Insect (Arthropoda: Insecta) Composition in the Diet of Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene ornata ornata) in Two Western Illinois Sand Prairies, with a New State Record for Cyclocephala (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) [PDF]
A study of fecal samples collected over a two-year period from juvenile ornate box turtles (Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz) revealed diets consisting of six orders of insects representing 19 families. Turtles were reared in captivity from eggs harvested
Lago, P. K. +3 more
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Compostos bioativos presentes em amora-preta (Rubus spp.) [PDF]
A amora-preta (Rubus spp.), pequena fruta de clima temperado, possui coloração atraente, variando do vermelho púrpura ao azul, devido ao elevado teor de antocianinas. As antocianinas, juntamente com os carotenoides, compõem os pigmentos naturais, majoritários encontrados em diversas frutas.
Ferreira, Daniela Souza +2 more
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Seed variation of Rubus spp. in Cibodas Botanical Garden
Abstract The genus Rubus has highly morphological diversity. We had examined the seed variation of Rubus spp. collected in Cibodas Botanical Garden. The observation was conducted on 12 different species of Cibodas Botanical Garden’s collections.
M I Surya, D Destri, L Ismaini
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Biology of \u3ci\u3eDiastrophus Nebulosus\u3c/i\u3e (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) and Its Parasitoid/Inquiline Complex in Galls on \u3ci\u3eRubus Flagellaris\u3c/i\u3e (Rosaceae) [PDF]
Rubus flagellaris patches occasionally harbor colonies of compound stem- galls initiated by the cynipid, Diastrophus nebulosus. These isolated colonies host a parasitoid/inquiline complex made up of five principal and three incidental chalcidoid species ...
Gordinier, H. C
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Blackberry (Rubus spp.) chutney manufacturing aiming its antioxidant potential [PDF]
The blackberry cultivation has a great potential in the production chain of small fruits in Brazil, being a rich source of nutritious compounds and natural antioxidants. This study aimed to quantify some bioactive (phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, vitamin C, etc.), determine the antioxidant potential and evaluate the stability of this potential for ...
Isabela Maria Reck +4 more
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Molecular genetics and genomics of the Rosoideae: state of the art and future perspectives [PDF]
The Rosoideae is a subfamily of the Rosaceae that contains a number of species of economic importance, including the soft fruit species strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa), red (Rubus idaeus) and black (Rubus occidentalis) raspberries, blackberries (Rubus ...
Buti, Matteo +7 more
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Ecology of the Cerambycidae (Coleoptera) of the Huron Mountains in Northern Michigan [PDF]
Eighty-nine species of Cerambycidae were collected during a five-year survey of the woodboring beetle fauna of the Huron Mountains in Marquette County, Michigan. Host plants were determined for 51 species.
Gosling, D. C. L
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Riparian reference condition: Using regional plant composition to guide functional improvements in the City of Austin [PDF]
This technical report focuses on ways to restore riparian habitat within specific Austin creeks. This study is designed to serve as a template for restoration efforts with other urbanized creeks (Waller).As a result of an expanding and rapidly urbanizing
Duncan, Alex +3 more
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Unlocking fruit dimensions: Quantification of functional traits driving plant–frugivore interactions
Abstract Fleshy fruits attract animals to ingest fruit, swallow the seeds, and release them in the landscape, thus facilitating seed dispersal and plant regeneration. Attraction of animal dispersers is achieved via attractants such as color or scent, and rewards like sugars, lipids, and micronutrients.
Linh M. N. Nguyen +4 more
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Biological control of Rubus alceifolius (Rosaceae) in La Réunion Island (Indian Ocean): from investigations of the plant to the release of the biocontrol agent Cibdela janthina (Argidae) [PDF]
The giant bramble (Rubus alceifolius Poir.: Rosaceae), native to Southeast Asia, is one of the most invasive plants in La Réunion. A ten year research program was launched in 1997 with three components: i) genetic diversity, ii) development strategy, and
Baret, Stéphane +2 more
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