Influential factors in nectar composition and yield in Leptospermum scoparium : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science, Institute of Agriculture and the Environment, College of Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2015 Material omitted from digital version of thesis: Nickless, E. M., Anderson, C. W. N., Hamilton, G., Stephens, J. M., & Wargent, J. (2016). Soil influences on plant growth, floral density and nectar yield in three cultivars of manuka (Leptospermum ...
Nickless, Elizabeth Mary
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Insect Science, EarlyView.Aphids pose a serious risk to horticultural crops. Current biocontrol strategies often fail due to the poor establishment of natural enemies when aphids are scarce. We evaluated the potential of two aphidophagous predators, Micromus variegatus and Scymnus interruptus, to be used as preventive biocontrol agents, released before aphid infestation.
Jesica Pérez‐Rodríguez +3 more
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Ecology and EvolutionThe study of the rules that govern the relationship between phenotypic plasticity, genetic structure, and ecological success has traditionally focused on animals, plants, and a few model microbial species, whereas non‐model microorganisms have received ...
Sergio Quevedo‐Caraballo +1 more
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Insect Science, EarlyView.We studied oviposition site selection in a leaf‐mining moth (Stigmella sorbi) on rowan trees (Sorbus aucuparia) in northwestern Russia, assessing larval performance across different shoot types, leaf positions, and leaflets. Larval survival was highest on long vegetative shoots, yet females showed no preference for these optimal sites.
Mikhail V. Kozlov, Vitali Zverev
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Floral nectar reabsorption and a sugar concentration gradient in two long-spurred Habenaria species (Orchidaceae). [PDF]
BMC Plant Biol, 2023 Zhang HP, Wen SJ, Wang H, Ren ZX.
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Characterization of the dynamic microbiome evolution across thrips species
Insect Science, EarlyView.Comprehensive survey of the microbiome in thrips. The dominant bacterial genera found in thrips include intracellular ones, such as Wolbachia and Spiroplasma, and extracellular ones, including Serratia, Pantoea, and Acinetobacter. We isolated and sequenced high‐quality genomes of two dominant symbionts, Pantoea dispersa and Serratia marcescens.
Xiaodi Hu +8 more
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Sodium-enriched floral nectar increases pollinator visitation rate and diversity. [PDF]
Biol Lett, 2022 Finkelstein CJ +5 more
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Insect Science, EarlyView.The Moorland Clouded Yellow (Colias palaeno) benefited from cattle grazing in three different ways by (i) fostering the nectar supply; (ii) enhancing rejuvenation of the host plant (Vaccinium uliginosum); and (iii) improving microclimatic conditions for successful development of the immature stages.
Florian Fumy +3 more
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Floral Nectar Chemistry in Orchids: A Short Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Plants (Basel), 2021 Brzosko E, Mirski P.
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Reintroduction of an Endangered Butterfly, the Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis)
Animal Conservation, EarlyView.We reintroduced Mottled Duskywing (Erynnis martialis), an endangered skipper butterfly, at different life‐stages to restored oak savanna habitat in Ontario, Canada and then performed intensive post‐release monitoring. Our results show that, at one of three sites, a population was established within two years of initiating releases and that pupae and ...
Michelle Polley +7 more
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