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Genomic divergence and demographic history of Quercus aliena populations

BMC Plant Biology
Background Quercus aliena is a major montane tree species of subtropical and temperate forests in China, with important ecological and economic value.
Biao Han, Boqiang Tong, Jiliang Zhang, Ziheng Bu, Lijun Zhao, Yang Xian, Dezhu Li, Xiaoman Xie   +7 more
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Annual Dynamic Changes in Lignin Synthesis Metabolites in Catalpa bungei ‘Jinsi’

Metabolites
Background: Catalpa bungei ‘Jinsi’ has excellent wood properties and golden texture, which is widely used in producing furniture and crafts. The lignin content and structural composition often determine the use and value of wood. Hence, investigating the
Chenxia Song, Yan Wang, Tao Sun, Yi Han, Yanjuan Mu, Xinyue Ji, Shuxin Zhang, Yanguo Sun, Fusheng Wu, Tao Liu, Ningning Li, Qingjun Han, Boqiang Tong, Xinghui Lu, Yizeng Lu   +14 more
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Nitrogen cycling, forest canopy reflectance, and emergent properties of ecosystems [PDF]

, 2013
In Ollinger et al. (1), we reported that mass-based concentrations of nitrogen in forest canopies (%N) are positively associated with whole-canopy photosynthetic capacity and canopy shortwave albedo in temperate and boreal forests, the latter result ...
Frolking, Steve, Hollinger, David Y, Lepine, Lucie, Ollinger, Scott V., Reich, Peter B, Richardson, Andrew D.   +5 more
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Effectiveness of integrated shrub management and restoration techniques for rehabilitating shrub‐encroached rangelands of South Africa

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
Herbaceous plant recovery following shrub clearing and reseeding in the rangelands of Peddie, Eastern Cape of South Africa. CTL, control; CO, cutting only; CR, cutting and reseeding; UPO, uprooting only; UPR, uprooting and reseeding. Abstract Background Shrub encroachment (SE) drives rangeland degradation, threatening biodiversity and forage ...
Monelisi Makanya, Khanyisa Jama, Mthunzi Mndela, Sinalo Malindie   +3 more
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Glacial cycles promote greater dispersal, which can help explain larger clutch sizes, in north temperate birds [PDF]

, 2009
Earth’s glacial history and patterns in the life history traits of the planet’s avifauna suggest the following interpretations of how recent geological history has affected these key characteristics of the biota: 1) Increased colonizing ...
David W. Winkler, Frederick R. Adler, Russell Greenberg, Samuel M. Flaxman, Thomas E. Martin   +4 more
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Native grass breeding: Priority needs and strategic approaches

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
The key needs and breeding strategies of native grass. Abstract Native grasses possess extensive ecological adaptability, such as cold, drought, and salt tolerance, and tolerance to poor soil conditions. They play a crucial role in ensuring food security and ecological security.
Xueming Dong, Wenxian Liu, Zhipeng Liu
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Functional Analysis of GbFLS1045 Regulating the Metabolism of Flavonoids in Ginkgo biloba L.

Metabolites
Objectives: Flavonoids are a class of widely distributed secondary metabolites in plants. Ginkgo biloba leaves are rich in flavonoids and thus are utilized for extracting medicinal components to treat and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular ...
Xiaojing Kang, Xuefei Xu, Dan Liu, Yizeng Lu, Chenliang Zhao, Limin Sun   +5 more
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Interannual, seasonal, and diel variation in soil respiration relative to ecosystem respiration at a wetland to upland slope at Harvard Forest [PDF]

, 2010
Soil carbon dioxide efflux (soil respiration, SR) was measured with eight autochambers at two locations along a wetland to upland slope at Harvard Forest over a 4 year period, 2003–2007.
Bubier, Jill L., Crill, P, Frolking, Steve, Munger, J W, Phillips, Stephen C, Varner, Ruth, Wofsy, Steven C   +6 more
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Drought Risk in Mango and Avocado Orchards: Insights Into Plant Water Relations and Irrigation‐Related Agronomic Solutions

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change is making water availability more uncertain, with growing consequences for the productivity and long‐term sustainability of tropical and subtropical fruit orchards. Mangifera indica L. and Persea americana Mill. both require large amounts of water to sustain growth and productivity.
Eleonora Cataldo
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Positive association between forest management, environmental change, and forest bird abundance

Forest Ecosystems, 2019
Background The global decrease in wildlife populations, especially birds, is mainly due to land use change and increasing intensity of land use (Parmesan and Yohe 2003).
Ernst Detlef Schulze, Dylan Craven, Andrew M. Durso, Jiri Reif, Marcus Guderle, Franz Kroiher, Petra Hennig, Anne Weiserbs, Peter Schall, Christian Ammer, Nico Eisenhauer   +10 more
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