On the Significance of Leaf Sides in Automatic Leaf-based Plant Species Identification [PDF]
, 2016 Because the front side of a leaf and the underside are functionally very different – the former captures sunlight to produce photosynthesis and the latter absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen and vapor – they typically have different visual ...
Carranza-Rojas, José +1 more
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Diversity and composition of arboreal beetle assemblages in tropical pasture afforestations: effects of planting schemes and tree species identity [PDF]
, 2018 Timber tree plantations are considered for rehabilitating forest biodiversity in the tropics, but knowledge on determinants of faunal diversity patterns in such human-modified forest landscapes is scarce.
Barrios, Hector +3 more
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Plant species first recognised as naturalised for New South Wales in 2002 and 2003, with additional comments on species recognised as naturalised in 2000–2001 [PDF]
, 2013 Information is provided on the taxonomy and distribution of 71 taxa of naturalised or naturalising plants newly recorded for the state of New South Wales during the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2003.
Barker, Clive H. +3 more
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Revista de Biología Tropical, 2006 Evaluamos el efecto de los tratamientos de remoción de suelo y roza de vegetación sobre el establecimiento y desarrollo inicial de la regeneración natural de Tabebuia rosea (Bertold) DC.
Antonio Mora Santacruz +4 more
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La estabilidad estructural del suelo y turbidez del agua en sistemas agroforestales bajo diferentes niveles de insumo en el cultivo de café (coffea arabica L.), Masatepe, Nicaragua 2015 [PDF]
, 2015 La estabilidad estructural de suelo y la calidad del agua son factores importantes relacionados a la conservación del suelo y agua en cualquier ecosistema; para tal caso se seleccionaron diferentes sistemas agroforestales ...
Chavarría Bucardo, Bladimir Antonio +1 more
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Stomatal control of water use in olive tree leaves [PDF]
, 2013 Little is known about the strategies used by olive trees to overcome the long dry periods typical of the areas where they are cropped. This makes it difficult to optimize the water supply in orchards.
Blázquez, O. M. +3 more
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Assessing the natural durability of different tropical timbers in soil-bed tests
Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnología, 2019 Ground contact speeds up timber decay because of the large number of microorganisms in soil. This study, we assessed the natural durability of seven tropical species using the European standard EN 807 (2001). We embedded samples of Dalbergia granadillo,
Serafín Colín-Urieta +5 more
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Characterization of the fire behaviour of tropical wood species for use in the construction industry [PDF]
, 2016 It is widely acknowledged that wood is a combustible and flammable material. However, not all woods have the same fire behaviour; this can change significantly depending on the type and species of wood.
Giraldo, Pilar +6 more
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Alternative substances to control the African snail (Achatina fulica) in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Biota Colombiana, 2016 The presence of the giant African snail Achatina fulica (Bowdich 1822) was confirmed in Colombia in 2008. Due to economic and health implications of this species and the difficulties in controlling it, it is essential to establish the relevance of ...
Mario F. Garcés-Restrepo +4 more
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Analisis Kecukupan Ruang Terbuka Hijau sebagai Penyerap Emisi Gas Karbon Dioksida (CO2) pada Kawasan Kampus ITS Sukolilo, Surabaya [PDF]
, 2016 Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) merupakan kampus yang memiliki program eco campus. Eco campus ini menandakan bahwa ITS peka terhadap isu-isu lingkungan seperti pemanasan global. Salah satu penyebab pemanasan global adalah emisi karbon dioksida (
Mangkoedihardjo, S. (Sarwoko) +1 more
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