Baseline and Stress-Induced Plasma Corticosterone during Long-Distance Migration in the Bar-Tailed Godwit, Limosa lapponica [PDF]
, 2002 The specific roles of corticosterone in promotion of avian migration remain unclear even though this glucocorticosteroid is elevated in many migrating bird species.
Jukema, Joop, +5 more
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Drivers of Dyadic Cofeeding Tolerance in Pan: A Composite Measure Approach
Biology, 2022 This study aimed to construct a composite model of Dyadic Cofeeding Tolerance (DCT) in zoo-housed bonobos and chimpanzees using a validated experimental cofeeding paradigm and to investigate whether components resulting from this model differ between the
Nicky Staes +6 more
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Integrating gene expression, ecology and mycotoxin production by Fusarium and Aspergillus species in relation to interacting environmental factors [PDF]
, 2016 Environmental factors, such as water availability (water activity, aw), temperature and their interactions, have a significant impact on the life cycle of mycotoxigenic fungi.
Magan, Naresh, Medina-Vayá, Ángel
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Ecophysiological adaptations of the lichen genera pseudocyphellaria and sticta to south temperate rainforests [PDF]
, 1991 Temperate rainforests are a poorly researched habitat with respect to lichen ecophysiology in comparison to desert and polar regions. The evergreen, broadleaf forests provide a dim, moist environment that is relatively stable throughout the year. Lichens
Green, T.G. Allan, Lange, Otto L.
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Functional traits of expanding, thicket-forming shrubs: contrasting strategies between exotic and native species [PDF]
, 2017 Woody expansion has been documented for decades in many different systems globally, often yielding vast changes in ecosystem functioning. While causes and consequences of woody expansion have been well documented, few studies have addressed plant ...
Shiflett, Sheri A. +2 more
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Geobacter, Anaeromyxobacter and Anaerolineae populations are enriched on anodes of root exudate-driven microbial fuel cells in rice field soil [PDF]
, 2015 Plant-based sediment microbial fuel cells (PMFCs) couple the oxidation of root exudates in living rice plants to current production. We analysed the composition of the microbial community on anodes from PMFC with natural rice field soil as substratum for
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Generalization and evaluation of the process-based forest ecosystem model PnET-CN for other biomes [PDF]
, 2015 Terrestrial ecosystems play an important role in carbon, water, and nitrogen cycling. Process-based ecosystem models, including PnET-CN, have been widely used to simulate ecosystem processes during the last two decades.
Ollinger, Scott V. +2 more
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Decreasing parental task specialization promotes conditional cooperation
Scientific Reports, 2017 How much to invest in parental care and by who remain puzzling questions fomented by a sexual conflict between parents. Negotiation that facilitates coordinated parental behaviour may be key to ease this costly conflict.
Arne Iserbyt +4 more
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Towards an IPCC Atlas for comprehensive climate change risk assessments
npj Climate ActionClimate risk assessments are crucial in quantifying and communicating risks in a clear and concise manner. In light of the rapidly proceeding climatic changes, there is a growing need for a more comprehensive integration and a more effective overview of ...
Andrés Alegría +4 more
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Scientific Reports, 2017 Males often express traits that improve competitive ability, such as aggressiveness. Females also express such traits but our understanding about why is limited.
Bert Thys +5 more
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