Environmental factors influencing coastal vegetation pattern: new insights from the Mediterranean Basin
Coastal dune ecosystems show strongly dynamic interactions between abiotic and biotic
factors. The relationship between plant communities and environmental factors has been …
factors. The relationship between plant communities and environmental factors has been …
Mediterranean coastal sand dune vegetation: influence of natural and anthropogenic factors
D Ciccarelli - Environmental management, 2014 - Springer
The aim of the present work was to assess the conservation status of coastal dune systems
in Tuscany (Italy). Emphasis was given to the presence and abundance of plant …
in Tuscany (Italy). Emphasis was given to the presence and abundance of plant …
The impact of human pressure on landscape patterns and plant species richness in Mediterranean coastal dunes
We analyze the spatial patterns of natural dune cover patches and their plant richness,
comparing coastal sites with different levels of human pressure in central Italy. We created a …
comparing coastal sites with different levels of human pressure in central Italy. We created a …
[HTML][HTML] Difference between invasive alien and native vegetation in trap** beach litter: A focus on a typical sandy beach of W-Mediterranean Basin
Beach litter is one of the most pervasive pollution issues in coastal environments worldwide.
In this study, we aim to assess the amount and distribution of beach litter on Porto Paglia …
In this study, we aim to assess the amount and distribution of beach litter on Porto Paglia …
Mediterranean coastal dune vegetation: are disturbance and stress the key selective forces that drive the psammophilous succession?
D Ciccarelli - Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2015 - Elsevier
Plant communities of coastal dunes are distributed along a characteristic sea-inland
gradient. Generally, there is a shift from annual and short height species with small leaves in …
gradient. Generally, there is a shift from annual and short height species with small leaves in …
Mediterranean coastal dune systems: Which abiotic factors have the most influence on plant communities?
Mediterranean coastal dunes are dynamic and heterogeneous ecosystems characterised by
a strong interaction between abiotic and biotic factors. The present study aimed to adopt a …
a strong interaction between abiotic and biotic factors. The present study aimed to adopt a …
Development of a coastal dune vulnerability index for Mediterranean ecosystems: A useful tool for coastal managers?
Coastal dune ecosystems have been severely degraded as a result of excessive natural
resource exploitation, urbanisation, industrial growth, and worldwide tourism. Coastal …
resource exploitation, urbanisation, industrial growth, and worldwide tourism. Coastal …
[HTML][HTML] Unravelling the Nexus of Beach Litter and Plant Species and Communities Along the Mediterranean Coasts: A Critical Literature Review
Beach litter, an anthropogenic and hazardous component, can interact with psammophilous
plant species and communities. These are particularly prominent in the Mediterranean …
plant species and communities. These are particularly prominent in the Mediterranean …
Coastal dune vegetation map** using a multispectral sensor mounted on an UAS
C Suo, E McGovern, A Gilmer - Remote Sensing, 2019 - mdpi.com
Vegetation map**, identifying the type and distribution of plant species, is important for
analysing vegetation dynamics, quantifying spatial patterns of vegetation evolution …
analysing vegetation dynamics, quantifying spatial patterns of vegetation evolution …
The impact of human trampling on a threatened coastal Mediterranean plant: The case of Anchusa littorea Moris (Boraginaceae)
In a 5-period study (2007–2011) we examined the effects of human trampling on the last
remaining population of Anchusa littorea on its sandy coastal habitat in Sardinia. This …
remaining population of Anchusa littorea on its sandy coastal habitat in Sardinia. This …