Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), a species native to the eastern North America, was
introduced to Europe probably in 1601 and currently extends over 2.3× 10 6 ha. It has …

Effective weed management faces increasing legislative restrictions for the use of herbicides
due to their toxicity and environmental persistence. In addition, the linear increase in …

Vegetation restoration in arid and semi-arid areas plays an extremely important role in
improving the ecological environment and preventing soil erosion. The construction of the …

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is recognised as a forest species of interest due to its
multiple uses. The management of forest genetic resources and their efficient conservation …

Invasion of forest ecosystems by invader plants and forest fires are two of the most serious
environmental problems in the world. Climate change is believed to strongly influence these …

The influence of the geographical origin of eight Romanian provenances of Robinia
pseudoacacia on the characteristics of seeds, germination, and growth of seedlings in …

Both sulfur (S) supply and legume-rhizobium symbiosis can significantly contribute to
enhancing the efficiency of phytoremediation of heavy metals (HMs). However, the …

Invasion of alien plant species (IAS) represents a serious environmental problem,
particularly in Europe, where it mainly pertains to urban areas. Seed germination traits …

Key message The different germination behaviours of the seeds under induced water
limitations may be related to the different adaptive capacities acquired at the diverse …

Seed processing and dormancy break treatments are recommended for rendering seeds
restoration-ready. Conversely, fruit structures and seed coats may protect seeds from …