Climate change induced invasion and socio-economic impacts of allergy-inducing plants in Austria

01.01.2011 - 31.12.2013
Forschungsförderungsprojekt
As climate-change may alter the geographic distribution of allergy-inducing plant species, an increase in pollen load and a higher risk of allergenic disorders are likely. There is a need both for a detailed knowledge about the invasion potential of allergy-inducing plant species in relation to climate change and for efficient management strategies. The objectives of the project are to model the future distribution of the allergy-inducing plant species Iva xanthiifolia, Artemisia annua and Ambrosia trifida in Austria and neighbouring European countries based on their current distribution and the reconstruction of their invasion history. A cost-benefit analysis of different containment and control options is used to provide recommendations for a proactive management strategy for relevant stakeholders and policy-makers.

Personen

Projektleiter_in

Institut

Grant funds

  • Kommunalkredit Austria AG (National) Kommunalkredit Public Consulting (KPC)

Forschungsschwerpunkte

  • Environmental Monitoring and Climate Adaptation: 100%

Schlagwörter

DeutschEnglisch
Kosten-Nutzen-AnalyseBenefit-Cost Analysis
Allergene PflanzenAllergy-inducing plants
invasive PflanzenInvasive plants

Externe Partner_innen

  • AGES - Österr. Agentur für Gesundhe und Ernährungssicherheit GmbH

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