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Tracing change in the public perception of plants: insights from archives and social media in China
As urbanization accelerates, historic gardens serve as vital cultural treasures that offer spiritual and cultural support to the public. This study proposes an innovative approach that merges historical records from the Qing Dynasty with contemporary social media data to explore changes in public perceptions of these gardens.
Dong Xu +4 more
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Introduction: Ailanthus altissima, also known as Chun Pi, is native to central and northern China, and several other parts of Central Asia. Ailanthus altissima is used traditionally in the treatment of various diseases, such as obesity, dysentery, asthma,
Weekar Younus Raja +5 more
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ABSTRACT Across the world, invasive alien plants (IAPs) threaten biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, ecosystem services, and livelihoods. A potentially sustainable method for controlling IAPs is to convert their biomass into biochar, which reduces invasion pressure while producing useful products.
Lethabo Mosses Letsoalo +2 more
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Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven) seed oil: Characterisation and optimisation of ultrasonication-assisted biodiesel production [PDF]
The non-edible oil from Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven) seeds has potential as a novel feedstock for biodiesel production in Iran. In this study, Ailanthus altissima seed oil (AAO) has been investigated as a novel feedstock for biodiesel production.
S.S. Hoseini +18 more
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Quassinoids and Their Biological Activity
Ailanthus is an important genus of the Simaroubaceae family that is widely distributed in Asia and north Australia, and which is used in folk medicines. The plants of this genus have numerous therapeutic applications and have, therefore, been the subject
Bipin Chandra Joshi +2 more
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Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom-producing fungus. “Natural log-grown” shiitake mushrooms are favored by consumers and are often produced by small farmers and hobbyists in the United States.
Gregory E. Frey +4 more
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ABSTRACT The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive alien species that has rapidly expanded across South Korea since its population began to surge in 2006. This study analyzed the spatiotemporal distribution patterns and environmental drivers of the species following its nationwide expansion, utilizing national survey data from 2016 to ...
Minjun Kim +3 more
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Advancing Ecosystem‐Based Regulation of Non‐Native Invasive Species in China
ABSTRACT Biological invasions are a leading contributor to the global biodiversity crisis, yet existing regulatory frameworks are challenged by definitions of “non‐native” species that are based on administrative rather than ecological boundaries. This perspective highlights the critical disconnect between administrative jurisdictions and biogeographic
Jingrui Sun +6 more
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