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Learning through the waste: olfactory cues from the colony refuse influence plant preferences in foraging leaf-cutting ants [PDF]
Leaf-cutting ants learn to avoid plants initially harvested if they proved to be harmful for their symbiotic fungus once incorporated into the nest.
Arenas, Andres, Roces, Flavio
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Accumulation of medicinally important flavones and acteoside was evaluated in Scutellaria lateriflora hairy root cultures subjected to different experimental strategies – feeding with precursors of phenolics biosynthesis (phenylalanine, cinnamic acid ...
Agata Wilczańska +6 more
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Tradition, Dynamics and Sustainability of Plant Species Composition and Management in Homegardens on Organic and Non-Organic Small Scale Farms in Alpine Eastern Tyrol, Austria [PDF]
In Eastern Tyrol (Austria), homegardens are an integral part of the farming system. The aim of this paper is to present evidence for the development of gardening in the study area and to identify differences/similarities between gardens at organic and ...
Vogl, C. R., Vogl-Lukasser, B.
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Protecting biodiversity requires an understanding of how anthropogenic changes impact the genetic processes associated with extinction risk. Studies of the genetic changes due to anthropogenic fragmentation have revealed conflicting results.
Claire Ellwanger +4 more
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Chromosome-level genome assembly of watershield (Brasenia schreberi)
Watershield (Brasenia schreberi) is an aquatic plant that belongs to the basal angiosperm family Cabombaceae. This species has been cultivated as an aquatic vegetable for more than 3000 years in East Asia, but the natural populations have greatly ...
Bei Lu, Tao Shi, Jinming Chen
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Introduction Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMDs) are leading causes of physical disability, necessitating support with activities of daily living(ADLs). This study describes social care received by patients with RMDs in two disperate regions of England: Salford(urban) and Norfolk(rural).
Mehreen Somro +6 more
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Phenological Gardens Protocol [PDF]
The purpose of this resource is to observe the flowering and leaf stages of selected garden plants throughout the year. After a phenological garden is planted, students observe the growth of leaves and blooming of flowers on the plants. These plants were
The GLOBE Program, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
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Wild Bee Conservation within Urban Gardens and Nurseries: Effects of Local and Landscape Management [PDF]
Across urban environments, vegetated habitats provide refuge for biodiversity. Gardens (designed for food crop production) and nurseries (designed for ornamental plant production) are both urban agricultural habitats characterized by high plant species ...
Cecala, Jacob M. +2 more
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Intelligent radiative cooling devices, adaptable to various weather conditions, have the potential for year‐round energy savings. This study introduces a sustainable dual‐mode film made from polycaprolactone nanofibers and upcycled chip bags for effective thermal management.
Qimeng Song +4 more
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Background: Disanthus cercidifolius var. longipes is an ancient relic plant unique to China. However, the typical shade-loving plant is largely exposed to the sun, which poses a major challenge to its conservation.
Xiaoming Tian +6 more
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