Article
Ecology
A. A. D. McLaren, E. J. Newton, A. Silver, M. R. Allan, K. R. Middel, B. A. Pond, B. R. Patterson
Summary: A systematic aerial photographic census was conducted to quantify the annual beaver colony abundance on Michipicoten Island, Ontario. It was found that the beaver colony abundance declined from its peak in 2015 to a much lower level in 2018.
Article
Forestry
Rachel M. Durben, Faith M. Walker, Liza Holeski, Arthur R. Keith, Zsuzsi Kovacs, Sarah R. Hurteau, Richard L. Lindroth, Stephen M. Shuster, Thomas G. Whitham
Summary: The North American beaver and cottonwoods play a crucial role in defining riparian communities, with the beavers showing preference for Fremont cottonwood. The interactions between beavers and cottonwoods impact plant chemistry and diverse arthropod communities, leading to higher arthropod diversity in mixed stands compared to stands without beavers.
Article
Fisheries
Haitao Ma, Yuehuan Zhang, Zhiming Xiang, Yang Zhang, Yanping Qin, Ziniu Yu
Summary: An enrichment protocol was used to isolate and characterize tri-nucleotide microsatellite markers in Crassostrea hongkongensis, revealing their potential for gene mapping and molecular-marker assisted selection. The markers were found to have a higher correlation with functional genes compared to di-nucleotide markers and could effectively identify purebred and hybrid offspring of these oyster species.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Thomas A. M. Kaphegyi, Victoria A. M. Eckerle, Yvonne Christoffers, Ursula Kaphegyi
Summary: Moors in western European landscapes are important habitats for nature conservation, but many have been degraded. Beavers are seen as a potential factor for rewetting these habitats. Research shows that the development of beaver populations in moor habitats can be closely tracked through analyses of digital orthographical aerial photographs (DOPs).
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jung-Il Kim, Mustafa Zafer Karagozlu, Hyung-Eun An, Tae-June Choi, Yonggu Yeo, Chang-Bae Kim
Summary: The study developed 10 polymorphic microsatellite markers for Trichoglossus haematodus, suggesting their potential utility in genetic diversity and parentage analysis of T. haematodus.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Anna Treves, Elena Comino
Summary: This article examines the literature on beaver management through bibliometric analysis to understand previous, current, and future responses. It also quantifies the number of studies considering beavers as a resource and identifies emerging themes in the field. The analysis provides a comprehensive overview of past, present, and future management approaches and responses to beaver management strategies.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Stephane Mauger, Louise Fouqueau, Komlan Avia, Lauric Reynes, Ester A. Serrao, Joao Neiva, Myriam Valero
Summary: Marine ecosystems formed by kelp forests are at risk from global change and local disturbances, making it crucial to identify genetic diversity reservoirs and develop tools such as microsatellite markers. Research found a decrease in cross-amplification of markers between closely related species with increasing genetic distance, and proposed a rapid PCR identification method based on species-specific COI mitochondrial primers to distinguish between four kelp species.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Terefe Belachew, Gemeda Gebino, Adane Haile
Summary: Castor oil bast fiber shows excellent properties in terms of extraction, chemical composition, mechanical performance, and thermal stability, indicating a wide range of potential applications.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ondrej Mikulka, Petr Pyszko, Vlastimil Skotak, Jiri Kamler, Jakub Drimaj, Radim Plhal, Miloslav Homolka
Summary: This study summarizes the foraging behavior of beavers in commercial and natural forests in the Czech Republic. Beavers prefer willow, poplar, and hazel as their food sources, but they also use commercial tree species like oak, causing economic losses in forestry. The preference for different trunk diameters and distances from water varies in different types of forest stands.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaoru Zhong, Mengyang Xu, Ting Li, Rongxi Sun
Summary: Castanopsis carlesii is a widely distributed and valuable tree species in China. Population genetics studies of C. carlesii have not been reported. In this study, we developed EST-SSR markers based on transcriptome sequencing and found that these markers can be used for population genetics and germplasm evaluations of C. carlesii and related species.
Article
Ecology
Glynnis A. Hood, Anne C. S. McIntosh, Glen T. Hvenegaard
Summary: The study found that the use of pond leveling devices does not have an impact on the biodiversity of aquatic macroinvertebrate communities, and may even affect certain functional feeding groups.
Article
Forestry
Ondrej Mikulka, Zdenek Adamec, Jiri Kamler, Miloslav Homolka, Jakub Drimaj, Radim Plhal, Pyszko Petr
Summary: This study investigates factors influencing tree species selection by Eurasian beavers in forests, aiming to provide practical proposals for protecting commercial tree species while maintaining high beaver populations. The study finds that beavers prefer deciduous softwoods over commercial species as food. Planting dense softwood stands at a certain distance can reduce damage to commercial tree species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Roger Edward Auster, Stewart Barr, Richard Brazier
Summary: The reintroduction of Eurasian beavers in England has potential benefits for flood alleviation and biodiversity, but faces opposition. One area of controversy is the impact on fish and fishing. By using Q-Methodology, researchers found three nuanced and contrasting perspectives among the angling community in the reintroduction areas. To address potential conflicts, management themes should include open dialogue across sectors, research into beaver-fish relationships, and empowerment for individuals to respond to negative impacts.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Anna Treves, Andrea Terenziani, Christof Angst, Elena Comino
Summary: This paper proposes the use of Ecological Niche Models to explore the potential for reintroducing Eurasian beavers in Italy. The results show potential habitats along main watercourses in foothill and plain zones. The study suggests that this model can be a useful tool in selecting appropriate reintroduction sites.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Chiara Pucci, Davide Senserini, Giuseppe Mazza, Emiliano Mori
Summary: This report documents the reappearance of the Eurasian beaver in Tuscany, with its identity confirmed through genetic analysis and hair structure. Despite being far from the nearest village, the presence of the beavers may be a result of unauthorized local releases. The exact number of free-ranging beavers is unknown, but at least two adult individuals and one juvenile have been suspected to be present.
HYSTRIX-ITALIAN JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
John L. Teem, Luke Alphey, Sarah Descamps, Matt P. Edgington, Owain Edwards, Neil Gemmell, Tim Harvey-Samuel, Rachel L. Melnick, Kevin P. Oh, Antoinette J. Piaggio, J. Royden Saah, Dan Schill, Paul Thomas, Trevor Smith, Andrew Roberts
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Magdalena Gajdosova, Oldrich Sychra, Jakub Kreisinger, Ondrej Sedlacek, Eric Djomo Nana, Tomas Albrecht, Pavel Munclinger
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Matthew W. Hopken, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Kristy L. Pabilonia, James Pierce, Theodore Anderson, Courtney Pierce, Zaid Abdo
Summary: Isolation and cultivation of wild-type viruses in model organism cells or tissues is standard practice in virology. Oftentimes, the virus host species is distantly related to the species from which the culture system was developed. The results from this study revealed that isolation of wild bird avian influenza viruses in chicken eggs leads to skewed populations that are different than the input populations.
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Amanda K. Hund, Joanna K. Hubbard, Simona Krausova, Pavel Munclinger, Rebecca J. Safran
Summary: The study found that parasite infections can affect sexual signal expression in birds, with different parasites having different mechanisms linking them to the same signal. This suggests that the evolution of a single sexual signal can be shaped by several, even opposing, links with different parasite infections.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Kevin P. Oh, Aaron B. Shiels, Laura Shiels, Dimitri Blondel, Karl J. Campbell, J. Royden Saah, Alun L. Lloyd, Paul Q. Thomas, Fred Gould, Zaid Abdo, John R. Godwin, Antoinette J. Piaggio
Summary: Research has found significant genetic variations in invasive mouse populations colonizing islands, with moderate to high levels of differentiation from nearby source populations. Locally fixed Cas9 genomic targets were observed in female fertility genes across all island populations.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Simeon Lisovski, Roland Neumann, Tomas Albrecht, Pavel Munclinger, Markus P. Ahola, Silke Bauer, Jaroslav Cepak, Thord Fransson, Sven Jakobsson, Tuomo Jaakkonen, Petr Klvana, Cecilia Kullberg, Toni Laaksonen, Benjamin Metzger, Markus Piha, Peter Shurulinkov, Robert Stach, Kare Strom, William Velmala, Martins Briedis
Summary: The study identified potential migratory barriers and corridors within the Indo-European flyway, showing that optimal migration routes driven by wind and resource availability are seasonally specific and do not overlap. Migratory birds adopt seasonally distinct migration strategies, with energy minimization strategy in autumn and time minimizing strategy in spring. The optimal migration models can be applied worldwide to explain the large-scale biogeographic pattern of migratory animals.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Marina D. Rodriguez, Paul F. Doherty, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Kathryn P. Huyvaert
Summary: This study provides baseline knowledge of avian haemosporidian parasites in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, estimating prevalence and diversity across 24 bird species. It also highlights differences in prevalence among nesting habits and host species, suggesting potential impacts of climate change on parasite distributions.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Matthew W. Hopken, Limarie J. Reyes-Torres, Nicole Scavo, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Zaid Abdo, Daniel Taylor, James Pierce, Donald A. Yee
Summary: Understanding the biodiversity of urban ecosystems is crucial for managing invasive species, conserving native species, and disease control. Mosquitoes in urban environments feed on vertebrates and can act as samplers of the vertebrate community. In the San Juan Metropolitan Area, there was a difference in the diversity of vertebrate host species between Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti.
Article
Ecology
Milos Krist, Pavel Munclinger, Martins Briedis, Peter Adamik
Summary: The study found that four candidate genes had no consistent effect on the timing of migration in collared flycatchers, with most of the variability in male spring arrival date attributable to permanent environmental effects. Additive genetic variance and heritability were found to be very low, which may constrain species evolutionary adaptation.
Article
Ecology
Anna M. Mangan, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Michael J. Bodenchuk, Courtney F. Pierce, Timothy J. Smyser
Summary: This study used genetic analysis to investigate invasion and migration processes of wild pig populations throughout Texas. Different patterns of genetic structure were found, suggesting disparate processes shaping populations in various localities. The results differed from California and Florida, highlighting the need for location-specific management strategies.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Pavel Munclinger, Alena Syruckova, Jan Nahlovsky, Walter Durka, Alexander P. Saveljev, Frank Rosell, Annegret Stubbe, Michael Stubbe, Alius Ulevicius, Ravchig Samiya, Grigori Yanuta, Ales Vorel
Summary: The Eurasian beaver has recovered from overhunting and habitat destruction through natural dispersal and translocations, leading to the establishment of new populations. Genetic analysis shows restored genetic diversity in the newly established populations, which likely contributes to their viability and ongoing expansion.
BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Celia Vinagre-Izquierdo, Kasun H. Bodawatta, Krystof Chmel, Justinn Renelies-Hamilton, Luda Paul, Pavel Munclinger, Michael Poulsen, Knud A. Jonsson
Summary: Haemosporidians, common parasites of birds, can negatively affect bird fitness. Various biotic and abiotic factors influence the associations between birds and haemosporidians, with different effects on different bird species. Additionally, birds experience different parasite pressures depending on the forest stratum they inhabit.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biology
Krystof Horak, Lukas Bobek, Marie Adamkova, Ondrej Kauzal, Tereza Kauzalova, Judith Pouadjeu Manialeu, Telesphore Benoit Nguelefack, Eric Djomo Nana, Knud Andreas Jonsson, Pavel Munclinger, David Horak, Ondrej Sedlacek, Oldrich Tomasek, Tomas Albrecht
Summary: Tropical bird species have slower feather growth rates and higher occurrence of stress-induced fault bars compared to their temperate zone counterparts. However, latitudinal migrants across the Sahara Desert exhibit similar feather growth patterns to temperate zone residents rather than tropical species at their breeding latitude.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Oldrich Tomasek, Lukas Bobek, Tereza Kauzalova, Ondrej Kauzal, Marie Adamkova, Krystof Horak, Sampath Anandan Kumar, Judith Pouadjeu Manialeu, Pavel Munclinger, Eric Djomo Nana, Telesphore Benoit Nguelefack, Ondrej Sedlacek, Tomas Albrecht
Summary: Macrophysiological research is important for understanding global life history variation and adaptation. This study examined blood glucose variation in birds from different latitudes and elevations. The results showed that tropical birds have lower baseline blood glucose and stronger blood glucose stress response compared to temperate birds. The findings suggest a relationship between life history pace and physiological traits in birds.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jeffrey Morisette, Stanley Burgiel, Kelsey Brantley, Wesley M. Daniel, John Darling, Jeanette Davis, Thomas Franklin, Keith Gaddis, Margaret Hunter, Richard Lance, Tracy Leskey, Yale Passamaneck, Antoinette Piaggio, Brian Rector, Adam Sepulveda, Melissa Smith, Carol A. Stepien, Taylor Wilcox
Summary: This paper explores the use of environmental DNA sampling and analysis in providing information on invasive species presence, and suggests wider utilization of eDNA techniques for invasive species surveillance. It aims to assist invasive species managers in deciding if, when, and how to use eDNA for surveillance effectively.
MANAGEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
