Naslov
Nassella neesiana (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth (Poaceae, Stipae) a new potentially invasive alien species in the Croatia

Autori
Kabaš, Eva ; Ljubičić, Ivica ; Bogdanović, Sandro

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of abstracts / Jelaska, Sven D. - Zagreb : Hrvatsko ekološko društvo, 2018, 98-98

Skup
3. hrvatski simpozij o invazivnim vrstama = 3rd Croatian Symposium on Invasive Species

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 26.11.2018. - 27.11.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
flora, National Park Brijuni, Stipa neesiana

Sažetak
Nassella neesiana (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth (=Stipa neesiana Trin. & Rupr.), a Chilean needle grass originating from South America was recorded for the first time in the Croatian flora. It was found within ruderal vegetation on the island of Veli Brijun (National Park Brijuni, Istria, NW Croatia). Collected herbarium specimens are deposited and digitalized in ZAGR herbarium. Although it is sometimes found in restricted number N. neesiana is able to form dense stands and spread very fast. The species is adapted to a wide range of climates and soil types, and tolerant to drought, fire and grazing. The species can cause environmental damage to native grasslands, outnumbering native grasses or can create a fire hazards in urban areas. Considering the species has already been naturalized in some European countries, and the fact that territory of Northern Croatia has been evaluated as suitable for its eastward expansion, it is of great importance to follow the spread of the species. Judging by the invasive behaviour of the species in Australia and New Zealand, and their breakthrough to Europe, the conclusion emerges that pastures, natural grasslands and river banks of temperate and Mediterranean European countries might be at risk.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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