Plant Responses to Global Climate Change and Urbanization: Implications for Sustainable Urban Landscapes

Kisvarga, Szilvia; Horotán, Katalin; Wani, Muneeb Ahmad; Orlóci, László

doi:10.3390/horticulturae9091051

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“…It must be adapted to the conditions of the location, be able to be maintained with relatively little effort in terms of resources, water, nutrients and maintenance time, support biodiversity as much as possible, be attractive to people and more [ 44 ]. The correct selection of species is becoming increasingly important due to climate change, as plants are increasingly exposed to abiotic stress, which has a detrimental effect on plant growth and productivity [ 54 , 55 ]. Selecting plants that are tolerant to such stresses makes it possible to reduce maintenance costs, but also to maintain the esthetic value of green spaces.…”

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Does the Use of Perennials in Flower Beds Necessarily Imply Sustainability?

Poje,

Židovec,

Prebeg

et al. 2023

Plants

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Green spaces are becoming increasingly important for cities due to the growing pressures of urbanization and climate change. Along with trees, shrubs, and lawns, flower beds are an important part of urban green spaces. The majority of flower beds in public spaces consist of annual and biennial flower species. Such seasonal flower beds feature eye-catching colors but require significant effort to maintain and manage. Compared to these conventional flower beds, those with herbaceous perennials are more ecologically effective and less costly to maintain, and therefore more sustainable. The aim of this research was to analyze flower beds with perennials in the public green spaces of the city of Zagreb and to develop a tool based on predefined criteria and indicators to evaluate the sustainability of flower beds. In the context of the research, sustainability meant appropriate selection of flower species based on environmental conditions (temperature, light, precipitation), species diversity, greater ground cover and extensiveness of maintenance. The research results showed that there were 327 flower beds with perennials planted in the ground. The constructed Flower Bed Sustainability Index (FBSI) showed that the majority of these perennial beds (56.3%) had a conventional character, as only 28.1% of the beds had a completely correct species selection. This result indicates that the use of perennials does not necessarily guarantee the sustainability of flower beds, since, as in the case of flower beds with seasonal flowers, it depends, among other things, on the correct selection of species adapted to local environmental conditions. The FBSI is shown to be a suitable tool for assessing the degree of sustainability of a flower bed and could be a useful tool in landscape design and management of such types of green spaces.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Does the Use of Perennials in Flower Beds Necessarily Imply Sustainability?

Poje,

Židovec,

Prebeg

et al. 2023

Plants

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“…By typing her famous and fundamental principle in horticulture and landscaping-"The right plant for the right place"-you get up to 3.15 billion results in a Google search. It emphasizes the importance of matching a plant's needs and characteristics with the specific conditions of the location where it will be planted, leading to healthier, more sustainable gardens and landscapes under climate change conditions worldwide (Kisvarga et al, 2023).…”

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Shattering the glass ceiling for women in gardening and landscaping: a mini-review

Sdao,

Zeller,

De Lucia

2024

Front. Hortic.

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The history of gardening and landscaping has historically been a male monopoly, and until the 20th century, women could not get anywhere near a career in these fields. This brief review focuses on some of the women who paved the way in Europe and the USA. It also attempts to tell some lesser-known stories, focusing on those who turned to gardening and landscaping, subjects that have been much less explored in floriculture. This review does not claim to be exhaustive, although it does attempt to draw attention to a historical period between the Victorian age and the present day. Women’s significant contributions range from dissemination to teaching, research, education, association and popularization of gardening and landscaping. In this paper, we briefly discuss, in the 21st century, men and women who may have similarities in education and work experience, but these similarities do not lead to comparable careers or positions in academic departments. Some scientific studies that have an impact on the design and sustainable management of green spaces linked to ecosystem services are considered. Finally, the contribution of women in landscape architecture is briefly examined.

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“…Some of the Caragana species are known for their drought, cold, and heat resistance, and they have strong adaptability to windbreak and sand fixation in sandy environments [14]. Therefore, the Caragana species can serve as stress-tolerant or nominal urban plants to promote urban green infrastructure (UGI) adaptation to climate change [15] while improving the overall quality of urban environments for both human habitats and wildlife populations [16]. In addition, Caragana plants can fix atmospheric nitrogen, form protective forests for crops and pastures, provide supplementary livestock feed (leaves and flowers) and fuel energy (shoots) for local farmers, and have high ecological value [17].…”

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The Potential Role of Genic-SSRs in Driving Ecological Adaptation Diversity in Caragana Plants

Wang,

Chen,

Meng

et al. 2024

IJMS

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Caragana, a xerophytic shrub genus widely distributed in northern China, exhibits distinctive geographical substitution patterns and ecological adaptation diversity. This study employed transcriptome sequencing technology to investigate 12 Caragana species, aiming to explore genic-SSR variations in the Caragana transcriptome and identify their role as a driving force for environmental adaptation within the genus. A total of 3666 polymorphic genic-SSRs were identified across different species. The impact of these variations on the expression of related genes was analyzed, revealing a significant linear correlation (p < 0.05) between the length variation of 264 polymorphic genic-SSRs and the expression of associated genes. Additionally, 2424 polymorphic genic-SSRs were located in differentially expressed genes among Caragana species. Through weighted gene co-expression network analysis, the expressions of these genes were correlated with 19 climatic factors and 16 plant functional traits in various habitats. This approach facilitated the identification of biological processes associated with habitat adaptations in the studied Caragana species. Fifty-five core genes related to functional traits and climatic factors were identified, including various transcription factors such as MYB, TCP, ARF, and structural proteins like HSP90, elongation factor TS, and HECT. The roles of these genes in the ecological adaptation diversity of Caragana were discussed. Our study identified specific genomic components and genes in Caragana plants responsive to heterogeneous habitats. The results contribute to advancements in the molecular understanding of their ecological adaptation, lay a foundation for the conservation and development of Caragana germplasm resources, and provide a scientific basis for plant adaptation to global climate change.

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Plant Responses to Global Climate Change and Urbanization: Implications for Sustainable Urban Landscapes

Cited by 15 publications

References 181 publications

Does the Use of Perennials in Flower Beds Necessarily Imply Sustainability?

Does the Use of Perennials in Flower Beds Necessarily Imply Sustainability?

Shattering the glass ceiling for women in gardening and landscaping: a mini-review

The Potential Role of Genic-SSRs in Driving Ecological Adaptation Diversity in Caragana Plants

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