C. Vila-Vicosa

Predicting the timing of ecological phenomena across regions using citizen science data

This paper introduces a framework to predict ecological event timing using citizen science data, showing accurate predictions for Japanese beetles and winter chanterelles across regions.

The Amidella clade in Europe (Amanita Pers., Basidiomycota: Amanitaceae): clarification of the contentious Amanita valens and the importance of taxon-specific PCR primers for identification

The paper clarifies the taxonomy of Amanita valens and introduces a new variety, Amanita pseudovalens var. tartessiana, using molecular markers to aid identification.

Chemical variations in Quercus pollen as a tool for taxonomic identification: implications for long-term ecological and biogeographic research

This study uses FTIR to analyze chemical variations in Quercus pollen, showing potential for improving taxonomic resolution in biogeographic research but highlighting challenges in species-level discrimination.