Spatiotemporal Variations in Nectar Robbing and Its Effects on Reproduction in Salvia castanea Diels (Lamiaceae) [PDF]
PlantsNectar robbing typically reduces nectar availability to pollinators, damages flower structure, and/or induces secondary robbing. Consequently, it may reduce pollen deposition and seed set, increase pollination efficiency and outcrossing, and/or not ...
Han-Wen Xiao, Yan-Bo Huang
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Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Core Germplasm Construction of Castanea crenata Siebold and Zucc. Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers and Morphological Traits [PDF]
PlantsThis study investigates the taxonomic status, phylogenetic relationships, and genetic diversity of Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata Siebold & Zucc.) in Liaodong, China, and across East Asia.
Yanhong Cui +9 more
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Comprehensive curation and validation of genomic datasets for chestnut [PDF]
Scientific DataThe Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima) stands out as a plant with significant ecological and economic value, excellent nutritional quality and natural resistance to pests and diseases.
Jialu Fan +12 more
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Unexpectedly complex distribution pattern of chestnut pest Niphades castanea Chao (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) based on mtDNA and ITS markers. [PDF]
PLoS ONENiphades castanea Chao (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), an important fruit insect pest of chestnuts (Castanea spp.), could cause chestnut involucre abscission ahead of time through larvae boring and feeding basal involucres, eventually causing huge economic ...
Bin Mao +5 more
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Sweet chestnut and agricultural development: a farmers’ perspective for Northern Greece
International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2022 Agroforestry systems are traditional land-use practices in Greece occupying three million hectares. Despite the positive agro-environmental and cultural benefits, within the last decade, they are not considered economically profitable.
Eleni Zafeiriou +3 more
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Descriptions of Chestnut Cultivars for Nut Production in the Eastern and Midwestern United States
HortScience, 2021 The Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima Blume) and other Castanea species (Castanea spp. Mill.) have been imported and circulated among growers and scientists in the United States for more than a century. Initially, importations of C.
Ronald S. Revord +8 more
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Leaf Anatomical and Morphological Characteristics of some Species of Quercus, Fagus, and Castanea (Fagaceae) from some Habitats in Iran [PDF]
تاکسونومی و بیوسیستماتیک, 2019 The Fagaceae family is comprised of 8 genera with over 1000 different species. Despite many advances in understanding phylogenetic relationships based on molecular data, the existence of hybrids and/or the presence of ambiguous sequences justify careful ...
Zohreh Karimi +2 more
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Characteristics of Soil and Water Loss at Castanea Mollissima Woodlands in Dabie Mountain Area
Shuitu baochi tongbao, 2022 [Objective] The characteristics of soil erosion at Castanea mollissima woodlands in the Dabie Mountains were studied in order to provide scientific support for the comprehensive prevention and control of soil erosion and ecological security in this area.
Yang Wei +4 more
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Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2023 In the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, Castanea sativa Mill. (Castanea) coppice stands are being invaded by non-native pioneer tree species due to recurrent coppicing and wildfire disturbances. There is a need to control the spread of non-native
Luigi Saulino +6 more
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Review of the genus Pacuvia Curtis, 1844 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae: Diplotaxini)
Revista Chilena de Entomología, 2021 Pacuvia Curtis, 1844 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Melolonthinae: Diplotaxini) is taxonomically reviewed. The genus includes two species that are endemic to Chile: Pacuvia castanea Curtis, 1844 and Pacuvia philippiana Gutiérrez, 1951.
Andrew B. T. Smith, Mariana A. Cherman
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