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Patterns of Nectar Production in Asclepias curassavica (Apocynaceae))
Journal of Pollination Ecology, 2019 Milkweeds are important nectar resources for insects in the New World. In addition, nectar is the germination medium for milkweed pollen. This study is the first controlled, greenhouse examination of patterns of nectar production in a milkweed species ...
Steven Broyles
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Diagnostic accuracy of self-collected anterior nasal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing
Microbiology SpectrumThis prospective sub-study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the self-collected anterior nasal swab (ANS; Rhinoswab) against that of healthcare professional (HCP)-collected combined throat and nasal swab (CTN).
T. Corocher +5 more
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Comparative study of wood betony (Stachys officinalis L) melliferousness in different habitat conditions [PDF]
Veterinarski Glasnik, 2005 Nectar production in wood betony (Stachys officinalis L), grown under differ-microclimatic habitat conditions (forest and experimental field), was analyzed.
Mačukanović-Jocić Marina
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Nature, 1922 THE device of Mirafra Assamica to reach the nectar in the flowers of Castanospermum (noted in NATURE of April 15, p. 489) has its parallel among British birds. The blooms of several Asiatic species of rhododendron contain much honey, and many of these are defaced at this season by the great tit (Parus major), the blue tit (P.
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Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2018 Significant progress has been achieved in the use of heterosis in soybean and several soybean hybrids have been released in China. However, broad use of hybrid soybean seed is limited due to low seed setting of female parents.
Jing-yong ZHANG +6 more
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Nectar Uptake of a Long-Proboscid Prosoeca Fly (Nemestrinidae)—Proboscis Morphology and Flower Shape
Insects, 2021 Several Prosoeca (Nemestinidae) species use a greatly elongated proboscis to drink nectar from long-tubed flowers. We studied morphological adaptations for nectar uptake of Prosoecamarinusi that were endemic to the Northern Cape of South Africa.
Harald W. Krenn +4 more
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Nectar defense and hydrogen peroxide in floral nectar of Cucurbita pepo
Acta Agrobotanica, 2015 This study was carried out to investigate some similarities between the nectaries of <em>Nicotiana</em> sp. and <em>Cucurbita</em> pepo, such as starch accumulation in the nectary parenchyma, changes in nectary color during maturation, and the production of a large quantity of sucrose-dominant nectar.
Daniele Nocentini +2 more
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Microbial Odorant Detection Guides Drosophila Parasitoids Seeking Hosts in Fermenting Fruits
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Yeast microbes in fermenting fruits attract both host flies and their parasitoid wasps. Female Leptopilina boulardi detect yeast‐emitted ethyl esters via two olfactory receptors, LbouOR167 and LbouOR136. A conserved residue, Leu159, is critical for binding these compounds, enabling female wasps to locate host‐rich habitats.
Yueqi Lu +11 more
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CMOS‐Integrated Synaptic Photoreceptor Chip Inspired by Insect Visual Processing
Advanced Science, EarlyView.CMOS‐integrated Si QDs/ReS2 synaptic photoreceptor array mimics the parallel processing and wavelength‐selective strategy of insect vision. By combining intrinsic ultraviolet‐violet sensitivity with synaptic plasticity, the chip enables frontend sensory redundancy reduction without external filters, offering a scalable pathway toward lowpower ...
Jian Chai +25 more
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Open-Source Benchmarking of Plant-Based and Animal Meats
FoodsGlobal food production must reduce environmental impact while meeting rising demand for dietary protein. Plant-based meats aim to preserve the sensory and cultural role of animal meat while lowering greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and health risks ...
Sybren D. van den Bedem +2 more
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