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Phragmites management in high water: cutting plants under water limits biomass production, carbohydrate storage, and rhizome viability
Invasion of Phragmites australis (common reed) in wetlands throughout North America, and particularly the Laurentian Great Lakes Basin, poses...
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Herbivory by Leaf-Cutting Ants: Exploring the Jasmonate Response in Host and Non-Host Plants
Leaf-cutting ants (Formicidae; Atta spp., Acromyrmex spp.) cut off pieces of leaves and other plant tissue and feed it to their symbiotic fungi. As...
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Application of biofilm dispersion-based nanoparticles in cutting off reinfection
AbstractBacterial biofilms commonly cause chronic and persistent infections in humans. Bacterial biofilms consist of an inner layer of bacteria and...
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Behavioral Response of the Leaf-Cutting Ant Atta cephalotes (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) to Trichoderma sp.
Species of the genus Trichoderma sp . are used to control leaf-cutting ants. However, knowledge about the collective immune responses of ants against...
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Fungal Community Associated with the Leaf-Cutting Ant Acromyrmex crassispinus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Colonies: a Search for Potential Biocontrol Agents
The leaf-cutting ant Acromyrmex crassispinus is considered an important pest in forest plantations in southern Brazil. This work aimed to study the...
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Studies on the potential of the basic substance chitosan in managing Podosphaera pannosa on cutting roses and Erysiphe polygoni on French hydrangea
Horticultural production systems have to move forwards to an environment-friendly and sustainable plant production. Basic substances can be added to...
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Production of Escovopsis conidia and the potential use of this parasitic fungus as a biological control agent of leaf-cutting ant fungus gardens
This study was carried out to investigate the use of different substrates for the production of Escovopsis conidia and verify the virulence of four...
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Positive influence of neuromuscular training on knee injury risk factors during cutting and landing tasks in elite youth female handball players
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are frequent in the age group of 15–19 years, particularly for female athletes. Although injury-prevention...
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Comparative effect of forest cutting and mammal hunting on dung beetle assemblages in Chocó Biogeographic forests in Colombia
Anthropic activities usually affect the diversity, structure, and functionality of communities. The tropical rain forests from Chocó Biogeographic in...
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Improving nitrogen use efficiency and productivity through sowing environment and cutting stage in dual-purpose barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)
The present investigation was undertaken with objectives of studying the agronomic practices such as sowing time and an additional nitrogen (N)...
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Initiatives for biodiversity conservation and utilization in crop protection: A strategy for sustainable crop production
A major challenge for mankind is how to increase agricultural productivity while preserving and increasing biodiversity. The competition between...
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Yeasts associated with the worker caste of the leaf-cutting ant Atta cephalotes under experimental conditions in Colombia
Yeasts isolated from the worker caste of the Colombian leaf-cutting ant, Atta cephalotes (Hymenoptera: Myrmicinae) were cultured and identified by...
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Evaluation of the Effects of Cutting Height and Application of Bio-Chemical Fertilizers on Yield and Nutritional Quality of Ratoon Rice
AbstractRice ratooning is the second crop harvested from the stubble of the main crop left after harvest, which is affected by various factors such...
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Advancing Frontiers: Graphene-Based Nano-biosensor Platforms for Cutting-Edge Research and Future Innovations
Graphene and its derivatives have excellent electrical, mechanical, and optical capabilities, making it the perfect foundation for sensing living...
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Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) fodder cutting management in the Guinea Savanna Agro-Ecological Zone of Ghana
This study evaluated the effect of cutting regime on biomass yield and nutrient composition of pigeon pea ( Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp.) fodder in the...
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Leaf-cutting ants facilitation to non-native plants is passed from one generation to the next
In arid environments where soil resources are limiting factors, the presence of soil ecosystem engineers that create new enriched soil habitats can...
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Assessing some Cereals and Quinoa as Bioindicators and Phytoextractors of Heavy Metals in Soils Contaminated with Drill Cutting Waste
Purpose: This research assesses cereals (wheat, oat and barley) and quinoa as bioindicators for heavy metal contamination in drilling cuttings waste...
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A mowing strategy for urban parks to support spring flowers in a mediterranean climate city in South Africa
Converting road verges and Public Open Space (POS) to floral-rich resources is an important strategy for supporting populations of urban pollinators....
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Continuous Cover Forestry Practitioners in a Clear-cutting-oriented System: Assessing the Potential to Foster the Practice
Recently, changes in society have brought about the rediscovery of continuous cover forestry (CCF) as a forest management approach that helps to...
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A Robust Strategy Against Multi-Resistant Pathogens in Oral Health: Harnessing the Potency of Antimicrobial Peptides in Nanofiber-Mediated Therapies
A robust strategy is imperative to counteract multi-resistant pathogens within the oral cavity and mitigate the occurrence of dental-related...
