Changing ecosystem conditions and diverse socio-economical events have contributed to
an ingrained presence of non-native tree species (NNTs) in the natural and cultural …

Dutch elm disease (DED) is a vascular wilt disease caused by the pathogens Ophiostoma
ulmi and Ophiostoma novo-ulmi with multiple ecological phases including pathogenic …

In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are
presented. It includes new records, confirmations, exclusions, and status changes for Italy or …

Elms (Ulmus spp.) were once dominant trees in mixed broadleaf forests of many European
territories, mainly distributed near rivers and streams or on floodplains. Since ancient times …

The ecological and genetic factors determining the extent of introgression between species
in secondary contact zones remain poorly understood. Here, we investigate the relative …

Bark beetles of the genus Scolytus Geoffroy are the main vectors of the fungus Ophiostoma
ulmi sl, which causes the Dutch elm disease. The large and small elm bark beetles-S …

The prioritization of alien species according to the magnitude of their environmental impacts
has become increasingly important for the management of invasive alien species. In this …

Main conclusion This study compared the plastomes of Ulmaceae allowing analyses of the
dynamic evolution, including genome structure, codon usage bias, repeat sequences …

Abstract During three years, 2014–2016, Dutch elm disease (further DED) was investigated
on 1225 elm trees at 4 different sampling sites and 2 sub-sites in Estonia. For the first time …

Key message Appropriate silvicultural practices combined with the use of resistant Central
European provenances can reduce the prevalence of larch canker caused by Lachnellula …