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Vacuum Infusion as a Processing Route for Transparent Wood Laminates

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Schematic representation of the fabrication route for transparent wood laminates, including wood veneer delignification, epoxy resin impregnation by vacuum infusion processing, and the final TW‐1 transparent wood laminate. ABSTRACT Transparent wood (TW) has attracted increasing attention as a bio‐based material for daylighting and building‐envelope ...
Letícia Zimermann Pires, Ohayna Lisboa Santos, Wagner Müller Ferreira, Darci Alberto Gatto, Sandro Campos Amico, Mayara Elita Braz Carneiro, Pedro Henrique Gonzalez de Cademartori, Andrey Pereira Acosta   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

S-nitrosoglutathione-loaded chitosan nanoparticles promote adaptive responses to water deficit in the critically endangered conifer Araucaria angustifolia

Frontiers in Plant Science
Araucaria angustifolia, a conifer adapted to cold and high-altitude climates, is increasingly threatened by climate change, which further raises its existing risk of extinction.
Rafael C. da Silva, Rafael C. da Silva, Giovanna C. Do Carmo, Ana C. Preisler, Leonardo F. Tavares, Evandro A. Vieira, Joana C. Pieretti, Cecília B. Aragão, Amedea B. Seabra, Halley C. Oliveira, Marília Gaspar   +10 more
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Mapping arboretum research: Trends, gaps, and opportunities for biodiversity conservation, society, and climate resilience

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Arboreta bridge people and nature while conserving tree biodiversity, supporting climate resilience, and advancing environmental education. This study maps over a century of available and indexed arboretum research, uncovering trends, knowledge gaps, and opportunities for collaboration.
Catarina Patoilo Teixeira, Vítor Ramalhosa Ferreira   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic structure of plantations and the conservation of genetic resources of Brazilian pine (Araucaria angustifolia)

Forest Ecology and Management, 2008
Abstract With growing concern about maintenance of genetic variation and conservation of gene resources, the question arises on the extent to which a planted population should be considered a resource able to preserve the gene pool of a species. In this study, levels of genetic diversity were assessed in natural and planted populations of Araucaria ...
Stefenon, Valdir Marcos, Gailing, Oliver, Finkeldey, Reiner   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Epistemic diversity and the politics of knowledge in plant disease management: Insights from the Xylella fastidiosa epidemic in southern Italy

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Xylella fastidiosa is a major plant pathogen affecting crops such as grapes, citrus, almonds, and olives, with potentially severe consequences for agricultural production and rural livelihoods worldwide. This paper examines the conflict around the management of the X. fastidiosa outbreak affecting olive trees in southern Italy.
Fabio Gatti, David Ludwig, Phil Macnaghten   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Monoicy in A. angustifolia (Bert.) O. Kuntze (Araucariaceae): I. Morphological aspects of the reproductive structures

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2009
Araucaria angustifolia (Bert.) O. Kuntze is a dioecious conifer species native of Brazil. The rare occurrence of monoiceous specimens have been attributed to pathogenic infections or other injuries in adult trees.
Valdir M. Stefenon, Clarissa A. Caprestano   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

A synergistic alliance between nematophagous fungi and organic matter against plant‐parasitic nematodes: a systematic review

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Certain beneficial fungi are widely used to control harmful nematodes in crops, especially when combined with organic matter. Together, they improve soil health, support plant growth, and enhance nutrient cycling. This natural partnership offers a promising, environmentally friendly approach to strengthening sustainable agriculture and reducing ...
Ndivhuwo Ramatsitsi, Alen Manyevere, Admire Rukudzo Dzvene   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioactive and Biodegradable Films Packaging Incorporated with Acca Sellowiana Extracts: Physicochemical and Antioxidant Characterization

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2019
In this work a new biodegradable film was developed, and bioactive compounds from Acca sellowiana were incorporated. Film packaging production was carried out from an aqueous filmogenic solution, with a blend of Brazilian pine seeds starch, citric pectin,
William Gustavo Sganzerla, Bruna Branco Paes, Monia Azevedo, Jocleita Ferrareze, Cleonice G. Da Rosa, Michael Ramos Nunes, Ana Paula De Lima Veeck   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

“Anytime, Anywhere”: Online Language Tutoring Platforms and the Rise of the (Im)Mobile Language Teacher

TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines how online tutoring platforms (OTPs) have facilitated new forms of (im)mobility—and discourses of (im)mobility—among online English tutors. Drawing on semi‐structured interviews with online tutors, the article critically interrogates OTPs' primary selling point: that online tutors can work “anytime, anywhere.” While OTPs ...
Nate Ming Curran
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive Evaluation of Bisphenol A Toxicity Reveals Neurobehavioral, Metabolic, and Reproductive Impairments in Girardia tigrina

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Bisphenol A (BPA), a common industrial chemical used in plastics and consumer products, is increasingly detected in aquatic environments, raising serious concerns about its potential ecological impacts. This study evaluated the sublethal and acute toxic effects of BPA on the freshwater planarian Girardia tigrina, a recognized model for ...
Raquel de Jesus Selestrino, Felipe Schaly, Welligton Luciano Braguini   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source