Invasive Alien Plant Species in Global Perspectives with Special References to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Barudanović, Senka; Zečić, E.; Macanović, Armin; Duraković, B.; Mašić, Ermin

doi:10.1002/9781119607045.ch31

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“…The pattern of the families is mostly like national pattern corresponding with temperate climate (Anastasiu & Negrean 2009) and of other vicinity countries such as Bulgaria (Zahariev et al 2021), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Barudanović et al 2021).…”

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Alien Plant Species in Giurgiu County, Romania: An Inventory and Distribution Analysis

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HOVANET,

URZICEANU

2024

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Giurgiu County, a crucial hub in the Pan-European Corridor with the sole Danube bridge to Bulgaria, plays an important role in potential pathways for introducing alien plant species. However, the information regarding the distribution of alien plants in this county is incomplete. Our study aims to address this gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of the current distribution of alien plant species based on field records collected from September 2019 to November 2022. Following the guidelines of the POIM/178/4/1/120008 project, data were collected across diverse habitats. Our findings reveal 89 alien plant taxa, including 58 newly reported at the county level. Over half of the alien plant species (66.29%) are also present in the natural protected areas. The study contributes essential information for biodiversity conservation, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and invasive species management within Giurgiu County's protected areas.

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Alien Plant Species in Giurgiu County, Romania: An Inventory and Distribution Analysis

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“…It is worth mentioning that F. japonica is one of the invasive plants that are considered to produce pollination services [145]. Even if the male flowers are very rare for pollen production, its female flowers are a great source of nectar rich fructose and glucose and, therefore, are intensively visited by pollination-insects, respectively bees [18,[146][147][148].…”

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New Approaches on Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) Bioactive Compounds and Their Potential of Pharmacological and Beekeeping Activities: Challenges and Future Directions

Cucu

Baci

Dezsi

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Known especially for its negative ecological impact, Fallopia japonica (Japanese knotweed) is now considered one of the most invasive species. Nevertheless, its chemical composition has shown, beyond doubt, some high biological active compounds that can be a source of valuable pharmacological potential for the enhancement of human health. In this direction, resveratrol, emodin or polydatin, to name a few, have been extensively studied to demonstrate the beneficial effects on animals and humans. Thus, by taking into consideration the recent advances in the study of Japanese knotweed and its phytochemical constituents, the aim of this article is to provide an overview on the high therapeutic potential, underlining its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects, among the most important ones. Moreover, we describe some future directions for reducing the negative impact of Fallopia japonica by using the plant for its beekeeping properties in providing a distinct honey type that incorporates most of its bioactive compounds, with the same health-promoting properties.

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“…In Romania, the plant is classified as a subspontaneous species in the riparian ecosystems of Transylvania, Maramureş, Crişana, Moldova, Banat and Oltenia, with a menacing impact on the indigenous biodiversity [15,16]. This plant proliferates in extremely diverse environments, from pastures to watercourses, forests, railways, disturbed lands and human settlements [9,14,17,18]. Its invasive character comes from its phenotypic plasticity [19] and allelopathic effects [20,21], FJ plants being able to cope with environmental changes and intoxicate the native plants through the release of some phytotoxic compounds that are able to inhibit the growth of native species [22][23][24].…”

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“…Nevertheless, it has been shown that this alien species possesses a distinctive chemical composition, with pharmaceutical features [32] and an underevaluated beekeeping potential, as it represents a rich source of nectar for honeybees [17,33,34] with a high production of honey (around 200-355 kg/ha) [35,36]. The investigation performed by Ferrazzi and Marletto (1990) stands out as one of the few publications exploring the beekeeping potential of this plant based on the feeding behavior of bees [35].…”

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Evaluation of the Main Macro-, Micro- and Trace Elements Found in Fallopia japonica Plants and Their Traceability in Its Honey: A Case Study from the Northwestern and Western Part of Romania

Cucu,

Pașca,

Cucu

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Fallopia japonica (Japanese knotweed, Reynoutria japonica or Polygonum cuspidatum) is considered an extremely invasive plant worldwide and a bioindicator of heavy metals. Yet, its potential as a crop for honeybees is still underevaluated. This study employs atomic absorption spectrometry to quantitatively analyze the concentration of macro-elements, namely, calcium (Ca), potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg); micro-elements, such as copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn) and selenium (Se); and trace elements, i.e., cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) in different anatomic parts of Fallopia japonica (FJ) plants (roots, rhizomes, stems, leaves) and their traceability into honey. This research encompasses a thorough examination of samples collected from the northwestern and western part of Romania, providing insights into their elemental composition. The results showed that the level of trace elements decreases in terms of traceability in honey samples (Pb was not detected in any of the analyzed samples, while Cd had a minimum content 0.001 mg/kg), ensuring its quality and health safety for consumption. Moreover, the data generated can function as a valuable resource to explore the plant’s positive eco-friendly impacts, particularly in relation to its honey.

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Invasive Alien Plant Species in Global Perspectives with Special References to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cited by 7 publications

References 77 publications

Alien Plant Species in Giurgiu County, Romania: An Inventory and Distribution Analysis

Alien Plant Species in Giurgiu County, Romania: An Inventory and Distribution Analysis

New Approaches on Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) Bioactive Compounds and Their Potential of Pharmacological and Beekeeping Activities: Challenges and Future Directions

Evaluation of the Main Macro-, Micro- and Trace Elements Found in Fallopia japonica Plants and Their Traceability in Its Honey: A Case Study from the Northwestern and Western Part of Romania

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