III.VI. Scientific outputs

Scientific tools support endangered tree species conservation. Successful species conservation is only possible if it is based on sufficient scientific knowledge. Even more important it is on the islands with high ratio of endemic species like Socotra is.

LVONČÍK, S., VAHALÍK, P., BONGERS, F., PEIJENBURG, J., HUŠKOVÁ, K., VAN RENSBURG, JJ., HAMDIAH, S., MADĚRA, P. Development of Boswellia elongata Balf. F., population in Homhil protected area, Soqotra. Rendiconti Lincei, 2020, 31, 747-759. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12210-020-00936-4.

HAMDIAH, S.; KARAS, L.; HOUŠKOVÁ, K.; DAMME, K.V.; ATTORRE, F.; VAHALÍK, P.; HABROVÁ, H.; LVONČÍK, S.; ELER, K.; MADĚRA, P. Seed Viability and Potential Germination Rate of Nine Endemic Boswellia Taxa (Burseraceae) from Socotra Island (Yemen). Plants, 2022, 11, 1418. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11111418.

VAHALÍK, P.; VAN DAMME, K.; NÉTEK, R.; HABROVÁ, H.; TULKOVÁ, K.; LENGÁLOVÁ, K.; ZEJDOVÁ, L.; AVOIANI, E.; MADĚRA, P. UAV inventory of the last remaining Dragon Tree forest on Earth. Forests, 2023, 14, 766. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14040766

BAUEROVÁ, L.; MADĚRA, P.; ŠENFELDR, M.; HABROVÁ, H. Age estimation of Dracaena cinnabari Balf. f. on Socotra Island: A direct method to determine its lifespan. Forests, 2023, 14, 840. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14040840

LA MONTAGNA, D.; ATTORRE, F.; HAMDIAH, S.; MADĚRA, P.; MALATESTA, L.; VAHALÍK, P.; VAN DAMME, K.; DE SANCTIS, M. Climate change effects on the potential distribution of the endemic Commiphora species (Burseraceae) on the Island of Socotra. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2023, 6, 1183858. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2023.1183858

HAMDIAH, S.; ELER, K.; VAN DAMME, K.; ATTORRE, F.; LA MONTAGNA, D.; DE SANCTIS, M.; SHANEYEHEN, M.; DANSO MARFO, T.; MADĚRA, P. Overgrazing strongly impedes the natural regeneration of the endemic Boswellia species on Socotra Island. Journal of Forest Science, 70, 2024 (5): 249–263. https://doi.org/10.17221/3/2024-JFS.

MADĚRA, P.; VAHALÍK, P.; HAMDIAH, S.; HUŠKOVÁ, K.; SEKAVA, J.; ATTORRE, F.; LA MONTAGNA, D.; DE SANCTIS, M.; NÉTEK, R.; BONGERS, F.; RIVERS, M.; ŠEBESTA, J.; AMAR, M.; KEYBANI, S.; SHANAYEGHEN, M.; VAN DAMME, K. Distribution, ecology, and threats assessment of 11 endemic frankincense tree taxa (Boswellia) in the Socotra Archipelago (Yemen). Plants, People, Planet, 2024, 1-20.  https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10563.

TULKOVÁ, J.; POMPEIANO, A.; MASSAD, J.T.; VAHALÍK, P.; PASCHOVÁ, Z.; VANÍČKOVÁ, L.; MADĚRA, P. Geographical and Environmental Influences on Boswellia elongata Balf. F. Volatiles: An In Situ Study on Socotra Island. Flora, 2024, 321, 152638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flora.2024.152638.

MADĚROVÁ, L.; ŠIPOŠ, J.; MADĚRA, P.; SUCHOMEL, J. Socioeconomic importance of the semi-feral goat population for smallholders on the island of Socotra. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2025, 57 (52). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-025-04290-1

LA MONTAGNA, D.; DE SANCTIS, M.; MADĚRA, P.; VAN DAMME, K.; HAMDIAH, S.; ATTORRE, F.; MALATESTA, L. In situ Conservation in Arid Islands: the Role of Shrubs as Nurse Species on Tree Regeneration in Socotra (Yemen). Journal of Vegetation Science, 2025, 36: e70020. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvs.70020.

MADĚROVÁ, L.; MADĚRA, P.; ŠIPOŠ, J.; MODRÝ, D.; ČERVENÁ, B.; SUCHOMEL, J. First coprological survey of semiferal goat (Capra hircus) parasites in relation to environmental factors on the island of Socotra (Yemen). Agriculture, 2025, 15, 475. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15050475.

MADĚRA, P.; ATTORRE, F.; VAN DAMME, K. New Knowledge in Dragon Tree Research. Journal of Forest Science, 71, 2025 (5): 205-217. https://doi.org/10.17221/9/2025-JFS.

BORTOLAMI, M.; LA MONTAGNA, D.; TONIOLO, CH.; SCIUBBA, F.; PATRIARCA, A.; MORETTI, T.; SERAFINI, I.; MURA, F.; COCCO, E.; MADERA, P.; VAN DAMME, K.; GARZOLI, S.; SANTI, L.; ATTORRE, F.; DE VITA, D. Preliminary Insights into the Non-Volatile Constituents of Commiphora ornifolia (Balf.f.) J.B.Gillett Oleogum Resin from Socotra Island. Plants 2025, 14, 2999. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14192999.

LVONČÍK, S.; ŘEPKA, R.; MADĚRA, P.; VAŠUT, J.R. A rare new nothospecies of Boswellia (Burseraceae) from Socotra Island (Yemen). Phytokeys, 30.9.2025 submitted

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia bullata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T44812A124666990. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T44812A124666990.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia popoviana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T37866A124663446. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T37866A124663446.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia nana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T44814A124667088. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T44814A124667088.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia samhaensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T230582916A230582977. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T230582916A230582977.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia scopulorum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T230582886A230582989. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T230582886A230582989.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia elongata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T30415A124661901. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T30415A124661901.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia socotrana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T30416A124661952. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T30416A124661952.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia ameero. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T30414A124661853. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T30414A124661853.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia dioscoridis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T44813A124667039. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T44813A124667039.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia hesperia. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T252189129A252189162. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T252189129A252189162.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia socotrana subsp. aspleniifolia. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T230649283A230649744. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T230649283A230649744.en.

Maděra, P. & Van Damme, K. 2025. Boswellia socotrana subsp. socotrana. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2025: e.T230648861A230649208. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T230648861A230649208.en.