The floral characteristics of the road edge effect on the example of a road with low traffic volume in the &amp;#8220;Puszcza Notecka&amp;#8221; Forest

Mizera, Paweł; Grajewski, S.; Kasztelan, Adrian

doi:10.17306/j.afw.2016.4.30

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“…Both species are found in similar natural habitats in Poland Łukowski et al, 2017); however, black cherry can be observed growing in soil extremely poor in minerals or in heavily anthropogenically-transformed habitats . Moreover, these species are very common in the understory of urban forests and urban plantings (Dyderski et al, 2016), and often choose well-lit forest edges or roadsides (Mizera et al, 2016). Both species are therefore good model systems in which to study the impact of PM pollution, and the interaction of native and non-native plant species from the perspective of accumulation and response to PM pollution.…”

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Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

Popek¹,

Łukowski²,

Karolewski³

2017

Dendrobiology

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Particulate matter accumulation -further differences between native Prunus padus and non-native P. serotina Received: 14 April 2017; Accepted: 23 June 2017 Abstract: Particulate matter (PM) is one of the most harmful inhaled pollutants. Where pollutants have been emitted into the atmosphere, the most effective method for cleaning the air is through phytoremediation, whereby plants act as biological filters. PM has a negative impact on plants, but knowledge of PM effects on the photosynthetic apparatus is limited. In European forests, species of the genus Prunus L. play a key role in the composition of the forest understory and urban as well as industrial plantings. Shrubs of the native P. padus L. and closely-related invasive alien P. serotina Ehrh. are particularly widespread. Thus, both are good model species in which to study the impact of PM pollution. The aim of this study was to assess the accumulation of PM in the context of leaf morphology and amount of epicuticular waxes on foliage, and the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus of P. padus and P. serotina. The study was conducted under controlled conditions using two variants of dust, cement and roadside PM. In addition, we analyzed the absorption of dust by leaves dividing it into three fractions by size (10−100 µm, 2.5−10 µm and 0.2−2.5 µm). Results showed that both P. padus and P. serotina accumulate PM mostly on the surface of their leaves ( S PM), rather than in the wax layer ( W PM). P. padus accumulated higher amounts of PM than did P. serotina. The higher presence of PM on leaves of P. padus resulted in a reduction of the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus, manifested by lower rates of photosynthesis and chlorophyll a fluorescence, coinciding with an increased stomatal resistance. A strong negative correlation was found between the amount of PM accumulation and the efficiency of the photosynthetic apparatus in P. padus, but not in P. serotina. We have concluded that alien P. serotina is more tolerant to the conditions of stress caused by PM pollution than is the native P. padus, which may partly explain its success in the invasion in Europe.

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Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

Popek¹,

Łukowski²,

Karolewski³

2017

Dendrobiology

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“…Differences in the morphology of both species’ leaves, however, may potentially explain the higher accumulation of PM on the foliage of P. padus (Danielewicz and Wiatrowska 2013 ; Popek et al 2017b ). Both plants are also found in similar natural habitats in Poland (Dyderski and Jagodziński 2015 ; Łukowski et al 2017 ); both are very common in the understory of urban forests and urban plantings (Dyderski et al 2016 ), and often choose well-lit forest edges or roadsides (Mizera et al 2016 ). Moreover, the leaves of P. padus and P. serotina are damaged by G. quinquepunctata more so than those of shrubs of other understory species (Karolewski et al 2013 ).…”

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Particulate matter on two Prunus spp. decreases survival and performance of the folivorous beetle Gonioctena quinquepunctata

Łukowski

Popek

Jagiełło

et al. 2018

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Woody plants growing along streets and construction sites play an important role in removing harmful particulate matter (PM). Researchers rarely consider the impact of different types and size fractions of PM deposited on the leaves on insect folivores. We determined differences in the accumulation of cement and roadside PM on the leaves of two Prunus species (P. padus and P. serotina) with different leaf surface structures. We also determined the effect of PM on the beetle Gonioctena quinquepunctata, the main pest of these plants. Saplings were artificially dusted in greenhouses and leaves were utilised for larval and adult insect stages feeding in laboratory conditions. Road PM accumulated in greater amounts than did cement PM, regardless of plant species. For both PM sources, P. padus accumulated twofold more than did P. serotina. Insect survival was negatively affected by PM pollution; however, neither Prunus species nor PM source variant significantly affected masses of larvae and pupae, duration of larval and pupal development or relative growth rates. The experiment showed strong negative influences of PM were noted only for adult insects, due to the grazing period being longer than that in larvae. The mass of adult insects and the efficiency of conversion of ingested food (ECI) were lower for insects exposed to PM than those for control insects. Insects compensated for lower ECI by eating a greater total amount of food (TFE). Adult insects gained significantly higher mass when fed with P. serotina than with P. padus. The effect of PM on analysed plant metabolites was insignificant. Only Prunus sp. and date of collection affected the level of condensed tannins and total phenols. Our results indicate that, when investigating the effect of the host plant on folivore performance, the accumulation of PM, as well as its type and quantity, should be taken into account.

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Exploring edge effects on pollination syndromes in dry forests: implications for conservation strategies

Baronio,

Barreto,

Cardoso

et al. 2024

Biological Journal of the Linnean Society

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Dry forests face significant threats due to human activities, including habitat fragmentation, leading to edge effects that alter microclimatic conditions and species composition. This study evaluates the impact of edge effects on pollination syndromes in a Caatinga dry forest in Brazil. Fieldwork conducted between 2012 and 2013 recorded woody plant species and their pollinators, along with floral traits. Results reveal melittophily as the dominant syndrome, with significant differences in floral traits across syndromes, notably flower colour and shape. Distance from the forest edge did not significantly affect pollinator syndrome richness or abundance, except for a negative relationship with generalist species richness and total abundance. This underscores the importance of considering edge proximity in conservation strategies. The study emphasizes the critical need to incorporate edge dynamics into dry forest management to safeguard ecological functions and services, particularly in maintaining plant–pollinator interactions. Understanding how edge effects influence pollination syndromes is vital for effective conservation, highlighting the importance of continued research into floral responses to edge effects for protecting vulnerable species and habitats in dry forests.

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The floral characteristics of the road edge effect on the example of a road with low traffic volume in the “Puszcza Notecka” Forest

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Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

Particulate matter accumulation – further differences between native Prunus padusand non-native P. serotina

Particulate matter on two Prunus spp. decreases survival and performance of the folivorous beetle Gonioctena quinquepunctata

Exploring edge effects on pollination syndromes in dry forests: implications for conservation strategies

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