Distribution map of Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. (Asteraceae) in Italy

Version 2 2016-05-19, 07:29

Version 1 2016-04-12, 09:56

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posted on 2016-05-19, 07:29 authored by R. Gentili, F. Gilardelli, E. Bona, F. Prosser, A. Selvaggi, A. Alessandrini, F. Martini, P. L. Nimis, T. Wilhalm, M. Adorni, N. M. G. Ardenghi, E. Barni, F. Bonafede, M. Bonini, D. Bouvet, G. Buffa, S. Ciappetta, F. Giordana, G. Faggi, A. Ghiani, L. Ghillani, R. Marcucci, R. Masin, V. Morelli, C. Montagnani, S. Montanari, S. Peccenini, M. Pellizzari, E. Romani, D. Saiani, S. Scortegagna, M. Sirotti, A. Truzzi, M. Vignodelli, L. Bagli, F. Fiandri, C. Siniscalco, S. Citterio

The spread of the invasive and allergenic Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. in Italy was analysed and mapped using distribution data from a wide range of sources. Ambrosia artemisiifolia occupies 1057 floristic quadrants which are mostly distributed in the Po plain. The distribution obtained represents the basis to implement urgent management strategies.