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Potential of endophytic Beauveria bassiana against Coraebus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) oak borers

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates that an endophytic, oak‐associated strain of Beauveria bassiana exhibits adaptations to Quercus plants and potential against Coraebus boring beetles, supported by distinctive biological traits. Abstract BACKGROUND Oak borers in the genus Coraebus, including the bark‐ and the wood‐boring beetles C. florentinus and C. undatus, are
Walaa Morda, Alessia Vinci, Andrea Lentini, Roberto Mannu, Maurizio Olivieri, Luca Ruiu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preliminary notes on the macrolichens of Serra do Cachimbo, northcentral Brazil [PDF]

Acta Amazonica, 1985
This paper reports on the April-May 1983 Projeto Flora expedition to Serra do cachimbo in northcentral Brazil, a phytogeographically poorly known area near the transition between the Amazon forest and the central Brazilian planalto. The objective of this
Lois Brako, Martyn J. Dibben, Iêda do Amaral   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sliding Doors: Frame Uptake and Rejection by Learners in a Museum‐Based Climate Learning Experience

Science Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Science education efforts that support public understanding of modern climate change are critically needed. However, implementing climate‐related learning experiences can be challenging, as public audiences tend to experience a wide range of understandings of and emotions around the issue. In light of these challenges, many scholars have posed
Lynne Zummo, Benjamin Janney, Kaitlyn Kinshella, Jordan Giron, Marc Whiting, Ajla Auker, Hailey Sherman, Monika Lohani   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blood Over Soil: The Misconception of Nazi Environmentalism [PDF]

, 2017
Most people do not immediately think of environmentalism when they hear the term “Nazi.” Nazis were racist imperialists who killed millions of people. Is it possible for the genocidal policies of the Third Reich to be compatible with green politics and ...
Cranney, Kevin
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Isolation, Insularity and Resilience: A Review of the Geophysical, Socioeconomic, and Environmental Vulnerabilities of Gran Canaria and Lesvos Islands for Policy Interventions to Global Change

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The dynamic nature of small islands being geographically isolated and their perceived connectedness with global networks complicates research attempts to draw general conclusions on whether insularity leads to marginalization or strengthens their resilience for sustainable development.
Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho, Mazen Marouani, Takwa Boughanmi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

ANÁLISE ESPACIAL DA PRODUTIVIDADE DE SERAPILHEIRA EM UMA MATA DE GALERIA

Ciência Florestal, 2016
The gallery forests have great genetic diversity and important ecological functions, such as protecting the headwaters, controlling erosion, and functioning as buffer zones and filtering chemicals.
Priscila Sales Rodrigues Aquino, Mauro Eloi Nappo, Marcos Sales Rodrigues, Ismael Martins Pereira, Eraldo Aparecido Trondoli Matricardi, Gláucia de Mello Pelá   +5 more
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Annotated Bibliography of the Ambrosia Beetle \u3ci\u3eXylosandrus Germanus\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) [PDF]

, 2017
(excerpt) Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford) (= Xyleborus germanus) is an ambrosia beetle that is found in Japan, Korea, the KurU Islands, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, central Europe, and the Cnited States (Nobuchi 1981).
McPherson, J. E, Weber, B. C
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Dismantling the genus Tarenna (Rubiaceae: Pavetteae) in Africa and Madagascar, with the description of three new genera

TAXON, EarlyView.
Abstract As presently circumscribed, the Paleotropical genus Tarenna, belonging to the tribe Pavetteae (Rubiaceae), comprises about 200 species and has its centres of diversity in tropical Asia and Africa. Previous molecular phylogenetic studies of the tribe revealed the polyphyly of Tarenna, suggesting that the genus needs to be recircumscribed ...
Petra De Block, Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison, Franck Rakotonasolo, Steven B. Janssens   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of Microsatellite Markers for Ex Situ Management of the Harpy Eagle Using Next Generation Sequencing

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), one of the largest birds of prey in the world, is threatened with extinction throughout its entire area of occurrence in the Neotropics. While conservation efforts for the wild populations are crucial, it is also important to focus on ex situ conservation actions.
Mylena Kaizer, Pedro S. Bittencourt, Érico M. Polo, Tânia M. Sanaiotti, Izeni P. Farias, Lorenzo von Fersen, Tomas Hrbek, Aureo Banhos   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

High-temperature environments of human evolution in East Africa based on bond ordering in paleosol carbonates [PDF]

, 2010
Many important hominid-bearing fossil localities in East Africa are in regions that are extremely hot and dry. Although humans are well adapted to such conditions, it has been inferred that East African environments were cooler or more wooded during the ...
B. H. Passey, Bobe, Bramble, Eiler, F. H. Brown, Hernandez Fernandez, J. M. Eiler, McDougall, McDOUGALL, N. E. Levin, Royer, Sepulchre, T. E. Cerling, Wynn   +13 more
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