Biology of Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis by Marcelo Negrini, Elisangela Gomes Fidelis de Morais, José Cola Zanuncio

“…Maconellicoccus hirsutus, especially, a pest of fruit trees and ornamental plants, presents great potential for population growth in Brazilian tropical conditions.…”
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Initial stage of crusted scabies and possible diagnostic characteristics: A case series by Wanchen Li, Lin Song, Tao Guo, Yaliu Wu, Xiaoli Li, Hongfeng Li, Jianjun Li, Simiao Li

“…Scabies is a neglected tropical disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (S. scabiei). …”
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Litchi chinensis: nutritional, functional, and nutraceutical properties by Guillermo Castillo-Olvera, José Sandoval-Cortes, Juan A. Ascacio-Valdes, Jorge E. Wong-Paz, Olga B. Álvarez-Pérez, María L. FloresLópez, Cristóbal N. Aguilar

“…It is originally from China but grows in countries with tropical or subtropical climates. It has great commercial value because of its juiciness and fresh pulp. …”
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A Review of Climate Change and Mosquito Ecology in Constructed Wetlands: Implications for Urban Sustainability and Public Health by Bin Abd Rahim Muhamad Syafiq, Saad Noor Aida, Genasan Veera Singham A/L K., Weng Goh Hui, Kamal Nurul Hana Mokhtar, Shaharuddin Syafiq Bin

“…Additionally, Aedes aegypti’s transmission potential is expected to increase, particularly in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, while Aedes albopictus is likely to experience a decline in transmission potential in tropical regions that are becoming too hot for its survival. …”
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Forgotten but not lost: Notes about the status of the often overlooked Chilean desert endemic Loasa rotundifolia (Loasaceae) by Rafael Acuña-Castillo, María Teresa Eyzaguirre, Ludovica Santilli, Nicolás Lavandero, Dylan Cohen

“…Although relatively well known (especially compared to countries further north along the tropical Andes), it is expected that the number of taxa in Chile is bound to change due to taxonomic work on currently recognized taxa, new records for the country, and undescribed diversity. …”
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Age Stage Two-Sex Life Table Reveals Sublethal Effects of Some Herbal and Chemical Insecticides on Adults of Bemisia tabaci (Hem.: Aleyrodidae) by Fatemeh Jafarbeigi, Mohammad Amin Samih, Mehdi Zarabi, Saeideh Esmaeily

“….: Aleyrodidae), is an important pest of agriculture in subtropical and tropical areas. In this study, we used the age-stage two-sex life table to evaluate the sublethal effects of the herbal extracts taken from Fumaria parviflora Lam. …”
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Climate Change Indicators and Spatiotemporal Shift in Monsoon Patterns in Pakistan by Fasiha Safdar, Muhammad Fahim Khokhar, Muhammad Arshad, Iftikhar Hussain Adil

“…The satellite gridded data for rainfall are acquired from Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) along with rainfall and temperature data from 15 ground stations of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). …”
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Ocean’s largest chlorophyll-rich tongue is extending westward (2002–2022) by Shuaixing Peng, Xiaolong Yu, Zhongping Lee, Hongyang Lin, Xin Liu, Minhan Dai, Shaoling Shang

“…Our findings imply a broader cover of productive water along the equator, while its impact on tropical climate, ecosystems, and carbon cycle deserves further investigation.…”
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing assists in the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in non-endemic areas of China by Rui Zhao, Guilun He, Lin Xiang, Melinda Ji, Rongheng He, Xudong Wei

“…With 12 million cases globally, leishmaniasis is one of the most serious neglected tropical diseases worldwide. Direct identification of infected tissues is currently the primary method of diagnosis; however, the low sensitivity and inconvenience of microscopic examination in detecting amastigotes, parasitic manifestations of Leishmania, leads to the possibility of misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and underdiagnosis.MethodsWith the development of metagenomic nextgeneration sequencing (mNGS) technology for pathogen identification, it is possible to detect specific nucleic acid sequences characteristic of Leishmania parasites, which opens new avenues for the more accurate diagnosis of leishmaniasis. …”
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Antibody Responses and the Vaccine Efficacy of Recombinant Glycosyltransferase and Nicastrin Against <i>Schistosoma japonicum</i> by Bowen Dong, Haoran Zhong, Danlin Zhu, Luobin Wu, Jinming Wang, Hao Li, Yamei Jin

“…Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease and the second most common parasitic disease after malaria. …”
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Sustainable Forestry Policy: Indonesia’s Adaptation in Supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by Amri Khairul, Ningrum Sinta

“…Indonesia, one of the countries with the most extensive tropical forests in the world, plays a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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Queensland Fruit Fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., Thomas R. Fasulo

“… The Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt), occurs in climates ranging from temperate to tropical. Within its range, it is one of the most important pests with which pome and stone fruit growers have to contend, and at times it has been a very destructive pest of citrus. …”
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Le teck, Tectona grandis L.f., chez les Arabo-Musulmans du Moyen-Âge by Françoise Aubaile-Sallenave

“…Nowadays, this tree with so many properties – the most important one being to protect the iron – is being planted for reforestation purposes everywhere in the tropical zones, with much more common uses.…”
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Carrageenan Edible Coating Application Prolongs Cavendish Banana Shelf Life by Fenny Martha Dwivany, Ayesha Nilam Aprilyandi, Veinardi Suendo, Nisrina Sukriandi

“…Banana is very important for both food and economic securities in many tropical and subtropical countries, because of its nutritional values. …”
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Efficacy of Aloe vera, Ananas comosus, and Sansevieria masoniana Cream on the Skin Wound Infected with MRSA by Yos Adi Prakoso, Chylen Setiyo Rini, Roeswandono Wirjaatmadja

“…The tropical area has a lot of herbal medicines such as Aloe vera (AV), Ananas comosus (AC), and Sansevieria masoniana (SM). …”
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Diurnal Variation of Seasonal Precipitation over the CONUS: A Comparison of Gauge Observations with TRMM Data by Liming Zhu, Yu Zhao, Xiaoping Rui, Qingwei Wei

“…In this study, a comparison is drawn between precipitation gauge observations and Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) 3B42 data on diurnal variation of precipitation. …”
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Production of Nutritious Flour from Residue Custard Apple (Annona squamosa L.) for the Development of New Products by Felipe Thiago Caldeira Souza, Elenilson Rivando Santos, Jeisiely da Cruz Silva, Iara Barros Valentim, Thalyta Christie Braga Rabelo, Nicole Ranielly Farias de Andrade, Leane Kellen de Souza Silva

“…The composition of phenolic compounds for CAB flour and cookies formulations presented values ranging from 200 to 658 mg GAE/100 g, similar to flour and formulations prepared of residues tropical fruit, while DPPH• inhibition showed a variation of 9.68–10.75%. …”
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A comparative study of proximate compositions, phytochemical constituents, and anti-nutritional contents of pulps and seeds of Garcinia buchananii fruit by Zeneba Kadir Abdisa, Kumsa Negasa Andersa, Abebe Yimer Tadesse, Endris Hussen Ahmed, Tolcha Techane Alemu, Hayat Hassen Mohammed

“…Garcinia buchananii is a tropical wild edible plant that is locally consumed in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Regional state of Ethiopia. …”
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A systematic review of the neglected parasite cyclospora cayetanensis in türkiye from 2004 to 2023 by Fatih CAKIR, Alican BILDEN, Memiş BOLACALI, Muttalip CICEK

“…Cyclospora cayetanensis is a parasitic pathogen causing gastroenteritis, transmitted through contaminated food and water, and is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. Since C. cayetanensis requires different methods like acid-fast staining for detection, studies on its prevalence are insufficient. …”
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Verification of Forecast Weather Surface Variables over Vietnam Using the National Numerical Weather Prediction System by Tien Du Duc, Lars Robert Hole, Duc Tran Anh, Cuong Hoang Duc, Thuy Nguyen Ba

“…Also, the model performance is poorer for stations with altitudes greater than 500 meters above sea level (masl). For tropical cyclone performance validations, the maximum wind surface forecast from global and regional models is also verified against the best track of Joint Typhoon Warning Center. …”
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