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Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 659: Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Photosynthesis and Respiration of Two Urban Vascular Plants Forests doi: 10.3390/f15040659 Authors: Yaxi Wei Jiaolong Zhang Dan Hu Jian Zhang Zhen Li…

Scientists supported by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) together with community and tribal members are using phytoremediation to remove PFAS from a contaminated site in northern Maine. Phytoremediation is a technique that…

April 1, 2024 HONOLULU – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with the County of Hawai’i to ensure…

1. IntroductionDeforestation has become a major worldwide problem that affects the sustainability of forest resources and climate . The rapid rate of deforestation in South-east Asia reached one percent per year between 2000 and 2010…

1. IntroductionEnergy is one of the most important vectors for social development, economic growth, and human well-being . Thus, the seventh goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals seeks to “Ensure access to affordable,…

An artist’s concept of an Artemis astronaut deploying an instrument on the lunar surfaceNASA NASA has selected the first science experiments that astronauts will bring to the moon as part of the Artemis III mission.…

1. IntroductionReniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford and Oliveira) is an obligate parasite that has a wide host range, which hinders management of this pest in several important crop species . The nematode is a sedentary,…

The tree that goes by toromiro has been a fragile expat for more than a half-century. Little Sophora toromiro, is far from home, no longer present on Rapa Nui, the Pacific island where it evolved. Also known as…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle 1 School of Politics and Law,Almaty Management University, 227 Rozybakiyev Str., Almaty 050060, Kazakhstan…

Figure 1. Effects of N fertilization on soil urease activity (a), gene copies of AOA (b), ammonia-oxidizing archaea) and AOB (c), ammonia-oxidizing bacteria. N0, N50, N100, and N400 represent N fertilization rates at mg/kg dry soil.…

By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS Communications A new University of Florida-developed web-based tool will help growers reduce risks that come with climate variability. It’s called the “climate indicators tool,” the newest addition to AgroClimate,…

By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS Communications A new University of Florida-developed web-based tool will help growers reduce risks that come with climate variability. It’s called the “climate indicators tool,” the newest…

Clean Technol., Vol. 6, Pages 365-378: Status of Concentrated Solar Power Plants Installed Worldwide: Past and Present Data Clean Technologies doi: 10.3390/cleantechnol6010018 Authors: Sylvain Rodat Richard Thonig Solar energy…

Energies, Vol. 17, Pages 1536: Development of Cycloid-Shaped Roll Charging Chute for Sintering Process for Energy Decarbonization and Productivity Improvement in Steel Plants Energies doi: 10.3390/en17071536 Authors: Woo-Hyeon Kwon…

“The targeting of energy infrastructure providing essential public services is a black-and-white issue – it is simply unacceptable,” UN High Representative of Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu told the Security Council on Friday…

Sequencing data were analyzed by QIIME2-2021.2 . Based on DADA2 of QIIME2 , priming sequences were trimmed out according to the number of bases, and the forward and reverse sequences were spliced to obtain the composition of the feature…

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Graphical Abstract. Credit: Environmental and Experimental Botany (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2024.105713 Researchers from the University Grenoble Alpes (UGA), France, together with the ESRF, the…

Graphical Abstract. Credit: Environmental and Experimental Botany (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2024.105713 Researchers from the…

Herbicide-resistant pigweed is a growing problem for farmersDesign Pics Inc / Alamy Stock Photo A gene drive – a bit of DNA that cheats evolution and can spread even if harmful – has been successfully tested in a…

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska manufacturing plants are among those recognized for their ENERGY STAR certifications March 15, 2024 LENEXA,…

Figure 1. The monthly rainfall. Figure 1. The monthly rainfall. Figure 2. The self-made device. Figure 2. The self-made device. Figure 3. Effects of different irrigation methods on the lettuce yield. DR1, DR2, and…

March 14, 2024 WASHINGTON – Today, March 14, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized 103 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY…

2.5.1. Construction Process of Particle Swarm Algorithm-Optimized Artificial Neural Network ModelThe security model implemented in the ironmaking plant integrates an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) deployed within the central cloud.…

2.5.1. Construction Process of Particle Swarm Algorithm-Optimized Artificial Neural Network ModelThe security model implemented in the ironmaking plant integrates an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) deployed within the central cloud.…

1. IntroductionLight, an essential element of the terrestrial ecosystem, engages in a sophisticated and elaborate interplay with plants . This dynamic interaction serves not merely as a central focus for biological research but as a…

4. Case Studies of SCPPs for Air Pollution MitigationCO2 is a major contributor to global warming and accounts for a 65% share of the total well-mixed long-lived GHGs . To reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide and thus slow down…

The concentrations of five basic water quality parameters of the 63 centralized industrial WWTPs in the Yellow River basin are presented in Figure 3a. The average influent COD, BOD, NH3-N, TN and TP concentrations were 323.3, 145.9,…

1 IntroductionIncreasing crop tolerance to stress is critical as climate change and a growing population put greater strain on agricultural systems. The soil microbiome can increase crop resilience to both abiotic and biotic stress by…

In 2021, almost 33 of every 1,000 South African children under five years old died. This under-five mortality rate is far worse than in similar middle-income countries such as Brazil (14.4 per 1,000 births), Cuba (5 per 1,000),…

For years, Pam Nixon lived in a part of West Virginia known as “Chemical Valley” — an area surrounding the state’s capital, Charleston, that has historically been home to one of the largest concentrations of chemical plants in the…

A black-backed jackal sniffing a !nara fruitSaima Shikesho Black-backed jackals may urinate on sweet melons that grow in the Namib desert to stop other jackals pinching the fruit as it ripens. The jackals, which are…

In the literature, the “Urban Food Forest” is described as “an emerging multifunctional and interdisciplinary approach that is used to increase sustainability and urban resilience as it relates to food security” , to restore unproductive…

Their journey begins in the open fields every morning in search of these plants, which include cheeseweed - known locally as khubeezeh - which have been eaten by Palestinians as side dishes for generations. Now they have become a major…

The newly described plant Relictithismia kimotsukiensis only emerges above ground for a few days a yearTAGANE Shuichiro A tiny plant that feeds on fungus and has no pigment has been named as the first new genus of…

The newly described plant Relictithismia kimotsukiensis only emerges above ground for a few days a yearTAGANE Shuichiro A tiny plant that feeds on fungus and has no pigment has been named as the first new genus of…

1. IntroductionForthcoming European codes limit particulate emission to between 30 mg/m3 and 20 mg/m3 for existing boilers and 5 and 50 MW for new boilers . To meet this requirement, both the modernization of CHP plants and a new…

A host of chemical compounds contribute to the flavour of orangesPhotoongraphy/Shutterstock Chemical analysis has revealed 26 compounds responsible for the distinctive flavour of oranges. The findings will help plant…

4.3. Results for Supporting or Not Supporting Coal-Fired Power GenerationTable 7 shows the results regarding the reasons for supporting and not supporting coal-fired power generation. First, we present the results for the reasons for…

Author ContributionsMethodology, D.C., L.Z., G.Z., Q.L., M.S. and Y.H.; Formal analysis, C.Z., S.W., Y.D., L.W., R.B., Z.F. and F.X.; Investigation, C.Z.; Writing—original draft, C.Z.; Writing—review & editing, C.Z., D.C., L.Z.,…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1968: Local Wild Food Plants and Food Products in a Multi-Cultural Region: An Exploratory Study among Diverse Ethnic Groups in Bessarabia, Southern Moldova Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16051968 Authors:…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1922: A Critical Review on Methodologies for the Energy Benchmarking of Wastewater Treatment Plants Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16051922 Authors: Gallo Malluta Del Borghi Gagliano The…

By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS Communications Florida is home to over 315 species of native wild bees, which thrive on flowers for survival. But some bees are in critical decline. While the public is increasingly interested in…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1876: Optimizing the Benefits of Invasive Alien Plants Biomass in South Africa Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16051876 Authors: Yashwant S. Rawat G. S. Singh Anteneh T. Tekleyohannes The current…

This story was originally published in March 2020. Last year, I started my garden from seed for the first time. All in all, I was pretty successful — by the end of the growing season, I had a lovely garden brimming with cherry…

1. IntroductionCity parks are crucial green spaces for both citizens and tourists to enjoy leisure and comfort. They serve dual functions for ecology and recreation and play a significant role in promoting the protection and improvement…

The biogeochemical cycle of P in natural ecosystems differs from that of C and N, as the latter primarily originate from atmospheric sources through processes such as photosynthesis by plants, biological fixation, and abiotic deposition…

This story was originally published in April 2020. If you have suddenly become interested in gardening, then it is likely that you have already embarked on starting your seeds indoors in preparation for spring. Some plants in…

The Arisaema plant is a death trap for the fungus gnats that pollinate itArchive PL/Alamy Jack-in-the-pulpit flowers – famed for trapping and killing their pollinators – might also serve as a nursery for the insects’…

3.1. LCA Characterized Results for the WWTPThe environmental impacts of the selected WWTP were divided into three main aspects: wastewater treatment process, electricity consumption, and chemical consumption. The LCA characterization…