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Effects of Microplastics and Cadmium on the Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): An Evaluation Using a Two-Sex Life Table

Insects
This study utilized the age-stage, two-sex life table method to evaluate the toxic effects of polyethylene microplastics (PE, 300 mg/kg) and cadmium (Cd, 30 mg/kg), both individually and combined, on Leptinotarsa decemlineata.
Boling Liu, Yunhui Liu, Yi Zhang, Bingyu He, Yulin Gao, Chao Li   +5 more
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Seed density and priority effects outweigh limiting similarity and diversity in contributing biotic resistance to invasion [PDF]

NeoBiota
Despite numerous ecological theories proposed to explain plant invasion dynamics, few studies have evaluated multiple mechanisms simultaneously within a single experimental framework.
Chaeho Byun, Kripal Singh, Dahui Jeong
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Comparative Insights and Overlooked Factors of Interphase Chemistry in Alkali Metal‐Ion Batteries

Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.
This review presents a comparative analysis of Li‐, Na‐, and K‐ion batteries, focusing on the critical role of electrode–electrolyte interphases. It especially highlights overlooked aspects such as SEI/CEI misconceptions, binder effects, and self‐discharge relevance, emphasizing the limitations of current understanding and offering strategies for ...
Changhee Lee, Zachary T. Gossage, Shinichi Kumakura, Shinichi Komaba   +3 more
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An analysis of the quality differences in black tea produced from various Oolong tea tree cultivars

European Journal of Horticultural Science
The Oolong tea plant (Camellia sinensis) possesses distinctive floral and fruity aromas, which enhance the aromatic prominence of processed tea leaves. Its unique flavour profile and quality are highly prized by consumers worldwide. At present, there are
Shan Huang, Shuyan Li, Yihao Dan, Jiyue Wang, Sunan Shen, Yan Liu   +5 more
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Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn, Ariana P. Torres, Sue Barton, Bridget K. Behe   +3 more
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Comparative Transcriptomic Analysis of Male and Female Gonads in the Zig-Zag Eel (Mastacembelus armatus)

Fishes
The zig-zag eel (Mastacembelus armatus) is a unique economic fish species in China and exhibits significant dimorphism of male and female phenotypes. Cultivating all-male seedlings can significantly improve production efficiency.
Fangyu Cui, Yuanyuan Wang, Haiyan Liang, Yexin Yang, Zhiyong Jiang, Jiahuan Song, Chao Liu, Yuli Wu, Xidong Mu, Yi Liu   +9 more
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Towards Advanced Intelligent and Perceptive Soft Grippers

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
Implementing soft yet strong and intelligent soft grippers request innovative and creative solutions in designing soft bodies and seamlessly integrating actuated systems with hierarchical sensing. This review systematically analyses soft grippers with a deep understanding of core components, from fundamental design principles to actuation and sensing ...
Haneul Kim, Hayeon Shin, Seik Park, Changbeom Shim, Seonggun Joe   +4 more
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Performance and functional responses of the thelytokous and arrhenotokous strains of Neochrysocharis formosa to Tuta absoluta, a globally severe tomato pest

Journal of Integrative Agriculture
The native thelytokous (TH) and arrhenotokous (AR) strains of Neochrysocharis formosa (Westwood) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) are promising biocontrol agents against the invasive tomato pest Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae).
Guifen Zhang, Hao Wang, Yibo Zhang, Xiaoqing Xian, Cong Huang, Wanxue Liu, Fanghao Wan   +6 more
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Host‐Specific Interactions Between Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Impair Epithelial Repair in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is frequently associated with polymicrobial biofilms involving Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Interactions between these organisms are thought to influence disease severity, but the epithelial effects of exoproteins derived from patient‐matched cocultures remain poorly defined ...
Xiaohan Sun, Mahnaz Ramezanpour, George Bouras, Emma Barry, Alkis J. Psaltis, Peter‐John Wormald, Sarah Vreugde   +6 more
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Multi-Condition Cultivation Reveals the Host Plant-Dependent Gut Bacteria Diversity in Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta) Larvae

Insects
Tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) significantly affects tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and eggplant (Solanum melongena) crops worldwide, with its feeding patterns being closely associated with its gut microbiota.
Xiaoyu Fang, Ruoyi Wen, Liyan Yang, Jianyang Guo, Wenjun Shen, Nianwan Yang, Fanghao Wan, Zhichuang Lü, Wanxue Liu   +8 more
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