[HTML][HTML] Biodiversity potential of burial places–a review on the flora and fauna of cemeteries and churchyards

V Löki, B Deák, AB Lukács, A Molnár - Global Ecology and Conservation, 2019 - Elsevier
During the past centuries human-induced land use changes resulted in a considerable loss
of natural habitats worldwide. In transformed landscapes historical burial places such as …

Wild orchids: A framework for identifying and improving sustainable harvest

T Ticktin, M Charitonidou, J Douglas, JM Halley… - Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Worldwide, thousands of orchid species are harvested from the wild. Widespread legal and
illegal unsustainable trade has contributed to the decline of many species. However, there is …

Biodiversity functions of urban cemeteries: Evidence from one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe

I Kowarik, S Buchholz, M von der Lippe… - Urban forestry & urban …, 2016 - Elsevier
As the world becomes more urbanized, urban cemeteries may become increasingly
valuable for biodiversity conservation as cemeteries are ubiquitous elements of the green …

The role of ecological factors in distribution and abundance of terrestrial orchids

V Djordjević, S Tsiftsis - Orchids phytochemistry, biology and horticulture …, 2022 - Springer
Distributed throughout the continents, terrestrial orchids are known for their great species
richness and specificity in relation to pollinators and mycorrhizal symbionts. Moreover, a …

Assessing the conservation value of cemeteries to urban biota worldwide

Y Itescu, JM Jeschke - Conservation Biology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Cemeteries are key urban green spaces with multifaceted societal and ecological
importance. Their biodiversity is shaped by unique environmental and cultural factors. They …

Biodiversity in sacred urban spaces of Bengaluru, India

M Jaganmohan, LS Vailshery, S Mundoli… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2018 - Elsevier
Urban green spaces provide critical social and ecological support for cities, but we know
little about their diversity and composition in cities of the Global South. This is especially true …

Roadside verges as habitats for endangered lizard-orchids (Himantoglossum spp.): Ecological traps or refuges?

R Fekete, T Nagy, J Bódis, É Biró, V Löki… - Science of the Total …, 2017 - Elsevier
Alterations in traditional land use practices have led to severe declines in the area of semi-
natural grasslands, thereby seriously threatening plant and animal species dependent on …

The role of urban cemeteries in ecosystem services and habitat protection

Á Sallay, IG Tar, Z Mikházi, K Takács, C Furlan… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cemeteries, like urban public parks, are an important part of the urban ecosystem, providing
semi-natural habitats for many plant and animal species as well as a wide range of …

[HTML][HTML] North-facing roadside slopes: Anthropogenic climate microrefugia for orchids

R Fekete, O Vincze, J Nagy, V Löki, K Süveges… - Global Ecology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Facing global climate change is a great challenge for organisms. Numerous species
respond to a changing climate by shifting their geographical ranges, adapting to the local …

Phytochemical Analysis of Anacamptis coriophora Plant Cultivated Using Ex Vitro Symbiotic Propagation

EC Aytar, I Harzli, Y Özdener Kömpe - Chemistry & Biodiversity, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study aims to investigate the functional groups and phytochemical profile of Anacamptis
coriophora seeds, tubers, and flowers. Symbiotic seedlings produced using the ex vitro …