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Biodiversity Conservation
Aimara Planillo, Stephanie Kramer-Schadt, Sascha Buchholz, Pierre Gras, Moritz von der Lippe, Viktoriia Radchuk
Summary: The study found that arthropod abundance significantly modulated the responses of most bird species to the urbanization gradient. Particularly in areas with moderate levels of anthropogenic disturbance, the abundance of arthropods is crucial for the presence and abundance of bird species in urban areas. To preserve bird diversity in urban green spaces, management strategies should prioritize maintaining and enhancing invertebrate abundance.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
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Forestry
Faith M. Walker, Rachel Durben, Stephen M. Shuster, Richard L. Lindroth, Thomas G. Whitham
Summary: The study found that the genetic diversity of felled trees can affect the associated foliar arthropod community and productivity, with more heterozygous trees showing higher productivity and more chemical defenses. These results support the important impact of genetic diversity on community diversity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lara Guterres, Joao Barnabe, Andre Barros, Alberto Bento Charrua, Maria Cristina Duarte, Maria M. Romeiras, Filipa Monteiro
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive assessment of the genetic diversity and population structure of cashew trees in East Timor using microsatellites (SSRs). The results showed that the genetic diversity of cashew populations in East Timor was higher than previously reported. The study also revealed two distinct genetic groups in cashew populations, indicating multiple introductions of cashew over time.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jeffrey A. Brown, Julie L. Lockwood, Max R. Piana, Caroline Beardsley
Summary: While previous studies have focused on the negative effects of light pollution on arthropods, this research examines the impact on community-level responses. Through using different lighting and traps, the study found that artificial nighttime lighting caused shifts in the presence and abundance of predators, scavengers, parasites, and herbivores. These trophic shifts occurred immediately upon the introduction of artificial light and were limited to nocturnal communities, with levels reverting to their pre-light state after the removal of light.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yu Zhang, Qiaoqiao He, Xixi Zhou, Shimao Zheng, Yewen Wang, Peijiang Li, Yuexing Wang
Summary: This study investigated the population structure, genetic diversity, selection, and optimization of molecular markers for Indica rice in the Qinba region using different genetic markers. The results showed that the population genetic variation explained by SNPs was larger than that explained by SSRs. Additionally, it was found that the gene flow of Indica rice in the Qinba region is larger than that of naturally self-pollinated crops, and the genetic structure is simple with a lack of rare alleles.
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Plant Sciences
Noelle L. Anglin, Ronald Robles, Genoveva Rossel, Rocio Alagon, Ana Panta, Robert L. Jarret, Norma Manrique, David Ellis
Summary: The study genotyped the entire sweetpotato collection housed by CIP, revealing a significant proportion of genetic identity errors that were corrected. A phylogenetic tree was constructed based on morphological descriptors, showing high redundancy in materials from Peru and Latin America. Population structure analysis identified four ancestral populations, with lower gene flow in germplasm from Peru, Ecuador, and Africa. This study marks the first report of genotyping an entire sweetpotato germplasm collection, providing important data for genetic resource conservation and utilization.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guoping Shu, Gangqiang Cao, Niannian Li, Aifang Wang, Fang Wei, Ting Li, Li Yi, Yunbi Xu, Yibo Wang
Summary: This study characterized the genetic diversity and population structure of maize germplasm in the China Summer maize ecological region using molecular techniques. The inbred lines were divided into different supergroups, groups, and subgroups based on genetic data and tag-SNPs, with a significant contribution of North American germplasm in the breeding collection. Genomic differentiation and genetic diversity within subgroups were found to be large, and two predominant heterotic patterns were identified in the CSM region.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Eduviges G. Borroto Fernandez, Negar Khayatzadeh, Gabor Meszaros, Simon Fink, Veronika Hanzer, Johann Solkner, Margit Laimer
Summary: Genetic diversity of Cornus mas in Lower Austria was analyzed, revealing a high level of diversity and providing excellent starting conditions for breeding strategies.
Article
Ecology
Dylan G. E. Gomes, Cory A. Toth, Craig C. Bateman, Clinton D. Francis, Akito Y. Kawahara, Jesse R. Barber
Summary: The study found that the natural acoustic environment can impact arthropod abundances both directly and indirectly through predator-prey relationships. Future research should investigate further the role of noise in food webs. Natural noise should be considered an important ecological niche axis, especially as human activities continue to alter natural acoustic environments.
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Horticulture
Xiang Li, Minghui Zhao, Yujin Xu, Yan Li, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiyang Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the population genetic structure and genetic differentiation of Pinus koraiensis in northeast China, revealing significant genetic differentiation among populations with high levels of genetic diversity within populations. The results provide valuable genetic information for future genome-wide association studies and breeding programs, contributing to the conservation and management strategies for this valuable conifer species.
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Genetics & Heredity
Fengqing Li, Huanwei Chen, Suzhen Liu, Huacong Zhang, Zhichun Zhou
Summary: Ormosia hosiei, a tree species native to China, displays high genetic diversity and predominantly outcrossed mating system. However, biparental inbreeding was observed in progenies. In order to prevent potential issues associated with inbreeding depression, effective in situ conservation through replanting seedlings is recommended. Further multiple population and multi-year experiments are needed to validate the conclusions.
Article
Horticulture
Sara Alessandri, Ana Maria Ramos Cabrer, M. Angela Martin, Claudia Mattioni, Santiago Pereira-Lorenzo, Luca Dondini
Summary: This study explored the genetic variability and origin of chestnuts in Europe. It revealed the presence of two genetically distinct groups of chestnuts in Spain and Italy, with a common genetic structure between southern Spain and southern Italy. The results also showed no genetic differentiation between cultivated and wild chestnuts, indicating gene flow between them.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sergey Aganezov, Stephanie M. Yan, Daniela C. Soto, Melanie Kirsche, Samantha Zarate, Pavel Avdeyev, Dylan J. Taylor, Kishwar Shafin, Alaina Shumate, Chunlin Xiao, Justin Wagner, Jennifer McDaniel, Nathan D. Olson, Michael E. G. Sauria, Mitchell R. Vollger, Arang Rhie, Melissa Meredith, Skylar Martin, Joyce Lee, Sergey Koren, Jeffrey A. Rosenfeld, Benedict Paten, Ryan Layer, Chen-Shan Chin, Fritz J. Sedlazeck, Nancy F. Hansen, Danny E. Miller, Adam M. Phillippy, Karen H. Miga, Rajiv C. McCoy, Megan Y. Dennis, Justin M. Zook, Michael C. Schatz
Summary: Compared to its predecessors, the Telomere-to-Telomere CHM13 genome has significant improvements in sequence length and structural accuracy, enabling more comprehensive study of the human genome. The application of the T2T-CHM13 reference has demonstrated improved accuracy in read mapping and variant calling for globally diverse samples, leading to the discovery of previously unresolved variants and the removal of false positives. These advancements position T2T-CHM13 as a potential replacement for GRCh38 as the dominant reference for human genetics.
Article
Horticulture
Ibrahim Makhadmeh, Ammar A. Albalasmeh, Mohammed Ali, Samar G. Thabet, Walaa Ali Darabseh, Saied Jaradat, Ahmad M. Alqudah
Summary: Exploring the genetic diversity among plant accessions is crucial for plant genetic resource conservation and management. This study evaluated the performance and genetic diversity of 46 tomato accessions in Jordan, revealing a wide range of variations. The analysis of molecular markers identified SSR primers associated with specific genes. These findings provide valuable information for plant breeding programs and future molecular analysis.
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Forestry
Kanika Aggarwal, Ritobroto Chanda, Shambu Rai, Mangal Rai, D. K. Pradhan, Binod Munda, Bharat Tamang, Aman Biswakarma, Umesh Srinivasan
Summary: Selective logging is a globally pervasive form of forest degradation that alters the structure and function of forests and the composition of ecological communities. This study shows that selective logging affects microclimates, prey availability, foraging behavior, and foraging success of eastern Himalayan birds.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Forestry
Tim Pettenkofer, Katharina Burkardt, Christian Ammer, Torsten Vor, Reiner Finkeldey, Markus Mueller, Konstantin Krutovsky, Barbara Vornam, Ludger Leinemann, Oliver Gailing
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2019)
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Ecology
Fitri Y. Amandita, Katja Rembold, Barbara Vornam, Sri Rahayu, Iskandar Z. Siregar, Holger Kreft, Reiner Finkeldey
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2019)
Article
Forestry
Tim Pettenkofer, Reiner Finkeldey, Markus Mueller, Konstantin V. Krutovsky, Barbara Vornam, Ludger Leinemann, Oliver Gailing
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2020)
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Microbiology
Johannes Ballauff, Delphine Clara Zemp, Dominik Schneider, Bambang Irawan, Rolf Daniel, Andrea Polle
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Cuervo-Alarcon, Matthias Arend, Markus Mueller, Christoph Sperisen, Reiner Finkeldey, Konstantin V. Krutovsky
Summary: This study identified genetic variation related to drought tolerance in saplings of European beech using a candidate gene approach, with specific genotypes showing better performance under drought treatment. The SNPs located in three candidate genes explained a significant portion of the phenotypic variance, providing valuable insight for forest conservation management strategies under future climatic conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Markus Mueller, Tanja Kempen, Reiner Finkeldey, Oliver Gailing
Article
Forestry
Devrim Semizer-Cuming, Igor Jerzy Chybicki, Reiner Finkeldey, Erik Dahl Kjaer
Summary: The study shows that Ash dieback reduces the reproductive success of individual ash trees, leading to an overrepresentation of healthy trees as seed and pollen parents in the next generation. Healthy trees have superior genetic dispersal and reproductive success, providing optimism for the species' future in European forests.
ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dade Yu, Dennis Janz, Krzysztof Zienkiewicz, Cornelia Herrfurth, Ivo Feussner, Shaoliang Chen, Andrea Polle
Summary: The study investigated the physiological, anatomical, hormonal, and transcriptional responses of poplar to drought stress, revealing significant changes in wood anatomy and hormone levels under drought conditions, leading to the regulation of gene expression related to cell wall biosynthesis and remodeling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Olympia Tsipidou, Ludger Leinemann, Georgios Korakis, Reiner Finkeldey, Oliver Gailing, Aristotelis C. Papageorgiou
Summary: This study provides insights into the genetic diversity and postglacial expansion history of beech populations in the Almopia basin, confirming it as a major refugium for the species. The results suggest the existence of two main postglacial lineages originating from this region, with genetic connections to beech populations across Europe. These southern refugial populations serve as important diversity centers that require special management and conservation efforts.
Article
Forestry
Masato Ohtani, Naoki Tani, Saneyoshi Ueno, Kentaro Uchiyama, Toshiaki Kondo, Soon Leong Lee, Kevin Kit Siong Ng, Norwati Muhammad, Reiner Finkeldey, Oliver Gailing, Mohamad Na'iem, Sapto Indrioko, Widiyatno, Iskandar Z. Siregar, Koichi Kamiya, Ko Harada, Bibian Diway, Yoshihiko Tsumura
Summary: Shorea parvifolia, an important tree species in Southeast Asia, shows different genetic diversities in different regions based on nuclear and chloroplast DNA analysis. Recent population expansion was observed in Borneo populations.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2021)
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Forestry
Oleksandra Kuchma, Jessica Rebola-Lichtenberg, Dennis Janz, Konstantin V. Krutovsky, Christian Ammer, Andrea Polle, Oliver Gailing
Summary: Mixed cropping in short rotation coppice can replace monocultures. RNA sequencing was used to monitor the gene expression of poplar under mixed and pure cultivations. Black locust and the abiotic environment exerted strong competition pressure on poplar. Shading effects and water competition influenced the growth and gene expression in mixed stands.
Article
Agronomy
Aisjah R. Ryadin, Dennis Janz, Dominik Schneider, Aiyen Tjoa, Bambang Irawan, Rolf Daniel, Andrea Polle
Summary: The study found that reduced fertilizer application and weeding can potentially re-wire critical constituents of the soil-plant food webs. However, these changes did not significantly affect the composition of the whole root-associated community.
Article
Microbiology
Anis Mahmud Khokon, Dominik Schneider, Rolf Daniel, Andrea Polle
Summary: The study investigated the vertical differentiation of root-associated fungi in temperate forests, revealing regional differences in fungal composition influenced by habitat conditions. Symbiotrophic fungi showed higher relative abundances in mineral soil, while saprotrophic fungi were more abundant in organic soil. These results suggest that RAF assembly involves niche partitioning at the rank of fungal orders, with flexible and territorial habitat colonization strategies by different fungal taxa.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Prasath Balaji Sivaprakasam Padmanaban, Maaria Rosenkranz, Peiyuan Zhu, Moritz Kaling, Anna Schmidt, Philippe Schmitt-Kopplin, Andrea Polle, Joerg-Peter Schnitzler
Summary: This study shows that mycorrhization affects the metabolome of the whole plant and may influence its interactions with other organisms. The presence of mycorrhizal fungi leads to metabolic adjustments in roots and leaves, particularly when the plant is infested with herbivores. The indirect interaction between herbivores and mycorrhizal fungi through a shared host plant highlights the importance of a community approach in chemical ecology.
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Forestry
Tim Pettenkofer, Reiner Finkeldey, Markus Mueller, Konstantin Krutovsky, Barbara Vornam, Ludger Leinemann, Oliver Gailing
