New strategies to increase the abiotic stress tolerance in woody ornamental plants in Mediterranean climate
The native flora of different Mediterranean countries, often woody species, was widely
recognized for its ornamental potential. The shrubs, in particular, are a typology of plants …
recognized for its ornamental potential. The shrubs, in particular, are a typology of plants …
Smart Sustainable Cities of the New Millennium: Towards Design for Nature
Urban environments consist of a mosaic of natural fragments, planned and unintentional
habitats hosting both introduced and spontaneous species. The latter group exploits …
habitats hosting both introduced and spontaneous species. The latter group exploits …
Species-specific efficiency in PM2. 5 removal by urban trees: From leaf measurements to improved modeling estimates
The growing population in cities is causing a deterioration of air quality due to the emission
of pollutants, causing serious health impacts. Trees and urban forests can contribute through …
of pollutants, causing serious health impacts. Trees and urban forests can contribute through …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of air pollutants removal by green infrastructure and urban and peri-urban forests management for a greening plan in the Municipality of Ferrara …
Air pollution is a serious concern for human health and is even more worrying in areas that
are known to be “pollution hotspots”, such as the Po Plain in northern Italy. The Urban Green …
are known to be “pollution hotspots”, such as the Po Plain in northern Italy. The Urban Green …
Land-use intensification reduces multi-taxa diversity patterns of Small Woodlots Outside Forests in a Mediterranean area
E Bazzato, E Lallai, M Caria, E Schifani, D Cillo… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2022 - Elsevier
Land-use intensification exacerbates landscape fragmentation, increasing the negative
effects on biodiversity. In this context, the biodiversity value of Trees Outside Forests (TOF; …
effects on biodiversity. In this context, the biodiversity value of Trees Outside Forests (TOF; …
Land surface diversity: A geomorphodiversity index of Italy
Geomorphodiversity refers to the variety of landforms and morphological processes
characterizing the landscape. The definition of an index to quantify geomorphodiversity is a …
characterizing the landscape. The definition of an index to quantify geomorphodiversity is a …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of main regulating, provisioning, and supporting ecosystem services of urban street trees: A literature review
In urban ecosystems, the value of green spaces and biodiversity is increasingly recognized,
and street trees provide beneficial effects or ecosystem services. However, street trees are …
and street trees provide beneficial effects or ecosystem services. However, street trees are …
Walkable city and military enclaves: Analysis and decision-making approach to support the proximity connection in urban regeneration
Accessibility and urban walkability are the cornerstones of urban policies for the
contemporary city, which needs to be oriented towards sustainable development principles …
contemporary city, which needs to be oriented towards sustainable development principles …
Monitoring techniques for pollen allergy risk assessment
Understanding airborne pollen allergens trends is of great importance for the high
prevalence and the socio-economic impact that pollen-related respiratory diseases have on …
prevalence and the socio-economic impact that pollen-related respiratory diseases have on …
Urban refugia sheltering biodiversity across world cities
R Gentili, LA Quaglini, G Galasso, C Montagnani… - Urban …, 2024 - Springer
Over the last years, world cities have emerged as multiple and complex habitats hosting
numerous and varied urban refugia for biodiversity. Therefore, the published literature was …
numerous and varied urban refugia for biodiversity. Therefore, the published literature was …