The Asian invasive brown seaweed Undaria pinnatifida was found for the first time in the Republic of Ireland in Kilmore Quay in Co. Wexford in July 2016. As this brown kelp is of considerable economic importance and is cultivated in Asia as well as in Europe, it opens up the discussion if this...

Both spiny and edible amaranths (Amaranthus spinosus and A. tricolor) are exotic annuals in China that produce numerous small seeds every year. Spiny amaranth has become a successful invader and a troublesome weed in Xishuangbanna, but edible amaranth has not, although it is widely grown as a...

Photosynthesis characters of 6 bamboo species, which were introduced from other countries, were measured with Li-6400XT portable photosynthesis measuring system. To comprehensive evaluate the photosynthetic capacity of 6 bamboo species, we researched the photosynthesis and its response characters...

This paper focuses on the various Quercus species introduced in the UK during the last quarter of the 20th century. Information is presented on the cultivation practices, pests and diseases and propagation methods of recommended Mexican oak species, such as Q. candicans, Q. crassifolia, Q....

This paper focuses on the geographical distribution, wild status, ornamental qualities and prevalence in cultivation in UK gadens of a beech species native to Taiwan (Fagus hayatae). Information on the importance of seed stratification and direct sowing into air pots in the successful propagation...

This study has aimed to carry out a phytosociological survey of weeds in different collection periods, in cassava crops of two varieties grown in two consecutive years. The varieties were Pão, of the sweet class, and Racha-terra, of the bitter class. The weeds surveys were performed at 28, 56, 84,...

During 2013 and 2014, we investigated the process of the spreading of evergreen broad-leaved (laurophyllous) species in the deciduous forests of southern Ticino (Switzerland) and neighboring northern Lago Maggiore (Italy). The mild climate of this region allows a diversity of exotic plants to...

Global warming is an expression meaning rising temperature due to climate changes in the atmosphere. Our world has been facing the threat of global warming more and more for a few decades. According to studies, a global temperature increase of above 2°C may cause problematic situations in many...

The detection of two alien species spreading in natural ecosystems, namely Berberis julianae and Berberis aristata, prompted investigation into the risk that they pose as invasive plants to South Africa. Here we determined their distribution in South Africa, assessed population structure and...