The common hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is a dioecious perennial climbing plant, mainly
known for the use of its female inflorescences (cones or, simply,“hops”) in the brewing …

Plant species used in urban horticulture are frequently non-native despite evidence that
urban areas are regular points of introduction, often leading to invasions and negative …

Soil salinization is a critical environmental problem in arid and semiarid regions of the world.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of an algae-based biostimulant on …

A prompt seed germination and emergence coupled with an excellent seedling vigor are
highly desired features to ensure perfect crop establishment and subsequent vegetative …

Despite the high biodiversity in the Mediterranean region, the use of wildflowers from
mountain areas in urban landsca** projects is hampered by the limited information on …

The World Natural Heritage is a rare and irreplaceable natural landscape recognized by all
mankind, with outstanding significance and universal value. Among them, the World …

For hop growers, surplus shoots are generally a useless by-product of cultivation.
Conversely, they may represent a valuable resource due to rising interest towards healthy …

In the past, several wild plants were widely consumed as food by humans. Dandelion
[Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex FH Wigg] is a wild species with remarkable nutritional …

Methods Germination, seedling emergence and root development were assessed for six
species sown in an 80 mm deep cap of two low nutrient substrates (sand and clay subsoil) …

Plant communities can undergo drastic changes in their composition if the ecosystem is
severely altered by human actions or climate change. These changes endanger any …