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The Effect of Differing Levels of Intrasexual and Intersexual Selection on Survival and Reproduction Under a Heatwave

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.
Precopulatory mating behaviour, are important for fitness and can be disrupted by heatwave's. Here we assess how differing levels of intrasexual and intrasexual selection in precopulatory mating behaviours impacts fitness responses to heatwaves. We find that the likelihood of having a brood is impacted by differences in intrasexual and intersexual ...
Karendeep K. Sidhu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ricinus Communis: Nutritional Importance, Health Benefits, and Industrial Applications

open access: yeseFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
The current paper summarizes the nutritional composition, phytochemistry, health benefits, safety studies, and applications of castor beans and their oil. Moreover, the diverse bioactive compounds, including saponins, emodins, terpenoids, anthraquinones, flavonoids, steroids, and alkaloids, exhibit therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anticancer,
Hassan Raza   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Economic analysis of using exclusion netting for spotted‐wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) management in organic blueberry production systems

open access: yesPest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 2, Page 1302-1318, February 2026.
This study compares the economic performance of exclusion netting and organic pesticides for managing spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). Results highlight the trade‐offs in revenue and cost, providing insights into sustainable pest management strategies that balance economic viability and effectiveness for small fruit growers.
Ella Hoyoung Kwon   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Redox Metabolism in Ecophysiology and Evolution, 2nd Edition. [PDF]

open access: yesAntioxidants (Basel)
Prokić MD, Hermes-Lima M, Moreira DC.
europepmc   +1 more source

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