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The olm (Proteus anguinus ) is an iconic predator in underground ecosystems, but it also exploits localized spring habitats, characterized by higher trophic abundance and predation risk. This study analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of using springs and caves, with particular attention to population variations. In the classical karst system (NE-Italy), we compared food availability and predator occurrence in 40 springs...
Stygobionts, namely animals with strong adaptations to subterranean environments that are unable to complete their life cycles outside groundwater, can be observed in spring ecotones, but their occurrence is generally considered accidental. The aim of this paper is to assess if stygobiont occurrence in springs is linked to specific environmental conditions or if it is random, irrespective of their features. For three years, we...
Leveraging atmospheric moisture recycling in Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries for irrigation and afforestation planningNARA Subscribed
Effective irrigation planning is crucial for sustainable agricultural development and ecosystem restoration projects in arid regions. With respect to ambitious greening initiatives, Saudi Arabia is establishing a national strategy toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly future not only for itself but also for the broader Middle East region. Thus, comprehensively understanding the water cycle in the region is essential to id...
Climate resilience of the top ten wheat producers in the Mediterranean and the Middle EastNARA Subscribed
Wheat is the main staple crop and an important commodity in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. These are among the few areas in the world where the climate is suitable for growing durum wheat but also are among the most rapidly warming ones, according to the available scenarios of climate projections. How much food security and market stability in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, both depending on wheat production an...
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