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Plant diversity and ecosystem multifunctionality peak at intermediate levels of woody cover in global drylands [PDF]

, 2014
Aim The global spread of woody plants into grasslands is predicted to increase over the coming century. While there is general agreement regarding the anthropogenic causes of this phenomenon, its ecological consequences are less certain.
Matthew A. Bowker, Eldridge, David J., Fernando T. Maestre, Quero, José Luis, Quero, José L., Antonio Gallardo, Maestre, Fernando T., José Luis Quero, Santiago Soliveres, Delgado Baquerizo, Manuel (R17761), Delgado-Baquerizo, Manuel, Manuel Delgado‐Baquerizo, Quero Pérez, José Luis, David J. Eldridge, Bowker, Matthew A., Gallardo, Antonio, Browker, Matthew A., Soliveres, Santiago   +17 more
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Multitrophic richness enhances ecosystem multifunctionality of tropical shallow lakes [PDF]

, 2020
1. Biodiversity provides multiple functions and services to ecosystems. However, the role of biodiversity in sustaining multiple functions simultaneously (multifunctionality) is still poorly understood in natural communities, especially in hyperdiverse ...
Romero, Gustavo Q, Antiqueira, Pablo A P, Bonecker, Claudia C, Teixeira-de-Mello, Franco, Mormul, Roger P, Moi, Dieison A   +5 more
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Probiotic‐Derived Vesicles Rectally Delivered via Thermo‐Gelling Copolymer Promote Mucosal Healing and Reduce Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A thermo‐responsive rectal delivery platform integrating probiotic‐derived extracellular vesicles within a hyaluronic acid‐based copolymer enables localized and sustained therapy for ulcerative colitis. The formulation effectively suppresses inflammation, promotes macrophage polarization toward a regenerative phenotype, restores epithelial barrier ...
Ayushi Mairal, Ubaid Tariq, Shreya Mehrotra, Saravanan Matheshwaran, Jan Marsal, Ashok Kumar   +5 more
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Climate change and cropland management compromise soil integrity and multifunctionality

Communications Earth & Environment, 2023
Soils provide essential ecosystem functions that are threatened by climate change and intensified land use. We explore how climate and land use impact multiple soil function simultaneously, employing two datasets: (1) observational – 456 samples from the
Marie Sünnemann, Remy Beugnon, Claudia Breitkreuz, François Buscot, Simone Cesarz, Arwyn Jones, Anika Lehmann, Alfred Lochner, Alberto Orgiazzi, Thomas Reitz, Matthias C. Rillig, Martin Schädler, Linnea C. Smith, Anja Zeuner, Carlos A. Guerra, Nico Eisenhauer   +15 more
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A Sustainable Bio‐Based Epoxy Thermoset as a High‐Performance Alternative to BPA‐Based Resins

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A rigid–flexible bio‐based epoxy network integrates soybean oil, lignin, and maleic anhydride to overcome the strength–toughness–sustainability trade‐off of conventional BPA epoxy. The thermoset delivers excellent performance as both a structural adhesive and a matrix for glass‐fabric composites, while enabling pH‐responsive degradation, environmental ...
Jiyun Qi, Xinyi Hui, Xipeng Zhang, Jia‐Long Wen, Tong‐Qi Yuan   +4 more
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Oral Delivery Systems for Food‐Derived Bioactive Peptides: Enhancing Stability, Bioavailability, and Health Benefits

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Advanced delivery systems—including nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, liposomes, and hydrogels—protect food‐derived bioactive peptides from gastrointestinal degradation and bitterness. These systems enable pH‐responsive release, enhance intestinal absorption, and improve therapeutic efficacy against oxidative stress, metabolic disorders, cancer, and ...
Yu Xu, Fan Li, Runan Zhao, Tao Shu, Weihong Min, Bei‐Wei Zhu   +5 more
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Microplastics alter the equilibrium of plant-soil-microbial system: A meta-analysis

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Microplastics (MPs) are widely identified as emerging hazards causing considerable eco-toxicity in terrestrial ecosystems, but the impacts differ in different ecosystem functions among different chemical compositions, morphology, sizes, concentrations ...
Yangyang Jia, Zhen Cheng, Yi Peng, Guojiang Yang   +3 more
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Thin‐Film Thermal Sensors on Chitosan Substrates for Sustainable Transient Electronics

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
Fully transient thin‐film temperature sensors are realized on pure chitosan substrates using Mo‐based RTDs and a‐IGZO/Mo thermistors. The devices exhibit high sensitivity, mechanical flexibility, humidity‐aware operation, and complete dissolution in natural solvents.
Ahmed Rasheed, Soufiane Krik, Sundus Riaz, Hafiza Faiqa Maqsood, Jacopo Nicoletti, Riccardo Zamboni, Guglielmo Trentini, Pietro Ibba, Franco Cacialli, Andrea Gaiardo, Giuseppe Cantarella, Niko Münzenrieder, Paolo Lugli, Giovanni Antonio Salvatore, Luisa Petti   +14 more
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Changing conservation strategies in Europe: a framework integrating ecosystem services and dynamics [PDF]

, 2010
Protecting species and their habitats through the designation and management of protected areas is central to present biodiversity conservation efforts in Europe.
Berry, Pam M., Pataki, Györgyi, Bela, G., Zobel, Martin, Pataki, G., Samways, M.J., Samways, Michael J., Haslett, J.R., Jongman, R.H.G., Jongman, Rob H. G., Haslett, John R., Bela, Györgyi, Berry, P.M., Zobel, M.   +13 more
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Heterogeneous microcommunities and ecosystem multifunctionality in seminatural grasslands under three management modes

Ecology and Evolution, 2017
Increasing attention has been paid to the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) because of the rapid increase in species loss.
Jingpeng Li, Zhirong Zheng, Hongtao Xie, Nianxi Zhao, Yubao Gao   +4 more
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