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First report in Italy of Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) (Thysanoptera, Thripidae), a major threat for Sicilian horticulture and floriculture

EPPO Bulletin, EarlyView.
Abstract The presence of Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) is reported for the first time in Italy. Prior to this finding, within Europe the pest was only known to be established in Spain. The discovery happened in a greenhouse cultivating gerberas in south‐eastern Sicily, a region recognized as Italy's primary and one of Europe's most important ...
Giuseppe Massimino Cocuzza, Eya Ben Hmad, Rosario Novara   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the effect of air pollutants in Tehran on leaf surface, proline concentration, soluble carbohydrates and photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and carotenoids) in two Nerium oleander and acacia (Robinia pseudo acacia L.) plants. [PDF]

فیزیولوژی محیطی گیاهی, 2007
The effects of air pollutants in Tehran city on leaf area, proline concentration, soluble carbohydrates and photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and carotenoids) in acacia and persimmon were the subject of this ...
m ghorbanaali, gh bakhshi, z bakande
doaj  

Year‐round pollinator visitation of ornamental plants in Mediterranean urban parks

Insect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
Pollinators visiting ornamental plants in urban parks remained diverse throughout the year. They were represented by wild bees (42%), honeybees (37%), flies (18%), butterflies (2%) and beetles (1%). Both native and non‐native plants attracted pollinators.
Alejandro Trillo, David Ragel‐Celdrán, Francisco P. Molina, Montserrat Vilà   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Minimalist, bioinspired and sensorial emulsion based on a Ca2+ double cone vector system using Design of Experiment (DoE)

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
Development of a biomimetic calcium‐based minimalist skin formulation using Design of Experiment (DoE) to correlate key ingredients' effect on the sensory and physico‐chemical properties of the emulsion. Abstract Objectives Innovation is considered a determining factor in the highly competitive environment of the cosmetic industry to introduce products
Marc Lavarde, Marjorie Lassalle, Solène Gouot, Ysaline Corroyer, Clara Marceau, Vincent Briffaut, Stéphane Poigny, Samar Issa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coalition Formation for Sustainable Blockchain Governance: Insights From the Hedera Case

Information Systems Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainable governance is essential for blockchain networks to achieve widespread adoption and deliver long‐term business value. Prior blockchain initiatives indicate that inadequate governance structures often lead to limited adoption or eventual project failure, underscoring the importance of decentralised governance for building resilient ...
Christophe Viguerie, Horst Treiblmaier
wiley   +1 more source

Entangled Foodways and Livelihood Pathways: Cinnamon, State Interventions, and Everyday Life in Hmong Communities of Northern Vietnam

Journal of Agrarian Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The agroecological practices of ethnic minority farmers in Vietnam's northern uplands are being reshaped by intersecting pressures of land‐use reform, market integration, and state‐backed crop promotion. Among Hmong communities in the south of Lào Cai Province (former Yên Bái Province) cinnamon was once valued primarily for its medicinal ...
Mélie Monnerat, Sarah Turner
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi for biodiversity conservation in Australia: Part 2. National best practice guidelines [PDF]

, 2005
Disease in natural ecosystems of Australia, caused by the introduced plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi, is listed as a key threatening process under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Hardy, G.E.St.J., Howard, K., O'Gara, E., Wilson, B.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

An atlas of plant selenium metabolism

New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Summary Selenium (Se) is not only a rare and toxic element but also an essential micronutrient for humans and animals that is often in short supply. Terrestrial plants do not require Se, but it can have growth‐promoting or negative effects, depending on the exposure level.
Jeroen van der Woude, Mark G. M. Aarts, Michela Schiavon, Antony van der Ent   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

SBP‐Box Transcription Factor JcSPL9 Regulates Both Seed Yield and Oil Content in the Biofuel Plant Jatropha curcas

Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Jatropha curcas is a promising feedstock for biodiesel and bio‐jet fuels production; however, its seed yield is constrained by limited inflorescences. SPL9 is a member of the SBP‐box gene family that promotes the juvenile‐to‐adult phase transition.
Mingyong Tang, Xue Bai, Yaoping Xia, Ping Huang, Zeng‐Fu Xu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality in screening and measuring blood pressure in China's primary health care: a national cross-sectional study using unannounced standardized patientsResearch in context

The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Summary: Background: This study aims to evaluate primary care providers' adherence to the standard of measuring blood pressure for people aged 35 or above during their initial visit, as per Chinese guidelines, and to identify factors affecting their ...
Lanping Zhang, Huijuan Liang, Huanyuan Luo, Wenjun He, Yiyuan Cai, Siyuan Liu, Yancun Fan, Wenxiu Huang, Qing Zhao, Dongmei Zhong, Jiaqi Li, Sensen Lv, Chunping Li, Yunyun Xie, Nan Zhang, Dong (Roman) Xu   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source