The use of plants in cities and the ecosystem services they provide has attracted increased
attention both publicly and within the research literature. Increasingly, the value of urban …

Urban forests play an important role for urban dwellers, providing environmental, social and
economic services. One of these benefits is the capacity of trees to provide food, an aspect …

The allergenic potency of the pollen emitted by urban vegetation is one of the effects that
need the most attention in the near future due to its high impact on the quality of air and the …

Platanusx hispanica (London plane) is a tree species widely used in urban areas due to the
diversity of ecosystem services it provides. However, its functions also have some negative …

Trees in cities are vital to the health of the urban ecosystem and residents' wellbeing.
Besides providing habitats, trees provide food via fruits and young leaves, reduce …

Food allergies are a very serious problem among consumers. The most common food
allergies involve animal products, but they can also involve fruits such as berries. We aimed …

Background Food allergy (FA) has become a major public health concern affecting millions
of children and adults worldwide. In Tunisia, published data on FA are scarce. Methods This …

Urban areas with low tree cover in Brazil are found mainly in the Amazon, highlighting the
disparities in access to benefits of urban greening. The goal of this study was to analyze how …

The adverse effects of urbanized areas' growth might be mitigated by the multiple ecosystem
services that urban green infrastructure provides. However, the design and composition of …

The history of urban food forests (UFFs) dates back to ancient times, when civilizations
incorporated edible species into wild forests to create an ecosystem as natural as and self …