The present review discusses the impact of heavy metals on the growth of plants at different
concentrations, paying particular attention to the hormesis effect. Within the past decade …

By mitigating the negative effects of urbanization, urban trees contribute significantly to the
well-being of urban citizens. However, trees themselves are also exposed to urban stress …

The bionomy and ecology of Aphis craccivora on Robinia pseudoacacia was studied. The
number of generations per year was determined, as well the lifespan of a generation and …

Simple Summary For centuries, hemp has been used by humans as a source of natural
fiber. Nowadays, it is a multipurpose crop with many uses, but the most valuable are hemp …

To determine the causes of the variation in the seasonal dynamics of Harmonia axyridis
(Pallas) in Central Europe, numbers of adults and larvae of this invasive species were …

We evaluated the differences in frequency (percentage of sampling sessions where the
species was recorded) and abundance (mean number of individuals per 100 sweeps) of …

The factors that affect the local distribution of the invasive Harmonia axyridis are not yet
completely resolved. Hypotheses predicting positive and independent effects of prey …

In temperate climate zones, where a continental climate prevails, the appearance of males
in populations of most aphid species takes place only in the autumn. Holocyclic and …

Periphyllus lyropictus (Kessler) was collected for the first time in the green urban landscape
of Timisoara, Western Romania. Small colonies with oviparous female and alate males of …

A global decline in diversity of plants and animals, has led to an increased focus on the topic
of biodiversity. The trend of urbanisation can be a facilitator for biodiversity loss, and cities …