Tospoviruses (Family Bunyaviridae, Genus Tospovirus) by Scott Adkins, Tom Zitter, Tim Momol

“…More than a dozen tospoviruses have since been identified and characterized and previously unknown species of the genus continue to be described on a regular basis. …”
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Identification and Quality Assessment of Chrysanthemum Buds by CE Fingerprinting by Xiaoping Xing, Dan Li

“…A standard chrysanthemum bud fingerprint including 24 common peaks was established, 12 from each electrode, which was successfully applied to identify and distinguish between chrysanthemum buds from 2 other chrysanthemum species. These results demonstrate that fingerprint analysis can be used as an important criterion for chrysanthemum buds quality control.…”
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Amblypygi (Arachnida) occurrence in a protected area from the Brazilian Cerrado by Gabriel de Castro Jacques

“…The order Amblypygi represents just 0.1% of arachnid diversity, with 22 species recorded in Brazil. This number has increased especially in the first decades of the 21st century, despite the still conflicting detailed taxonomic description and the few distribution studies in the country. …”
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Propagation and Production of Gulf Bluestem by Mack Thetford, Debbie Miller

“… Gulf bluestem (Schizachyrium maritimum Chapman (Nash [Poaceae]), is considered to be the most important species of bluestem grass on the Gulf of Mexico and occurs primarily on dunes, beaches, and coastal swales (Craig 1991). …”
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Oiseleurs en temps d’extinction by Charles Stépanoff, Tiffany Chérix Dorsaz, Léa Filiu, Gabriel Tropini

“…Recent studies highlight the correlation between the decline of local food networks, loss of ecological diversity, and species extinctions. Building upon this new holistic biocultural perspective, this article examines the case of French bird trapping practices legally defined as ’traditional hunting.’ …”
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Finite element approximation of a population spatial adaptation model by Gonzalo Galiano, Julián Velasco

“…In [18], Sighesada, Kawasaki and Teramoto presented a system of partial differential equations for modeling spatial segregation of interacting species. Apart from competitive Lotka-Volterra (reaction) and population pressure (cross-diffusion) terms, a convective term modeling the populations attraction to more favorable environmental regions was included. …”
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Genomics Approaches for Crop Improvement against Abiotic Stress by Bala Anı Akpınar, Stuart J. Lucas, Hikmet Budak

“…Stress responses vary considerably even in the same plant species; stress-susceptible genotypes are at one extreme, and stress-tolerant ones are at the other. …”
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Influence of Changes in the Prices of Fertilizers and Fuels on the Profitability of Production of Selected Agricultural Crops by Arkadiusz Weremczuk, Grzegorz Militka

“…Based on the sensitivity analysis, the potential impact of the increase in fuel and fertilizer prices on the profitability of the production of selected species was indicated. The results showed that the increase in the prices of the above-mentioned raw materials can significantly affect the economic efficiency of the production activity.…”
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of the Tawny Crazy Ant, Nylanderia fulva (Mayr) by Faith Oi, Dawn Calibeo, John Page, Michael Bentley

“… The tawny crazy ant infests buildings and greenhouses, attacks crops, domestic animals, and honeybee hives, displaces native ant species, and disrupts electrical equipment. This 8-page fact sheet is a major revision that describes how to identify the ant and monitor for infestations. …”
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Histoplasma Peritonitis: An Extremely Rare Complication of Peritoneal Dialysis by Asjad Sardar, Bijin Thajudeen, Pradeep V. Kadambi

“…Bacterial peritonitis is a common complication of peritoneal dialysis, but fungal peritonitis is unusual and is mostly due to Candida species. Peritonitis due to Histoplasma capsulatum is rare and we report one such case. …”
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Perspectives on the Role of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer by Wei Li, Qingyong Ma, Erxi Wu

“…Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a noninvasive procedure involving a photosensitizing agent that is activated by light to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) that selectively destroy tumor cells. …”
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The Visual Effects of Intraocular Colored Filters by Billy R. Hammond

“…One likely biological solution to these more long-standing problems has been the use of colored intraocular filters. Many species, especially diurnal, incorporate chromophores from numerous sources (e.g., often plant pigments called carotenoids) into ocular tissues to improve visual performance outdoors. …”
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Professional Disease Management Guide for Ornamental Plants by Philip F. Harmon, S. D. Bledsoe

“…Florida’s warm, humid environment is a gardener’s paradise and a great location for ornamental plant producers to grow numerous plant species—but these conditions also are suitable for the development of a wide variety of plant pathogens and insects that can spread them. …”
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A comparison of Bartonella henselae infection in immunocompetent and immunocompromised mice. by Rebekah L Bullard, Mercedes Cheslock, Shiva Kumar Goud Gadila, Ricardo G Maggi, Edward B Breitschwerdt, Ahmad A Saied, Monica E Embers

“…For this study, Bartonella henselae, the most common species associated with human disease, was injected into Swiss Webster (SW) mice. …”
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Pastures and Forage Crops for Horses by Marcelo Osorio Wallau, Edward L. Johnson, João Mauricio Buen Vendramini, Carissa Wickens, Caitlin Bainum

“…This 9-page document discusses intake and nutrient requirements, pasture planning, forage species, and pasture management. Written by M. Wallau, E. …”
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The Antioxidant Effect of Erythropoietin on Thalassemic Blood Cells by Johnny Amer, Mutaz Dana, Eitan Fibach

“…Using flow-cytometry technology, we found that in vitro treatment with Epo of blood cells from these patients increased their glutathione content and reduced their reactive oxygen species, membrane lipid peroxides, and external phosphatidylserine. …”
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Impervious Surface Thresholds and the Pace to Plant Technique for Planting Urban Red Maple Trees by Adam G. Dale, Steven D. Frank, Elsa Youngsteadt, Barbara Fair, Julieta Sherk, Michael Just

“…This preventive tactic can reduce plant stress, pest infestations, and subsequent pesticide applications. Many urban tree species have more insect and mite pests in urban landscapes than in surrounding natural areas. …”
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Les Karaboro et le rônier by Ali Bene, Anne Fournier

“…This article discusses various aspects of the cultivation of a species of palm, Borassus akeassii Bayton, Ouédr. & Guinko, among the Karaboro in south-west Burkina Faso. …”
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Trace Elements Concentrations in Water and Aquatic Biota from Ase Creek in Niger Delta by CL Overah, CMA Iwegbue, EK Ossa, GE Nwajei

“…Metal concentrations in the fish species and aquatic plants in this study are good indicators for environmental monitoring in Nigerian rivers. …”
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Vastly different energy landscapes of the membrane insertions of monomeric gasdermin D and A3 by Viktoria Korn, Kristyna Pluhackova

“…Our findings suggest that both the gasdermin species and the lipid composition modulate gasdermin pore formation.…”
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