Experimental evidence of the consumption of the invasive alien duckweed Lemna minuta by herbivorous larvae of the moth Cataclysta lemnata in Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquabot.2019.103172
Abstract: Abstract Alien plant invasion is a serious threat for biodiversity conservation. Most theories on the mechanisms regulating the expansion of an alien species, agree that herbivory is one of the main factors affecting the success… read more here.
Keywords: moth cataclysta; cataclysta lemnata; larvae moth; alien ... See more keywords
Competition Between Lemna minuta, Lemna minor, and Azolla filiculoides. Growing Fast or Being Steadfast?
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DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2018.00207
Abstract: A substantial number of Lemnaceae are invasive outside their natural distribution area. Lemna minuta is considered invasive in several European countries, where it can occur in the same habitat as invasive Azolla filiculoides and native… read more here.
Keywords: lemna; lemna minor; azolla filiculoides; minuta ... See more keywords
Effects of Microplastic Contamination on the Aquatic Plant Lemna minuta (Least Duckweed)
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DOI: 10.3390/plants12010207
Abstract: Microplastics are widely spread in aquatic environments. Although they are considered among the most alarming contaminants, toxic effects on organisms are unclear, particularly on freshwater plants. In this study, the duckweed Lemna minuta was grown… read more here.
Keywords: lemna minuta; microplastic contamination; exposure times; plant ... See more keywords