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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HEAVY METALS AMOUNT IN THE EXPOSED LICHEN SPECIES EVERNIA USNEA HIRTA (L.) WEB. IN WIG. AT PARTLY POLLUTED ENVIRONMENT [PDF]

Journal of Process Management and New Technologies, 2015
This article presents results of heavy metals concentration of Pb, Al, Cd, Cu and Zn at exposed lichens species Usnea hirta (L.) Web. in Wig. moved from partly unpolluted areas of Kopaonik Mountain to the partly polluted areas of Vranje city and its
Gordana Bogdanović, Jovana Džoljić, Jelena Marković   +2 more
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Cross Taxon Congruence Between Lichens and Vascular Plants in a Riparian Ecosystem

Diversity, 2019
Despite that congruence across taxa has been proved as an effective tool to provide insights into the processes structuring the spatial distribution of taxonomic groups and is useful for conservation purposes, only a few studies on cross-taxon congruence
Giovanni Bacaro, Enrico Tordoni, Stefano Martellos, Simona Maccherini, Michela Marignani, Lucia Muggia, Francesco Petruzzellis, Rossella Napolitano, Daniele Da Re, Tommaso Guidi, Renato Benesperi, Vincenzo Gonnelli, Lorenzo Lastrucci   +12 more
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Synergistic Effect of Gradient Conductivity and Gradient Microstructures Enabled Ultrasensitive and Ultrabroad Linear Flexible Tactile Sensors

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A design of double gradient effect is proposed to resolve the contradictory optimization on sensitivity and linearity of piezoresistive tactile sensors. The ultrawide linearity is realized by the sequential trigger of pressure‐induced gradient conductivity‐enabled linear current owing to the gradient microstructures.
Yao Fang, Yiwei Wang, Bing Zheng, Liu Yang, Jingyi Yue, Qian Zhou, Jinrong Huang, Yongyun Mao, Qian Li, Jifei Wang, Dongsheng Tang, Yuxin Tang, Bingpu Zhou, Bing Ji   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Role for Lichens in Botanic Gardens?

Sibbaldia, 2008
Lichens are biologically diverse and ecologically important. They infuse a botanic garden with character, and are sensitive indicators for the health of our environment.
Christopher J. Ellis
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Enhanced Mechanical Properties Via Boron‐Induced Multi‐Mechanism Strengthening in (NbTaTi1.5V)100‐xBx Refractory High Entropy Alloys

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A trace amount of boron is introduced into NbTaTi1.5V RHEA, forming a finegrained BCC+TiO+TiB microstructure. The TiB phase generates numerous dislocations, strengthening the alloy. The alloy exhibits 3610 MPa compressive fracture strength and 1060 HV microhardness, while retaining 14.8% fracture strain.
Da Wu, Bo Li, Yuzhi Shi, Cong Li, Eryong Liu, Xiaohu Hou, Yimin Gao, Tao Wu, Pucun Bai, Chenyu Liang   +9 more
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Variation in parrot jaw musculature

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Interspecific morphological differences in some superficial jaw muscles of parrots. Abstract Psittaciformes, the order encompassing parrots and their relatives, are highly diverse and generally known for having a strong beaks used for multiple behaviors. The muscles related to the masticatory apparatus should reflect this functional complexity; however,
Ana Carolina L. Faillace, Arin Berger, Marcelo Ismar S. Santana, Adam Hartstone‐Rose   +3 more
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A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
Lino Cinquini, Giacomo Pigatto, Andrea Tenucci   +2 more
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Long‐term outcomes of microsurgical interdental papilla reconstruction: 13‐year and 18‐year case follow‐ups

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Loss of the interdental papilla compromises esthetics, speech, and hygiene, significantly affecting quality of life and psychological well‐being. Reconstruction has long been considered unpredictable, particularly in Cairo RT3 cases with advanced interproximal bone loss.
Katsuhiko Akiyama
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Malignant Transformation of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia in Southern Finland

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) often precedes oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The aim was to elucidate the risk and time of malignant transformation (MT) of OED. Methods Patients diagnosed with OED between 2001 and 2011 in Helsinki and Uusimaa, Finland were included.
Katariina Leino, Hanna K. Laine, Ville Kinnula, Jaana Rautava   +3 more
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Lichens, a unique forage resource threatened by air pollution

Rangifer, 1992
Lichens are the primary winter forage for most mainland caribou and reindeer herds in North America and for the majority of domestic and wild reindeer in Siberia and northern Europe, collectively totaling in excess of 5 million animals. Lichens represent
David R. Klein, Tatyana J. Vlasova
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