Distribution of economically important weed species in the riparian and roadside vegetation of Serbia

  • Ana Anđelković Institut za zaštitu bilja i životnu sredinu
  • Goran Tmušić University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology
  • Dragana Marisavljević Institute for Plant Protection and Environment
  • Mladen Marković PE Roads of Serbia, Department for Environmental Protection
  • Dušanka Cvijanović University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology
  • Goran Anačkov University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology
  • Snežana Radulović University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology
  • Danijela Pavlović Institute for Plant Protection and Environment
Keywords: dispersal corridor, weeds, roads, waterways, Serbia

Abstract


Transportation corridors such as waterways and road networks serve as an entranceway for invasive and economically important weed species. The unstable environment of riparian areas and nutrient enrichment of road verges promotes the establishment and spread of these species, which may have a negative effect on nearby arable land, leading to severe yield reductions. We aimed to register the presence and frequency of five selected weed species (Chenopodium albumCirsium arvense, Convolvulus arvensisCynodon dactylon, and Lactuca serriola) within these linear corridors. Sites along waterways were visited during 2013-2016, and road networks during 2018-2019. At each site, studied weed species were registered along 100 m transects, resulting in 250 localities along waterways and 180 near road networks. The most frequent species is Convolvulus arvensis, followed by Lactuca serriola and Chenopodium album, while less prevalent species are Cirsium arvense and Cynodon dactylon. The main characteristic of studied species is their preference for roadside habitats, except for Chenopodium album, which is more common in riparian areas. 

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Published
2021/11/25
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