Paola Lombardo

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Does anybody have scientific evidence that soil moved to the base of a Mediterranean pine tree (Pinus picea) hinders its growth?

Hello there, I am trying to find solid scientific evidence that the partial "burying" of a Pinus picea tree trunk base under some soil is negative -- even detrimental -- to the tree health, even...

02 November 2015 950 4 View

Could anyone please provide recent literature on freshwater macroinvertebrate-moss associations?

Hello, I am looking for recent (~1990s and forward) literature on invertebrate-moss associations in inland water ecosystems (lakes, streams, wetlands, canals, etc.). Articles should focus on...

09 October 2015 569 15 View

Could anybody provide any recent literature on the effects of riparian buffer zones on receiving water bodies?

Hello! I am looking for recent (ca. 2005-) literature on the (typically beneficial) effects of riparian buffer zones on receiving freshwater ecosystems, particularly lakes, streams, and...

16 April 2015 8,254 9 View

Does anybody have any literature about the impact of the freshwater macrophyte Elodea on littoral fish?

Hello! I would like to receive literature (scientific and/or grey) addressing or including the possible effects of the macrophytes Elodea canadensis or E. nuttallii on lake fish (ecology,...

17 March 2015 6,331 5 View

Could anybody report of current and/or past occurrence of the freshwater planorbid snail Planorbarius corneus in Europe?

Hello! I am looking for info (published literature, grey literature, or also any personal observation that you may have had) about the current -- or at least most up-to-date -- geographical...

10 March 2015 9,262 17 View

How can you distinguish male and female bithyniids (Bithynia spp. -- freshwater European gastropods) in vivo?

Hello! I would like to carry out experiments with live bithyniids (Bithynia spp., especially B. tentaculata and B. leachii), but I would need to separate the sexes for meaningful population...

07 March 2015 5,182 4 View

Could anybody report any nuisance-level growth of the aquatic macrophyte Elodea canadensis in warm climates?

Hello! I am studying the aquatic macrophyte Elodea canadensis as a nonnative species in Europe. I would like to receive published research, grey lityerature, or even "personal observations" on...

07 March 2015 8,941 13 View