Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) – An Invasive Neophyte in the Conventional Land Reclamation Flora in Romania

Authors

  • C.M. Enescu University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania
  • A. Danescu Albert Ludwig Universitat Freiburg i.Br., Germany

Keywords:

black locust, Robinia pseudacacia, land reclamation, neophyte

Abstract

The aim of this review was to contrast the multiple uses of black locusts (Robinia pseudo acacia L.) with the risks associated with their invasive behavior. Data regarding the chorology, ecological requirements, and biological characteristics were also presented. Special attention was given to the role of black locusts in land reclamation in Romania. The importance of this species is expected to increase in the future due to its high ecological amplitude and biological characteristics that make it suitable for arid lands.

Author Biographies

C.M. Enescu, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania

Dept. of Soil Sciences

A. Danescu, Albert Ludwig Universitat Freiburg i.Br., Germany

M.Sc. Forest Ecology and Management

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Published

2013-12-11

Issue

Vol. 6(55) No. 2 (2013)

Section

FORESTRY