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Extended low temperature and cryostorage longevity of Salix seeds with desiccation control
Salix xerophila, S. maximowiczii, and S. koreensis are species of willow native to Korea that are important for bioenergy production. However, the native range of these species has narrowed in recent years due to the impact of climate change.
Ku Ja Jung, Han Sim Hee, Kim Du Hyun
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The evolutionary fate of rpl32 and rps16 losses in the Euphorbia schimperi (Euphorbiaceae) plastome
Gene transfers from mitochondria and plastids to the nucleus are an important process in the evolution of the eukaryotic cell. Plastid (pt) gene losses have been documented in multiple angiosperm lineages and are often associated with functional ...
Aldanah A. Alqahtani, Robert K. Jansen
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Exploring Floristic Diversity and Medicinal Plant Uses in Venda, Limpopo, South Africa
ABSTRACT Plants have been an important source of medicine for thousands of years. To better understand the current diversity and usage of medicinal plants, floristic studies are essential. This report documents an expedition conducted in the Venda region of Limpopo, South Africa. The study was carried out in Shanzha and surrounding villages, as well as
Gurusamy Manikandan +2 more
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The complete chloroplast genome of Salix psamaphila, a desert shrub in northwest China
Salix psammophila C. Wang & Chang Y. Yang is a desert plant species distributed in Northwest China. Here, we report the complete choroplast genome sequences in order to enrich its genetic resource.
Dongye Lu +3 more
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Familia de dos géneros y más de 300 especies, amplia y casi exclusivamente distribuidas en el Hemisferio Norte, de preferencia en regiones árticas y de clima templado. Las plantas de ambos géneros se utilizan como ornamentales en parques y jardines. En el área de estudio se encuentran tanto Populus como Salix.
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ABSTRACT Alien plant species are widely utilised for ornament, agro‐forestry, or even for restoration and are more likely to be introduced multiple times and disseminated widely across a landscape. Here we report on the native and alien species used for hedging purposes in rural and peri‐urban eastern Africa and undertake a preliminary assessment to ...
Arne B. R. Witt, Tim Beale
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The process of extraction of biologically active substances from non-woody parts of trees (bark and leaves) of willow and aspen is described in the article. The instrumentation for extracting salicin and quercetin from the bark and leaves of trees of the
Rushan G. Safin +2 more
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A critical review of reports from European localities reveals that the herein newly described Populus erratica Sachse, nom. nov. was previously treated under a variety of names.
MARKUS SACHSE
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Biting or irritating insects are a threat to the health and welfare of grazing animals. This systematic review reveals that several shrubs and bushes growing in the alpine area have insecticidal, insect‐repellent and/or attractant properties. The alder Alnus glutinosa, juniper Juniperus communis, spruce Picea abies and walnut Juglans regia are ...
Theresa Schlittenlacher +3 more
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Macronutrient composition in pollen affects development and survival in wild bees
Small carpenter bees (Ceratina calcarata) were reared on diets formulated with black poplar and dandelion pollen, while closely monitoring developmental metrics, lipid content and survival. Macronutrient analyses on both pollen types revealed dandelion pollen contained lower levels of protein, essential amino acids and several fatty acids, which ...
Khara W. Stephen, Sandra M. Rehan
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