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Foliar Spectra and Traits of Bog Plants across Nitrogen Deposition Gradients

Remote Sensing, 2020
Bogs, as nutrient-poor ecosystems, are particularly sensitive to atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition. Nitrogen deposition alters bog plant community composition and can limit their ability to sequester carbon (C). Spectroscopy is a promising approach for
Alizée Girard, Anna K. Schweiger, Alexis Carteron, Margaret Kalacska, Etienne Laliberté   +4 more
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Plastid and nuclear phylogenomics of Cyphostemma (Vitaceae) provide new insights into genome size evolution across sub‐Saharan Africa

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 68, Issue 5, Page 1399-1420, May 2026.
Some African Cyphostemma species evolved much larger genomes as they adapted to dry, rocky habitats. These expansions are linked to succulent traits and specialization on nutrient‐rich limestone outcrops. The findings show how climate‐driven aridification shaped plant evolution and highlight broader genome‐environment patterns across flowering plants ...
Rindra M. Ranaivoson, Romer N. Rabarijaona, Jin‐Ren Yu, Yi‐Chen You, Russell L. Barrett, Ju Zhou, Bing Liu, Wyckliffe Omondi Omollo, Chuan‐Yu Du, Da‐Ming Zhang, Mijoro Rakotoarinivo, Jie Cheng, Chao‐Bin Li, Yang Dong, Ilia J. Leitch, Alexandre Antonelli, Jun Wen, Zhi‐Duan Chen, Li‐Min Lu   +18 more
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Integrative taxonomy supports DNA barcoding in revealing an abundant cryptic species in the United States Coastal Plain

Journal of Systematics and Evolution, Volume 64, Issue 3, Page 520-535, May 2026.
A densely sampled phylogeny of Carex section Lupulinae (107 specimens) is presented, along with a new cryptic species from the southern United States. This species is locally abundant and genetically and morphologically distinct from other Lupulinae. An identification key is provided and phenological and ecological patterns are discussed.
Étienne Lacroix‐Carignan, Julian R. Starr, Robert F. C. Naczi, Eran S. Kilpatrick, Étienne Léveillé‐Bourret   +4 more
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Ovule Clearing Method for Solanaceous Species

Bio-Protocol, 2013
Depending on the species, embryo sacs can be difficult to observe. Ovule clearing allows precise observation of whole tissues under Differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy.
Audrey Loubert-Hudon, Daniel Matton
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Rice developmental stages modulate rhizosphere bacteria and archaea co-occurrence and sensitivity to long-term inorganic fertilization in a West African Sahelian agro-ecosystem

Environmental Microbiome, 2023
Background Rhizosphere microbial communities are important components of the soil-plant continuum in paddy field ecosystems. These rhizosphere communities contribute to nutrient cycling and rice productivity.
Donald Tchouomo Dondjou, Abdala Gamby Diedhiou, Daouda Mbodj, Marie-Thérèse Mofini, Sarah Pignoly, Cheikh Ndiaye, Issa Diedhiou, Komi Assigbetse, Baboucarr Manneh, Laurent Laplaze, Aboubacry Kane   +10 more
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Antioxidant and Antifungal Effects of Lavandula stoechas Aqueous Extract Against Aspergillus niger and Fusarium oxysporum as a Potential Natural Preservative and Crop Protection Agent in the Agrifood Sector

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 4, April 2026.
Phytochemical Investigation and Antioxidant and Antifungal Effects of Lavandula stoechas Aqueous Extract. ABSTRACT The antioxidant and antifungal activities of (Lavandula stoechas) L. stoechas aqueous extract were studied to examine their potential application against food and crop spoilage.
Imane Namoune, Fairouz Boubrik, Rima Yakoubi, Lynda Gali, Djamila Benouchenne, Samira Bendjedid, Hadj Sadok Tahar, Salim Terriche, Hamdi Bendif, Anis Ahmad Chaudhary, Tarek H. Taha, Walid Elfalleh, Stefania Garzoli   +12 more
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Land‐Use Effects on Melliferous Woody Flora in Sudanian Agroforestry Parkland and Protected Area of West Africa

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
This study assessed how land use types influence the diversity, structure, and temporal dynamics of melliferous woody species and honeybee (Apis mellifera) foraging in a sudanian landscape of southwestern Burkina Faso. Fallow land and protected area supported higher species richness and distinct community composition compared with farmland, while ...
Issaka Wendpanga Kanazoe, Issa Nombré, Adama Zoungrana, Joseph Issaka Boussim   +3 more
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Ectomycorrhizal Fungal Inoculation of Sphaerosporella brunnea Significantly Increased Stem Biomass of Salix miyabeana and Decreased Lead, Tin, and Zinc, Soil Concentrations during the Phytoremediation of an Industrial Landfill

Journal of Fungi, 2020
Fast growing, high biomass willows (Salix sp.) have been extensively used for the phytoremediation of trace element-contaminated environments, as they have an extensive root system and they tolerate abiotic stressors such as drought and metal toxicity ...
Dimitri J. Dagher, Frédéric E. Pitre, Mohamed Hijri   +2 more
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A Cross‐Sectional Study Shows Emergence of the Delta, 19B, 20A, 20B, 19A, and Omicron Variants of SARS‐CoV‐2 in Burkina Faso: A Conundrum Within a Conundrum

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Context and Objective SARS‐CoV‐2 is an RNA virus that emerged in Wuhan, China. Adaptive mutations in its genome can influence the virus's pathogenicity, enhance its ability to evade the host immune system, and complicate vaccine development. This study aimed to identify the circulating SARS‐CoV‐2 variants in Burkina Faso and trace their origin.
Tatiana Doriane Lallogo, Lassina Traore, Ezeckiel B. TIBIRI, P. Abel Sorgho, Prosper Bado, T. Edwige Yelemkoure, Pakyendou E. Name, Valérie J. T. E. Bazie, Fidèle Tiendrebeogo, H. Karim Sombie, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Serge Théophile Soubeiga, Abdou Azaque Zoure, Albert Théophane Yonli, Brice Bicaba, Rakissida Alfred Ouedraogo, Théodora Mahoukèdè Zohoncon, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Assita LAMIEN/SANOU, Olga M. Lompo, Jacques Simpore   +20 more
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Mulching Increases Water Use Efficiency, Production and Profitability in Forage Cactus–Maize Intercropping Systems

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 75, Issue 2, Page 498-517, April 2026.
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the growth, forage production, soil water balance, water indices, biological efficiency and competitive capacity of forage cactus and maize in monoculture and intercropping, with or without mulch. The experiment was conducted in Serra Talhada, Pernambuco, Brazil, using the cactus clone ‘Orelha de Elefante Mexicana’ (OEM ...
Kaique Renan da Silva Salvador, Mário Adriano Ávila Queiroz, Cleber Pereira Alves, José Edson Florentino de Morais, Carlos André Alves de Souza, Agda Raiany Mota dos Santos, Ênio Gomes Flôr Souza, Jose Madson da Silva, Fabiano Barbosa de Souza Prates, Randerson Cavalcante Silva, Adriano do Nascimento Simões, Hugo Rafael Bentzen Santos, Luciana Sandra Bastos de Souza, Thieres George Freire da Silva   +13 more
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