Two predatory mite species as potential control agents of broad mites
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-017-9813-0
Abstract: The broad mite is a key pest of various crops worldwide, including chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens), where it is controlled with chemical pesticides. Two phytoseiid predators (Amblyseius herbicolus and Neoseiulus barkeri) and a blattisociid mite… read more here.
Keywords: two predatory; mite species; species potential; broad mites ... See more keywords
Native legume species as potential fodder crops in the mediterranean renosterveld shrubland, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2019.104015
Abstract: Abstract The limited grazeable size of renosterveld vegetation in the Western Cape warranted assessment of chemical and fibre composition of the species to determine their nutritive value. We hypothesised that Fabaceae has chemically superior palatable… read more here.
Keywords: renosterveld; potential fodder; species potential; mediterranean renosterveld ... See more keywords
Eryngium Species as a Potential Ally for Treating Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.878306
Abstract: Medicinal plants possess natural compounds that can be used as an alternative for synthetic medicines that may cause long-term side effects on patients such as neurocognitive effects, muscular and hepatic toxicity. Metabolic Syndrome is associated… read more here.
Keywords: metabolic syndrome; potential ally; side effects; syndrome ... See more keywords
Reactive Oxygen Species as Potential Drivers of the Seed Aging Process
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DOI: 10.3390/plants8060174
Abstract: Seeds are an important life cycle stage because they guarantee plant survival in unfavorable environmental conditions and the transfer of genetic information from parents to offspring. However, similar to every organ, seeds undergo aging processes… read more here.
Keywords: seed aging; reactive oxygen; seed; oxygen species ... See more keywords
Alien species as a potential threat for Natura 2000 habitats: a national survey
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.8032
Abstract: Invasion by alien species (AS) is one of the most serious threats to ecosystems. In Europe, the Natura 2000 habitats network was established to protect habitats vital for the conservation of biodiversity and function of… read more here.
Keywords: 2000 habitats; survey; natura 2000; species potential ... See more keywords