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New Zealand Journal of Zoology, Volume 53, Issue 3, September 2026.The greenhouse thrips, Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (Bouché, 1833), is an important avocado pest in New Zealand, where repeated infestations reduce leaf quality and tree vigour. To assess biological control stability under different predator assemblages, this study evaluated thrips population dynamics and predator survival across two sequential phases ...
Junlin Cao, Zhi‐Qiang Zhang
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1733-1745, September 2026.Asian elephants play crucial roles in ecosystem functioning, and their interactions with plants influence above‐ and belowground carbon cycling. We tested whether their mechanically destructive foraging triggers short‐term, stress‐induced shifts in tree root exudation, an underappreciated pathway linking herbivory to belowground carbon processes.
Pratibha Khatri +3 more
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Development and adoption of Kernza—A perennial grain crop for sustainable agriculture
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1517-1532, September 2026.Annual cereal grains account for ~50% of human food calories, but cultivation of these crops has resulted in major environmental and social issues worldwide. For nearly three decades, researchers have been breeding intermediate wheatgrass—a perennial cool‐season grass—to serve as the world's first commercial‐scale perennial grain crop to improve ...
Jessica L. Gutknecht +15 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1563-1566, September 2026.Many plant species worldwide are struggling to regenerate due to the ongoing effects of climate change. These effects appear to be further exacerbated by the loss of keystone megafauna, which were important seed dispersers. By identifying the traits commonly seen in seeds spread by modern elephants, it is possible to predict which species likely ...
Andrew J. Tighe
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EDIS, 2009 Revised! PI-101, a 2-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, discusses the meaning of the terms “defoliant and desiccant,” describes uses of defoliants and desiccants, and provides a listing of these products registered for use in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2009. PI-101/PI138: Defoliants and Desiccants (ufl.edu)
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Managing pests by increasing predators through late termination of cover crops
Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 9, Page 8477-8487, September 2026.Adding cover crops to crop rotations can improve the sustainability and ecosystem functioning of agroecosystems. By delaying cover‐crop termination, growers can effectively increase natural enemy populations and reduce the need for chemical controls. Abstract BACKGROUND Adding cover crops to crop rotations can improve the sustainability and ecosystem ...
Jared S Adam +2 more
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Bt agave: why it is time to explore a new biotechnological frontier
Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 9, Page 8053-8063, September 2026.Drylands cover 41% of Earth, requiring sustainable crops. Agave, drought‐ and heat‐adapted, offers high‐value products with low water needs. Pests limit yield, yet Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Cry proteins, successful in other plants, remain unexploited in Agave.
Aline Vitória Corim Marim +3 more
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Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and severity of forest disturbance, making it more likely that multiple forms of disturbance will occur simultaneously.
Mickley, James +6 more
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In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation and Methane Output of Monospecific, Binary, and Multispecies Pastures Under Two Defoliation Frequencies. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Ruiz-Tagle-Renner IP +3 more
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