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Tropical forest temperature thresholds for gross primary productivity

open access: yes, 2018
Tropical forests are hyper-diverse and perform critical functions that regulate global climate, yet they are also threatened by rising temperatures. Canopy temperatures depart considerably from air temperatures, sometimes by as much as air temperatures ...
S. Pau, M. Detto, Youngil Kim, C. Still
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Nectar and oleiferous trichomes as floral attractants in Bulbophyllum saltatorium Lindl. (Orchidaceae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Although many Orchidaceae have deceit flowers that produce no reward, the most common reward, when present, is nectar. Bulbophyllum, however, is unusual in that the labellar secretions of most species investigated to date lack sugars, and, therefore ...
Davies, Kevin L.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Definition of a sensory lexicon and development of sensory wheels of eighteen monovarietal Italian white wines

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Italy harbors one of the richest grapevine biodiversities worldwide, yet the sensory identity of wines from many native cultivars remains poorly defined despite their relevance on the market at regional, national, or international levels.
Paola Piombino   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tropical Spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis L.), Identification and Control

open access: yesEDIS, 2004
Tropical spiderwort is an aggressive weed that produces aerial (above ground) and subterranean (below ground) flowers. This results in viable seed being produced both above and below ground.
Jason A. Ferrell   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Euphorbia tirucalli L. (Euphorbiaceae): the miracle tree: current status of available knowledge [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Euphorbia tirucalli is one of the most important tree Euphorbias known worldwide for its many uses. Endemic to tropical Africa where it often grows wild, it is usually planted for boundary demarcation but also as a live fence around compounds, shrines ...
Mwine, Tedson Julius, Van Damme, Patrick
core   +1 more source

The regulatory frameworks surrounding CRISPR‐edited papaya and their impact on international commerce

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The papaya tree (Carica papaya L.), native to the Americas, is cultivated in tropical regions and holds substantial economic importance, with an estimated export volume of 365 000 t in 2023. However, diseases caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes can lead to severe losses.
Luíza Favaratto   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biogenic Synthesis of Silver and Iron Nanoparticles Derived From Grewia Optiva Leaf Extract: A Novel Approach for Antidiabetic, Anticoagulant and Anti‐Inflammatory Therapies

open access: yesInternational Journal of Chemical Kinetics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study presents the green synthesis of silver (Ag‐NPs) and iron nanoparticles (Fe‐NPs) using aqueous leaf extract of Grewia optiva as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent. The extract was prepared using a Kjeldahl apparatus under controlled heating. Nanoparticle synthesis was optimized by varying pH, temperature, and salt concentration,
Muhammad Salman Khan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Observing Shifts In Global Tropical Flowering Phenology

open access: yes
Abstract Shifts in flowering phenology have cascade effects across entire ecosystems and are indicative of more severe effects of climate change. Studies investigating flowering phenology at large geographic and taxonomic scales have been limited to temperate and boreal latitudes.
Skylar Graves   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Jacqueline Fahey [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Chez Jacqueline Fahey is a Grey Lynn bungalow. After walking past palmy luxuriance that could pass as a tropical setting for her 1998 novel, Cutting Loose, I'm soon in her front room, the wonders and delights of which would rival those of a Victorian ...
Dart, William
core   +1 more source

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