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Insect communities of late Pleistocene steppe–tundra and Holocene boreal forest ecosystems in central Yukon Territory, Canada

Journal of Quaternary Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Subfossil insect communities from the Quartz Creek site provide a detailed record of both Late Pleistocene steppe–tundra and Holocene boreal forest ecosystems in central Yukon Territory, Canada. Fifteen Pleistocene assemblages (marine isotope stages [MIS] 4 to 2) are dominated by steppe–tundra and dry‐tundra taxa, particularly the weevils ...
Scott L. Cocker, Svetlana Kuzmina, Nick Schafstall, Michael A. Monzon, Duane G. Froese   +4 more
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Soil inoculation enhances early‐phase reintroduction success in two rare plant species

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Reintroduction for conservation is an important measure to restore populations of vulnerable plant species. However, reintroduction success rates are relatively low. Inoculating reintroduced plants with facilitative microorganisms from native populations may enhance their performance.
Sina Bohm, Rosa Boone, Ilse J. G. Verkerk, Evanne Y. Slagter, Niels C. A. M. Wagemaker, Bjorn Robroek, Philippine Vergeer   +6 more
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Establishment Limitations of Sensitive Target Species Potentilla alba L. in Grasslands Restored on Arable Land

Land Degradation &Development, Volume 37, Issue 14, Page 10053-10062, 30 August 2026.
ABSTRACT Species in grasslands restored from former arable land have multiple obstacles when establishing. Understanding whether these limitations stem from soil chemical or microbial differences could help to create suitable environments for specific target and other species with similar requirements.
Epp Maria Lillipuu, Tomáš Cajthaml, Jan Frouz, Ondřej Mudrák   +3 more
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Valorization of Ficus carica Pruning Residues as Selective Botanical Insecticides: Optimized Furanocoumarin Extraction, Efficacy Against Neotropical Stink Bugs, and Mechanistic Insights via Molecular Docking

Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, Volume 122, Issue 4, August 2026.
Optimized extracts from Ficus carica pruning waste exhibit strong biological activity against major stink bug pests. Complementary in silico analyses suggest this efficacy relies on pest‐specific acetylcholinesterase inhibition, predicting a promising, pollinator‐safe alternative for sustainable agriculture.
Thais A. Almeida, Arley R. Páez, Lara T. M. Costa, Guy Smagghe, Yara M. Cardoso, Letícia M. Faria, Eugênio E. Oliveira, João Paulo V. Leite   +7 more
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Temognatha sundholmi Lang sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), a New Species From the Great Victoria Desert and New Host Plants: An Investigation Using DNA Barcoding With Implications for Taxonomy of Temognatha and Melobasis

Austral Entomology, Volume 65, Issue 3, August 2026.
ABSTRACT A new species of jewel beetle, Temognatha sundholmi Lang, sp. nov., is described from the Great Victoria Desert in South Australia. A broader investigation, using mtDNA COI ‘barcode’ sequences from 178 specimens representing 54 buprestid species, places the new species with Temognatha flavocincta (Gory & Laporte, 1838) in the informal ...
Peter J. Lang, Mark I. Stevens
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Distinct biogeographic patterns for bacteria and fungi in association with Bursaphelenchus xylophilus nematodes and infested pinewood

Microbiology Spectrum
Pinewood nematodes (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) are destructive plant parasitic nematodes that cause pine wilt disease (PWD) by attacking the vascular systems of pine trees, resulting in widespread tree mortality.
Yuyu Cao, Nan Yang, Jianfeng Gu, Xingyao Zhang, Jianren Ye, Jianping Chen, Hongjie Li   +6 more
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Characterization of resistance to pine wood nematode infection in Pinus thunbergii using suppression subtractive hybridization

BMC Plant Biology, 2012
Background Pine wilt disease is caused by the pine wood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, which threatens pine forests and forest ecosystems worldwide and causes serious economic losses.
Hirao Tomonori, Fukatsu Eitaro, Watanabe Atsushi   +2 more
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Biogeography of Bursaphelenchus Species Driven by Climate, Vectors and Hosts: Implications for Forest Pathology Under Climate Change

Forest Pathology, Volume 56, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Wood‐inhabiting nematodes of the genus Bursaphelenchus are a group with significant ecological and economic impacts on global forest ecosystems. This review aims to update current knowledge on their spatial distribution, host‐vector associations and the factors driving species expansion under the framework of climate change.
Neilan Chotzar, Dimitris Avtzis, Maria Argyropoulou, Nikolaos Monokrousos   +3 more
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Hyperspectral Imaging Reveals Chlorophyll Temporal Dynamics in Masson Pine Under Pine Wood Nematode and Abiotic Stresses

Remote Sensing
Masson Pine (Pinus massoniana), an important afforestation species in southern China, is severely threatened by pine wilt disease caused by pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, PWN). To differentiate mortality induced by B.
Jiaxuan Guo, Wanlin Guo, Riguga Su, Xin Lu, Zhendong Zhou, Xiaojuan Li, Xuehai Tang, Bin Wang   +7 more
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Temperate Forest Floors: Ecosystem Hubs in Transition?

Global Change Biology, Volume 32, Issue 8, August 2026.
The forest floor (FF) is a key component of carbon, nutrient, and water cycling and represents the most biologically active part of forest soils. Despite its importance, its response to environmental change and forest management remains insufficiently studied.
Friederike Lang, Jörg Prietzel, Frank Hagedorn, Klaus Kaiser, Stefanie Schulz, Mathias Mayer, Lars Vesterdal, Jürgen Bauhus, Maï Bergmann, Sebastian Bibinger, Martin I. Bidartondo, Jingxuan Olivia Chen, Philipp de Jong, Trung Hieu Doan, Simon Haberstroh, Jonas Hahn, Peter Hartmann, Anis Mahmud Khokon, Martin Kohler, Laura M. Suz, Ina C. Meier, Richard Neumann, Heinke Paulsen, Heike Puhlmann, Helmer Schack‐Kirchner, Stefan Scheu, Lexie Schilling, Patrick Schleppi, Michael Schloter, Kai Schwärzel, Kenton P. Stutz, Gabriela Villalba, Melissa Wannenmacher, Markus Weiler, Nicole Wellbrock, Christiane Werner, Jörg Niederberger   +36 more
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