National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences

Ajuga reptans L. from Romanian flora as a promising candidate for novel food applications

The increasing demand for natural ingredients with both functional and sensory properties has stimulated the exploration of underutilised plant species as potential sources for novel food applications. Ajuga reptans L. (Lamiaceae) remains relatively underexplored despite its phyt...

Widespread thermophilization but weak link to climate warming in Europe’s summit plant communities

Abstract Recent changes in alpine vegetation are often attributed to climate warming, particularly community composition shifts towards more warmth-associated species, or thermophilization. Here we assess the link between thermophilization and warming across 53 European mountain...