting bodies were determined in spruce monocultures of different ages. Fifty-one ECM species were found; the most dominant were Ramaria formosa, Hygrophorus pustulatus, Lactarius aurantiacus, L. rufus, Paxillus involutus, and others. The highest average abundance was found in a 21-year-old forest stand; the highest number of species was found in a 51-year-old stand. Average monthly temperature (p < 0.001), precipitation (p < 0.01), and soil carbon content (p < 0.05) had the most significant impact on the dynamics of species richness and abundance. The highest values of abundance and species richness were noted in summer 2016 and autumn 2017 and 2018. The highest values of mycorrhizal percentage were recorded in 21-year-old forest stands (41.95%), and the lowest values were recorded in 51-year-old stands (35.86%). Shannon index values (H´) indicate a slightly lower species diversity of ECM fungi in young stands (1.65) compared with older stands (1.71). The values of species richness and fruiting bodies abundance were statistically strongly significant (p < 0.001) during seasonality (month) and through the interaction (month/year). Amanita muscaria, Chalciporus piperatus, Russula aeruginea, and Suillus grevillei were found as indication species in the youngest stands. Amanita rubescens, Imleria badia, Inocybe lacera, and Tricholoma equestre were found as indication species in the oldest stands. |
Konôpka, Bohdan; Barna, Milan; Bosela, Michal; Lukac, Martin Biomass Allocation to Resource Acquisition Compartments Is Affected by Tree Density Manipulation in European Beech after Three Decades Journal Article Forests, 11 (9), 2020, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Konôpka2020, title = {Biomass Allocation to Resource Acquisition Compartments Is Affected by Tree Density Manipulation in European Beech after Three Decades}, author = {Bohdan Konôpka and Milan Barna and Michal Bosela and Martin Lukac}, doi = {10.3390/f11090940}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-27}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {11}, number = {9}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Vanická, Hana; Holuša, Jaroslav; Resnerová, Karolina; Ferenčík, Ján; Potterf, Mária; Véle, Adam; Grodzki, Wojciech Interventions have limited effects on population dynamics of Ips typographus and its natural enemies in the Western Carpathians (Central Europe) Journal Article Forest Ecology and Management, pp. 470-471, 2020, ISSN: 0378-1127. @article{Vanická2020, title = {Interventions have limited effects on population dynamics of \textit{Ips typographus} and its natural enemies in the Western Carpathians (Central Europe)}, author = {Hana Vanická and Jaroslav Holuša and Karolina Resnerová and Ján Ferenčík and Mária Potterf and Adam Véle and Wojciech Grodzki}, doi = {10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118209}, issn = {0378-1127}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-15}, journal = {Forest Ecology and Management}, pages = {470-471}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Zelenka, Ján; Kasanický, Tomáš; Budinská, Ivana; Kaňuch, Peter An agent-based algorithm resembles behaviour of tree-dwelling bats under fission–fusion dynamics Journal Article Scientific Reports, 10 , 2020, ISSN: 2045-2322. @article{Zelenka2020, title = {An agent-based algorithm resembles behaviour of tree-dwelling bats under fission–fusion dynamics}, author = {Ján Zelenka and Tomáš Kasanický and Ivana Budinská and Peter Kaňuch }, doi = {10.1038/s41598-020-72999-0}, issn = {2045-2322}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-08}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {10}, abstract = {Utilization of computational approach in the study of social behaviour of animals is increasing and we attempted such an approach in our study of tree-dwelling bats. These bats live in highly dynamic fission–fusion societies that share multiple roosts in a common home range. The key behavioural component associated with complex and non-centralized decision-making processes in roost switching is swarming around potential locations in order to recruit members to the new roost. To understand roost switching dynamics of bat groups in their natural environment, we employed a computational model, the SkyBat, which is based on swarm algorithm, to model this process. In a simulated environment of this agent-based model, we replicated natural fission–fusion dynamics of the Leisler’s bat, Nyctalus leisleri, groups according to predefined species and habitat parameters. Spatiotemporal patterns of swarming activity of agents were similar to bats. The number of simulated groups formed prior to sunrise, the mean number of individuals in groups and the roost height did not differ significantly from data on a local population of bats collected in the field. Thus, the swarm algorithm gave a basic framework of roost-switching, suggesting possible applications in the study of bat behaviour in rapidly changing environments as well as in the field of computer science.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Utilization of computational approach in the study of social behaviour of animals is increasing and we attempted such an approach in our study of tree-dwelling bats. These bats live in highly dynamic fission–fusion societies that share multiple roosts in a common home range. The key behavioural component associated with complex and non-centralized decision-making processes in roost switching is swarming around potential locations in order to recruit members to the new roost. To understand roost switching dynamics of bat groups in their natural environment, we employed a computational model, the SkyBat, which is based on swarm algorithm, to model this process. In a simulated environment of this agent-based model, we replicated natural fission–fusion dynamics of the Leisler’s bat, Nyctalus leisleri, groups according to predefined species and habitat parameters. Spatiotemporal patterns of swarming activity of agents were similar to bats. The number of simulated groups formed prior to sunrise, the mean number of individuals in groups and the roost height did not differ significantly from data on a local population of bats collected in the field. Thus, the swarm algorithm gave a basic framework of roost-switching, suggesting possible applications in the study of bat behaviour in rapidly changing environments as well as in the field of computer science. |
Marešová, Jana; Majdák, Andrej; Jakuš, Rastislav; Hradecký, Jaromír; Kalinová, Blanka; Blaženec, Miroslav The short-term effect of sudden gap creation on tree temperature and volatile composition profiles in a Norway spruce stand Journal Article Trees-Structure and Function, 34 (6), pp. 1397–1409, 2020, ISSN: 0931-1890. @article{Marešová2020, title = {The short-term effect of sudden gap creation on tree temperature and volatile composition profiles in a Norway spruce stand}, author = {Jana Marešová and Andrej Majdák and Rastislav Jakuš and Jaromír Hradecký and Blanka Kalinová and Miroslav Blaženec}, doi = {10.1007/s00468-020-02010-w}, issn = {0931-1890}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-05}, journal = {Trees-Structure and Function}, volume = {34}, number = {6}, pages = {1397–1409}, abstract = {Spruce bark beetles are likely to attack trees that are at newly opened forest edges after wind disturbance due to higher temperatures and higher emission of primary attractants. The mechanisms behind these phenomena are still not fully known. We investigated how sudden gap creation affects tree physiology parameters related to induced defence processes in Norway spruce trees 2 months after the disturbance driven gap formation. We hypothesized that the sudden sun exposure of mature spruce trees would increase: (1) bark and crown temperatures, (2) sap flow rates, and (3) the phloem and airborne concentration of terpenes. Using a terrestrial and airborne thermal camera, sap flow sensors, and chromatography, we confirmed that trees at the forest edge had significantly higher (1) mean tree crown temperature, (2) mean sap flow rates (2-fold higher) and (3) airborne concentration of α-pinene (αP, 12.2-fold higher) and β-pinene (βP, 7.9-fold higher) close to the bark. We observed a significant positive correlation (R2 = 0.77) between the measured sap flow rates and terpene concentrations in airborne samples. Bark temperatures were not significant. In the phloem samples, analyzed by GC–MS, αP and βP predominated over monoterpenes 3-carene, myrcene, limonene, 1.8-cineole, and bornyl acetate. GC × GC–TOF–MS analysis of phloem showed a higher relative abundance of resin acid methyl esters in the forest interior trees and higher relative abundances of dehydro-p-cymene in the trees at the forest edge. Our findings are discussed in the context of the enhanced predisposition of trees at the newly formed forest edge to bark beetles attack.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Spruce bark beetles are likely to attack trees that are at newly opened forest edges after wind disturbance due to higher temperatures and higher emission of primary attractants. The mechanisms behind these phenomena are still not fully known. We investigated how sudden gap creation affects tree physiology parameters related to induced defence processes in Norway spruce trees 2 months after the disturbance driven gap formation. We hypothesized that the sudden sun exposure of mature spruce trees would increase: (1) bark and crown temperatures, (2) sap flow rates, and (3) the phloem and airborne concentration of terpenes. Using a terrestrial and airborne thermal camera, sap flow sensors, and chromatography, we confirmed that trees at the forest edge had significantly higher (1) mean tree crown temperature, (2) mean sap flow rates (2-fold higher) and (3) airborne concentration of α-pinene (αP, 12.2-fold higher) and β-pinene (βP, 7.9-fold higher) close to the bark. We observed a significant positive correlation (R2 = 0.77) between the measured sap flow rates and terpene concentrations in airborne samples. Bark temperatures were not significant. In the phloem samples, analyzed by GC–MS, αP and βP predominated over monoterpenes 3-carene, myrcene, limonene, 1.8-cineole, and bornyl acetate. GC × GC–TOF–MS analysis of phloem showed a higher relative abundance of resin acid methyl esters in the forest interior trees and higher relative abundances of dehydro-p-cymene in the trees at the forest edge. Our findings are discussed in the context of the enhanced predisposition of trees at the newly formed forest edge to bark beetles attack. |
Barta, Marek; Horáková, Miriam Kádasi; Georgieva, Margarita; Mirchev, Plamen; Zaemdzhikova, Gergana; Pilarska, Daniela; Takov, Danail; Todorov, Milcho; Hubenov, Zdravko; Pilarski, Plamen; Georgiev, Georgi Acta Zoologica Bulgarica, Supplementum 15 , pp. 89-96, 2020, ISSN: 0324-0770. @article{Barta2020, title = {Entomopathogenic Fungi (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) as Natural Antagonists of the Pine Processionary Moth Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae) in Bulgaria}, author = {Marek Barta and Miriam Kádasi Horáková and Margarita Georgieva and Plamen Mirchev and Gergana Zaemdzhikova and Daniela Pilarska and Danail Takov and Milcho Todorov and Zdravko Hubenov and Plamen Pilarski and Georgi Georgiev}, url = {http://www.acta-zoologica-bulgarica.eu/Suppl_15_19.pdf}, issn = {0324-0770}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-01}, journal = {Acta Zoologica Bulgarica}, volume = {Supplementum 15}, pages = {89-96}, abstract = {Thaumetopoea pityocampa, a moth naturally distributed in pine ecosystems of Mediterranean region, is considered the most dangerous defoliator in Bulgarian pine forests. Caterpillars of this species also represent a health hazard because their hairs, which contain an urticating protein – thaumetopoein, are responsible for painful skin irritations, rashes and allergic reactions in some people. Therefore, T. pityocampa is not only a serious forest pest, but also a public health problem. Populations of the moth are regulated by a complex of natural enemies. There is only limited information about a parasitic activity of entomopathogenic fungi. These fungi are natural antagonists of insects helping to control of host population and prevention of outbreaks formation. A goal of the present study was to identify species of entomopathogenic fungi in natural populations of T. pityocampa in Bulgaria. During the study, 908 larvae and pupae were collected from two sites (Fotinovo and Kandilka villages) in the south-eastern Rhodopes. In laboratory conditions, 147 larvae or pupae showing characteristic symptoms of mycoses were observed and on 27 of them in vitro isolates were obtained. The cultures were microscopically identified and subsequently analysed by a sequencing study of the internal transcribed region of rDNA and a partial sequence of TEF1-α gene. Altogether, two Beauveria species (B. pseudobassiana – 7 isolates and B. varroae – 6 isolates) and Purpureocillium lilacinum (14 isolates) were identified. The three entomopathogens are reported from T. pityocampa for the first time.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Thaumetopoea pityocampa, a moth naturally distributed in pine ecosystems of Mediterranean region, is considered the most dangerous defoliator in Bulgarian pine forests. Caterpillars of this species also represent a health hazard because their hairs, which contain an urticating protein – thaumetopoein, are responsible for painful skin irritations, rashes and allergic reactions in some people. Therefore, T. pityocampa is not only a serious forest pest, but also a public health problem. Populations of the moth are regulated by a complex of natural enemies. There is only limited information about a parasitic activity of entomopathogenic fungi. These fungi are natural antagonists of insects helping to control of host population and prevention of outbreaks formation. A goal of the present study was to identify species of entomopathogenic fungi in natural populations of T. pityocampa in Bulgaria. During the study, 908 larvae and pupae were collected from two sites (Fotinovo and Kandilka villages) in the south-eastern Rhodopes. In laboratory conditions, 147 larvae or pupae showing characteristic symptoms of mycoses were observed and on 27 of them in vitro isolates were obtained. The cultures were microscopically identified and subsequently analysed by a sequencing study of the internal transcribed region of rDNA and a partial sequence of TEF1-α gene. Altogether, two Beauveria species (B. pseudobassiana – 7 isolates and B. varroae – 6 isolates) and Purpureocillium lilacinum (14 isolates) were identified. The three entomopathogens are reported from T. pityocampa for the first time. |
Medo, Juraj; Medová, Janka; Michalko, Jaroslav; Cagáň, Ľudovít Variability in virulence of Beauveria spp. soil isolates against Ostrinia nubilalis Journal Article Journal of Applied Entomology, 145 (1–2), pp. 92–103, 2020, ISSN: 1439-0418. @article{Medo_2020, title = {Variability in virulence of Beauveria spp. soil isolates against Ostrinia nubilalis}, author = {Juraj Medo and Janka Medová and Jaroslav Michalko and Ľudovít Cagáň}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jen.12806}, doi = {10.1111/jen.12806}, issn = {1439-0418}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-01}, journal = {Journal of Applied Entomology}, volume = {145}, number = {1–2}, pages = {92–103}, publisher = {Wiley}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Nusová, Gréta; Uhrin, Marcel; Voigt, Christian C; Kaňuch, Peter Tracing the geographic origin of common pipistrelles (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) swarming at a mass hibernaculum Journal Article Mammalian Biology, 100 , pp. 601-610, 2020, ISSN: 1616-5047. @article{Nusová2020, title = {Tracing the geographic origin of common pipistrelles (\textit{Pipistrellus pipistrellus}) swarming at a mass hibernaculum}, author = {Gréta Nusová and Marcel Uhrin and Christian C. Voigt and Peter Kaňuch }, doi = {10.1007/s42991-020-00057-3}, issn = {1616-5047}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-07-31}, journal = {Mammalian Biology}, volume = {100}, pages = {601-610}, abstract = {Mass swarming of tens of thousands of common pipistrelles in front of hibernacula of the Carpathian Mountains suggests that bats may originate from a large catchment area. However, until now neither banding nor molecular data have resolved the geographic origin of common pipistrelles at these sites. Here, we measured the acoustic activity of bats and the stable hydrogen isotope ratios (δ2H) in metabolically inert fur keratin of bats to infer the relative swarming activity and the putative summer origin of bats, respectively, observed in autumn at Erňa cave, one of the largest bat hibernacula in Europe. Swarming activity declined with decreasing ambient temperature during the early season, while it increased during colder days towards the onset of hibernation. Based on δ2H values, we deduced that about 50% of the animals did not have a local origin. Provenance of all but one of these migrants was identified as the Pannonian Basin, while a single long-distance migrant may have originated from the northern margin of the species’ European distribution range. Modelling the variation in δ2H values of bats in response to sex, body condition and season suggested that, towards the onset of hibernation, males of low body condition were likely to be of distant geographic origin. Throughout the swarming season, females were mostly of local origin, yet towards the onset of hibernation, their body condition was not as variable as in males. We conclude that common pipistrelles observed at this mass hibernacula site are facultative migrants, which may undertake long-distance seasonal movements occasionally. At our study site, common pipistrelles are more likely to include long-distance migrants because of the mass occurrence of this species at this large hibernaculum.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Mass swarming of tens of thousands of common pipistrelles in front of hibernacula of the Carpathian Mountains suggests that bats may originate from a large catchment area. However, until now neither banding nor molecular data have resolved the geographic origin of common pipistrelles at these sites. Here, we measured the acoustic activity of bats and the stable hydrogen isotope ratios (δ2H) in metabolically inert fur keratin of bats to infer the relative swarming activity and the putative summer origin of bats, respectively, observed in autumn at Erňa cave, one of the largest bat hibernacula in Europe. Swarming activity declined with decreasing ambient temperature during the early season, while it increased during colder days towards the onset of hibernation. Based on δ2H values, we deduced that about 50% of the animals did not have a local origin. Provenance of all but one of these migrants was identified as the Pannonian Basin, while a single long-distance migrant may have originated from the northern margin of the species’ European distribution range. Modelling the variation in δ2H values of bats in response to sex, body condition and season suggested that, towards the onset of hibernation, males of low body condition were likely to be of distant geographic origin. Throughout the swarming season, females were mostly of local origin, yet towards the onset of hibernation, their body condition was not as variable as in males. We conclude that common pipistrelles observed at this mass hibernacula site are facultative migrants, which may undertake long-distance seasonal movements occasionally. At our study site, common pipistrelles are more likely to include long-distance migrants because of the mass occurrence of this species at this large hibernaculum. |
Kuklová, Margita; Kukla, Ján; Hniličková, Helena; Hnilička, František; Pivková, Ivica Spatial variability of nutrients in soils and plants of forest ecosystems located near the highway Journal Article Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192 (8), pp. 534-534, 2020, ISSN: 0167-6369. @article{Kuklová2020, title = {Spatial variability of nutrients in soils and plants of forest ecosystems located near the highway}, author = {Margita Kuklová and Ján Kukla and Helena Hniličková and František Hnilička and Ivica Pivková }, doi = {10.1007/s10661-020-08481-1}, issn = {0167-6369}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-07-20}, journal = {Environmental Monitoring and Assessment}, volume = {192}, number = {8}, pages = {534-534}, abstract = {The variability of selected biogenic elements in soils and leaves of three dominant plant species was studied in segments of Querci-Fageta typica and Fagi-Querceta typica forest ecosystems located near R1 Pribina highway in SW Slovakia. The amounts of nutrients (Mg, K, Na and Zn) in soils distant 30 m from the highway were mostly low and increased significantly with a depth of soil. On the other hand, the highest Ca concentrations were found in the surface humus horizons and decreased significantly with soil depth. The Mg, K and Zn contents found in soil mineral horizons 8000 m from the highway were more balanced than those found at 30 m from the highway. The nutrient content of plant leaves was mostly significantly higher at a distance of 30 m from the highway than 8000 m from the highway, for Ca (Prunus spinosa, Melica uniflora), Mg (P. spinosa), Na (Quercus cerris, P. spinosa) and Zn (Q. cerris, M. uniflora). The tightness of the relationships between nutrient contents in leaves and the distance from the highway was the highest for Ca (P. spinosa, M. uniflora), Mg, Na, Zn (Q. cerris, P. spinosa) and K (M. uniflora). The K/(Mg + Ca) ratios in Q. cerris and P. spinosa leaves distant 8000 m from the highway were more balanced than those found at 30 m from the highway. This markedly points to favourable biological activity and better stability of the more distant control ecosystem with lower level of pollutants.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The variability of selected biogenic elements in soils and leaves of three dominant plant species was studied in segments of Querci-Fageta typica and Fagi-Querceta typica forest ecosystems located near R1 Pribina highway in SW Slovakia. The amounts of nutrients (Mg, K, Na and Zn) in soils distant 30 m from the highway were mostly low and increased significantly with a depth of soil. On the other hand, the highest Ca concentrations were found in the surface humus horizons and decreased significantly with soil depth. The Mg, K and Zn contents found in soil mineral horizons 8000 m from the highway were more balanced than those found at 30 m from the highway. The nutrient content of plant leaves was mostly significantly higher at a distance of 30 m from the highway than 8000 m from the highway, for Ca (Prunus spinosa, Melica uniflora), Mg (P. spinosa), Na (Quercus cerris, P. spinosa) and Zn (Q. cerris, M. uniflora). The tightness of the relationships between nutrient contents in leaves and the distance from the highway was the highest for Ca (P. spinosa, M. uniflora), Mg, Na, Zn (Q. cerris, P. spinosa) and K (M. uniflora). The K/(Mg + Ca) ratios in Q. cerris and P. spinosa leaves distant 8000 m from the highway were more balanced than those found at 30 m from the highway. This markedly points to favourable biological activity and better stability of the more distant control ecosystem with lower level of pollutants. |
Hnilička, František; Hniličková, Helena; Kudrna, Jiří; Kraus, Kamil; Kukla, Ján; Kuklová, Margita Combustion calorimetry and its application in the assessment of ecosystems Journal Article Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 142 , pp. 771-781, 2020, ISSN: 1388-6150. @article{Hnilička2020, title = {Combustion calorimetry and its application in the assessment of ecosystems}, author = {František Hnilička and Helena Hniličková and Jiří Kudrna and Kamil Kraus and Ján Kukla and Margita Kuklová }, doi = {doi.org/10.1007/s10973-020-09961-9}, issn = {1388-6150}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-07-20}, journal = {Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry}, volume = {142}, pages = {771-781}, abstract = {Combustion calorimetry is one of the methodological possibilities in biological science disciplines. Using calorimetry, interspecies and interorgan organ differences in the rate of primary and secondary metabolism can be determined. Generally, the lower energy content is usually that of vegetative organs in comparison with the generative organs, whereas stems or leaves have a similar composition of organic matter and a relatively high proportion of ash matter; therefore, their calorific content fluctuates less than in the reproductive organs. The said effect is mainly due to solar energy plant leaves, as the calorific value reflects the utilization of sunlight, water and other natural sources of plants. Most commonly reported values of solar radiation utilization in the field crops range from 1 to 2.5%, but the natural reed vegetation in central Europe during the vegetation utilizes solar radiation from 4 to 7%. The combustion calorimetry method is therefore a suitable method for monitoring the development and stability of natural but also agroforestry ecosystems.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Combustion calorimetry is one of the methodological possibilities in biological science disciplines. Using calorimetry, interspecies and interorgan organ differences in the rate of primary and secondary metabolism can be determined. Generally, the lower energy content is usually that of vegetative organs in comparison with the generative organs, whereas stems or leaves have a similar composition of organic matter and a relatively high proportion of ash matter; therefore, their calorific content fluctuates less than in the reproductive organs. The said effect is mainly due to solar energy plant leaves, as the calorific value reflects the utilization of sunlight, water and other natural sources of plants. Most commonly reported values of solar radiation utilization in the field crops range from 1 to 2.5%, but the natural reed vegetation in central Europe during the vegetation utilizes solar radiation from 4 to 7%. The combustion calorimetry method is therefore a suitable method for monitoring the development and stability of natural but also agroforestry ecosystems. |
Leštianska, Adriana; Fleischer, Peter; Fleischer, Peter; Merganičová, Katarína; Střelcová, Katarína Interspecific variation in growth and tree water status of conifers under water-limited conditions Journal Article Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics, 68 (4), pp. 368-381, 2020, ISSN: 0042-790X. @article{Leštianska2020b, title = {Interspecific variation in growth and tree water status of conifers under water-limited conditions}, author = {Adriana Leštianska and Peter Fleischer and Peter Fleischer and Katarína Merganičová and Katarína Střelcová}, doi = {10.2478/johh-2020-0028}, issn = {0042-790X}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-07-07}, journal = {Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics}, volume = {68}, number = {4}, pages = {368-381}, abstract = {We monitored seasonal dynamics of stem water status of four coniferous species (Abies alba, Larix decidua, Picea abies and Pinus sylvestris) planted at the Borová hora Arboretum (300 m a.s.l., Zvolen valley, Central Slovakia) beyond their ecological and production optima, in the region with warmer and drier climate compared to the sites of their origin. Species-specific stem water deficit and maximum daily shrinkage were extracted from diurnal band dendrometer records of stem circumference recorded by digital band dendrometers DRL26 installed on five trees per species, and correlations with environmental variables were analysed. The seasonal stem circumference increment of all tree species was higher in 2017 than in the drier and hotter year of 2018. The greatest seasonal stem circumference increment in the observed periods of 2017 and 2018 was observed for A. alba and P. sylvestris, respectively. The highest and lowest values of daily and seasonal stem water deficit were observed for L. decidua and A. alba, respectively. The analysis of trees' short-term response to extreme climate events seems to be the promising and suitable method for detecting tree species tolerance towards drought.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } We monitored seasonal dynamics of stem water status of four coniferous species (Abies alba, Larix decidua, Picea abies and Pinus sylvestris) planted at the Borová hora Arboretum (300 m a.s.l., Zvolen valley, Central Slovakia) beyond their ecological and production optima, in the region with warmer and drier climate compared to the sites of their origin. Species-specific stem water deficit and maximum daily shrinkage were extracted from diurnal band dendrometer records of stem circumference recorded by digital band dendrometers DRL26 installed on five trees per species, and correlations with environmental variables were analysed. The seasonal stem circumference increment of all tree species was higher in 2017 than in the drier and hotter year of 2018. The greatest seasonal stem circumference increment in the observed periods of 2017 and 2018 was observed for A. alba and P. sylvestris, respectively. The highest and lowest values of daily and seasonal stem water deficit were observed for L. decidua and A. alba, respectively. The analysis of trees' short-term response to extreme climate events seems to be the promising and suitable method for detecting tree species tolerance towards drought. |
Drenkhan, R; Ganley, B; Martín-García, J; Vahalík, P; Adamson, K; Adamčíková, K; Ahumada, R; Blank, L; Bragança, H; Capretti, P; Cleary, M; Cornejo, C; Davydenko, K; Diez, J J; Lehtijärvi, Doğmuş H T; Dvořák, M; Enderle, R; Fourie, G; Georgieva, M; Ghelardini, L; Hantula, J; Ioos, R; Iturritxa, E; Kanetis, L; Karpun, N N; Koltay, A; Landeras, E; Markovskaja, S; Mesanza, N; Milenković, I; Musolin, D L; Nikolaou, K; Nowakowska, J A; Ogris, N; Oskay, F; Oszako, T; Papazova-Anakieva, I; Paraschiv, M; Pasquali, M; Pecori, F; Rafoss, T; Raitelaitytė, K; Raposo, R; Robin, C; Rodas, C A; A., Santini A; Sanz-Ros, A V; Selikhovkin, A V; Solla, A; Soukainen, M; Soulioti, N; Steenkamp, E T; Tsopelas, P; Vemić, A; Vettraino, A M; Wingfield, M J; Woodward, S; C., Zamora-Ballesteros C; Mullett, M S Global Geographic Distribution and Host Range of Fusarium circinatum, the Causal Agent of Pine Pitch Canker Journal Article Forests, 11 (7), 2020, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Drenkhan2020, title = {Global Geographic Distribution and Host Range of Fusarium circinatum, the Causal Agent of Pine Pitch Canker}, author = {R. Drenkhan and B. Ganley and J. Martín-García and P. Vahalík and K. Adamson and K. Adamčíková and R. Ahumada and L. Blank and H. Bragança and P. Capretti and M. Cleary and C. Cornejo and K. Davydenko and J.J. Diez and H.T. Doğmuş Lehtijärvi and M. Dvořák and R. Enderle and G. Fourie and M. Georgieva and L. Ghelardini and J. Hantula and R. Ioos and E. Iturritxa and L. Kanetis and N.N. Karpun and A. Koltay and E. Landeras and S. Markovskaja and N. Mesanza and I. Milenković and D.L. Musolin and K. Nikolaou and J.A. Nowakowska and N. Ogris and F. Oskay and T. Oszako and I. Papazova-Anakieva and M. Paraschiv and M. Pasquali and F. Pecori and T. Rafoss and K. Raitelaitytė and R. Raposo and C. Robin and C.A. Rodas and A. Santini A. and A.V. Sanz-Ros and A.V. Selikhovkin and A. Solla and M. Soukainen and N. Soulioti and E.T. Steenkamp and P. Tsopelas and A. Vemić and A.M. Vettraino and M.J. Wingfield and S. Woodward and C. Zamora-Ballesteros C. and M.S. Mullett }, doi = {doi:10.3390/f11070724}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-07-01}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {11}, number = {7}, abstract = {Fusarium circinatum, the causal agent of pine pitch canker (PPC), is currently one of the most important threats of Pinus spp. globally. This pathogen is known in many pine-growing regions, including natural and planted forests, and can affect all life stages of trees, from emerging seedlings to mature trees. Despite the importance of PPC, the global distribution of F. circinatum is poorly documented, and this problem is also true of the hosts within countries that are affected. The aim of this study was to review the global distribution of F. circinatum, with a particular focus on Europe. We considered (1) the current and historical pathogen records, both positive and negative, based on confirmed reports from Europe and globally; (2) the genetic diversity and population structure of the pathogen; (3) the current distribution of PPC in Europe, comparing published models of predicted disease distribution; and (4) host susceptibility by reviewing literature and generating a comprehensive list of known hosts for the fungus. These data were collated from 41 countries and used to compile a specially constructed geo-database (http://bit.do/phytoportal). A review of 6297 observation records showed that F. circinatum and the symptoms it causes on conifers occurred in 14 countries, including four in Europe, and is absent in 28 countries. Field observations and experimental data from 138 host species revealed 106 susceptible host species including 85 Pinus species, 6 non-pine tree species and 15 grass and herb species. Our data confirm that susceptibility to F. circinatum varies between different host species, tree ages and environmental characteristics. Knowledge on the geographic distribution, host range and the relative susceptibility of different hosts is essential for disease management, mitigation and containment strategies. The findings reported in this review will support countries that are currently free of F. circinatum in implementing effective procedures and restrictions and prevent further spread of the pathogen.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Fusarium circinatum, the causal agent of pine pitch canker (PPC), is currently one of the most important threats of Pinus spp. globally. This pathogen is known in many pine-growing regions, including natural and planted forests, and can affect all life stages of trees, from emerging seedlings to mature trees. Despite the importance of PPC, the global distribution of F. circinatum is poorly documented, and this problem is also true of the hosts within countries that are affected. The aim of this study was to review the global distribution of F. circinatum, with a particular focus on Europe. We considered (1) the current and historical pathogen records, both positive and negative, based on confirmed reports from Europe and globally; (2) the genetic diversity and population structure of the pathogen; (3) the current distribution of PPC in Europe, comparing published models of predicted disease distribution; and (4) host susceptibility by reviewing literature and generating a comprehensive list of known hosts for the fungus. These data were collated from 41 countries and used to compile a specially constructed geo-database (http://bit.do/phytoportal). A review of 6297 observation records showed that F. circinatum and the symptoms it causes on conifers occurred in 14 countries, including four in Europe, and is absent in 28 countries. Field observations and experimental data from 138 host species revealed 106 susceptible host species including 85 Pinus species, 6 non-pine tree species and 15 grass and herb species. Our data confirm that susceptibility to F. circinatum varies between different host species, tree ages and environmental characteristics. Knowledge on the geographic distribution, host range and the relative susceptibility of different hosts is essential for disease management, mitigation and containment strategies. The findings reported in this review will support countries that are currently free of F. circinatum in implementing effective procedures and restrictions and prevent further spread of the pathogen. |
Ferus, Peter; Hnilička, František; Hniličková, Helena; Kurjak, Daniel; Kmeť, Jaroslav; Otepka, Pavol; Gubiš, Jozef; Havrlentová, Michaela; Malbeck, Jiří; Konôpková, Jana Productivity and heat-stress tolerance in Canadian poplar (Populus × canadensis Moench) clones with different ecological optimum Journal Article Biomass and Bioenergy, 138 , 2020, ISSN: 0961-9534. @article{Ferus2020b, title = {Productivity and heat-stress tolerance in Canadian poplar (\textit{Populus × canadensis} Moench) clones with different ecological optimum}, author = {Peter Ferus and František Hnilička and Helena Hniličková and Daniel Kurjak and Jaroslav Kmeť and Pavol Otepka and Jozef Gubiš and Michaela Havrlentová and Jiří Malbeck and Jana Konôpková}, doi = {10.1016/j.biombioe.2020.105605}, issn = {0961-9534}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-07-01}, journal = {Biomass and Bioenergy}, volume = {138}, abstract = {Cultivation of fast growing poplar (Populus sp.) clones represents an effective means for reaching the 2020 target of the EU-28 renewable energy production. However, considering the continuous climate change, their growth can be markedly affected by summer heat stress episodes in Slovakia. Therefore, in this work two Canadian poplar (Populus × canadensis Moench) clones of different ecological optimum, ‘Gigant' and ‘Pannonia', were investigated in respect of productivity and heat stress tolerance. After three-year cultivation, tree height in the clone ‘Gigant' was 8.9 m, breast trunk diameter 9.3 cm and trunk volume 0.021 m3 compared to 7.9 m, 7.0 cm and 0.012 m3 in clone ‘Pannonia' (despite of relatively more stable trunk growth rate in summer). Trunks of the latter clone contained 12% bark (vs. 10% in ‘Gigant'), 1.5% ash in the wood (vs. 3%) and showed significantly larger wood density (440 vs. 380 kg m−3) but lower wood free energy content (14.5 vs. 16 MJ kg−1). Both of clones were proved to be diploids (2x). Clone ‘Pannonia' exhibited larger heat stress tolerance, as tested in leaves of different developmental stage exposed to 40 °C using chlorophyll fluorescence technique (decreasing from mature to juvenile leaves), lower specific leaf area and higher leaf carotenoid and cytokinin (particularly BAP derivatives) concentration. In spite of lower heat stress tolerance and higher ash content, clone ‘Gigant' showed larger productivity than clone ‘Pannonia', suggesting potential of the latter for cultivation in much more stressful conditions.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Cultivation of fast growing poplar (Populus sp.) clones represents an effective means for reaching the 2020 target of the EU-28 renewable energy production. However, considering the continuous climate change, their growth can be markedly affected by summer heat stress episodes in Slovakia. Therefore, in this work two Canadian poplar (Populus × canadensis Moench) clones of different ecological optimum, ‘Gigant' and ‘Pannonia', were investigated in respect of productivity and heat stress tolerance. After three-year cultivation, tree height in the clone ‘Gigant' was 8.9 m, breast trunk diameter 9.3 cm and trunk volume 0.021 m3 compared to 7.9 m, 7.0 cm and 0.012 m3 in clone ‘Pannonia' (despite of relatively more stable trunk growth rate in summer). Trunks of the latter clone contained 12% bark (vs. 10% in ‘Gigant'), 1.5% ash in the wood (vs. 3%) and showed significantly larger wood density (440 vs. 380 kg m−3) but lower wood free energy content (14.5 vs. 16 MJ kg−1). Both of clones were proved to be diploids (2x). Clone ‘Pannonia' exhibited larger heat stress tolerance, as tested in leaves of different developmental stage exposed to 40 °C using chlorophyll fluorescence technique (decreasing from mature to juvenile leaves), lower specific leaf area and higher leaf carotenoid and cytokinin (particularly BAP derivatives) concentration. In spite of lower heat stress tolerance and higher ash content, clone ‘Gigant' showed larger productivity than clone ‘Pannonia', suggesting potential of the latter for cultivation in much more stressful conditions. |
Pundiak, Oleh; Michalko, Jaroslav Epiphyllous bryophytes in Arboretum Mlyňany (Slovakia) Journal Article Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica, 23 (2), pp. 51-57, 2020, ISSN: 1335-258X. @article{Pundiak2020, title = {\textit{Epiphyllous bryophytes} in Arboretum Mlyňany (Slovakia)}, author = {Oleh Pundiak and Jaroslav Michalko}, doi = {10.15414/AFZ.2020.23.02.51-57}, issn = {1335-258X}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-30}, journal = {Acta fytotechnica et zootechnica}, volume = {23}, number = {2}, pages = {51-57}, abstract = {In this work we screened for the diversity of epiphyllous bryophytes covering leaves of evergreen plants growing in temperate region of Arboretum Mlyňany (Slovakia). We identified five taxa of not typically epiphyllous bryophytes, all belonging to mosses: Brachythecium salebrosum (Hoffm. ex F. Weber & D. Mohr) Schimp, Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw., Hypnum cupressiforme var. filiforme Brid., Platygyrium repens (Brid.) Schimp., Pylaisia polyantha (Hedw.) Schimp. All these taxa are considered as obligate members of bryoflora of Slovakia at low risk of extinction. The most abundant was the generalist H. cupressiforme, while the rarest was the typical epiphyte P. polyantha. All identified epiphylls occurred on nine species of evergreen angiosperm phorophytes: Prunus laurocerasus L., Hedera helix L., Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt., Ilex aquifolium L., Rubus caesius L., Viburnum × burkwoodii auct., Rhododendron catawbiense Michx., Viburnum rhytidophyllum Hemsl., Aucuba japonica Thunb.; on one gymnosperm phorophyte Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. drupacea (Siebold. & Zucc.) Koidz; and on one fern Asplenium scolopendrium L. The most often species of phorophyte for epiphyllous bryophytes was P. laurocerasus, while the rarest taxa were R. caesius, V. rhytidophyllum, R. catawbiense, A. japonica, V. × burkwoodii.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } In this work we screened for the diversity of epiphyllous bryophytes covering leaves of evergreen plants growing in temperate region of Arboretum Mlyňany (Slovakia). We identified five taxa of not typically epiphyllous bryophytes, all belonging to mosses: Brachythecium salebrosum (Hoffm. ex F. Weber & D. Mohr) Schimp, Hypnum cupressiforme Hedw., Hypnum cupressiforme var. filiforme Brid., Platygyrium repens (Brid.) Schimp., Pylaisia polyantha (Hedw.) Schimp. All these taxa are considered as obligate members of bryoflora of Slovakia at low risk of extinction. The most abundant was the generalist H. cupressiforme, while the rarest was the typical epiphyte P. polyantha. All identified epiphylls occurred on nine species of evergreen angiosperm phorophytes: Prunus laurocerasus L., Hedera helix L., Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt., Ilex aquifolium L., Rubus caesius L., Viburnum × burkwoodii auct., Rhododendron catawbiense Michx., Viburnum rhytidophyllum Hemsl., Aucuba japonica Thunb.; on one gymnosperm phorophyte Cephalotaxus harringtonii var. drupacea (Siebold. & Zucc.) Koidz; and on one fern Asplenium scolopendrium L. The most often species of phorophyte for epiphyllous bryophytes was P. laurocerasus, while the rarest taxa were R. caesius, V. rhytidophyllum, R. catawbiense, A. japonica, V. × burkwoodii. |
Wiezik, Maroš; Petr, Libor; Jankovská, Vlasta; Hájková, Petra; Jamrichová, E; Hrivnák, Richard; Hillayová, Michaela Korená; Jarčuška, Benjamín; Máliš, František; Hájek, Michal Western-Carpathian mountain spruce woodlands at their southern margin: natural or anthropogenic origin? Journal Article Preslia, 92 (2), pp. 115-135, 2020, ISSN: 0032-7786. @article{Wiezik2020, title = {Western-Carpathian mountain spruce woodlands at their southern margin: natural or anthropogenic origin?}, author = {Maroš Wiezik and Libor Petr and Vlasta Jankovská and Petra Hájková and E. Jamrichová and Richard Hrivnák and Michaela Korená Hillayová and Benjamín Jarčuška and František Máliš and Michal Hájek }, doi = {10.23855/PRESLIA.2020.115}, issn = {0032-7786}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-29}, journal = {Preslia}, volume = {92}, number = {2}, pages = {115-135}, abstract = {Origin and dynamics of spruce woodlands in central Europe is an important topic due to the current disturbances triggered by bark beetle outbreaks and extreme climatic events. We focused on the Late Holocene development of spruce-dominated woodlands at their southern margin in the Western Carpathians. We analysed eight peat profiles along an altitudinal gradient of 730&1358 m a.s.l. and evaluated the pollen spectra separately for the period before and after the start of intense medieval or post-medieval human intervention in the landscape. We focused on the relative proportions of spruce, beech, fir and noble hardwood trees. Spatial variation in the proportions of beech and spruce exceeded the temporal variation, contrary to fir that declined generally. Proportion of spruce significantly increased over time but the effect differed among sites. Proportion of beech was highest at 800&1000 m a.s.l., while that of spruce increased linearly with annual precipitation rather than altitude and reached the highest values on windward slopes and in wet valleys. Different dominant trees at the two highest altitude sites indicate that altitudinal gradient was less important in the area studied. Although foresters consider spruce woodland on the highest summits as naturally monodominant, we found an apparent admixture of fir, together with a small admixture of beech, in the period before human intervention. An exact reconstruction of the proportions of individual climax trees in past vegetation is, however, not yet possible. Based on macrofossils, spruce unlike beech, has occurred directly on peatlands. Local occurrence of spruce might increase its proportion in a pollen spectrum. Indeed, after anthropogenic deforestation, its proportion decreased. It increased again as late as the establishment of spruce monocultures either by natural succession on abandoned pastures or by forestry. In addition to the effect of local spruce occurrence, modern pollen spectra further demonstrate an over-representation of spruce relative to beech and fir pollen even in a mixed woodland on the highest summit site. We conclude that spruce is a major natural component of mountain woodlands even at its southern margin. Contrary to previous expectation, we demonstrate that the proportion of spruce was not associated with altitude but with mesoclimate and soil humidity. The natural spruce woodlands were mixed or existed as mosaics at all altitudes and the monodominant character of spruce woodlands in the area of summits is not natural.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Origin and dynamics of spruce woodlands in central Europe is an important topic due to the current disturbances triggered by bark beetle outbreaks and extreme climatic events. We focused on the Late Holocene development of spruce-dominated woodlands at their southern margin in the Western Carpathians. We analysed eight peat profiles along an altitudinal gradient of 730&1358 m a.s.l. and evaluated the pollen spectra separately for the period before and after the start of intense medieval or post-medieval human intervention in the landscape. We focused on the relative proportions of spruce, beech, fir and noble hardwood trees. Spatial variation in the proportions of beech and spruce exceeded the temporal variation, contrary to fir that declined generally. Proportion of spruce significantly increased over time but the effect differed among sites. Proportion of beech was highest at 800&1000 m a.s.l., while that of spruce increased linearly with annual precipitation rather than altitude and reached the highest values on windward slopes and in wet valleys. Different dominant trees at the two highest altitude sites indicate that altitudinal gradient was less important in the area studied. Although foresters consider spruce woodland on the highest summits as naturally monodominant, we found an apparent admixture of fir, together with a small admixture of beech, in the period before human intervention. An exact reconstruction of the proportions of individual climax trees in past vegetation is, however, not yet possible. Based on macrofossils, spruce unlike beech, has occurred directly on peatlands. Local occurrence of spruce might increase its proportion in a pollen spectrum. Indeed, after anthropogenic deforestation, its proportion decreased. It increased again as late as the establishment of spruce monocultures either by natural succession on abandoned pastures or by forestry. In addition to the effect of local spruce occurrence, modern pollen spectra further demonstrate an over-representation of spruce relative to beech and fir pollen even in a mixed woodland on the highest summit site. We conclude that spruce is a major natural component of mountain woodlands even at its southern margin. Contrary to previous expectation, we demonstrate that the proportion of spruce was not associated with altitude but with mesoclimate and soil humidity. The natural spruce woodlands were mixed or existed as mosaics at all altitudes and the monodominant character of spruce woodlands in the area of summits is not natural. |
Ferus, Peter; Bošiaková, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana; Hoťka, Peter Diverse strategies of rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.) genotypes in the water shortage management Journal Article Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Hortorum Cultus, 19 (3), pp. 159-165, 2020, ISBN: 1644-0692. @article{Ferus2020d, title = {Diverse strategies of rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.) genotypes in the water shortage management}, author = {Peter Ferus and Dominika Bošiaková and Jana Konôpková and Peter Hoťka }, doi = {10.24326/asphc.2020.3.14}, isbn = {1644-0692}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-29}, journal = {Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Hortorum Cultus}, volume = {19}, number = {3}, pages = {159-165}, abstract = {Rhododendrons in numerous gardens in Central Europe are frequently endangered by adverse summer drought periods associated with the climate change. Therefore, in this work drought-resistance strategies in recent genotypes of these highly aesthetic shrubs were investigated. Dehydrated Rhododendron groenlandicum ‘Helma’, R. obtusum ‘Michiko’ and R. hybridum ‘Polarnacht’ showed high initial stomatal conductances (gS), after few days steeply falling to the stable minimum at ca. 20, 85 and 70% leaf relative water content (RWC), respectively. Except of ‘Polarnacht’, they had relatively large specific leaf area and ‘Michiko’ also free proline accumulation. On the other hand, R. repens ‘Scarlet Wonder’ and R. hybridum ‘Red Jack’ started with half gS values, continuously declining 1.5–2 fold longer compared to the first group of genotypes (RWC of ca. 60 and 75%, respectively). Both produced relatively thick leaves but did not show any osmotic adjustment. Among observed drought-resistance strategies, lower and longer period active transpiration with stomata sensitive to the water loss, as found in R. repens ‘Scarlet Wonder’ and R. × hybridum ‘Red Jack’, were accepted as the most effective for drought-affected rhododendron plantations.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Rhododendrons in numerous gardens in Central Europe are frequently endangered by adverse summer drought periods associated with the climate change. Therefore, in this work drought-resistance strategies in recent genotypes of these highly aesthetic shrubs were investigated. Dehydrated Rhododendron groenlandicum ‘Helma’, R. obtusum ‘Michiko’ and R. hybridum ‘Polarnacht’ showed high initial stomatal conductances (gS), after few days steeply falling to the stable minimum at ca. 20, 85 and 70% leaf relative water content (RWC), respectively. Except of ‘Polarnacht’, they had relatively large specific leaf area and ‘Michiko’ also free proline accumulation. On the other hand, R. repens ‘Scarlet Wonder’ and R. hybridum ‘Red Jack’ started with half gS values, continuously declining 1.5–2 fold longer compared to the first group of genotypes (RWC of ca. 60 and 75%, respectively). Both produced relatively thick leaves but did not show any osmotic adjustment. Among observed drought-resistance strategies, lower and longer period active transpiration with stomata sensitive to the water loss, as found in R. repens ‘Scarlet Wonder’ and R. × hybridum ‘Red Jack’, were accepted as the most effective for drought-affected rhododendron plantations. |
Ivanova, Helena; Malinicova, Lenka; Piknova, Maria; Pristas, Peter New endophytic Fusarium spp. from Fraxinus excelsior leaves in Slovakia Journal Article Planta medica, 86 , pp. 1025-1031, 2020, ISSN: 0032-0943. @article{Ivanova2020, title = {New endophytic \textit{Fusarium} spp. from \textit{Fraxinus excelsior} leaves in Slovakia}, author = {Helena Ivanova and Lenka Malinicova and Maria Piknova and Peter Pristas}, doi = {10.1055/a-1197-3613}, issn = {0032-0943}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-24}, journal = {Planta medica}, volume = {86}, pages = {1025-1031}, abstract = {Fraxinus excelsior is currently suffering from ash dieback disease caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Co-occurrence of large numbers of other fungi with endophytic as well as pathogenic lifestyles has been observed on F. excelsior. In this study, new endophytic Fusarium spp. isolate Fraxinus excelsior Fusarium from Slovak territory, associated with F. excelsior, was characterised. Using morphology-based approaches, the fungus was assigned to the genus Fusarium. The isolate formed thick-walled hyaline, fusiform, slightly curved macroconidia, produced from monophialides in sporodochia, pointed at the tip, mostly 3 – 5 septate, occasionally 6 septate, and 40 – 68 × 3.8 – 5.0 µm in size with basal pedicellate cells. For more accurate taxonomic affiliation, molecular sequence analyses of the internal transcribed spacer, translation elongation factor 1-alpha sequences, and partial β-tubulin gene were performed. While the internal transcribed spacer sequence of the isolate showed the highest similarity to the Fraxinus oxysporum species, translation elongation factor 1-alpha and partial β-tubulin sequences were distantly related to the Fraxinus avenaceum species. Based on these data, the Fraxinus excelsior Fusarium isolate could probably be considered a new species of the Fusarium genus.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Fraxinus excelsior is currently suffering from ash dieback disease caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. Co-occurrence of large numbers of other fungi with endophytic as well as pathogenic lifestyles has been observed on F. excelsior. In this study, new endophytic Fusarium spp. isolate Fraxinus excelsior Fusarium from Slovak territory, associated with F. excelsior, was characterised. Using morphology-based approaches, the fungus was assigned to the genus Fusarium. The isolate formed thick-walled hyaline, fusiform, slightly curved macroconidia, produced from monophialides in sporodochia, pointed at the tip, mostly 3 – 5 septate, occasionally 6 septate, and 40 – 68 × 3.8 – 5.0 µm in size with basal pedicellate cells. For more accurate taxonomic affiliation, molecular sequence analyses of the internal transcribed spacer, translation elongation factor 1-alpha sequences, and partial β-tubulin gene were performed. While the internal transcribed spacer sequence of the isolate showed the highest similarity to the Fraxinus oxysporum species, translation elongation factor 1-alpha and partial β-tubulin sequences were distantly related to the Fraxinus avenaceum species. Based on these data, the Fraxinus excelsior Fusarium isolate could probably be considered a new species of the Fusarium genus. |
Konôpková, Alena; Pšidová, Eva; Kurjak, Daniel; Stojnić, Srđan; Petrík, Peter; Jr, Peter Fleischer; Kučerová, Jana; Ježík, Marek; Petek, Anja; Gömöry, Dušan; Kmeť, Jaroslav; Longauer, Roman; Ditmarová, Ľubica Photosynthetic performance of silver fir (Abies alba) of different origins under suboptimal growing conditions Journal Article Functional Plant Biology, 47 (11), pp. 1007-1018, 2020, ISSN: 1445-4408. @article{Konôpková2020c, title = {Photosynthetic performance of silver fir (\textit{Abies alba}) of different origins under suboptimal growing conditions}, author = {Alena Konôpková and Eva Pšidová and Daniel Kurjak and Srđan Stojnić and Peter Petrík and Peter Fleischer Jr and Jana Kučerová and Marek Ježík and Anja Petek and Dušan Gömöry and Jaroslav Kmeť and Roman Longauer and Ľubica Ditmarová}, doi = {10.1071/FP20040}, issn = {1445-4408}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-24}, journal = {Functional Plant Biology}, volume = {47}, number = {11}, pages = {1007-1018}, abstract = {Understanding of the intraspecific variability in the physiological stress response of trees may enable to mitigate the impact of climate change on forest ecosystems in the future. We studied the photosynthetic performance of five silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) provenances originating from climatically distinct localities. The study was performed in the trial plot of the silver fir provenance experiment IUFRO 2005 on two dates: in the early summer and in the late summer. Heat waves and a decrease in water availability occurred between the two measurement dates, allowing us to study the response of the provenances to suboptimal growing conditions. The provenances were evaluated at the level of PSII photochemistry and CO2 assimilation by measuring photosynthesis-related pigment content, chlorophyll a fluorescence, and gas exchange parameters. Significant climatic clines were confirmed: the photosynthetic performance before and after the stress period increased with the increasing altitude and precipitation at the site of origin. In contrast, photosynthetic performance declined with the increasing temperature and Ellenberg’s quotient of the origin site. We concluded that provenances originating from high altitudes, corresponding well with more humid and colder conditions in Central Europe, showed the greatest photosynthetic performance and were less responsive to moderate heat and drought. This documents inter-population variation in physiological traits, which needs to be considered in setting rules and recommendations for the transfer of forest reproductive materials.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Understanding of the intraspecific variability in the physiological stress response of trees may enable to mitigate the impact of climate change on forest ecosystems in the future. We studied the photosynthetic performance of five silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) provenances originating from climatically distinct localities. The study was performed in the trial plot of the silver fir provenance experiment IUFRO 2005 on two dates: in the early summer and in the late summer. Heat waves and a decrease in water availability occurred between the two measurement dates, allowing us to study the response of the provenances to suboptimal growing conditions. The provenances were evaluated at the level of PSII photochemistry and CO2 assimilation by measuring photosynthesis-related pigment content, chlorophyll a fluorescence, and gas exchange parameters. Significant climatic clines were confirmed: the photosynthetic performance before and after the stress period increased with the increasing altitude and precipitation at the site of origin. In contrast, photosynthetic performance declined with the increasing temperature and Ellenberg’s quotient of the origin site. We concluded that provenances originating from high altitudes, corresponding well with more humid and colder conditions in Central Europe, showed the greatest photosynthetic performance and were less responsive to moderate heat and drought. This documents inter-population variation in physiological traits, which needs to be considered in setting rules and recommendations for the transfer of forest reproductive materials. |
Jančovičová, S; Adamčíková, K; Caboň, M; Adamčík, S How variable is Crepidotus variabilis? Journal Article Phytotaxa, 449 (3), pp. 243-264, 2020, ISSN: 1179-3155. @article{Jančovičová2020, title = {How variable is Crepidotus variabilis?}, author = {S. Jančovičová and K. Adamčíková and M. Caboň and S. Adamčík}, url = {http://ife.sk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/fig-phytotaxa-sona-300x206.jpg}, doi = {doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.449.3.4}, issn = {1179-3155}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-23}, journal = {Phytotaxa}, volume = {449}, number = {3}, pages = {243-264}, abstract = {This study evaluates the morphological concept of Crepidotus variabilis and similar taxa based on basidiospore and cheilocystidia characters. A phylogenetic analysis of the ITS region clearly distinguished C. variabilis var. variabilis from the two other distinct taxa of the same lineage, C. variabilis var. trichocystis and C. neotrichocystis. We also recognised one additional morphologically similar and undescribed species that belongs to the C. variabilis lineage. All four taxa can also be recognised morphologically using basidiospore and cheilocystidia characters. Our detailed statistical comparison of these characters improves the knowledge of their variability and specifies more precisely the morphological circumscription of the taxa within this group.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study evaluates the morphological concept of Crepidotus variabilis and similar taxa based on basidiospore and cheilocystidia characters. A phylogenetic analysis of the ITS region clearly distinguished C. variabilis var. variabilis from the two other distinct taxa of the same lineage, C. variabilis var. trichocystis and C. neotrichocystis. We also recognised one additional morphologically similar and undescribed species that belongs to the C. variabilis lineage. All four taxa can also be recognised morphologically using basidiospore and cheilocystidia characters. Our detailed statistical comparison of these characters improves the knowledge of their variability and specifies more precisely the morphological circumscription of the taxa within this group. |
Brindza, J; Horčinová-Sedláčková, V; Grygorieva, O V; Klimenko, S; Kuklina, A; Svydenko, L; Vergun, O; Mňahončáková, E; Ostrovský, R; Ivanišová, E; Dítětová, P Názvy úžitkových druhov rastlín vo vybraných jazykoch Book Agrobiodiverzita pre lepšiu výživu, zdravie a kvalitu života, Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre, 2020, ISBN: 978-80-552-2169-4. @book{Brindza2020, title = {Názvy úžitkových druhov rastlín vo vybraných jazykoch}, author = {J. Brindza and V. Horčinová-Sedláčková and O.V. Grygorieva and S. Klimenko and A. Kuklina and L. Svydenko and O. Vergun and E. Mňahončáková and R. Ostrovský and E. Ivanišová and P. Dítětová}, isbn = {978-80-552-2169-4}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-13}, publisher = {Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre}, edition = {Agrobiodiverzita pre lepšiu výživu, zdravie a kvalitu života}, abstract = {Kolektív autorov prezentuje 202 úžitkových druhov rastlín s oficiálnymi latinskými názvami podľa botanickej databázy Kráľovskej Botanickej záhrady v Kew známej pod názvom The Plant List (TPL - http://www.theplantlist.org/ ). Pri každom druhu sú uvedené aj viaceré názvy rastlinného druhu v jazykoch 21 európskych krajín a synonymá druhu. Informácia o každom druhu je doplnená aj fotodokumentáciou pre lepšiu identifikáciu druhu. Pevne veríme, že takto spracovaná publikácia umožní záujemcom využiť hlavne názvy rastlín v rôznych jazykoch pri získavaní nových a hlavne tradičných poznatkov o ich pestovaní a využívaní. BAB Odborné monografie vydané v domácich vydavateľstvách.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } Kolektív autorov prezentuje 202 úžitkových druhov rastlín s oficiálnymi latinskými názvami podľa botanickej databázy Kráľovskej Botanickej záhrady v Kew známej pod názvom The Plant List (TPL - http://www.theplantlist.org/ ). Pri každom druhu sú uvedené aj viaceré názvy rastlinného druhu v jazykoch 21 európskych krajín a synonymá druhu. Informácia o každom druhu je doplnená aj fotodokumentáciou pre lepšiu identifikáciu druhu. Pevne veríme, že takto spracovaná publikácia umožní záujemcom využiť hlavne názvy rastlín v rôznych jazykoch pri získavaní nových a hlavne tradičných poznatkov o ich pestovaní a využívaní. BAB Odborné monografie vydané v domácich vydavateľstvách. |
Slezák, Michal; Jarolímek, Ivan; Kochjarová, Judita; Hrivnák, Richard Floodplain forest vegetation in the northern part of the Western Carpathians Journal Article Biologia, 75 (11), pp. 1789-1799, 2020, ISSN: 0006-3088. @article{Slezák2020c, title = {Floodplain forest vegetation in the northern part of the Western Carpathians}, author = {Michal Slezák and Ivan Jarolímek and Judita Kochjarová and Richard Hrivnák }, doi = {10.2478/s11756-020-00527-6}, issn = {0006-3088}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-08}, journal = {Biologia}, volume = {75}, number = {11}, pages = {1789-1799}, abstract = {Floodplain forests, as diverse plant communities commonly related to riparian zones, host plant species with various ecological niches and origins. The phytosociological context of floodplain forests has been well described on national level in many European countries, however, there are still regions with relatively poorly known variability of their species composition and environmental drivers controlling their vegetation patterns. Vegetation sampling of floodplain forests using traditional European phytosociological approach along with the recording of environmental (climatic, edaphic, topographic) variables was carried out in the northern part of the Western Carpathians (Slovakia and Poland) in period of 2011–2016. We gathered dataset of 135 original phytosociological relevés, which were classified using modified TWINSPAN algorithm. Five associations were distinguished: (i) meso-eutrophic black alder swamp forests (Carici acutiformis-Alnetum glutinosae), (ii) montane oligotrophic mixed spruce-alder forests on waterlogged sites (Piceo abietis-Alnetum glutinosae), (iii) riparian willow forests (Salicetum fragilis), (iv) meso-hygrophilous riparian alder forests (Stellario nemorum-Alnetum glutinosae) and (v) riparian grey alder forests (Alnetum incanae). Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) with forward selection was used to show effect of environmental factors on species composition variation. The explained variance declined from marginal (13.9%) and conditional (8.6%) to pure effect (7.5%), with altitude (1.6%), total soil nitrogen content (1.6%) and soil pH (1.4%) being the most important predictors accounted for the highest variation in species compositional data.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Floodplain forests, as diverse plant communities commonly related to riparian zones, host plant species with various ecological niches and origins. The phytosociological context of floodplain forests has been well described on national level in many European countries, however, there are still regions with relatively poorly known variability of their species composition and environmental drivers controlling their vegetation patterns. Vegetation sampling of floodplain forests using traditional European phytosociological approach along with the recording of environmental (climatic, edaphic, topographic) variables was carried out in the northern part of the Western Carpathians (Slovakia and Poland) in period of 2011–2016. We gathered dataset of 135 original phytosociological relevés, which were classified using modified TWINSPAN algorithm. Five associations were distinguished: (i) meso-eutrophic black alder swamp forests (Carici acutiformis-Alnetum glutinosae), (ii) montane oligotrophic mixed spruce-alder forests on waterlogged sites (Piceo abietis-Alnetum glutinosae), (iii) riparian willow forests (Salicetum fragilis), (iv) meso-hygrophilous riparian alder forests (Stellario nemorum-Alnetum glutinosae) and (v) riparian grey alder forests (Alnetum incanae). Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) with forward selection was used to show effect of environmental factors on species composition variation. The explained variance declined from marginal (13.9%) and conditional (8.6%) to pure effect (7.5%), with altitude (1.6%), total soil nitrogen content (1.6%) and soil pH (1.4%) being the most important predictors accounted for the highest variation in species compositional data. |
Duračiová, Renata; Muňko, Milan; Barka, Ivan; Koreň, Milan; Resnerová, Karolina; Holuša, Jaroslav; Blaženec, Miroslav; Potterf, Mária; Jakuš, Rastislav A bark beetle infestation predictive model based on satellite data in the frame of decision support system TANABBO Journal Article iFOREST, 13 (3), pp. 215-223, 2020, ISSN: 1971-7458. @article{Duračiová2020, title = {A bark beetle infestation predictive model based on satellite data in the frame of decision support system TANABBO}, author = {Renata Duračiová and Milan Muňko and Ivan Barka and Milan Koreň and Karolina Resnerová and Jaroslav Holuša and Miroslav Blaženec and Mária Potterf and Rastislav Jakuš}, doi = {10.3832/ifor3271-013}, issn = {1971-7458}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-06}, journal = {iFOREST}, volume = {13}, number = {3}, pages = {215-223}, abstract = {The European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus L. causes significant economic losses in managed coniferous forests in Central and Northern Europe. New infestations either occur in previously undisturbed forest stands (i.e., spot initiation) or depend on proximity to previous years’ infestations (i.e., spot spreading). Early identification of newly infested trees over the forested landscape limits the effective control measures. Accurate forecasting of the spread of bark beetle infestation is crucial to plan efficient sanitation felling of infested trees and prevent further propagation of beetle-induced tree mortality. We created a predictive model of subsequent year spot initiation and spot spreading within the TANABBO decision support system. The algorithm combines open-access Landsat-based vegetation change time-series data, a digital terrain model, and forest stand characteristics. We validated predicted susceptibility to bark beetle attack (separately for spot initiation and spot spreading) against beetle infestations in managed forests in the Bohemian Forest in the Czech Republic (Central Europe) in yearly time steps from 2007 to 2010. The predictive models of susceptibility to bark beetle attack had a high degree of reliability (area under the ROC curve - AUC: 0.75-0.82). We conclude that spot initiation and spot spreading prediction modules included within the TANABBO model have the potential to help forest managers to plan sanitation felling in managed forests under pressure of bark beetle outbreak.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus L. causes significant economic losses in managed coniferous forests in Central and Northern Europe. New infestations either occur in previously undisturbed forest stands (i.e., spot initiation) or depend on proximity to previous years’ infestations (i.e., spot spreading). Early identification of newly infested trees over the forested landscape limits the effective control measures. Accurate forecasting of the spread of bark beetle infestation is crucial to plan efficient sanitation felling of infested trees and prevent further propagation of beetle-induced tree mortality. We created a predictive model of subsequent year spot initiation and spot spreading within the TANABBO decision support system. The algorithm combines open-access Landsat-based vegetation change time-series data, a digital terrain model, and forest stand characteristics. We validated predicted susceptibility to bark beetle attack (separately for spot initiation and spot spreading) against beetle infestations in managed forests in the Bohemian Forest in the Czech Republic (Central Europe) in yearly time steps from 2007 to 2010. The predictive models of susceptibility to bark beetle attack had a high degree of reliability (area under the ROC curve - AUC: 0.75-0.82). We conclude that spot initiation and spot spreading prediction modules included within the TANABBO model have the potential to help forest managers to plan sanitation felling in managed forests under pressure of bark beetle outbreak. |
Bowditch, Euan; Santopuoli, Giovanni; Binder, Franz; del Río, Miren; Porta, Nicola La; Kluvankova, Tatiana; Lesinski, Jerzy; Motta, Renzo; Pach, Maciej; Panzacchi, Pietro; Pretzsch, Hans; Temperli, Christian; Tonon, Giustino; Smith, Melanie; Velikova, Violeta; Weatherall, Andrew; Tognetti, Roberto What is Climate-Smart Forestry? A definition from a multinational collaborative process focused on mountain regions of Europe Journal Article Ecosystem Services, 43 , 2020, ISSN: 2212-0416. @article{Bowditch2020, title = {What is Climate-Smart Forestry? A definition from a multinational collaborative process focused on mountain regions of Europe}, author = {Euan Bowditch and Giovanni Santopuoli and Franz Binder and Miren del Río and Nicola La Porta and Tatiana Kluvankova and Jerzy Lesinski and Renzo Motta and Maciej Pach and Pietro Panzacchi and Hans Pretzsch and Christian Temperli and Giustino Tonon and Melanie Smith and Violeta Velikova and Andrew Weatherall and Roberto Tognetti}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecoser.2020.101113}, issn = {2212-0416}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-06-01}, journal = {Ecosystem Services}, volume = {43}, abstract = {Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) is an emerging branch of sustainable forest management that aims to manage forests in response to climate change. Specific CSF strategies are viewed as a way forward for developing suitable management responses and enhancing the provision of ecosystem services. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive and cohesive assessment to implement CSF. This paper describes the step-by-step process that developed a comprehensive and shared definition of CSF, and the process for selecting indicators that assess the “climate-smartness” of forest management. Adaptation, mitigation and social dimensions are the core focus of the CSF definition, which recognises the need to integrate and avoid development of these aspects in isolation. An iterative participatory process was used with a range of experts in forest-related fields from the CLIMO project, this was subsequently supported by a network analysis to identify sustainable forest management indicators important to CSF. The definition developed here, is an important first step in to promote CSF that will aid practice in the forestry sector. It can be used as a template across Europe, tailored to local contexts. Further work communicating CSF to practitioners and policy-makers will create a CSF practice and culture that will help to safeguard future forest economies and communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) is an emerging branch of sustainable forest management that aims to manage forests in response to climate change. Specific CSF strategies are viewed as a way forward for developing suitable management responses and enhancing the provision of ecosystem services. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive and cohesive assessment to implement CSF. This paper describes the step-by-step process that developed a comprehensive and shared definition of CSF, and the process for selecting indicators that assess the “climate-smartness” of forest management. Adaptation, mitigation and social dimensions are the core focus of the CSF definition, which recognises the need to integrate and avoid development of these aspects in isolation. An iterative participatory process was used with a range of experts in forest-related fields from the CLIMO project, this was subsequently supported by a network analysis to identify sustainable forest management indicators important to CSF. The definition developed here, is an important first step in to promote CSF that will aid practice in the forestry sector. It can be used as a template across Europe, tailored to local contexts. Further work communicating CSF to practitioners and policy-makers will create a CSF practice and culture that will help to safeguard future forest economies and communities. |
Pavlík, Martin; Fleischer, Peter; Jr., Peter Fleischer; Jr., Martin Pavlík; Šuleková, Miriama Evaluation of the Carbon Dioxide Production by Fungi Under Different Growing Conditions Journal Article Current Microbiology, 77 (9), pp. 2374-2384, 2020, ISSN: 0343-8651. @article{Pavlík2020, title = {Evaluation of the Carbon Dioxide Production by Fungi Under Different Growing Conditions}, author = {Martin Pavlík and Peter Fleischer and Peter Fleischer Jr. and Martin Pavlík Jr. and Miriama Šuleková }, doi = {10.1007/s00284-020-02033-z}, issn = {0343-8651}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-05-29}, journal = {Current Microbiology}, volume = {77}, number = {9}, pages = {2374-2384}, abstract = {Production of carbon dioxide, as one of the ultimate products of fungal metabolism, can be used to quantify and measure their metabolic rate under different conditions, thus aiding in finding the optimal substrate and environment for cultivation of wood-destroying fungi. This study is focused on species Pleurotus ostreatus and Ganoderma lucidum,. These species are also cultivated for mycorestoration as well as their medicinal and nutritional value. To quantify their metabolical rate on various substrates (agar medium, wood chips, rye straw), multiple custom-built airtight chambers were equipped with CO2 probes (GMP 343, Vaisala, Finland) to measure the production of carbon dioxide. The highest values were measured during the primordial production on rye straw substrate, with the average values of 1.09 g CO2 kg−1 (substrate) h−1. These values varied significantly between various substrates, fungal species and development stages.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Production of carbon dioxide, as one of the ultimate products of fungal metabolism, can be used to quantify and measure their metabolic rate under different conditions, thus aiding in finding the optimal substrate and environment for cultivation of wood-destroying fungi. This study is focused on species Pleurotus ostreatus and Ganoderma lucidum,. These species are also cultivated for mycorestoration as well as their medicinal and nutritional value. To quantify their metabolical rate on various substrates (agar medium, wood chips, rye straw), multiple custom-built airtight chambers were equipped with CO2 probes (GMP 343, Vaisala, Finland) to measure the production of carbon dioxide. The highest values were measured during the primordial production on rye straw substrate, with the average values of 1.09 g CO2 kg−1 (substrate) h−1. These values varied significantly between various substrates, fungal species and development stages. |
Pastirčáková, K; Adamčíková, K; Barta, M; Pažitný, J; Hoťka, P; Sarvašová, I; Kádasi-Horáková, M Host range of Hymenoscyphus fraxineus in Slovak arboreta Journal Article Forests, 11 (5), pp. 1-18, Article Number: 596, 2020, ISSN: 1999-4907. @article{Pastirčáková25.0, title = {Host range of \textit{Hymenoscyphus fraxineus} in Slovak arboreta}, author = {K. Pastirčáková and K. Adamčíková and M. Barta and J. Pažitný and P. Hoťka and I. Sarvašová and M. Kádasi-Horáková}, doi = {10.3390/f11050596}, issn = {1999-4907}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-05-25}, journal = {Forests}, volume = {11}, number = {5}, pages = {1-18, Article Number: 596}, abstract = {The health of 34 different Fraxinus taxa in association with the pathogenic fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus was assessed in four Slovak arboreta. Averaged across all arboreta, nearly one-quarter (24.9%) of all evaluated trees showed ash dieback symptoms. The damage was most serious on the common ash F. excelsior, a native species. The percentage of dead trees did not exceed 2% for all evaluated trees. Generally, ash trees of all ages were affected, though the intensity of the damage varied among the sites. The identity of H. fraxineus was confirmed by conventional PCR targeting the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of the nuclear ribosomal DNA, as well as the 18S gene/ITS-2 region of the rDNA operon. In Slovakia, the pathogen has expanded its host range from native species not only to their ornamental cultivars, but also to introduced North American (F. cinerea, F. latifolia, F. pennsylvanica, F. quadrangulata) and Asian (F. bungeana, F. chinensis ssp. rhynchophylla, F. mandshurica) ash species. H. fraxineus was also observed on the previous year’s leaf petioles of the native European species F. ornus, considered a weakly susceptible host. In Slovak arboreta, H. fraxineus was found on 23 Fraxinus taxa; 21 of them represent first records for the country. F. bungeana is recorded as a new host species of H. fraxineus.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The health of 34 different Fraxinus taxa in association with the pathogenic fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus was assessed in four Slovak arboreta. Averaged across all arboreta, nearly one-quarter (24.9%) of all evaluated trees showed ash dieback symptoms. The damage was most serious on the common ash F. excelsior, a native species. The percentage of dead trees did not exceed 2% for all evaluated trees. Generally, ash trees of all ages were affected, though the intensity of the damage varied among the sites. The identity of H. fraxineus was confirmed by conventional PCR targeting the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences of the nuclear ribosomal DNA, as well as the 18S gene/ITS-2 region of the rDNA operon. In Slovakia, the pathogen has expanded its host range from native species not only to their ornamental cultivars, but also to introduced North American (F. cinerea, F. latifolia, F. pennsylvanica, F. quadrangulata) and Asian (F. bungeana, F. chinensis ssp. rhynchophylla, F. mandshurica) ash species. H. fraxineus was also observed on the previous year’s leaf petioles of the native European species F. ornus, considered a weakly susceptible host. In Slovak arboreta, H. fraxineus was found on 23 Fraxinus taxa; 21 of them represent first records for the country. F. bungeana is recorded as a new host species of H. fraxineus. |
Fiala, Tomáš; Holuša, Jaroslav; Procházka, Jiří; Čížek, Lukáš; Dzurenko, Marek; Foit, Jiří; Galko, Juraj; Kašák, Josef; Kulfan, Jan; Lakatos, Ferenc; Nakl |
