In: Journal of Economic Entomology, 2017, vol. 110, no. 5, p. 2149-2164
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In: Nature Communications, 2020, vol. 11, no. 1, p. 1745
Invasive alien species (IAS) can substantially affect ecosystem services and human well-being. However, quantitative assessments of their impact on human health are rare and the benefits of implementing IAS management likely to be underestimated. Here we report the effects of the allergenic plant Ambrosia artemisiifolia on public health in Europe and the potential impact of the accidentally...
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In: Biocontrol Science and Technology, 2019, p. 1–8
Following its first record in Europe in 2013, the North American ragweed leaf beetle Ophraella communa, used already as a most successful biocontrol agent against common ragweed in China, is spreading rapidly, asking for a detailed analysis of the potential benefit and risk of this introduction for Europe. Here, we report twelve specific and polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers,...
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In: Journal of Ecology, 2019, vol. 107, no. 6, p. 2673–2687
Invasive alien plants, together with organisms introduced for biological control, are ideal study systems with which to address questions of whether, and how fast, organisms adapt to changing environments. We compared populations of common ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, from native (USA) and introduced (China) ranges at similar latitudes, together with herbivores introduced for biological...
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In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 2014, vol. 68, no. 3, p. 485-497
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In: Basic and Applied Ecology, 2018, vol. 33, p. 14–24
The North American common ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, which produces highly allergenic pollen, is invasive in different parts of the world, including Europe. In 2013, common ragweed in northern Italy was found attacked by another accidentally introduced species, the North American leaf beetle Ophraella communa, which is used for biological control of common ragweed in China. Since the...
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In: Scientific Reports, 2018, vol. 8, no. 1, p. 10806
A little known, unculturable ascomycete, referred to as Phyllachora ambrosiae, can destroy the inflorescences of Ambrosia artemisiifolia, an invasive agricultural weed and producer of highly allergenic pollen. The fungus often remains undetectable in ragweed populations. This work was conducted to understand its origin and pathogenesis, a prerequisite to consider its potential as a biocontrol...
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In: Environmental Biology of Fishes, 2008, vol. 83, no. 2, p. 191-206
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In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 2011, vol. 65, no. 9, p. 1753-1761
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In: Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 2007, vol. 61, no. 5, p. 729-739
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