Ecological impacts of single-axis photovoltaic solar energy with periodic mowing on microclimate and vegetation by Yudi Li, Yudi Li, Alona Armstrong, Alona Armstrong, Christopher Simmons, Noah Z. Krasner, Noah Z. Krasner, Rebecca R. Hernandez, Rebecca R. Hernandez, Rebecca R. Hernandez, Rebecca R. Hernandez

“…Plant surveys identified 37 species, 86% of which were non-native. Marked differences in vegetation across micro-patches indicated that GPVs drive changes in plant community composition, structure, and productivity. …”
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Critical signals for grassland desertification prediction in the transition zone between desert and typical steppe in InnerMongolia, China by Baoping Meng, Zhuoyan Jin, Jin Chen, Yili Kuang, Shuhua Yi, Yanyan Lv, Jinrong Li

“…Understanding the relations between patch features and plant species diversity are crucial for the early prediction of desertification. …”
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Synthesizing Local Capacities, Multi-Source Remote Sensing and Meta-Learning to Optimize Forest Carbon Assessment in Data-Poor Regions by Kamaldeen Mohammed, Daniel Kpienbaareh, Jinfei Wang, David Goldblum, Isaac Luginaah, Esther Lupafya, Laifolo Dakishoni

“…We also conducted a Kruskal–Wallis test to determine significant differences in AGC among different tree species. The Kruskal–Wallis test (<i>p</i> = 1.37 × 10⁻¹³) and Dunn post-hoc analysis revealed significant differences in carbon stock potential among tree species, with <i>Afzelia quanzensis</i> (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mover accent="true"><mrow><mi>x</mi></mrow><mo>~</mo></mover><mtext> </mtext></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>= 12 kg/ha, P-holm-adj. = 0.05) and the locally known species <i>M’buta</i> (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mover accent="true"><mrow><mi>x</mi></mrow><mo>~</mo></mover></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 6 kg/ha, P-holm-adj. = 5.45 × 10⁻⁹) exhibiting a significantly higher median AGC. …”
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Influence of aquaculture practices on microbiota composition and pathogen abundance in pond ecosystems in South China by Shuhui Niu, Chuanlong Li, Jun Xie, Zhifei Li, Kai Zhang, Guangjun Wang, Yun Xia, Jingjing Tian, Hongyan Li, Wenping Xie, Wangbao Gong

“…Pond microbiota play a crucial role in maintaining water quality and the health of aquaculture species. This study aimed to explore the relationship between pond water and sediment microbiota (especially potential pathogens) and physicochemical parameters under different aquaculture conditions. …”
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Micronutrient levels of global tropical reef fish communities differ from fisheries capture by Conor Waldock, Eva Maire, Camille Albouy, Vania Andreoli, Maria Beger, Thomas Claverie, Katie L. Cramer, David A. Feary, Sebastian C. A. Ferse, Andrew Hoey, Nicolas Loiseau, M. Aaron MacNeil, Matthew McLean, Camille Mellin, Simon Ahouansou Montcho, Maria Lourdes Palomares, Santiago de laPuente, Mark Tupper, Shaun Wilson, Laure Velez, Jessica Zamborain‐Mason, Dirk Zeller, David Mouillot, Loïc Pellissier

“…Yet, the amount of micronutrients contained in fish species on coral reefs and in shallow tropical waters is challenging to estimate, and the micronutrients caught by fisheries remain uncertain. …”
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Annosum Root Rot of Southern Pines by Tyler Dreaden, Jason Smith

“…FOR269, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this damaging forest pathogen that infects a wide range of species, including southern pine, and can cause tree mortality, reduced growth rates, susceptibility to attack by bark beetles, and regeneration failure. …”
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Native Wildflowers: Mimosa strigillosa Torr. & A. Gray by Jeffrey G. Norcini, James H. Aldrich

“…Aldrich, describes two species of Mimosa that are native to Florida, use of powderpuff mimosa in the landscape, establishment, pests, and availability. …”
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Edible Landscaping for Urban Sustainability by Eva C. Worden

“…Edible landscapes are those that include plant species for human consumption. This document is ENH971, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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A Natural History of the Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) by Elise V. Pearlstine, Juan Sebastian Ortiz

“…Pearlstine and Juan Sebastian Ortiz, describes this non-native gallinaceous bird from the Indian subcontinent — background, description, similar species, habits, habitat, food, nesting and reproduction, potential ecological impacts, and legal aspects. …”
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Thomas Hardy, Two on a Tower : vers une redéfinition cosmique de l’appartenance by Laurence Estanove

“…The discovery of the sublime universe thus creates a new sense of belonging, one that is cosmic, and takes man out of his Christian anthropocentric paradigm, and into the great Darwinian family of the species.…”
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Got Invasives? Get Help! by Benjamin Koubek, Chris Demers

“…FOR-223, a 2-page fact sheet by Benjamin Koubek and Chris Demers, describes the FloridaInvasives.org website and how it can help landowners and land managers locate valuable technical and financial assistance programs to prevent or control invasive exotic species problems. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009. …”
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Ornamental Palms for Central Florida by Timothy K. Broschat, James E. Davis

“…Palms are often thought of as symbols of the tropics, but fortunately there are a number of palm species that grow in warm, temperate climates, such as that of Central Florida. …”
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Dark Rover Ant: Brachymyrmex patagonicus Mayr by David Tamayo

“…It is established in the Gulf states and in some urban areas of Arizona and Nevada. It is a nuisance species because it invades and establishes nests in structures. …”
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A Wireworm Conoderus scissus Schaeffer (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Dakshina R. Seal

“…Conoderus scissus is the most abundant wireworm species found in sweet potato fields. Its preference for other crops is followed by peanut, cowpea, and corn. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Bondar’s Nesting Whitefly: Paraleyrodes bondari by Nicole A Casuso, Hugh A. Smith

“… Bondar’s nesting whitefly (Paraleyrodes bondari) is an emerging pest in Florida that targets ficus species, hibiscus, sugar apple, guava, and citrus, among others. …”
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Integrated Strategies for Controlling Flower Thrips in Southern Highbush Blueberries by Oscar E. Liburd, H. Alejandro Arevalo

“… There are a number of thrips species that damage blueberries in North America. …”
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A Wireworm Conoderus scissus Schaeffer (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Dakshina R. Seal

“…Conoderus scissus is the most abundant wireworm species found in sweet potato fields. Its preference for other crops is followed by peanut, cowpea, and corn. …”
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Velvet Ants, Mutillidae (Insecta: Hymenoptera) by Jeffrey C. Hertz

“…It describes these members of the wasp family that are often referred to as "hairy ants", their distribution, biology, identification, Florida species and pest status. Includes keys to Florida genera and selected references. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Burrowing Owl by Julie Burford, Raoul Keith Boughton

“…The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. We hope these factsheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyard and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida.   …”
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Argulus (Fish Louse) Infections in Fish by Natalie Steckler, Roy P. Yanong

“…Argulus species (Family: Argulidae), more commonly known as fish lice, are members of a large group of branchiuran parasites that infest and cause disease in fish. …”
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