The ecological function of thyroid hormones. [PDF]
Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol SciThyroid hormones (TH) are central hormonal regulators, orchestrating gene expression and complex biological processes vital for growth and reproduction in variable environments by triggering specific developmental processes in response to external cues ...
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The Endophytic Fungi Diversity, Community Structure, and Ecological Function Prediction of Sophora alopecuroides in Ningxia, China. [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2022 Sophora alopecuroides L. has great medicinal and ecological value in northwestern China. The host and its microbiota are mutually symbiotic, collectively forming a holobiont, conferring beneficial effects to the plant. However, the analysis of diversity,
Wang R +5 more
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Hidden diversity and potential ecological function of phosphorus acquisition genes in widespread terrestrial bacteriophages. [PDF]
Nat CommunPhosphorus (P) limitation of ecosystem processes is widespread in terrestrial habitats. While a few auxiliary metabolic genes (AMGs) in bacteriophages from aquatic habitats are reported to have the potential to enhance P-acquisition ability of their ...
Liang JL +15 more
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Functional Assessment and Coordination Characteristics of Production, Living, Ecological Function-A Case Study of Henan Province, China. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 Multifunctional state assessment was the basis of time sequence design of territory spatial development and overall utilisation. This study aimed to identify the ecological-production-living (PLE) territory spatial function to provide a basis for ...
Fu J, Zhang S.
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Diversity, Composition, and Ecological Function of Endophytic Fungal Communities Associated with Erigeron breviscapus in China [PDF]
MicroorganismsEndophytic fungi (EF) play crucial roles in accelerating the accumulation of medicinal components and regulating the survival and reproduction of medicinal plants.
Yi Zhao +5 more
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Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Driving Force of Ecosystem Health in an Important Ecological Function Region in China. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020 Quantitative assessment can scientifically determine the health status of a regional ecosystem, identify regional eco-environmental problems, and assist in promoting regional sustainable development and environmental management.
Shen W, Zheng Z, Zheng Z, Qin Y, Li Y.
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Where to rewild? A conceptual framework to spatially optimize ecological function. [PDF]
Proc Biol Sci, 2020 Rewilding is an approach aiming at restoring ecosystems to a self-sustaining state by restoring ecological function through active reintroductions or passive management. Locations for most rewilding-through-reintroduction efforts today are selected based
Thierry H, Rogers H.
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Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances: Ecological Function and Impact on Soil Aggregation. [PDF]
Front Microbiol, 2018 A wide range of microorganisms produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), highly hydrated polymers that are mainly composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. EPS are fundamental for microbial life and provide an ideal environment for chemical
Costa OYA, Raaijmakers JM, Kuramae EE.
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Spatiotemporal variations of vegetation and its determinants in the National Key Ecological Function Area on Loess Plateau between 2000 and 2015. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2019 China defined 25 National Key Ecological Function Areas in 2010 and adopted various measures to support ecosystem restoration in these areas. During the process of environment policymaking, it is important to observe the variation of vegetation and its ...
Hao H, Li Y, Zhang H, Zhai R, Liu H.
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Analysis of Driving Factors and Predictions of Arable Land Area Based on PLUS Model
Shuitu baochi tongbao, 2023 [Objective] The spatial and temporal evolutionary characteristics of arable land in the Tumen River basin and the driving factors for changes in arable land area were explored, and changes in arable land area associated with the Land Spatial Planning of ...
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