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Endophytic fungal diversity of Fragaria vesca, a crop wild relative of strawberry, along environmental gradients within a small geographical area [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ, 2017
Background Fungal endophytes are highly diverse ubiquitous asymptomatic microorganisms, some of which appear to be symbiotic. Depending on abiotic conditions and genotype of the plant, the diversity of endophytes may confer fitness benefits to plant ...
Kazutomo Yokoya   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Collecting near mature and immature orchid seeds for ex situ conservation: ‘in vitro collecting’ as a case study

open access: yesBotanical Studies, 2017
Background Lack of phenological information and efficient collecting methods are considered impediments for orchid seed collecting. This leads to opportunistic collecting as part of general seed collecting schedules that may last few weeks especially in ...
Jonathan P. Kendon   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Natural Resources, Urbanisation, Economic Growth and the Ecological Footprint in South Africa: The Moderating Role of Human Capital

open access: yes, 2021
South Africa is the largest emitter of CO2 and arguably the most developed and urbanised country in Africa. The country currently harbours an ecological deficit territory which could be the outcome of economic expansion, urban explosion, unsustainable ...
S. Nathaniel
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Cryopreservation without vitrification suitable for large scale cryopreservation of orchid seeds

open access: yesBotanical Studies, 2018
Background Orchids are under threat from human activities and climate change, with populations limited to small geographic hotspots. This makes them ideal candidates for ex situ conservation.
Emily Schofield   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Caiçaras, caboclos and natural resources: rules and scale patterns Caiçaras, caboclos e recursos naturais: regras e padrões de escala

open access: yesAmbiente & Sociedade, 1999
One important question concerning the sustainability of local or native populations refers to their interaction with local and global institutions. We should expect that populations with capacity to interact economically and politically with institutions,
Alpina Begossi
doaj   +1 more source

Integrated and innovative scenario approaches for sustainable development planning in The Bahamas

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2021
Using alternative future scenarios in development planning supports the integration of diverse perspectives and the joint consideration of the needs of humans and nature.
Katherine H. Wyatt   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tethering Natural Capital and Cultural Capital for a More Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World

open access: yesInternational Journal of Community Well-Being, 2022
The world faced stark challenges during the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. Large forces such as climate change, cultural ethnocentrism and racism, and increasing wealth inequality continue to ripple through communities harming community well-being ...
Craig A. Talmage   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Green Economy: Regional Priorities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The article is dedicated to transforming the economy of Russian regions to a green economy, which is an essential factor for the sustainable development.
Bobylev, S. N.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

¿Son las transferencias del sector hidroeléctrico un instrumento eficaz para la protección de los recursos naturales?

open access: yesGestión y Ambiente, 2015
Las transferencias del sector eléctrico son uno de los instrumentos financieros más importantes con los que cuentan las Corporaciones Autónomas Regionales (CAR) para financiar su presupuesto.
Luis Diego Vélez Gómez   +1 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Implicancias territoriales de los esquemas de pago por servicios ambientales (PSA) en cuencas norandinas

open access: yesCuadernos de Geografía: Revista Colombiana de Geografía, 2014
Tras la promoción del desarrollo sostenible, la pugna por la conservación de los espacios naturales o semi-intervenidos ha buscado programas que integren el crecimiento económico, los flujos ecosistémicos y el mejoramiento de las condiciones ...
Ricardo Castro-Díaz
doaj   +1 more source

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