Biodegradation potential of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) using Aspergillus niger and Phanerochaete chrysosporium by Pankaj R. Sutkar, Smriti S. Hadkar, Subodh A. Kamble, Vinayak P. Dhulap

“…This study investigated the degradation of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with two fungal species. Aspergillus niger and Phanerochaete chrysosporium were the two fungal species that were isolated from garbage soil and screened in two medium broths independently i.e. …”
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Evaluating the representativeness of the bentgrass (Agrostis L.) gene pool collected across the Russian Federation and neighboring countries in the VIR collection by L. L. Malyshev

“…Various species of bentgrass (Agrostis L.) are an important component of natural pastures. …”
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A Preliminary Assessment of Lichens in Different Landscapes of Hanoi, Vietnam by Hoang Ngoc Khac, Le Dac Truong, Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, Nguyen Thi Hong Lien, Nguyen Quoc Binh, Vo Thi Phi Giao, Pham Hong Tinh, Bui Thi Thu

“…Results showed urbanization and the development of industrial parks and transportation altered species composition, evidenced by a reduced number of lichen species. …”
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Comparison of Oral Microbe Quantities from Tongue Samples and Subgingival Pockets by André Göhler, Stefanie Samietz, Carsten Oliver Schmidt, Thomas Kocher, Ivo Steinmetz, Birte Holtfreter

“…To improve understanding of periodontitis pathology, we need more profound knowledge of relative abundances of single prokaryotic species and colonization dynamics between habitats. …”
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<i>Allosaurus europaeus</i> (Theropoda: Allosauroidea) Revisited and Taxonomy of the Genus by André Burigo, Octávio Mateus

“…<i>Allosaurus</i> is one of the most famous theropod dinosaurs, but the validity and relationships between the different species have been confusing and often questioned. …”
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Genetic diversity of the earthworm Eisenia nordenskioldi (Lumbricidae, Annelida) by S. V. Shekhovtsov, D. I. Berman, E. V. Golovanova, S. E. Peltek

“…This high diversity makes this species a promising model for studying earthworm speciation and evolution. …”
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Phylogeography and hybridization of corvid birds in the Palearctic Region by A. P. Kryukov

“…Natural hybridization increases a lot phenotypic and genetic diversity and shapes intra-species patterns, which is a subject of phylogeography. …”
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Revealing the Impact of Understory Fires on Stem Survival in Palms (Arecaceae): An Experimental Approach Using Predictive Models by Marcus Vinicius de Athaydes Liesenfeld

“…Despite extensive research on post-fire mortality in woody species, the literature on palm resilience to fire is scant. …”
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Temperature Effect on Exploitation and Interference Competition among Microcystis aeruginosa, Planktothrix agardhii and, Cyclotella meneghiniana by Andreia Maria da Anunciação Gomes, Sandra Maria Feliciano de Oliveira e Azevedo, Miquel Lürling

“…We studied the effect of temperature (18 and 30°C) on growth and on the exploitation and interference competition of three species: Microcystis aeruginosa (MIJAC), Planktothrix agardhii (PAT), and Cyclotella meneghiniana (CCAP). …”
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Effects of Social Structure on Effective Population Size Change Estimates by Bárbara Ribeiro Parreira, Shyam Gopalakrishnan, Lounès Chikhi

“…ABSTRACT Most methods currently used to infer the “demographic history of species” interpret this expression as a history of population size changes. …”
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<i>Quercus cerris</i> Leaf Functional Traits to Assess Urban Forest Health Status for Expeditious Analysis in a Mediterranean European Context by Luca Quaranta, Piera Di Marzio, Paola Fortini

“…The selection of woody plant species for afforestation and reforestation should prioritize native species that align with the biogeographical and ecological characteristics of the planting sites. …”
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The role of Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. in the origin, evolution and improvement of stone fruit cultivars by G. V. Eremin

“…By now, 127 cultivars of this species and 7 clonal rootstocks for stone fruit crops have been developed. …”
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Size Influences on the Survival of Willow Cuttings Under Operational Field Conditions by Alan Pollock, Kyle R. Grant, Amanda Schoonmaker

“…As we did not control for species composition, the higher survival of cuttings from low‐lying areas may result from species‐specific differences among cutting sources, reflected by compositional differences we detected among surviving individuals in year two. …”
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Different Genotypes of the Rare and Threatened Moss <i>Physcomitrium eurystomum</i> (Funariaceae) Exhibit Different Resilience to Zinc and Copper Stress by Djordje P. Božović, Marija V. Ćosić, Vladislav Kolarčik, Michal Goga, Claudio Varotto, Mingai Li, Aneta D. Sabovljević, Marko S. Sabovljević

“…The funarioid moss species <i>Physcomitrium eurystomum</i>, which is threatened with extinction, was the subject of this study. …”
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Prevalence and identification of tick infestation in cattle and sheep in Herat, Afghanistan by Nazir Ahmad Tookhy, Zabihullah Nasiry, Mohammad Hussain Haidary, Shoaib Ahmad Shakhes, Mohammad Navid Wais

“…Objective: This study aimed to assess and outline the prevalence of tick infestation among cattle and sheep in Herat, Afghanistan, utilizing accurate identification and classification methods for tick species. Materials and Methods: A total of 620 animals (315 cattle and 305 sheep) in six villages of the Injil district underwent examination for tick presence, with approximately 450 ticks collected for species identification. …”
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A New Experimental Infection Model in Ferrets Based on Aerosolised Mycobacterium bovis by Lyanne McCallan, David Corbett, Peter L. Andersen, Claus Aagaard, David McMurray, Claire Barry, Suzan Thompson, Samuel Strain, Jim McNair

“…There is significant interest in developing vaccines to control bovine tuberculosis, especially in wildlife species where this disease continues to persist in reservoir species such as the European Badger (Meles meles). …”
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A phylogenetic epidemiology approach to predicting the establishment of multi-host plant pests by Shannon Colleen Lynch, Edeli Reyes-Gonzalez, Emily L. Bossard, Karen S. Alarcon, Natalie L. R. Love, Allan D. Hollander, Beatriz E. Nobua-Behrmann, Gregory S. Gilbert

“…However, most pests attack multiple host species; the challenge is predicting which communities are most vulnerable to infestation. …”
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Microcrustaceans structure determined by the type and trophic state of lakes by Bharguan Pizzol Nogueira, Camila Moreira-Silva, Thaís Coimbra Marigo, Gilmar Perbiche-Neves

“…Five species exhibited differences amongst the lakes, one species correlated with natural variables as depth. …”
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The problems of genetic support of dividing the black kite (Milvus migrans) into subspecies by N. G. Andreyenkova, I. J. Starikov, M. Wink, I. V. Karyakin, O. V. Andreyenkov, I. F. Zhimulev

“…It inhabits a variety of habitats and is an increasingly synanthropic species. The black kite is widespread in Eurasia, Africa, Australia and adjacent islands. …”
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Environmental Factors Associated with Mosquito Vector Larvae in a Malaria-Endemic Area in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand by Tanawat Chaiphongpachara, Prasit Yusuk, Sedthapong Laojun, Chaekki Kunphichayadecha

“…By contrast, turbidity, water depth, and water temperature were not associated with larval abundance. Mosquito species which belong to genus Anopheles are considered to be of public health and medical importance. …”
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