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Environmental Studies
Tung Gia Pham, Chau Thi Minh Tran, Hai Thi Nguyen, Ha Ngan Trinh, Ngoc Bich Nguyen, Ha Khoa Ngoc Nguyen, Tan Trong Tran, Huy Dinh Le, Quy Ngoc Phuong Le
Summary: Land evaluation, especially for agricultural land use, has been an important concern for scientists and local governments. This study in Central Vietnam used the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) to evaluate land suitability for acacia plantations. The results showed that the FAHP method had a stronger correlation and higher accuracy compared to the AHP method, indicating its suitability for land evaluation, particularly for agricultural land planning.
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Forestry
Son Le, Rod A. Griffin, Christopher E. Harwood, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Jane L. Harbard, Aina Price, Chi Quynh Nghiem, Anthony Koutoulis, Kien Duc Nguyen
Summary: The study found that compared to their corresponding diploid cytotypes, allotetraploid clones of hybrid acacia flowered slightly later but more intensely, produced larger seeds per pod, and showed reduced levels of outcrossing. Inbreeding depression was lower in progeny from allotetraploid lines, and the segregation of molecular markers in outcrossed allotetraploid progenies indicated disomic and tetrasomic inheritance. These findings suggest that an open pollinated breeding strategy is a practical option for improving polyploid acacia hybrids.
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Forestry
Alvin Muhammad Savero, Jong-Ho Kim, Byantara Darsan Purusatama, Denni Prasetia, Se-Hwi Park, Nam-Hun Kim
Summary: This study compared the anatomical characteristics of Acacia mangium and Acacia hybrid in Vietnam. It found that the two species differed in qualitative features such as bark morphology and quantitative features like vessel lumina diameter and fiber length. These characteristics can be used for identification and evaluation of wood quality.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Brandon Aristo Verick Purba, Sri Sunarti, Ganis Lukmandaru
Summary: The breeding strategy of Acacia hybrid in Indonesia has produced three superior clones (Clone 16, 25, and 44) with clone 16 showing the highest extractive, total flavonoid, and flavanol contents, which may suggest higher resistance against heart rot disease. The study investigated the extractive content and antioxidant activity of the new clones, with inner heartwood extract exhibiting the strongest antioxidant activity.
MADERAS-CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA
(2021)
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Ecology
Graham A. McCulloch, Paul T. Madeira, Jeffrey R. Makinson, Ludovic Dutoit, Zizah Blair, Gimme H. Walter, Muhammad Nawaz, Matthew F. Purcell
Summary: The study investigated the genetic structure of A. auriculiformis in its native and invasive ranges, revealing the Florida lineage originated from the Northern Territory in Australia. Evidence of rapid adaptation to environmental conditions in the invasive population was found, highlighting the importance of genetic admixture and adaptation in invasion success.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Gary S. Taylor, Susan E. Halbert, Ashirwad Tripathy, Daniel Burckhardt
Summary: This paper describes a new psyllid species, Acizzia convector Burckhardt & Taylor, sp. nov., originating from Australia. The species has been found in various regions, including Australia, South and Southeast Asia, and North America. It develops on Acacia auriculiformis and A. mangium, two widely planted mimosa plants in the tropics. The paper also provides a key to identify the adults of Acizzia species in the New World.
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Environmental Sciences
Priyanka Priyadarsini Samal, Md. Atif Qaiyum, Subhashri Dutta, Banashree Dey, Soumen Dey
Summary: This study highlights the potential of alkali-treated waste acacia leaves for biosorption of heavy metals and dyes in wastewater treatment. The leaves showed a high adsorption capacity for crystal violet and methylene blue, making them promising candidates for colored water treatment. The material was characterized and found to have specific features that enhance its dye scavenging ability. The adsorption process followed Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-2nd-order kinetics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanico Hadi Prayogo, Irmanida Batubara, Setyanto Tri Wahyudi, Rita Kartika Sari, Wasrin Syafii
Summary: Metabolite profiles and biological activities of Acacia auriculiformis and A. crassicarpa were identified using liquid chromatography high resolution mass spectrometry. The heartwood extract of A. crassicarpa showed significantly higher antioxidant activity, while the leaf and heartwood extracts of A. auriculiformis and the heartwood extracts of A. crassicarpa exhibited high antiproliferative activity. Molecular docking analysis revealed the influence of hydroxyl substitution and methylation on the binding energy of flavonoids to target receptors. These findings suggest the potential therapeutic applications of these extracts for oxidative stress and cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Muhammad Nawaz, Graham A. McCulloch, Dean R. Brookes, Ryan Zonneveld, Gimme H. Walter
Summary: The study found that different populations of Acacia auriculiformis trees host their own unique herbivores, some of which may be potential biological control agents.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Shigehiro Ishizuka, Seiichi Ohta, Taiki Mori, Ryota Konda, Yukari Gobara, Yuki Hamotani, Chiaki Kawabata, Agus Wicaksono, Joko Heriyanto, Arisman Hardjono
Summary: The study found that N2O emissions were significantly higher in 1-year-old Acacia mangium plantations compared to 3-year-old, 5-year-old, and secondary forests, but there was no significant difference among treatments after the second year. Water-filled pore space and nitrogen availability were identified as key factors influencing N2O emissions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Beauty Saha, Samar K. Saha
Summary: The study evaluated the piscicidal potency of Acacia pericarp preparation (APP) as a substitute for Mahua oil cake (MOC), revealing that the pericarp of Acacia auriculiformis contains several active compounds with toxicological effects on certain fish species.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Augustine A. Ahmadu, Claire Delehouze, Anas Haruna, Lukman Mustapha, Bilqis A. Lawal, Aniefiok Udobre, Blandine Baratte, Camilla Triscornia, Axelle Autret, Thomas Robert, Jeannette Chloe Bulinski, Morgane Rousselot, Melanie Simoes Eugenio, Marie-Therese Dimanche-Boitrel, Jacobus P. Petzer, Lesetja J. Legoabe, Stephane Bach
Summary: This study investigates the protein kinase inhibitory activity of betulin from Acacia auriculiformis stem bark, showing its inhibition on multiple disease-related protein kinases. Betulin was also found to have potential as an anti-cancer compound by modulating the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway and interacting with ABL1 kinase.
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Sarwar Jahan, Moinul Haque, Kazi M. Yasin Arafat, Yangcan Jin, Hui Chen
Summary: Prehydrolysis before pulping process can increase pulp yield and improve bleachability by reducing lignin molecular weight and increasing phenolic hydroxyl groups.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Van Minh Duong, Ursula Flener, Jitka Hrbek, Hermann Hofbauer
Summary: This study provides new insights into the empirical facts and figures of Acacia Mangium graded wood pellets in non-industrial thermochemical applications. It analyzes the characteristics, emission profiles, and the impact of ash content.
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Plant Sciences
Ismael Hernandez-Valencia, Lenny Romero, Alejandra Zamora Figueroa
Summary: The Venezuelan oil industry is developing afforestation plans in savannas to create CO2 compensation forests. This study compared the changes in soil C fractions, nutrient stocks, and microbial ecophysiological indices between savanna and 10-year-old Acacia mangium forests. The results showed that the Acacia mangium forests had higher total C in the litter and organic matter heavy fraction, greater microbial biomass, total N, and exchangeable aluminum, and lower phosphorus and pH compared to the savanna.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Asmuni Mohd Ikmal, Abd Aziz Shamsudin Noraziyah, Ratnam Wickneswari, Ismail Amira, Zulkafli Puteri Dinie Ellina
Summary: Climate change has led to increased instances of extreme flooding globally, affecting rice production. The study demonstrates that introgressing submergence tolerance QTL into drought-tolerant lines can improve morpho-physiological traits and increase survival rates.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Manuel F. Rocha-Sepulveda, Dean Williams, Mario Vega, Peter A. Harrison, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Brad M. Potts
Summary: The study reveals significant genetic variation in microfibril angle in Eucalyptus nitens, with strong genetic correlations found with acoustic wave velocity, modulus of elasticity, and kraft pulp yield. Genetic improvement for pulpwood selection traits is unlikely to adversely affect microfibril angle, suggesting the possibility that selection for increased pulp yield may indirectly improve microfibril angle for solid wood products.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ishrat Jabeen, Muhammad Hafiz, Wickneswari Ratnam, Tilakavati Karupaiah, Sharifa Dipti, Naoko Fujita, Takayuki Umemoto, Zhongyi Li, Sadequr Rahman
Summary: Research shows that rice with low GI values have more protein accumulation in starch synthesis, which helps control metabolic diseases. Analysis of RNA sequences reveals gene differences that may be related to GI values, aiding in the cultivation of low GI rice.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
T. R. Pfeilsticker, R. C. Jones, D. A. Steane, P. A. Harrison, R. E. Vaillancourt, B. M. Potts
Summary: This study contributes to the increasing number of reports of hybrid inferiority in Eucalyptus, suggesting that post-zygotic barriers contribute to the maintenance of species integrity even between closely related species. However, with fitness rapidly recovered following backcrossing, it is argued that hybridization can still be an important evolutionary process.
Article
Forestry
Fatma Nadiah Abd Hamid, Wan Juliana Wan Ahmad, Shaharuddin Mohamad Ismail, Wickneswari Ratnam
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic diversity of Shorea acuminata trees in a rehabilitated area in Kenaboi Forest Reserve in Malaysia, showing that small trees have high genetic diversity and are suitable for seed collection to restore other forests. Sustainable forest management must emphasize genetic diversity to ensure the resilience of rehabilitated forest ecosystems.
Article
Ecology
Tanya G. Bailey, Peter A. Harrison, Neil J. Davidson, Akira Weller-Wong, Paul Tilyard, Dorothy A. Steane, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Brad M. Potts
Summary: This article outlines a series of common garden genetics trials established in the harsh, modified Midlands region of Tasmania, Australia, aimed at testing species choices, provenancing strategies, and enhancing understanding of adaptive genetic variation within key eucalypt species used for ecological restoration. Early results suggest genetic-based differences in early-age performance and highlight the benefits of integrating research infrastructure into restoration plantings.
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT & RESTORATION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mariano A. Hernandez, Jakob B. Butler, Hans Ammitzboll, James L. Weller, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Brad M. Potts
Summary: This study reveals that the variation in operculum and capsule traits in Eucalyptus globulus is strongly genetically controlled, with a common genetic pathway during flower bud development. The study identifies several co-located QTL that affect the morphology of both operculum and capsule, with a trend of elongation in both organs. Some of these QTL have a significant effect on the phenotype, explaining a substantial portion of the variation in shape.
Article
Forestry
Jakob B. Butler, Jules S. Freeman, Brad M. Potts, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Hossein V. Kahrood, Peter K. Ades, Philippe Rigault, Josquin F. G. Tibbits
Summary: Genetic diversity and population differentiation were examined in Eucalyptus globulus, with four genetic groups identified, showing variations in LD decay rates and levels of diversity. Two races exhibited slower LD decay, higher differentiation, and lower diversity, potentially due to selective sweeps or genetic bottlenecks. Results suggest that recombination outcomes are influenced by genomic features, hybridization, or selection across chromosome populations in the species.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Jakob B. Butler, Peter A. Harrison, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Dorothy A. Steane, Josquin F. G. Tibbits, Brad M. Potts
Summary: Understanding the capacity of forest tree species to adapt to climate change is important for managing forest genetic resources. This study used a genomics approach to model spatial variation in climate adaptation within the Australian temperate forest tree Eucalyptus globulus. The study identified putative climate drivers of this genomic variation and predicted locations of future climate refugia and populations at-risk of future maladaptation. The results suggest that over 50% of the current distribution of E. globulus will be outside the modelled adaptive range by 2070 and at risk of climate maladaptation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Christopher N. Wellington, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Brad M. Potts, Dale Worledge, Anthony P. O'Grady
Summary: Leptospermum scoparium, an economically important plant for manuka honey and essential oils production, exhibits significant genetic variation in various traits. The study suggests that population differences in traits may be influenced by local climate adaptation. Geographical trends indicate different genotypes of the plant from the eastern and western regions of Tasmania should be focused on for specific traits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Suzanne M. Prober, Brad M. Potts, Peter A. Harrison, Georg Wiehl, Tanya G. Bailey, Joao Costa e Silva, Meridy R. Price, Jane Speijers, Dorothy A. Steane, Rene E. Vaillancourt
Summary: With climate change impacting trees worldwide, enhancing adaptation capacity has become an important goal. This study compares genetic-based population variation, climate-trait associations, and genomic differentiation of two widespread tree species. The results show that different species have different patterns of variation and correlation, and climate-based plantings should consider multiple dimensions of climate change unless species-specific information is available.
Article
Forestry
Mariano A. Hernandez, Jakob B. Butler, Hans Ammitzboll, Jules S. Freeman, Julianne O'Reilly-Wapstra, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Brad M. Potts
Summary: Our study on the genetic architecture of fire-related traits in Eucalyptus globulus reveals that almost all traits are under genetic control. Trees of the dwarf ecotype are significantly more damaged and mainly recover from lignotubers, whereas tall ecotype trees mainly recover from epicormic resprouts. Tree size is negatively correlated with fire damage and positively correlated with recovery.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rebecca Jordan, Meridy Price, Peter A. A. Harrison, Suzanne M. M. Prober, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Dorothy Steane
Summary: Habitat loss and fragmentation pose serious threats to biodiversity by leading to genetic diversity loss and reduced adaptability and resilience. This study investigated genetic diversity, structure, and adaptive variation in Arthropodium fimbriatum along an aridity gradient using genomic approaches. Results showed moderate levels of genetic diversity in all sampled locations, and adaptive loci associated with climate adaptation were identified. These findings highlight the conservation value of all locations in maintaining genetic diversity and adaptive variation in A. fimbriatum.
CONSERVATION GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thais R. R. Pfeilsticker, Rebecca C. C. Jones, Dorothy A. A. Steane, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Brad M. M. Potts
Summary: In plants with limited seed dispersal, hybridisation can enhance gene exchange and species dispersal. Genetic evidence shows that hybridisation contributes to the expansion of Eucalyptus risdonii into the range of Eucalyptus amygdalina. Isolated hybrids match the expected genotypes, and there is a continuum of genetic composition among hybrid patches, suggesting backcrossing. The resurrection of Eucalyptus risdonii phenotype in isolated hybrid patches is likely due to long-distance pollen dispersal, leading to the invasion of suitable habitat and the displacement of Eucalyptus amygdalina.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christopher N. Wellington, David S. Nichols, Anthony P. O'Grady, Rene E. Vaillancourt, Brad M. Potts
Summary: A new method has been developed to simultaneously detect and quantify DHA, glucose, fructose, and sucrose levels in Leptospermum scoparium nectar, providing reliable results for the Leptospermum honey industry. The method, involving the use of an internal standard and dilution of the nectar solution, achieved repeatable calibration curves with acceptable precision and low limits of detection.
ACS FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)