- Belgrade, Serbia
Nevena Kuzmanović
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Faculty Member
Research Interests: Botany, Biology, Nomenclature, Crab Biology and Taxonomy, Genus, and 3 morePoaceae, Holotype, and Typification
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
The Mediterranean region is one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots, with several species distributed on both sides of the Adriatic Sea, i.e. on the Apennine and the Balkan Peninsulas. One of these is Euphorbia spinosa, distributed in the... more
The Mediterranean region is one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots, with several species distributed on both sides of the Adriatic Sea, i.e. on the Apennine and the Balkan Peninsulas. One of these is Euphorbia spinosa, distributed in the coastal regions of the Ligurian, Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Adriatic Seas, whereas its closest relative, E. glabriflora, occurs in continental regions of the western and southern Balkan Peninsula, mostly on serpentine substrates. They differ morphologically, but transitional forms resembling E. glabriflora can be found within the range of E. spinosa and in the overlapping areas of both species, and phylogenetic relationships between them remain unclear. Using nuclear ribosomal ITS sequences, we here show that these two species form a monophyletic group closely related to the E. acanthothamnos alliance, but the relationships between them remain unresolved. Also, amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) fingerprints are weakly structured, but indicate a north-west to south-east trend in genetic differentiation and two main genetic groups; however, these are not entirely congruent with morphological species boundaries. In addition, morphometric analyses indicate only weak differentiation between the taxa, mostly due to occurrence of morphologically transitional forms in contact areas between the two genetic groups. Based on our results we propose to treat both taxa as subspecies of E. spinosa and provide a taxonomic treatment with descriptions. Finally, based on the high genetic variability on the Balkan Peninsula, we hypothesize a trans-Adriatic dispersal from the Balkans to the Apennine Peninsula, probably during the Pleistocene. This is in line with previous studies of different plants with amphi-Adriatic distributions, with the exception that in E. spinosa the distributions on both peninsulas are of similar size, whereas in most other cases the distribution area on the Balkan Peninsula is larger than on the Apennine Peninsula.
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Monitoring the presence of invasive species in natural wetlands is crucial for numerous reasons, including their negative impact on biodiversity, conservation and the ecosystem services provided by these important fragile areas. The aim... more
Monitoring the presence of invasive species in natural wetlands is crucial for numerous reasons, including their negative impact on biodiversity, conservation and the ecosystem services provided by these important fragile areas. The aim of this paper was to investigate the presence and distribution of the highly invasive liana Echinocystis lobata (wild cucumber), and to determine its coenological relations with the native plant species in the Ramsar sites of the southern part of the Pannonian Plain (the southeastern part of Central Europe, northern Serbia). We conducted the phytocenological research of the selected protected riparian areas in detail over a six-year period (2011-2015 and 2020). This study revealed the significant presence of the highly invasive species E. lobata in the studied sites. Wild cucumbers were found in 146 plots in four out of the seven investigated areas. Cluster analyses distinguished four groups of relev?s dominated by E. lobata, which were described, an...
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
The importance of environmental difference among sites and dispersal limitations of species to the explanation of diversity differs among biological systems and geographical regions. We hypothesized that climate and then dispersal... more
The importance of environmental difference among sites and dispersal limitations of species to the explanation of diversity differs among biological systems and geographical regions. We hypothesized that climate and then dispersal limitation will predominantly explain the similarity of alpine vegetation at increasing distances between pairs of regions at subcontinental extent. We computed the similarity of all pairs of 23 European mountain regions below 50° N after dividing the species lists of each region by calcareous or siliceous substrates. Distance decay in similarity was better fitted by a cubic polynomial than a negative exponential function, and the fit was better on calcareous than on siliceous substrate. Commonality analysis revealed that the proportion of explanation of beta diversity by climatic difference had unimodal patterns on a gradient of increasing distance between regions, while explanation by dispersal limitation had consistently rising patterns on both substrat...
Research Interests:
As a European endemic restricted to a few European countries, <em>Geum bulgaricum </em>is here treated as a "target species" or "species of European concern". Although of great international significance,... more
As a European endemic restricted to a few European countries, <em>Geum bulgaricum </em>is here treated as a "target species" or "species of European concern". Although of great international significance, its distribution is insufficiently known. Based on several years of field studies and analyses of herbarium and literature data, we have determined that <em>G</em>. <em>bulgaricum</em> is a Balkan endemic plant distributed in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, and Serbia. Although the range of its distribution is divided into two main parts - "eastern" (the Rila Mountains in the Rhodope-Rila mountain system) and "western" (several mountains in the Dinaric system and one isolated population in the northeastern part of the Scardo-Pindic system) - in fact all populations are grouped into four disjunctions. Based on our studies of extensive chorological data and estimation of the number of i...
Research Interests:
Several names belonging to the Sesleria sect. Argenteae (Poaceae) were discussed in this paper and, where necessary, typified. Lectotypes were designated for the names Sesleria nitida var. brevidentata, S. nitida var. intermedia, S.... more
Several names belonging to the Sesleria sect. Argenteae (Poaceae) were discussed in this paper and, where necessary, typified. Lectotypes were designated for the names Sesleria nitida var. brevidentata, S. nitida var. intermedia, S. nitida var. tenoreana f. macrostachya, and S. nitida var. tenoreana f. visianii. Neotypes were designated for the names Sesleria nitida var. tenoreana s.s. and S. nitida var. de-gasperiana. Synonyms were proposed for the following names (accepted names in brackets): S. feretrana (= S. italica), S. italica subsp. mariculensis (= S. italica), S. nitida var. brevidentata (= S. vaginalis), S. nitida var. candae (= S. italica), S. nitida var. intermedia (= S. robusta), S. nitida var. tenoreana f. visianii (= S. italica), and S. nitida var. tenoreana f. macrostachya (= S. italica). As regards Sesleria nitida var. de-gasperiana and S. nitida var. sancti-marinii, they were confirmed as synonyms of S. pichiana. Due to the extremely limited number of herbarium spe...
Research Interests:
Research Interests: Biology and Campanulaceae
This study represents the first data gathering and analysis of the floristic composition of ruderal vegetation in Serbia, published over the last 70 years. The dataset included 748 relev?s of ruderal communities and a total of 716 plant... more
This study represents the first data gathering and analysis of the floristic composition of ruderal vegetation in Serbia, published over the last 70 years. The dataset included 748 relev?s of ruderal communities and a total of 716 plant species and subspecies. The study showed that the most abundant were widespread taxa, especially taxa of the Eurasian area type, while alien species accounted for a relatively small proportion of the ruderal flora (about 10%). Therophytes and hemicryptophytes were most abundant in the life form spectra. Five vegetation groups were identified, corresponding to the following vegetation classes: Bidentetea, Sisymbrietea, Digitario sanguinalis-Eragrostietea minoris, Artemisietea vulgaris and Polygono-Poetea annuae. The analysis of similarity showed that there are small floristic differences between particular vegetation groups. The determined diagnostic species for the vegetation groups were compared with those of the corresponding anthropogenic vegetati...
Research Interests:
AimAlpine habitats support unique biodiversity confined to high‐elevation areas in the current interglacial. Plant diversity in these habitats may respond to area, environment, connectivity and isolation, yet these factors have been... more
AimAlpine habitats support unique biodiversity confined to high‐elevation areas in the current interglacial. Plant diversity in these habitats may respond to area, environment, connectivity and isolation, yet these factors have been rarely evaluated in concert. Here we investigate major determinants of regional species pools in alpine grasslands, and the responses of their constituent species groups.LocationEuropean mountains below 50° N.Time periodBetween 1928 and 2019.Major taxa studiedVascular plants.MethodsWe compiled species pools from alpine grasslands in 23 regions, including 794 alpine species and 2,094 non‐alpines. We used species–area relationships to test the influence of the extent of alpine areas on regional richness, and mixed‐effects models to compare the effects of 12 spatial and environmental predictors. Variation in species composition was addressed by generalized dissimilarity models and by a coefficient of dispersal direction to assess historical links among regi...
Research Interests:
The present paper gives new records of the following taxa in SE Europe and adjacent regions, together with significant data pertaining to them: the pathogenic fungus Arthrocladiella mougeotii; the liverwort Riccia frostii; the mosses... more
The present paper gives new records of the following taxa in SE Europe and adjacent regions, together with significant data pertaining to them: the pathogenic fungus Arthrocladiella mougeotii; the liverwort Riccia frostii; the mosses Campylopus fragilis, C. introflexus and Tomentypnum nitens; the fern Allosorus persicus; the monocots Allium atropurpureum and Sisyrinchium montanum; and the dicots Calluna vulgaris and Santolina chamaecyparissus.
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
A detailed description of the total variability of leaf anatomical characters in different populations of the taxon Carex humilis Leysser from Austria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania was made.... more
A detailed description of the total variability of leaf anatomical characters in different populations of the taxon Carex humilis Leysser from Austria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania was made. Analyses were performed on the cross-section of 253 leaves collected from 18 populations. Statistical analyses were carried out for 33 quantitative characters related to the leaf anatomy. To identify the trends in anatomical differentiation, descriptive statistics, correlative variability and variations in regard to the geographical gradients, as well as analysis of variance (ANOVA) have been done.
ABSTRACT Sesleria serbica is a neglected taxon traditionally wrongly synonymised with S. rigida. Our multifaceted study confirmed its specific status. Herewith we comprehensively describe its morpho-anatomical and ecological features. It... more
ABSTRACT Sesleria serbica is a neglected taxon traditionally wrongly synonymised with S. rigida. Our multifaceted study confirmed its specific status. Herewith we comprehensively describe its morpho-anatomical and ecological features. It is an obligate serpentinophyte, and a protected species in Serbia. Regarding its distribution, S. serbica is a Balkan endemic species (local endemic of the eastern part of the Illyrian province). Nomenclatural and taxonomical notes are also provided, as well as the national conservation status of this species.
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
The nomenclature of the linear-leaved species of the Sesleria juncifolia complex is one of the topics of ongoing research on the taxonomy, genetic variation, and coenology of the genus Sesleria. This paper deals with the typification of... more
The nomenclature of the linear-leaved species of the Sesleria juncifolia complex is one of the topics of ongoing research on the taxonomy, genetic variation, and coenology of the genus Sesleria. This paper deals with the typification of five names belonging to the S. juncifolia complex that are widely used in the taxonomical and phytosociological literature. The holotype of S. juncifolia Suffren has been located. The names S. interrupta, S. juncifolia Host, and S. tenuifolia are lectotypified. A neotype is selected for S. ujhelyi. Images for all type specimens are provided, including those for members of the complex that are already validly typified (S. kalnikensis, S. albanica, S. apennina, S. calabrica).
Research Interests:
The results of a multivariate morphometric study of leaf anatomical characters in different, geographically distant populations of the taxon Cephalaria laevigata from Serbia and Romania are presented with the aim to reveal the trends of... more
The results of a multivariate morphometric study of leaf anatomical characters in different, geographically distant populations of the taxon Cephalaria laevigata from Serbia and Romania are presented with the aim to reveal the trends of population differentiation. Analyses were performed on a cross-section of 105 leaves collected from 10 populations. In order to establish the overall morphological variation and relationships between individuals from all populations, principal component analyses and canonical discriminant analysis were performed. Clustering analyses were carried out to explore whether the observed anatomical differences are a result of adaptive responses. Regression analysis was performed to identify the level of correlation between leaf anatomical characters and basic orographic, geological and bioclimatic habitat characteristics. Unexpectedly, in most of the characters there was discrepancy between leaf anatomy and climatic conditions, and the characters did not sh...
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
This paper presents the results of a multivariate morphometric study of leaf anatomical characters in different, geographically very distant populations of taxon Carex humilis from Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina,... more
This paper presents the results of a multivariate morphometric study of leaf anatomical characters in different, geographically very distant populations of taxon Carex humilis from Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania with the aim to reveal the trends of population differentiation. Analyses were performed on the cross-section of 173 leaves collected from 12 populations. In order to establish the overall morphological variation and relationships between individuals from all populations, principal component analyses (PCA) and canonical discriminant analysis (CDA) have been done. The UPGMA clustering analyses based on leaf anatomical characters and habitat climatic characteristics were carried out to explore whether the observed anatomical differences are a result of adaptive responses. Regression analysis (linear regression) was performed to identify the level of correlation between leaf anatomical characters and basic orographic, geological, and bioc...
Research Interests:
We investigated taxonomic and endemic richness, patterns of spatial distribution, cenotic and spatial diversification, and chorological and life form spectra of montane coniferous forests in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula. We... more
We investigated taxonomic and endemic richness, patterns of spatial distribution, cenotic and spatial diversification, and chorological and life form spectra of montane coniferous forests in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula. We collected information on 1435 taxa (1351 at the level of species and 84 subspecies) with 65,289 species-occurrence data, published in 1930 original plots with a total area of about 215 ha in the analysis. All statistical analyses (univariate and multivariate) were performed on binary matrices prepared for different levels of analysis. Our main results showed that the montane coniferous forests of the central Balkan Peninsula represent very species-rich vegetation. At the same time, the high proportion of endemics indicated that the montane coniferous forests of the central Balkan Peninsula differ significantly from Central European and boreal forests of a similar type. Furthermore, we found that there were regional differences in the species compositi...
Research Interests:
Dry open rocky grassland vegetation on shallow ultramafic soils in the Central Balkans represents typical secondary grasslands, which have developed mainly in the zone of thermophilous mixed deciduous broadleaved and pine forests.... more
Dry open rocky grassland vegetation on shallow ultramafic soils in the Central Balkans represents typical secondary grasslands, which have developed mainly in the zone of thermophilous mixed deciduous broadleaved and pine forests. Although all relevant national and regional syntaxonomic reviews classify these rocky grasslands within the distinct order Halacsyetalia sendtneri, the syntaxonomic position of the order in different systems of classification has varied in the past. Considering this as well as the fact that there have been no synoptic works on this specific vegetation type, we gathered all available data on the order Halacsyetalia sendtnerii from the serpentinites of the Western and Central Balkan Peninsula for its critical evaluation. The results obtained in our analyses allowed us to propose a new syntaxonomic concept, which is partly in accordance with previously published syntaxonomic schemes. Two alliances can be distinguished: Centaureo kosaninii-Bromion fibrosi and ...
Research Interests:
The phytosociological investigation of habitats with highly invasive tree species Acer negundo L. and Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marshall was performed in Ramsar site Carska bara (Vojvodina, Serbia). A total of 107 species were noticed within... more
The phytosociological investigation of habitats with highly invasive tree species Acer negundo L. and Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marshall was performed in Ramsar site Carska bara (Vojvodina, Serbia). A total of 107 species were noticed within 32 relevés. Recorded relevés are georeferenced and analysed in detail. The results of the relevant numerical analyses suggest the existence of two floristically and coenologically well defined groups of stands defined as the forest communities: Rubo caesii–Aceretum negundi ass. nova and Carici otrubae–Fraxinetum pennsylvanicae ass. nova. The increasing dispersal rate of the invasive trees is detected as a problem amongst many fragile wet habitats across Serbia and SE Europe, alerting their urgent and effective control.Invazivne vrste, kao drugi faktor rizika ugrožavanja nativne biološke raznolikosti, jedan su od najvećih izazova u očuvanju biološke raznolikosti u Europi prema Europskoj strategiji o invazivnim vrstama. Prijetnje autohtonoj biološkoj...
The high diversity of ruderal vegetation in urban environments is well known. Although it has been a subject of numerous studies in Serbia, in recent years it has been slightly overlooked, although, due to the dynamics of ruderal... more
The high diversity of ruderal vegetation in urban environments is well known. Although it has been a subject of numerous studies in Serbia, in recent years it has been slightly overlooked, although, due to the dynamics of ruderal habitats, constant research is required. We investigated ruderal vegetation in 20 cities across Serbia during a period of 5 years. Most of the relevés were collected during the summer months, and within 712 relevés, 422 taxa were recorded. Results of the cluster analyses and identified diagnostic species revealed 26 plant communities, of which nine are dominated or co-dominated by aliens. The relevés can be grouped into six ecologically well-differentiated major vegetation groups. Our study revealed the ruderal communities which are the most widespread in urban environments in Serbia. Additionally, some communities were registered for the first time in the country.
Research Interests:
We investigated vegetation in ravine habitats of Serbia, in order to classify hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia Scop.) forests in syntaxonomic terms, assess the effects of environmental factors on their floristic differentiation, and... more
We investigated vegetation in ravine habitats of Serbia, in order to classify hop hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia Scop.) forests in syntaxonomic terms, assess the effects of environmental factors on their floristic differentiation, and detect the biodiversity components of the analyzed communities. Both K-means clustering and Bayesian classification revealed five ecologically interpretable groups of forests that belong to the alliances Ostryo carpinifoliae-Fagion sylvaticae, Ostryo carpinifoliae-Tilion platyphylli, Fraxino orni-Ostryion carpinifoliae, Pseudofumario albae-Ostryion carpinifoliae, and Achilleo ageratifoliae-Ostryion carpinifoliae. Canonical correspondence analysis indicated that these alliances are clearly differentiated along a combined light–moisture gradient (from shade and mesic to sunny and xeric variants). The alpha diversity increases from xeric to mesic alliances. A lower alpha diversity in xeric forests may be explained by the stress conditions that prevent mesi...
Research Interests:
Dry open rocky grassland vegetation on shallow ultramafic soils in the Central Balkans represents typical secondary grasslands, which have developed mainly in the zone of thermophilous mixed deciduous broadleaved and pine forests.... more
Dry open rocky grassland vegetation on shallow ultramafic soils in the Central Balkans represents typical secondary grasslands, which have developed mainly in the zone of thermophilous mixed deciduous broadleaved and pine forests. Although all relevant national and regional syntaxonomic reviews classify these rocky grasslands within the distinct order Halacsyetalia sendtneri, the syntaxonomic position of the order in different systems of classification has varied in the past. Considering this as well as the fact that there have been no synoptic works on this specific vegetation type, we gathered all available data on the order Halacsyetalia sendtnerii from the serpentinites of the Western and Central Balkan Peninsula for its critical evaluation. The results obtained in our analyses allowed us to propose a new syntaxonomic concept, which is partly in accordance with previously published syntaxonomic schemes. Two alliances can be distinguished: Centaureo kosaninii-Bromion fibrosi and ...
Research Interests:
We report the occurrence of rootless plantlets in the inflorescence of Sesleria robusta Schott, Nyman & Kotschy. cultivated in the Botanical garden "Jevremovac" in Belgrade, Serbia. We assumed it was pseudo-vivipary that had... more
We report the occurrence of rootless plantlets in the inflorescence of Sesleria robusta Schott, Nyman & Kotschy. cultivated in the Botanical garden "Jevremovac" in Belgrade, Serbia. We assumed it was pseudo-vivipary that had most probably been induced by unfavourable conditions during a flowering that had occurred several months after the normal flowering time. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first record of vivipary sensu lato in a Sesleria species.
Teucrium montanum is a species widely distributed in Europe, occurring also in North Africa and Asia Minor. Because of its wide distribution and high morphological variability, many taxa related to T. montanum have been described. In this... more
Teucrium montanum is a species widely distributed in Europe, occurring also in North Africa and Asia Minor. Because of its wide distribution and high morphological variability, many taxa related to T. montanum have been described. In this paper we discuss and lectotypify the following six names of taxa described or reported for the Balkan Peninsula: T. helianthemoides, T. montanum var. hirsutum, T. montanum var. modestum, T. montanum var. parnassicum, T. pannonicum, and T. skorpilii.
Research Interests:
In our recent paper, we noticed a mistake concerning figure 2 (Di Pietro et al. 2021: 93). According to the caption, figure 2 should represent the sheet FI051890 (a lectotype of Sesleria nitida var. tenoreana f. visianii). In fact, in the... more
In our recent paper, we noticed a mistake concerning figure 2 (Di Pietro et al. 2021: 93). According to the caption, figure 2 should represent the sheet FI051890 (a lectotype of Sesleria nitida var. tenoreana f. visianii). In fact, in the place of the sheet FI051890, a figure containing two herbarium specimens deposited in PAD (PAD-HD00955 and PAD-HD00956) was erroneously published. These two PAD specimens were discussed in the paper (Di Pietro et al. 2021: 94) where it was highlighted that these could not be considered with certainty as original material for Sesleria nitida var. tenoreana f. visianii Pampanini (1917: 4).We here, correct the mistake and publish the image of lectotype of Sesleria nitida var. tenoreana f. visianii (FI051890, Fig. 1).
Research Interests:
The inventory of woody vegetation is of great importance for good forest management. Advancements of remote sensing techniques have provided excellent tools for such purposes, reducing the required amount of time and labor, yet with high... more
The inventory of woody vegetation is of great importance for good forest management. Advancements of remote sensing techniques have provided excellent tools for such purposes, reducing the required amount of time and labor, yet with high accuracy and the information richness. Sentinel-2 is one of the relatively new satellite missions, whose 13 spectral bands and short revisit time proved to be very useful when it comes to forest monitoring. In this study, the novel spatio-temporal classification framework for mapping woody vegetation from Sentinel-2 multitemporal data has been proposed. The used framework is based on the probability random forest classification, where temporal information is explicitly defined in the model. Because of this, several predictions are made for each pixel of the study area, which allow for specific spatio-temporal aggregation to be performed. The proposed methodology has been successfully applied for mapping eight potential forest and shrubby vegetation ...
Research Interests:
This paper presents the results of a detailed study of leaf blade anatomical traits of populations of the Sesleria juncifolia complex from the Balkan Peninsula. The measurements were performed on cross sections of 302 tiller leaf blades... more
This paper presents the results of a detailed study of leaf blade anatomical traits of populations of the Sesleria juncifolia complex from the Balkan Peninsula. The measurements were performed on cross sections of 302 tiller leaf blades from 24 populations. We calculated basic descriptive statistics for each character state. Principal component and canonical discriminant analyses were used to identify the structure of variability and the characters that majorly contributed to the differentiation of the defined groups. Cluster analysis was done to estimate the distances among the studied populations. We provide a detailed description of the leaf blade anatomy of the different populations of S. juncifolia complex investigated within Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and North Macedonia. The results show that most of the characters exhibit moderate degrees of variation. The principal component analysis shows slight separation of populations from northwestern Croatia. ...
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
Campanula versicolor is a member of the Campanula pyramidalis complex. It is distributed in the southern Balkan Peninsula, with a small disjunct range in SE Italy (Puglia and Basilicata administrative regions). Due to its high... more
Campanula versicolor is a member of the Campanula pyramidalis complex. It is distributed in the southern Balkan Peninsula, with a small disjunct range in SE Italy (Puglia and Basilicata administrative regions). Due to its high morphological variability, 17 taxa have been described (at specific and infraspecific level). However, the taxonomic status of these taxa is not clear. In modern floristic literature and checklists they are considered as synonyms within broadly defined C. versicolor. Considering the fact that misinterpretations of their taxonomy in floras and checklists might be caused by unresolved nomenclatural issues, after studying the original material from relevant herbarium collections, we designated lectotypes or epitypes for the following names: C. corymbosa, C. planiflora, C. plasonii, C. rosanii, C. tenorei, C. versicolor, C. versicolor f. mrkvickana, C. versicolor subsp. thessala subvar. lancifolia, C. versicolor var. rosanii, C. versicolor var. thessala, C. versic...
Research Interests:
Research Interests: Geography, Biology, Floristics, Plant Taxonomy, Nomenclature, and 7 moreFlora, Serbia, Checklist, Plants, Subspecies, Vascular Plant, and Taxon
Research Interests:
Abstract: M. S., Kuzmanović, N., Vreš, B., Ruščić, M. & Surina, B. 2018. Contribution to the bryophyte flora of the island of Rava (Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean) and Zygodon conoideus new to Croatia. – Herzogia 31: 988–994. The first... more
Abstract: M. S., Kuzmanović, N., Vreš, B., Ruščić, M. & Surina, B. 2018. Contribution to the bryophyte flora of the island of Rava (Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean) and Zygodon conoideus new to Croatia. – Herzogia 31: 988–994. The first insight into the bryophyte flora of the island of Rava (Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean, Croatia) is given. Based on the collection made in 2014, a total of 47 moss and one liverwort taxa were recorded. Zygodon conoideus is reported as new to Croatia.
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
The taxonomically intricate Edraianthus dalmaticus-serbicus group within E. tenuifolius-complex in the Balkan Peninsula is reviewed using morphological, molecular and genome size data based on extensive sampling of populations across the... more
The taxonomically intricate Edraianthus dalmaticus-serbicus group within E. tenuifolius-complex in the Balkan Peninsula is reviewed using morphological, molecular and genome size data based on extensive sampling of populations across the species’ range. The phylogenetic analyses based on Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphisms (AFLPs), plastid DNA (trnL-F region and rbcL-atpB spacer) and nuclear ribosomal external transcribed spacer (nrETS) sequences confirmed the monophyly of E. serbicus as traditionally defined but have also revealed the presence of two distinct and allopatrically distributed taxa. The genome size and morphological analyses, performed on the same widespread sample of populations, largely corresponded with molecular results, allowing us to raise the overlooked taxon E. serbicus subsp. stankovici, to the species level. The names Edraianthus serbicus and E. serbicus subsp. stankovicii (≡ E. stankovicii) are typified. Furthermore, a new differential diagnosis, descrip...
Research Interests:
UDK 630* 188 (001) Izvorni znanstveni članci – Original scientific papers Šumarski list, 3–4 (2015): 155–169 Summary The phytosociological investigation of habitats with highly invasive tree species Acer negundo L. and Fraxinus... more
UDK 630* 188 (001) Izvorni znanstveni članci – Original scientific papers Šumarski list, 3–4 (2015): 155–169 Summary The phytosociological investigation of habitats with highly invasive tree species Acer negundo L. and Fraxinus penn-sylvanica Marshall was performed in Ramsar site Carska bara (Vojvodina, Serbia). A total of 107 species were noticed within 32 relevés. Recorded relevés are georeferenced and analysed in detail. The results of the relevant numerical analyses suggest the existence of two floristically and coenologically well defined groups of stands defined as the forest communities: Rubo caesii–Aceretum negundi ass. nova and Carici otrubae–Fraxinetum pennsylvanicae ass. nova. The increasing dispersal rate of the invasive trees is detected as a problem amongst many fragile wet habitats across Serbia and SE Europe, alerting their urgent and effective control.
Research Interests:
Research Interests:
In this paper we provide the lectotypification of Campanula secundiflora, the Tertiary relict and paleostenoendemic species described by Josif Pančić and Roberto de Visiani in the first work they published jointly: Plantae serbicae... more
In this paper we provide the lectotypification of Campanula secundiflora, the Tertiary relict and paleostenoendemic species described by Josif Pančić and Roberto de Visiani in the first work they published jointly: Plantae serbicae rariores aut novae – Decas I (1862). All studied material is deposited in BEOU and PAD herbarium collections. The species Campanula secundiflora Vis. & Pančić was discovered by Josif Pančić (1814-1888), a Serbian botanist who collected and described many plant species new for science, alone or with the help of other European botanists, and especially with Dalmatian botanist Roberto de Visiani (1800-1878). More details about the collaboration of Pančić and Visiani can be found in Clementi et al. (2014). Pančić collected material of C. secundiflora for the first time in July 1856 while the plant was still not in full flower. He determined it as Campanula diffusa Vahl., with a note that it is probably a new species. Five years later, in August 1861, Pančić c...