Substrate Factors Determine Roadside Vegetation Structure and Species Richness: A Case Study Along a Meridional Gradient in Fennoscandia

Jaźwa, Małgorzata; Heise, Waldemar; Klimek, Beata

doi:10.1007/s00128-016-1895-3

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“…The studied species seems to have a niche similar to several other commonly occurring dicotyledonous plants that are nonspecialized general meadow species. However, taking into account the results of the present study (contrary to hypothesis 1), it can be stated that R. acris is probably more susceptible to saline conditions than Trifolium repens or some Taraxacum and Hieracium species and represents salinity tolerance similar to Achillea millefolium L. 21 or Trifolium pratense L. (in which growth inhibition due to 20 mmol dm −3 NaCl treatment was observed 22 , 23 ). In the field, observations of R. acris on roadsides and road ditches (where anthropogenic salinity from road maintenance is a serious problem) are very common in Central Europe 17 , 24 , 25 .…”

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Experimental investigation of the responses of meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris L.) to sodic salinity and its implications for habitat monitoring

Wala,

Kołodziejek,

Mazur

et al. 2023

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Ranunculus acris L. is a native species widely distributed throughout Europe and is invasive in nonnative areas, causing substantial economic losses in pasture productivity. The present study examined the effects of sodic salinity on the growth and functioning of this species. Salinity stresses the germination process and seedling growth, indicating that the studied species experience serious limitations at 60–90 mmol dm−3 NaCl and cannot establish in habitats where salinity is equal to or greater than 150 mmol dm−3 NaCl. R. acris is tuned to subsaline habitats characteristic of temperate meadows, as its growth and functioning were the best when the plants were treated with 30 mmol dm−3 NaCl. Increasing salinity (60 and 90 mmol dm−3 NaCl) hampered growth, leaf morphology and photosynthesis but not mineral nutrition, as Na accumulation seemed to be the most outlined effect of NaCl application. Changes in leaf morphological characteristics coordinated well with Na content in those organs, which indicates that leaf appearance can be easily catchable sign of progressing salinity. Ultimately, progressing salinity reduces the competitiveness of the studied species, shifting its strategy to ruderal behavior, but under subsaline conditions, the strategy of this species seems to be most balanced.

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Experimental investigation of the responses of meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris L.) to sodic salinity and its implications for habitat monitoring

Wala,

Kołodziejek,

Mazur

et al. 2023

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“…According to literature data, in places of unauthorized garbage storage in rural areas open combustion sources become the cause of forest fires.Many researchers have noted that unauthorized landfills can ignite spontaneously. Burning waste release harmful substances into the air [11,12].…”

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Unauthorized landfills of the city of Tobolsk and Tobolsk district as a source of environmental pollution

Popova

2023

E3S Web Conf.

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The paper presents the results of comprehensive research of unauthorized landfills in Tobolsk district of Tyumen region, Russia. As a result of the research, fifteen unauthorized landfills of municipal solid waste (6 landfills with the total area of 1,378.33 m2 within the city limits and 9 landfills with the total area of 4,679.64 m2 in the district) were found. A sketch map with the landfills’ coordinates was drawn up. The study was carried out to evaluate the composition and morphological structure of the MSW landfills. Heavy metals were found in the soils of the unauthorized landfills, namely zinc (11.2–54.3 mg/kg), cadmium (0.1–3.1 mg/kg), and lead (5.0–18.1 mg/kg). In terms of toxicity, these metals belong to hazard class I. Unauthorized landfills are sources of environmental pollution in urbanized areas.

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“…These influxes can reduce poverty, provide access to healthcare and education, and revitalize regional economies. However, dependence on remittances might discourage investments in other industries and impede attempts to diversify the economy by creating a cycle of poverty [13][14][15].…”

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Impact of water scarcity on socio-economic development

Israilova,

Voronina,

Shatila

2023

E3S Web of Conf.

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The study delves into the intricate relationships between water scarcity, socio-economic development, and key contributing factors. Through a quantitative analysis of data encompassing Crop Yields, Rural Livelihoods, Labor Migration, and Socio-economic Development, the research seeks to unravel the multidimensional impacts of water scarcity on various facets of societal progress. The findings reveal that while Crop Yields exhibit weak positive correlations with Rural Livelihoods and Socio-economic Development, their influence is modest. Rural Livelihoods emerge as a significant driver, displaying strong positive correlations with both Labor Migration and Socio-economic Development. Labor Migration, in turn, exhibits connections with Rural Livelihoods and a minor relationship with Socio-economic Development. Socio-economic Development maintains weak positive correlations with Crop Yields and Labor Migration. The outcomes underscore the pivotal role of Rural Livelihoods in fostering better Socio-economic Development outcomes, shedding light on the intricate dynamics that shape the complex interplay between water scarcity and societal advancement. These insights offer valuable guidance for crafting strategies that promote sustainable development and underscore the importance of enhancing livelihoods in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by water scarcity.

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Substrate Factors Determine Roadside Vegetation Structure and Species Richness: A Case Study Along a Meridional Gradient in Fennoscandia

Cited by 7 publications

References 23 publications

Experimental investigation of the responses of meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris L.) to sodic salinity and its implications for habitat monitoring

Experimental investigation of the responses of meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris L.) to sodic salinity and its implications for habitat monitoring

Unauthorized landfills of the city of Tobolsk and Tobolsk district as a source of environmental pollution

Impact of water scarcity on socio-economic development

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