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Phylogenomics identifies parents of naturally occurring tetraploid bananas
BackgroundTriploid bananas are almost sterile. However, we succeeded in harvesting seeds from two edible triploid banana individuals (Genotype: ABB)...
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The nature of the last universal common ancestor and its impact on the early Earth system
The nature of the last universal common ancestor (LUCA), its age and its impact on the Earth system have been the subject of vigorous debate across...
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Role of Silicon in Counteracting Cadmium Stress in Pea Plants (Pisum sativum L.): Insights Into Cadmium Binding Mechanisms and Pectin Methylesterase Activity
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the role of silicon (Si) in counteracting a cadmium (Cd) stress to pea plants ( Pisum sativum L.)...
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Biomarker responses in Danio rerio following an acute exposure (96 h) to e-waste leachate
Electronic waste (e-waste) has been identified as an emerging pollutant and is the fastest growing waste stream at the present time. Significant...
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Role of environment-driven CSR, green servant leadership, and green dynamic capabilities in firm green innovation: Evidence from manufacturing industry
Considering climate change challenges, firms face increasing pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices to revive the natural climate. This empirical...
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Armored fish in cold polar waters: New information on the Arctic alligatorfish Aspidophoroides olrikii (Agonidae, Perciformes, Teleostei) from the Kara Sea (Siberian Arctic)
Data on the spatial and vertical distributions, temperature regime of habitat, size-age and, size-sex structure of Arctic alligatorfish Aspidophoroides...
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Macro- and micro-anatomical investigation of the oropharyngeal roof of landform greek tortoise (Testudo graeca graeca) and semi-aquatic red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans)
The present investigation examined the oropharyngeal roof of two turtles having different feeding behaviors: the landform Greek tortoise ( Testudo...
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The Goldilocks Dilemma: the optimal management strategy for invasive trees in the Atlantic Forest
This study addresses the broader issue of invasive species management, particularly within the context of highly biodiverse yet threatened ecosystems...
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Toxicity of environmental and polystyrene plastic particles on the bivalve Corbicula fluminea: focus on the molecular responses
Among aquatic organisms, filter feeders are particularly exposed to the ingestion of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs). The present study...
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Biodegradation of the cyanobacterial toxin anatoxin-a by a Bacillus subtilis strain isolated from a eutrophic lake in Saudi Arabia
Anatoxin-a (ATX-a) is a neurotoxin produced by some species of cyanobacteria. Due to its water solubility and stability in natural water, it could...
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Replicase gene mediated RNA silencing mechanism confers resistance against groundnut bud necrosis virus in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
Groundnut bud necrosis virus (GBNV), a member of the genus Orthotospovirus , is the most devastating pathogen causing bud blight of tomato and causes...
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Asymmetric Tidal Dynamics in the Macro-tidal Hangzhou Bay, China
Asymmetric tidal dynamics are of great significance for material transport and morphological evolution in estuaries. The tidal dynamics of the...
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Uses and applications of the red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii: a systematic review
Kappaphycus alvarezii is the fifth most cultivated macroalga in the world, with many industrial applications. Understanding the advances in research...
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Can Siphon Hole Morphometrics Be Used for Population Assessments of Intertidal Soft-Shell Clams, Mya arenaria?
Measuring infaunal population dynamics relies on destructive sampling that disturbs sediments and removes animals from their habitat. Establishing...
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Permafrost conditions influence the abundance, distribution, and leaf traits of two closely related dominant shrub species (Rhododendron subsect. Ledum) in interior Alaska
Permafrost considerably influences boreal forest ecosystems by constraining the niche space of woody plants. The influence of permafrost on...
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Negative effects of cigarette butt leachate on freshwater phytoplankton communities
We experimentally tested the effects of different concentrations of cigarette butt leachate on freshwater phytoplankton chlorophyll-a, species...
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Determination and risk assessment of UV filters and benzotriazole UV stabilizers in wastewater from a wastewater treatment plant in Lüneburg, Germany
UV filters and benzotriazole UV stabilizers are considered emerging contaminants in the environment. LC–MS/MS and GC–MS methods, involving a single...
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Efficacy of Interceptor G2, Royal Guard and PermaNet 3.0 against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae s.l. from Za-Kpota, southern Benin: an experimental hut trial
BackgroundThe widespread use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has significantly contributed to the reduction in malaria cases and deaths observed...
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Bee-inspired insights: Unleashing the potential of artificial bee colony optimized hybrid neural networks for enhanced groundwater level time series prediction
Analysis of the change in groundwater used as a drinking and irrigation water source is of critical importance in terms of monitoring aquifers,...
