Abstracts

Invasive weeds are increasingly being recognized as drivers of ecosystem degradation with long-term and cascading effects on animal and human health. Using a One Health perspective, this review synthesizes current knowledge about invasive weed species relevant to Serbia and Europe, highlighting their roles as sources of allergens and toxins, modifiers of ecosystems, and indirect health risk factors. Within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plans, the importance of integrated and interdisciplinary management approaches is highlighted.

Keywords

Invasive alien plant species, Invasive weeds, One health, Ecosystem health, Common agricultural policy (CAP)

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