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Microflora dynamics in earthworms casts in an artificial soil (biosynthesol) containing lactic acid oligomers

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2001
Studies were performed to appreciate the presence of micro-organisms able to degrade OLA, in earthworms casts or in the surroundings. Worms were grown in biosynthesol, an artificial soil.
Alauzet Nathalie, Roussos Sevastianos, Garreau Henri, Vert Michel   +3 more
doaj  

Free‐living Black‐tailed Godwits maintain constant intake rates across varying grassland habitat conditions by adjusting their foraging behaviour

Ibis, EarlyView.
Free‐living birds need to acquire enough food to fulfil their energetic needs, which may require more effort in habitats with less favourable conditions. Therefore, to maintain their necessary energy intake, birds need to adjust their foraging behaviour in response to varying habitat conditions.
Renée Veenstra, Mohamed Henriques, Timo Keuning, Jeroen Onrust, Matty P. Berg, Theunis Piersma   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancement of degradation of fallen apple leaves [PDF]

, 2006
Leaves from organic apple trees were dipped with different organic materials and leaves were placed on the orchard floor in autumn. Leaf area and the amount of ascospores of Venturia inaequalis were measured in spring.
Heijne, Dr. Ir. B., Jong, Ir. P.F. de
core  

Wild boar feeding habits before versus after wolf recolonization

Journal of Zoology, EarlyView.
By analyzing wild boar diet before and after wolf recolonization in a Mediterranean coastal area, we evaluated whether the return of wolves facilitated feeding on deer carcasses by wild boar. While deer hair was never reported in samples of wild boar feces in 1991–1994, we found it in c.
I. Belardi, G. Massei, L. Lazzeri, C. Riggio, F. Ferretti   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bacterial Toxin Exploits Host Membrane Phospholipid as a Receptor for Binding, Entry, and Cytopathogenicity

Molecular Microbiology, EarlyView.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae pathogenesis relies on its CARDS toxin, which initiates cell binding and subsequent uptake by exploiting sphingomyelin, a key phospholipid found in the host plasma membrane. Maximal cellular entry and full cytotoxic effects are achieved through a synergistic mechanism that involves interaction with the protein coreceptor annexin ...
Alejandra M. Kirkpatrick, Thirumalai R. Kannan   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of cattle dung pats on earthworm distribution in grazed pastures [PDF]

, 2018
Matthias Bacher, Owen Fenton, Giulia Bondi, Rachel Creamer, M. G. Karmarkar, Olaf Schmidt   +5 more
openalex   +1 more source

Spatial dynamics of an invasive earthworm (Amynthas sp.) in West Liberty University’s campus woods community.

, 2022
Jason Ake, Loyd Butcher, Jeremiah Dann
openalex   +2 more sources

Effects of biocontrol bacteria and earthworms onAphanomyces euteichesroot-rot and growth of peas (Pisum sativum) studied in a pot experiment [PDF]

, 2020
Jan Lagerlöf, Fredrick O. Ayuke, Fredrik Heyman, Johan Meijer   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Shrubs and trees as natural insect protection for grazing animals in Switzerland and the alpine region: A systematic review of in vitro, in vivo and clinical trials Sträucher und Bäume als natürlicher Insektenschutz für Weidetiere in der Schweiz und im Alpenraum: Eine systematische Literaturübersicht über in vitro‐, in vivo‐ und klinische Studien

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
Biting or irritating insects are a threat to the health and welfare of grazing animals. This systematic review reveals that several shrubs and bushes growing in the alpine area have insecticidal, insect‐repellent and/or attractant properties. The alder Alnus glutinosa, juniper Juniperus communis, spruce Picea abies and walnut Juglans regia are ...
Theresa Schlittenlacher, Sofie Egli, Michael Walkenhorst, Veronika Maurer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leaf litter and fine roots have distinct effects on particulate and mineral‐associated soil organic matter in a tree common garden

New Phytologist, EarlyView.
Summary Soil organic matter (SOM) is primarily derived from leaf and root inputs, but the relative contributions of each are difficult to study without the use of isotopic tracers. Furthermore, associations between trees and mycorrhizal fungi can influence the production and persistence of SOM.
Ashley Lang, Rachel A. King, Jamie Pullen, Catherine Fahey, John D. Parker, Richard P. Phillips   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source