Analisi delle strategie riproduttive di una specie esotica invasiva, Spiraea japonica L., ai fini della pianificazione degli interventi di controllo.

Analysis of reproductive strategies in an invasive alien species, Spiraea japonica L., for planning control actions. - The aim of this work is to evaluate the reproductive strategies in a neophyte, Spiraea japonica L., as means to address efforts in controlling its invasiveness. Collected data and computed analysis showed that successful of S. japonica is mostly related to its high reproductive ability. Most favourable conditions in completing life cycle are largely related to disturbance promoted by reducing forest canopy. Suggested control actions mainly involve preservation of a stable soil cover and removal of potential flowering plants.