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Biocontrol of Avocado Dematophora Root Rot by Antagonistic Pseudomonas fluorescens PCL1606 Correlates With the Production of 2-Hexyl 5-Propyl Resorcinol

open access: yesMolecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, 2006
A collection of 905 bacterial isolates from the rhizospheres of healthy avocado trees was obtained and screened for antagonistic activity against Dematophora necatrix, the cause of avocado Dematophora root rot (also called white root rot). A set of eight
Francisco M. Cazorla   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevention of Atopic Dermatitis in High‐Risk Infants: A Review of the Role of Lipid‐Based Barrier Repair Therapy

open access: yesPediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objective Growing evidence highlights the role of physiological lipids, namely ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids, in maintaining skin barrier function and preventing atopic dermatitis (AD). Current evidence on the efficacy, safety, and clinical relevance of stratum corneum (SC) lipid‐based therapies to prevent AD and ...
Chon‐Wai Jeremy Chan   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The diversity and floral hosts of bees at the Archbold Biological Station, Florida (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
A list is provided of 113 species of bees and their 157 known floral hosts at the Archbold Biological Station(ABS), a 2105 ha site on the Lake Wales Ridge in Highlands County in south-central Florida.
Deyrup, Mark   +2 more
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Feeding ecology of Australian Christmas beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae): Implications for conservation and habitat management

open access: yesAustral Entomology, Volume 65, Issue 2, May 2026.
Abstract Christmas beetles (subfamily Rutelinae, genera Anoplognathus, Calloodes and Repsimus) are an ecologically important and culturally significant group of Australian scarabs, known for their striking appearance and seasonal mass emergences. Over the last decade, anecdotal reports suggest widespread population declines, raising concerns about ...
Tanya Latty   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable Bioactive Films From Avocado Seed Starch: Biodegradable Extruded Materials Reinforced With Starch Nanocrystals for Active Packaging

open access: yeseFood, Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2026.
Biodegradable avocado seed starch films reinforced with nanocrystals exhibited enhanced thermal stability, decreased water vapor permeability, stronger antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial properties, while still allowing rapid composting degradation.
Pedro Francisco Muñoz‐Gimena   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fruit respiration: putting alternative pathways into perspective

open access: yesNew Phytologist, Volume 250, Issue 1, Page 54-73, April 2026.
Summary Over the past century, research has significantly advanced our understanding of fruit respiration, from (eco)physiological processes to molecular mechanisms. This review focuses on the functional relevance and regulatory roles of mitochondrial alternative respiratory pathways (ARPs) during fruit growth and ripening.
Ariadna Iglesias‐Sanchez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Persea sp. Leaf Extract Toward Methylene Blue Dye Degradation

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Chemical Analysis
Methylene blue dye is widely used in various industries, but improper disposal can severely harm aquatic ecosystems. Zinc oxide (ZnO), a well-known semiconductor, is frequently employed to degrade dye pollutants in aqueous media.
Ryanna Nathania Simbolon   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Propagação vegetativa de abacateiro por estaquia Vegetative propagation of avocado, by stem cuttings

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Fruticultura, 2004
Visando a propagar vegetativamente o abacateiro (Persea sp.) por meio de estacas, estiolaram-se ramos em mudas das cultivares Ouro Verde e Baronesa. Após a obtenção destas mudas por garfagem de fenda cheia, podou-se a parte aérea das mesmas 10 cm acima ...
Samar Velho da Silveira   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multi‐Species Canopy Latrines in Costa Rican Cloud Forests: A Mammal Interactions Hub in a Single Tree Species

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
We documented arboreal, multi‐species mammal latrines in montane cloud forests of Costa Rica by surveying 169 trees across 29 species. Latrines were found exclusively on Ficus tuerckheimii, with 11 occurrences across two mountain ranges and an additional observation in Honduras.
Jeremy Quirós‐Navarro   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Description of a new species of Pleseobyrsa (Heteroptera: Tingidae) from Costa Rica Descripción de una nueva especie de Pleseobyrsa (Heteroptera: Tingidae) de Costa Rica

open access: yesRevista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 2011
A new Pleseobyrsa, P. persea n. sp. is described for Costa Rica. The host plant of this new species is Persea americana P. Mill. This corresponds to the second species of the genus known for the country and the third whose host plant is P.
Sara I. Montemayor   +2 more
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