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Suppression of soil microbiota rather than neighbours facilitates absinthe Artemisia absinthium invasion in native grasslands

Oikos, EarlyView.
Many mechanisms can lead to successful plant invasion, but their importance is often context dependent. One such mechanism is allelopathy: chemical inhibition of neighbouring plants. The importance of allelopathy may be mediated by soil microbiota and environmental conditions, and depend upon the species or functional group affected.
John Paul Wasan, Jonathan A. Bennett
wiley   +1 more source

Ecological significance of fruit displays in Myrtaceae: relationship between fruit colour, maturation stage, attractiveness and seed germination

Oikos, EarlyView.
Fruit colour has long fascinated scientists and is widely considered an evolutionary adaptation to attract both avian and mammalian frugivores. While fleshy fruits play a key role in plant–animal interactions by promoting seed dispersal, the functional significance of colour variation, particularly multicoloured displays during ripening, remains poorly
Hercília Freitas da Cunha, Eduardo Luiz Voigt, Eliana Cazetta, Vanessa Graziele Staggemeier   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Harnessing genetic diversity in bael (Aegle marmelos) germplasm to enhance yield and quality traits under rainfed hot semi-arid environment. [PDF]

BMC Plant Biol
Singh AK, Yadav LP, Anil, K G, Ram C, Meena RK, Rane J, Sahil A, Ravat P, Kumar R, Rai AK, Kaushik P.   +11 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The disruption of seed dispersal networks: disentangling the effects of habitat loss and fragmentation

Oikos, EarlyView.
Seed dispersal by frugivores is a central process linking plant reproduction, animal foraging, population persistence, and ecosystem resilience. Currently, the spatial template sustaining these interactions is rapidly reconfigured by habitat loss and fragmentation promoted by human activity.
Eliana Cazetta, Paulo R. Guimarães Jr
wiley   +1 more source

Enhanced seed quality and physio-biochemical parameters in lentil through biochar and humic acid- based seed priming. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Chauhan S, Bhardwaj K, Rao D, Pal N, Kumar R, Lone AA, Rahimi M.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Population recovery of an endangered macaw enhances long‐distance seed dispersal via stomatochory

Oikos, EarlyView.
Seed dispersal by large, mobile vertebrates plays a key role in shaping plant spatial dynamics and community structure. However, how variation in animal population size influences the magnitude and spatial scale of seed dispersal remains poorly understood.
Giulyana A. Benedicto, Erica C. Pacífico, Mathias M. Pires   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in rice seedling cultivation techniques in China: a comprehensive review. [PDF]

Front Plant Sci
Yang X, Yang Z, Zhao C, Li G, Li J.
europepmc   +1 more source

When wolves aren't enough: revisiting trophic cascades in northern Wisconsin

Oikos, EarlyView.
Elimination of top predators has allowed large herbivores to flourish in many terrestrial ecosystems, transforming food webs and ecosystem functions. Restoration of large predator communities is hoped to reverse negative effects of this trophic downgrading, but evidence for such effects is elusive.
Elaine M. Brice, Donald M. Waller, Jennifer L. Price Tack, Daniel J. Storm, David A. Rogers, Sarah E. Johnson, Bernd Blossey   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trajectory matrix-guided optimal design of non-circular gear train seedling throwing mechanism for rice pot seedlings. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Zhou M, Wang G, Xu T, He J, Deng Y, Li X.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Reducing Ammonia Emission during Food Waste Composting and Enhancing Compost Quality Using Different Additives

ChemistryOpen, EarlyView.
This research successfully reduces the ammonia emission by 45% and achieves good quality compost using additives (lactic acid or acetic acid) and bulking agents (mature compost or sawdust). The study supports Sustainable Development Goals 12 and 13 by promoting waste‐to‐resource option.
Hafiz Muhammad Sarfraz, Abdul Ghafoor, Shoaib Ahmad, Muhammad Farhan, Khadija Zahra, Amina Kanwal, Qaiser Farid Khan, Abdulrahman Alasmari, Muhammad Afzaal, Muhammad Munir, Shafaqat Ali   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source