Holocentric Chromosomes of Luzula elegans Are Characterized by a Longitudinal Centromere Groove, Chromosome Bending, and a Terminal Nucleolus Organizer Region [PDF]
The structure of holocentric chromosomes was analyzed in mitotic cells of Luzula elegans. Light and scanning electron microscopy observations provided evidence for the existence of a longitudinal groove along each sister chromatid.
A. Houben +53 more
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Characterisation of Holocene plant macrofossils from North Spanish ombrotrophic mires: vascular plants [PDF]
Methods and criteria that were used to identify plant macrofossils from four ombrotrophic mires in northern Spain are presented. Twelve monocotyledon and ten dicotyledon species were recorded.
M. Souto +4 more
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Guanacos’ and domestic livestock’s summer diets comparison in ecotone of “Tierra del Fuego” (Argentina) [PDF]
At present, it is believed that the population of guanacos has increased in the “Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego”, arising a conflict with livestock and forestry activities.
Alvarenga, Eugenia Celeste +6 more
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Arctic regions are particularly affected by rapidly rising temperatures and altered snow regimes. Snowmelt timing depends on spring temperatures and winter snow accumulation.
Esther R. Frei, Gregory H.R. Henry
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Vascular plant biodiversity of Katannilik Territorial Park, Kimmirut and vicinity on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada: an annotated checklist of an Arctic flora [PDF]
The Arctic ecozone is undergoing a rapid transformation in response to climate change. Establishing a baseline of current Arctic biodiversity is necessary to be able to track changes in species diversity and distribution over time.
Jeffery M. Saarela +3 more
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The vegetation of landscape unit Khilinski Gory on Polesie
The unique complex of pine forest and mire vegetation of landscape unit Khilinski Gory are characterized. New locations of rare species of flora Polesie (Jurinea cyanoides, Luzula sylvatica, Otites eugeniae, Polypodium vulgare, Tragopogon ukrainicus) are
V.I. Melnik +3 more
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High-Arctic gamasid mites (Acari, Mesostigmata): community composition on Spitsbergen, Svalbard [PDF]
This study investigates assemblages of mesostigmatid mites on Spitsbergen, in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway. Soil samples were collected from three areas with differing vegetational communities in Adventdalen.
Stephen J. Coulson +1 more
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Snow cover is a key component in Arctic ecosystems and will likely be affected by changes in winter precipitation. Increased snow depth and consequent later snowmelt leads to greater microbial mineralization in winter, improving soil and vegetation ...
Mikel Moriana-Armendariz +2 more
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Dubious or disappeared phanerogamic species from Romania
In this paper the authors notify the Pteridophyta and Anthophyta - Monocotyledonatae species, that after their opinion are dubious or disappeared from Romania-flora.
Denes PAZMANY, Eugenia CHIRCA
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La familia Juncaceae en México
Se presenta un tratamiento de la familia Juncaceae Juss. para la flora de México. La familia incluye dos géneros en dicho país: Juncus L. yLuzula DC. El primero comprende 31 especies y el segundo cinco.
Henrik Balslev, Rodrigo Duno de Stefano
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