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Organisms in nature as a central focus for biology
Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 2005 Theories summarize science, tell us what to measure when we test hypotheses, and help us study nature better. Nevertheless, organisms themselves embody genetics, development, morphology, physiology and behavior, and they are the units of populations, communities and ecosystems.
Division of Ichthyology, University of Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL 32611-7800, USA ( host institution ) +1 more
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Focus on the Development of Natural Gas Hydrate in China [PDF]
Sustainability, 2016 Natural gas hydrate, also known as combustible ice, and mainly composed of methane, is identified as a potential clean energy for the 21st century. Due to its large reserves, gas hydrate can ease problems caused by energy resource shortage and has gained attention around the world.
Zhongfu Tan, Ge Pan, Pingkuo Liu
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023 Striga species are obligate parasitic weeds most of which are members of the Orobanchaceae family. They are commonly associated with staple crops and constitute threats to food security, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Olumayowa Mary Olowe +7 more
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Is the Focus on “Ecosystems” a Liability in the Research on Nature's Services? [PDF]
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2018 For the last 20 years, the concept of ecosystem has constituted one of the key pillars on which the study of “ecosystem services,” i.e., the benefits that human populations derive from nature, has been based. Yet, at this stage, one could argue that, in general and especially in fields related to agriculture, the ecosystem framework tends to limit ...
Philippe C. Baveye +4 more
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Biomedicines, 2022 Antibiotics are regularly used in animal husbandry to treat diseases. This practice is beneficial to animals’ health and helps ensure food security. However, the misuse of antibiotics, especially in food-producing animals, has resulted in the advent of ...
Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose +6 more
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Foods, 2023 Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is typically detected on food products mainly due to cross-contamination with faecal matter. The serotype O157:H7 has been of major public health concern due to the severity of illness caused, prevalence, and
Bukola Opeyemi Oluwarinde +6 more
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Features of Opisthorchiasis in the Natural Focus
Aktualʹnaâ Infektologiâ, 2014 Introduction. One of the most important epidemiological problems in Sumy region — opisthorchiasis. Social and medical significance of the invasion is great due to high incidence of the disease, the development of severe complications. Purpose. To analyze the incidence and determine the parameters of the epidemic process of opisthorchiasis in Sumy ...
N.D. Chemich +3 more
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Agronomy, 2022 Due to the deterioration of natural resources, low agricultural production, significant postharvest losses, no value addition, and a rapid increase in population, the enhancement of food security and safety in underdeveloped countries is becoming ...
Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji +3 more
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mSystemsAcidobacteriota is one of the most abundant phyla in soils and has recently attracted attention for its potential role in promoting phytosanitary benefits.
Celine M. Zumkeller +8 more
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Microorganisms, 2023 Plant roots host numerous microorganisms around and inside their roots, forming a community known as the root microbiome. An increasing bulk of research is underlining the influences root-associated microbial communities can have on plant health and ...
Ben Jesuorsemwen Enagbonma +3 more
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