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View article: Short‐term responses in weed spatial patterns during early adoption of conservation agriculture practices
Short‐term responses in weed spatial patterns during early adoption of conservation agriculture practices Open
BACKGROUND The aggregated spatial pattern of weeds in agricultural systems is a widespread phenomenon. Depending on species characteristics, for example life form, weed patches may maintain their location across growing seasons. These spat…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Ecological and Germination Niches in Native and Invasive Populations of <i>Amaranthus albus</i>
Comparative Analysis of Ecological and Germination Niches in Native and Invasive Populations of <i>Amaranthus albus</i> Open
Invasive species serve as natural experiments to study adaptive evolution over contemporary time scales, as their native and invasive populations are exposed to different climatic settings and hence may experience strong selection pressure…
View article: Effects of Horizontal and Vertical Island Biogeography on Green Roofs Arthropod Communities
Effects of Horizontal and Vertical Island Biogeography on Green Roofs Arthropod Communities Open
From an ecological perspective, urban green roofs can be viewed as green islands surrounded by an urban matrix. Island biogeography theory suggests that species richness on an island is the outcome of a dynamic equilibrium between immigrat…
View article: Apple orchard volatiles composition at medfly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) hot spots
Apple orchard volatiles composition at medfly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) hot spots Open
Plant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play crucial roles in mediating plant-environment interactions, including pest attraction and deterrence, as well as attracting pollinators and deterring herbivores. The Mediterranean fruit fly (medf…
View article: Characterising Hot Spots of Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Apple Orchards: Implications for Pest Monitoring and Management
Characterising Hot Spots of Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Apple Orchards: Implications for Pest Monitoring and Management Open
The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly, Ceratitis capitata [Wiedemann]) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a significant pest causing sizeable economic burden and fruit damage to crops worldwide, especially in the Mediterranean area. In deciduous orc…
View article: Modeling and managing erosion in arid ravines using high-resolution satellite imagery
Modeling and managing erosion in arid ravines using high-resolution satellite imagery Open
Ravines in arid lands are affected by various soil erosion processes caused by inconsistent rainfall regimes, flooding patterns, and anthropogenic interventions. These effects are expressed in the geomorphological and vegetation patterns o…
View article: Managing pigweed (<i>Amaranthus</i> spp.) in commercial tomato fields across a climate gradient
Managing pigweed (<i>Amaranthus</i> spp.) in commercial tomato fields across a climate gradient Open
This study investigated the impact of climate variability on pigweed ( Amaranthus spp.) management in processing tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum ) fields across northern Israel, which span a climate gradient from semiarid to Mediterranean co…
View article: How urban proximity shapes agricultural pest dynamics: a review
How urban proximity shapes agricultural pest dynamics: a review Open
Agricultural landscapes adjacent to human settlements are subject to unique ecological dynamics that influence pest populations, yet the complexity of these relationships remains relatively underexplored. This review synthesizes current kn…
View article: Broadening the scope of weed research: Integrating ecological theories to propel weed management
Broadening the scope of weed research: Integrating ecological theories to propel weed management Open
Weed science plays a vital role in mitigating the negative impacts of weeds in agriculture and natural ecosystems. However, the field has received criticism for its limited theoretical foundation and excessive focus on phenomenological and…
View article: Unraveling the reasons for failure to control <scp><i>Amaranthus albus</i></scp>: insights into herbicide application at different growth stages, temperature effect, and herbicide resistance on a regional scale
Unraveling the reasons for failure to control <span><i>Amaranthus albus</i></span>: insights into herbicide application at different growth stages, temperature effect, and herbicide resistance on a regional scale Open
BACKGROUND This study investigates factors contributing Amaranthus albus control failure in processing tomato fields in northern Israel. The study region is characterized by a significant climate gradient from east to west, providing the o…
View article: Quantifying the dynamic of cereals and broad leaves plants in semi-arid ranging grasslands using PlanetScope&#174; satellite imaging
Quantifying the dynamic of cereals and broad leaves plants in semi-arid ranging grasslands using PlanetScope® satellite imaging Open
The vegetation composition in grasslands is temporarily changed during its lifespan, due to the different physiological development of broadleaves and cereals species. Determination of the temporal vegetation composition and its dynamic, w…
View article: Potential distribution of the citrus Mal Secco disease in the Mediterranean basin under current and future climate conditions
Potential distribution of the citrus Mal Secco disease in the Mediterranean basin under current and future climate conditions Open
Species distribution models are widely used to estimate the potential geographic distribution of species habitat. They are also used to predict the impact of climate change on species distributions. In this study, we examined the distribut…
View article: Global Geographic Distribution and Host Range of Fusarium circinatum, the Causal Agent of Pine Pitch Canker
Global Geographic Distribution and Host Range of Fusarium circinatum, the Causal Agent of Pine Pitch Canker Open
Fusarium circinatum, the causal agent of pine pitch canker (PPC), is currently one of the most important threats of Pinus spp. globally. This pathogen is known in many pine-growing regions, including natural and planted forests, and can af…
View article: The Role of Land Use Types and Water Chemical Properties in Structuring the Microbiomes of a Connected Lake System
The Role of Land Use Types and Water Chemical Properties in Structuring the Microbiomes of a Connected Lake System Open
Lakes and other freshwater bodies are intimately connected to the surrounding land, yet to what extent land-use affects the quality of freshwater and the microbial communities living in various freshwater environments is largely unknown. W…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Mal Secco Disease Spread in Lemon Orchards in Israel
Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Mal Secco Disease Spread in Lemon Orchards in Israel Open
Mal Secco is a severe disease of citrus in which the fungus Plenodomus tracheiphilus (formerly Phoma tracheiphila) penetrates the vascular system of the host. In this study, we characterized the spatial dynamics of the disease in seven lem…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Ecballium elaterium in Almond Orchards
Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Ecballium elaterium in Almond Orchards Open
The concept of site-specific weed management is based on the assumption that weeds are aggregated in patches. In this study, we surveyed four plots in four commercial almond orchards for three years and mapped the locations of Ecballium el…
View article: Factors Affecting the Distribution of Pine Pitch Canker in Northern Spain
Factors Affecting the Distribution of Pine Pitch Canker in Northern Spain Open
Fusarium circinatum is the causal agent of pine pitch canker disease (PPC), affecting Pinus species and other conifers (i.e., Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco.), forming resinous cankers on the main stem and branches and causing diebac…
View article: The role of land use types and water chemical properties in structuring the microbiomes of a connected lakes system
The role of land use types and water chemical properties in structuring the microbiomes of a connected lakes system Open
Lakes and other freshwater bodies are intimately connected to the surrounding land, yet to what extent land-use affects the quality of freshwater and the microbial communities living in various freshwater environments is largely unknown. W…
View article: Predicting the impact of climate change: genomic measures of local adaptation in the Near Eastern Fire Salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata)
Predicting the impact of climate change: genomic measures of local adaptation in the Near Eastern Fire Salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata) Open
The Near Eastern fire salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata) is an endangered species in Israel and the Israeli populations occupy the southernmost, and most xeric habitats of the Salamandra genus worldwide. Due to its geographic distribu…
View article: Modelling the spatiotemporal dynamics of <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> at a regional scale
Modelling the spatiotemporal dynamics of <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> at a regional scale Open
Potato late blight caused the Irish Potato Famine and still causes billions of dollars of annual crop damage. Tracking and predicting its spread remains problematic. Growers overspray potato fields with fungicide as a precaution, irrespect…
View article: Spatial Spread of the Root Parasitic Weed Phelipanche aegyptiaca in Processing Tomatoes by Using Ecoinformatics and Spatial Analysis†
Spatial Spread of the Root Parasitic Weed Phelipanche aegyptiaca in Processing Tomatoes by Using Ecoinformatics and Spatial Analysis† Open
Egyptian broomrape (Phelipanche aegyptiaca) is one of the main threats to tomato production in Israel. The seed bank of P. aegyptiaca rapidly develops and spreads in the field. Knowledge about the spatio-temporal distribution of such weeds…
View article: Distribution and Habitat Specificity of Potentially-Toxic Microcystis across Climate, Land, and Water Use Gradients
Distribution and Habitat Specificity of Potentially-Toxic Microcystis across Climate, Land, and Water Use Gradients Open
Toxic cyanobacterial blooms are a growing threat to freshwater bodies worldwide. In order for a toxic bloom to occur, a population of cells with the genetic capacity to produce toxins must be present together with the appropriate environme…