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Rotten to the core? Drivers of the vertical profile and accumulation of internal tree stem damage
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Trees are important above‐ground carbon sinks in savanna ecosystems, yet consumption of internal wood by decomposers (e.g. termites and microbes) creates uncertainties in tree biomass accounting.
Abbey R. Yatsko +3 more
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Abstract The use of matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates is a well‐established technique and this review is the 12th update of the original article published in 1999 and brings coverage of the literature to the end of 2022.
David J. Harvey
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Preliminary effects of a natural bait on Coptotermes gestroi
This poster presents preliminary field results from a natural-bait trial targeting the invasive subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi in coastal areas of Réunion Island. The trial used an 8% active polyphenolic pellet formulation converted into a paste and introduced directly into active cavities in infested Casuarina equisetifolia.
Chopinet, Florent +3 more
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Polyethism during the intermolt in Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann)
Abstract Termites are eusocial insects with cryptic behavior. One behavior observed in subterranean termites is age polyethism, in which individuals of different ages perform tasks according to their physiological changes.
H. Bergbower +3 more
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Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) is a subterranean termite species from Southeast Asia which has been unintentionally introduced to many parts of the world through commerce and modern transportation.
Li Yang Lim +2 more
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The subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi (Wasman) (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) is considered one of the main pest species in urban areas in the Southeast Region of Brazil.
Talita Vieira Zampieri Mikola +5 more
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Coptotermes gestroi (Wasmann) é considerada uma das espécies mais destrutivas de cupins subterrâneos, por causar danos a edificações, à arborização urbana e a culturas.
Eliana Maria dos Passos +5 more
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Sibipiruna (Cenostigma pluviosum var. pelthophoroides) trees are common in the São Paulo city urban forest, but they may cause accidents when deteriorated by wood-decaying fungi due to trunk rupture and tree fall. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate
Luci Kimie Okino +5 more
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Toxic effects of three selected malaysian timbers plant extracts against subterranean termites
The toxic effects of selected Malaysian timbers (Madhuca utilis, Anisoptera laevis and Endospermum malaccense) heartwood extracts were studied with the aim to determine and understanding the function of wood extracts as a natural protection against ...
Roszaini Kadir
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Evaluation of agricultural waste-derived cellulose as sustainable bait substrate for subterranean termite (Coptotermes gestroi) control [PDF]
The subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi is a major pest in Thailand, causing severe damage to wooden structures and furniture. Baiting systems using cellulose-based materials have proven effective for termite control.
Panthawong Amonrat
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