Duckweeds (Lemnaceae) are small, simply constructed aquatic higher plants that grow on
or just below the surface of quiet waters. They consist primarily of leaf-like assimilatory …

The aquaculture industry is considered a key sector for the supply of high quality, nutritious
food. However, growth of the aquaculture sector has been slow, particularly in Europe, and …

Most river ecosystems are exposed to multiple anthropogenic stressors affecting the
composition and functionality of benthic communities. Identifying main causes and detecting …

Landoltia punctata is an invasive aquatic plant that has spread across the United States.
Unlike native duckweeds, this species has developed herbicide resistance. As a result …

The intensive application of aquaculture with artificial feed has increased the disposal of
aquaculture waste. Aquaculture waste from leftover feed and metabolic waste (urine and …

Acid rain has become a major concern due to increasing atmospheric pollution, particularly
in China. We investigated whether acid rain inhibits the germination of seeds and …

Abstract Lead (Pb), copper (Cu) and chromium (Cr) are one of the most harmful heavy
metals (HMs), entering into the food chain through the irrigation of crops with an industrial …

Plant invasions greatly threaten native biodiversity and ecosystem health, and measures to
effectively control and eradicate invasive plants are urgently needed. Spartina alterniflora …

Invasive alien species can negatively impact on newly colonised ecosystems. Thus, it is
important to understand factors that facilitate invasiveness. Genetic diversity will enable a …

Temperature-dependent chemical toxicity has become a crucial issue taking into
consideration that lakes, especially shallow waterbodies, are impacted by climate change …