Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yesenia Margarita Vega-Sanchez, Luis Mendoza-Cuenca, Antonio Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Summary: This study analyzes the morphological, behavioral, and genetic differences between two cryptic species of the genus Hetaerina to understand the reproductive isolation and the effect of behavior interference. The results show that divergence in the shape of the caudal appendages is the main premating barrier that prevents interspecific mating.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yesenia Margarita Vega-Sanchez, Ken Oyama, Luis Felipe Mendoza-Cuenca, Ricardo Gaytan-Legaria, Antonio Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Summary: In this study, a cryptic species complex of the genus Hetaerina was analyzed, revealing the presence of three highly differentiated taxa with considerable genetic isolation. Low climatic niche overlap was also found among the taxa, suggesting specific environmental conditions for each group. It is proposed that H. americana comprises two cryptic species, which may be reproductively isolated by ecological barriers related to niche divergence.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Gregory F. Grether, Joscha Beninde, Eric Beraut, Noravit Chumchim, Merly Escalona, Zachary G. MacDonald, Courtney Miller, Ruta Sahasrabudhe, Andrew M. Shedlock, Erin Toffelmier, H. Bradley Shaffer
Summary: Damselflies and dragonflies play important roles in ecosystems and can be used to monitor ecosystem health and other population trends. The American rubyspot damselfly, Hetaerina americana, is associated with water bodies in California and its reference genome fills a gap in our understanding of Odonata genome evolution. This genome assembly provides a valuable resource for ecological, evolutionary, and conservation research.
JOURNAL OF HEREDITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Megan M. Coffer, Blake A. Schaeffer, Katherine Foreman, Alex Porteous, Keith A. Loftin, Richard P. Stumpf, P. Jeremy Werdell, Erin Urquhart, Ryan J. Albert, John A. Darling
Summary: This study is the first comprehensive assessment of cyanobacterial frequency and abundance near drinking water intakes across the United States. Satellite imagery was found to be effective in monitoring cyanobacterial blooms and providing information for drinking water treatment operators; in 2019, the average bloom frequency was 2% and reached up to 100%, indicating the need for long-term satellite monitoring data to evaluate environmental changes.
Article
Fisheries
Xiangbing Zeng, Hongbiao Dong, Yukai Yang, Tao Li, Chenghui Li, Jiasong Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of magnolia essential oil (MDO) on water quality, blood biochemical, and tissue damage during the transportation of spotted seabass. Results showed that adding 10 mg/L MDO during transportation could alleviate stress and decrease energy metabolism.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Josef Sejak, Ivo Machar, Jan Pokorny, Karl Seeley, Jitka Elznicova
Summary: This article discusses the effective restoration of natural capital in Central Europe, emphasizing the importance of water and vegetation in maintaining the landscape. Through a case study in the Zelivka River basin, the authors demonstrate the need for intelligent forestation methods to restore broad-leaved deciduous forests to the cultural landscape. Additionally, the retention of water in the landscape needs to be re-evaluated and addressed in accordance with the thermodynamic principles of ecosystem functioning.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
E. R. Martin, I. A. Godwin, R. I. Cooper, N. Aryal, M. L. Reba, J. L. Bouldin
Summary: The ditch systems in Northeast Arkansas play a crucial role in managing water quality, with vegetation coverage impacting the water quality. Sites with greater vegetation coverage have lower loading values. Water quality parameters are often higher in the non-production season compared to the production season, indicating a need for additional control measures during this time. This study provides insights into the important processes that can potentially improve regional water quality.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mzimkhulu Monapathi, Suranie Horn, Tash Vogt, Deidre van Wyk, Charlotte Mienie, Obinna T. Ezeokoli, Roelof Coertze, Owen Rhode, Cornelius C. Bezuidenhout
Summary: South African surface waters are polluted by various forms of pollution. Recent research shows a connection between yeast diversity, chemical pollutants, and land coverage. Yeast abundance and diversity in two river systems in South Africa were investigated, with higher values observed downstream compared to upstream.
Article
Fisheries
Md Moudud Islam, Zenia Ferdous, Md Main Uddin Mamun, Fatema Akhter, Md Mahiuddin Zahangir
Summary: This study showed that supplementing striped catfish diets with 0.50 g/kg of pepsin significantly improved growth performance, feed utilization, blood physiology, and water quality compared to non-pepsin diets. This indicates that pepsin supplementation can enhance production performance of striped catfish and is suitable for commercial aquaculture.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jahred M. Liddie, Laurel A. Schaider, Elsie M. Sunderland
Summary: A study found that community water systems contaminated with PFAS have more PFAS sources and serve greater proportions of Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic Black populations. Industrial facilities, military fire training areas, and airports are significantly associated with PFAS detection in drinking water. Waste sector sources were also significant contributors to drinking water PFAS concentrations. Communities with higher proportions of Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic Black residents had significantly increased odds of detecting PFAS in their drinking water, indicating disparities in PFAS contamination sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Masaaki Kitajima, Mercedes C. Cruz, Rohan B. H. Williams, Stefan Wuertz, Andrew J. Whittle
Summary: This study analyzed microbial communities in biofilm and water samples collected from a DWDS where monochloramine is used as a residual disinfectant. The study revealed differences in microbial species and abundance in different pipe sections representing different water ages, providing novel insights into the microbial ecology of DWDS.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Zhuanyun Si, Anzhen Qin, Yueping Liang, Aiwang Duan, Yang Gao
Summary: Irrigation is crucial for sustaining wheat as a major global food crop and as a means of adapting to climate change. Improved irrigation management plays a significant role in increasing water productivity and ensuring sustainable water resources. Considering the high water requirements of wheat, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, efficient wheat irrigation management is urgently needed. This review critically analyzes the impact of irrigation management on wheat physiology, plant growth, yield formation, and grain quality. Future perspectives for enhancing wheat irrigation efficiency are also suggested based on key traits associated with water uptake and utilization efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danial Nayeri, Seyyed Alireza Mousavi, Ali Almasi, Anvar Asadi
Summary: This paper focuses on the abundance, distribution, and characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in freshwater sediments of Sarab Niloofar Lake, Kermanshah, Iran. The study utilized various analysis techniques to determine the polymer types, surface morphology, and trace elements of the detected MPs. The results showed that the lake sediments were contaminated with MPs, with the majority being small-sized particles and composed mainly of fiber, fragment, film, foam, and pallet. The identification of polymers revealed the presence of polyethylene, polystyrene, polyurethane, and polypropylene. This research provides valuable data on MPs in a significant tourist area in Kermanshah.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marie Cindy Lebrasse, Blake A. Schaeffer, Richard C. Zimmerman, Victoria J. Hill, Megan M. Coffer, Peter J. Whitman, Wilson B. Salls, David D. Graybill, Christopher L. Osburn
Summary: Seagrass meadows are globally degraded and declining due to human pressures and climate change. This study used the bio-optical model GrassLight to explore the impact of climate change and anthropogenic stressors on seagrass extent and characteristics in St. Joseph Bay, Florida. The research highlights the importance of considering multiple limiting factors in understanding the effects of environmental change on seagrass ecosystems.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Sarah C. Davis
Summary: This article discusses the key characteristics of Agave americana as a novel crop, including high yield and cold tolerance, and explores breeding directions. Agave americana can be used for fiber, sweeteners, bioproducts, and bioethanol production, and it also has resilient traits for changing climate conditions.
Article
Ecology
Wesley Dattilo, Miguel Vasquez-Bolanos, Diana A. Ahuatzin, Reuber Antoniazzi, Edgar Chavez-Gonzalez, Erick Corro, Pedro Luna, Roger Guevara, Fabricio Villalobos, Ricardo Madrigal-Chavero, Jessica C. de Faria Falcao, Adrian Bonilla-Ramirez, Agustin Rafael Garcia Romero, Aldo de la Mora, Alfredo Ramirez-Hernandez, Ana Leticia Escalante-Jimenez, Ana P. Martinez-Falcon, Andres I. Villarreal, Ashley Garcia Colon Sandoval, Bolivar Aponte, Brenda Juarez-Juarez, Citlalli Castillo-Guevara, Claudia E. Moreno, Cristopher Albor, Dora Luz Martinez-Tlapa, Elisabeth Huber-Sannwald, Federico Escobar, Fernando J. Montiel-Reyes, Fernando Varela-Hernandez, Gabriela Castano-Meneses, Gabriela Perez-Lachaud, Gibran Renoy Perez-Toledo, Irene Alcala-Martinez, Iris Saraeny Rivera-Salinas, Isaias Chairez-Hernandez, Ivette A. Chamorro-Florescano, Jaime Hernandez-Flores, Javier Martinez Toledo, Jean-Paul Lachaud, Jesus Lumar Reyes-Munoz, Jorge E. Valenzuela-Gonzalez, Jorge Victor Horta-Vega, Jose Domingo Cruz-Labana, Jose Javier Reynoso-Campos, Jose L. Navarrete-Heredia, Juan Antonio Rodriguez-Garza, Juan Francisco Perez-Dominguez, Julieta Benitez-Malvido, Katherine K. Ennis, Laura Saenz, Luis A. Diaz-Montiel, Luis Antonio Tarango-Arambula, Luis N. Quiroz-Robedo, Madai Rosas-Mejia, Margarita Villalvazo-Palacios, Maria Gomez-Lazaga, Mariana Cuautle, Mario J. Aguilar-Mendez, Martha L. Baena, Martha Madora-Astudillo, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Michel Pale, Miguel A. Garcia-Martinez, Miguel Angel Soto-Cardenas, Miguel Mauricio Correa-Ramirez, Milan Janda, Patricia Rojas, Rene Torres-Ricario, Robert W. Jones, Rosamond Coates, Sandra Luz Gomez-Acevedo, Saul Ugalde-Lezama, Stacy M. Philpott, Tatiana Joaqui, Tatianne Marques, Veronica Zamora-Gutierrez, Viviana Martinez Mandujano, Zachary Hajian-Forooshani, Ian MacGregor-Fors
Article
Biology
Maya Rocha-Ortega, Pilar Rodriguez, Jason Bried, John Abbott, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Entomology
Gerardo Rodriguez-Tapia, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Heli Coronel-Arellano, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Fernando Gual-Sill, Enrique Martinez-Meyer, Agueda Karina Ramos-Rendon, Marcela Gonzalez-Negrete, Guillermo Gil-Alarcon, Luis Zambrano
Summary: The study found a high overlap of activity between wildlife and feral species in an ecological reserve in Mexico City, particularly with Rock Squirrels, Eastern cottontails, and Gray Foxes. The reduced area of the reserve may result in spatial overlap between species. Recommendations include implementing a management program for dogs and cats, continuing long-term control of feral species, and improving waste management.
Article
Biology
Jason Bried, Leslie Ries, Brenda Smith, Michael Patten, John Abbott, Joan Ball-Damerow, Robert Cannings, Adolfo Cordero-Rivera, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar, Paulo De Marco, Klaas-Douwe Dijkstra, Ales Dolny, Roy Van Grunsven, David Halstead, Filip Harabis, Christopher Hassall, Martin Jeanmougin, Colin Jones, Leandro Juen, Vincent Kalkman, Gabriella Kietzka, Celeste Searles Mazzacano, Albert Orr, Mary Ann Perron, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Goran Sahlen, Michael Samways, Adam Siepielski, John Simaika, Frank Suhling, Les Underhill, Erin White
Article
Entomology
Maya Rocha-Ortega, Pilar Rodriguez, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Summary: Analysis of geographic patterns of insect extinction is hindered by insufficient knowledge of insect species distribution, biases in insect inventories, and the faster loss of insect species compared to the rate of new species discovery. The authors also examined the relationship between insect extinction risk, diversity, and human footprint.
ECOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Alicia Reyes-Ramirez, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Summary: The study found that Tenebrio molitor beetles do not consume large amounts of protein during the adult stage, even during an infection. Females' condition strongly depends on that of their mates, improving even when paired with infected males.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Angelica S. Ensaldo-Cardenas, Maya Rocha-Ortega, David Schneider, Bruce A. Robertson, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Summary: Artificial objects can polarize ultraviolet light sources more effectively than natural objects, attracting insects for reproduction. Different aquatic insect species show preferences for ultraviolet and visible range polarized light, which may be related to individual condition.
Article
Agronomy
Alex Cordoba-Aguilar, Monserrat San Miguel-Rodriguez, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Humberto Lanz-Mendoza, Jorge Cime-Castillo, Giovanni Benelli
Summary: The study found that adult Hetaerina vulnerata damselflies overlapped foraging times with hematophagous mosquitoes, with the main prey being Diptera and Hymenoptera, including a portion of hematophagous dipterans. The arboviral infection rate for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus was 1.6%, with a total biting rate of 16 bites per person per day and an annual rate of 93.4 infectious bites.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Franco Cargnelutti, Alicia Reyes Ramirez, Shara Cristancho, Ivan A. Sandoval-Garcia, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Lucia Calbacho-Rosa, Freddy Palacino, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Summary: The study found that the ornaments used by males during courtship are condition-dependent, but not directly related to their fitness.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Ulises Castillo-Perez, Franco Cargnelutti, Alicia Reyes-Ramirez, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Summary: Infection in insects increases body temperature, but female insects do not choose male partners based on their temperature or infection status. Instead, they evaluate male partners based on egg laying and hatching success.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Maya Rocha-Ortega, Pilar Rodriguez, Angela Nava-Bolanos, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Summary: One approach to prioritise conservation efforts is to identify hotspots that are either species-rich or that harbour a high proportion of narrow-ranged species with varying functional roles. Given this, we have developed full ant species distribution models as tools for identifying biodiversity and hotspot areas in Mexico. Our study highlights the importance of hotspots areas for biodiversity conservation, and provides data and maps for ant conservation programs.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Catalina M. Suarez-Tovar, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
Summary: This study investigated the impact of urbanization on individual damselflies by examining variables such as body mass, wing spot size and energy reserves. The results showed no relation between these variables and the degree of urbanization, suggesting the resilience of rubyspot damselflies in urban environments. This finding has important implications for insect conservation, emphasizing the need to design cities that promote the presence and conservation of insect species.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alicia Reyes-Ramirez, Ivan Antonio Sandoval-Garcia, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Alicia Reyes-Ramirez, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2019)