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Environmental Sciences
Md Saidur Rahman, Daniel N. M. Donoghue, Louise J. Bracken, Hossain Mahmood
Summary: The study shows that species-specific allometric models and individual tree measurements improve biomass estimation in mangrove forests.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Andre S. Rovai, Robert R. Twilley, Edward Castaneda-Moya, Stephen R. Midway, Daniel A. Friess, Carl C. Trettin, Jacob J. Bukoski, Atticus E. L. Stovall, Paulo R. Pagliosa, Alessandra L. Fonseca, Richard A. Mackenzie, Aslan Aslan, Sigit D. Sasmito, Meriadec Sillanpaa, Thomas G. Cole, Joko Purbopuspito, Matthew W. Warren, Daniel Murdiyarso, Wolfram Mofu, Sahadev Sharma, Pham Hong Tinh, Pablo Riul
Summary: Mangrove wetlands have diverse tree communities spanning broad geographical gradients. The study found that factors such as latitudinal variation, allometric scaling relationships, and species composition do not significantly impact mangrove forest structure and biomass allocation. Regional climate and hydroperiod play a greater role in controlling biomass accumulation across global geographical gradients.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David G. Brandner, Jacob S. Kruger, Nicholas E. Thornburg, Gregory G. Facas, Jacob K. Kenny, Reagan J. Dreiling, Ana Rita C. Morais, Tom Renders, Nicholas S. Cleveland, Renee M. Happs, Rui Katahira, Todd B. Vinzant, Daniel G. Wilcox, Yuriy Roman-Leshkov, Gregg T. Beckham
Summary: In this study, flow-through solvolysis with methanol at 225 degrees C was used to produce native-like lignin from poplar, enabling the study of intrinsic lignin properties and evaluation of steady-state lignin depolymerization processes.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pieter A. Zuidema, Joeri A. Zwerts
Summary: A detailed assessment of vegetation growth, bird and mammal numbers, and energy flows in logged and unlogged forests offers some surprising findings.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shun Li, Tianming Wang, Zhengyang Hou, Yinan Gong, Limin Feng, Jianping Ge
Summary: Forest understory vegetation is crucial for providing food, nutrition, and habitat for wildlife. Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) has the potential to improve the accuracy of predicting understory biomass and monitoring biomass changes under the influence of wildlife.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Talita Rosa Otilia Simoes-Clivatti, Malva Isabel Medina Hernandez
Summary: The study analyzed the impact of habitat type, vegetation, mammals, and temperature on dung beetle metacommunities, observing dissimilarities between native forests and Pinus monocultures due to species substitution. It is recommended to complement metric analysis with composition analysis methods.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Mathias Neumann, Mark A. Adams, Tom Lewis
Summary: Little published information is available on the effects of management on the structure of mixed species forests in Queensland, Australia. The study used long-term growth, abundance, and dimension data to test the hypothesis that harvesting would impact tree numbers and growth increments. Data showed significant variation in growth rates among different forest types and the dominance of certain key species based on rainfall levels. Harvesting was found to increase recruitment and alter the symmetry of diameter distributions, with no significant reduction in larger tree density at a regional scale. The study also provided insights into self-thinning limits and predicted growth slowdown based on basal area thresholds for different key species.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Siying Yan, Baisha Weng, Lanshu Jing, Wuxia Bi
Summary: The study analyzed the resource allocation of different component organs of maize under drought stress, revealing the adaptability of maize to drought conditions. The results showed that the water content of each component organ decreased during the drought period, but the water content distribution ratio (WCDR) of the root and stem increased. Under different drought treatments, the root biomass and fruit biomass increased, while the leaf biomass decreased. The study also found that the allometric growth model constructed under sufficient water is not suitable for drought stress. This research helps to understand the adaptive strategies of maize's coordinated growth under drought stress and provides a reference for predicting grain yield under climate change.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Florencia Jofre, Sabrina B. Mammana, Martin Lopez Appiolaza, Maria Fernanda Silva, Federico Jose Vicente Gomez, Ana Carmen Cohen
Summary: In the current context of climate change and water deficit, the selection of native beneficial microorganisms, such as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), has become a trend for sustainable agriculture. This study evaluated the production of melatonin (MT) by two native PGPR and their effects on endogenous MT levels in Arabidopsis thaliana plants under drought conditions. The results showed that these native PGPR improved plant tolerance to drought by producing MT, preventing oxidative and membrane damages, and promoting plant growth.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Bayron Alexander Ruiz-Blandon, Eduardo Salcedo-Perez, Ramon Rodriguez-Macias, Efren Hernandez-Alvarez, Julio Campo, Agustin Merino
Summary: The study found that Melina trees planted in mixed stands have higher productivity, more biomass, and carbon storage. Additionally, the forest floor and mineral soil in mixed stands also contain higher carbon and nitrogen pools compared to pure stands.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Priyashini Dhaver, Brett Pletschke, Bruce Sithole, Roshini Govinden
Summary: This study investigated the use of different feed additives to optimize the nutritional composition of chicken feeds. Results showed that xylooligosaccharides as additives improved the yield of reducing sugars and produced a variety of monosaccharides and xylooligosaccharides.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Zainul Abideen, Raziuddin Ansari, Maria Hasnain, Timothy J. Flowers, Hans-Werner Koyro, Ali El-Keblawy, Mohamed Abouleish, Muhammed Ajmal Khan
Summary: This paper reviews the potential of plants growing in hostile conditions and marginal lands to ease the competition between food and fuel production. Biomass from salt-tolerant algae and halophytes has shown promise for bioenergy production on salt-affected soils. Halophytes and algae could replace edible biomass currently produced using fresh water and agricultural lands, serving as a bio-based source for lignocellulosic biomass and fatty acids. The paper provides an overview of the opportunities and challenges in developing alternative fuels from halophytes and algae, highlighting the need to produce biomass in a way that minimizes environmental hazards and harm to coastal ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Xueling Yao, Guojing Yang, Bo Wu, Lina Jiang, Feng Wang
Summary: The study tested various predictors for estimating shrub biomass and found that single measurements performed poorly, while predictors including crown-related volumes performed much better and were considered ideal for common shrub biomass estimation. The improved cone frustum volume model had flexible geometric for shrubs of different shapes and sizes, with high fitting accuracy and stability, and was recommended as an excellent predictor for shrub biomass estimation.
Article
Forestry
Tyas Mutiara Basuki, Budi Leksono, Himlal Baral, Sarah Andini, Novi Sari Wahyuni, Yustina Artati, Eunho Choi, Seongmin Shin, Raehyun Kim, A-Ram Yang, Yusuf B. Samsudin, Eritrina Windyarini
Summary: This study presents allometric equations for predicting aboveground biomass, belowground biomass, and total above- and belowground biomass of Calophyllum inophyllum L. The models using natural logarithm of diameter at breast height and height showed good fit and accuracy, with the model using lnDBH being more precise. These equations can help improve accurate biomass quantification for carbon-trading schemes involving C. inophyllum L.
Article
Forestry
Orlando A. Macave, Natasha S. Ribeiro, Ana Ribeiro, Aniceto Chauque, Romana Bandeira, Cristina Branquinho, Robert Washington-Allen
Summary: The study utilized fusion of optical and radar data to estimate aboveground biomass in the Niassa Special Reserve, resulting in a comprehensive and accurate model that was influenced by vegetation indices and radar backscatter.
Article
Ornithology
Matthew Mo, David R. Waterhouse
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Perpetua A. M. Turner, Fabiano A. Ximenes, Trent D. Penman, Bradley S. Law, Cathleen M. Waters, Timothy Grant, Matthew Mo, Philippa M. Brock
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2019)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew Mo, Mike Roache, Marie-Claire A. Demers
HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF WILDLIFE
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew Mo, Jessica Meade, Janina Price, Jacquie Maisey, Justin A. Welbergen
Summary: This study investigates the impact of weather conditions and anthropogenic disturbances on synchronous abortion events in a grey-headed flying-fox roost. The results suggest that synchronous abortions are not solely attributed to extreme temperatures, but may be related to rainfall deficiencies and physiological stress.
PACIFIC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Matthew Mo, Stephen Cross, Keely Boyd
Summary: Understanding post-release survivorship in rehabilitated animals is crucial for evaluating rehabilitation and release methods. A case study of a hand-reared grey-headed flying-fox showed a post-release survivorship of 18 years and provided clear evidence of long-term survival.
AUSTRALIAN MAMMALOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Matthew Mo, Mark Minehan, Edward Hack, Vanessa Place, Justin A. Welbergen
Summary: The study focuses on the impact of the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires on flying-foxes, particularly the availability of food due to habitat destruction. An eyewitness account reveals a significant number of grey-headed flying-foxes dying as they tried to escape a bushfire in Jeremadra, New South Wales, with most of them dropping to the ground after taking flight. This observation suggests that similar mortalities may have occurred in other locations affected by the bushfires.
AUSTRALIAN MAMMALOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew Mo, Mike Roache, Janine Davies, Judith Hopper, Hugh Pitty, Natalie Foster, Sandra Guy, Kerryn Parry-Jones, Geoff Francis, Audrey Koosmen, Leah Colefax, Chelsea Costello, Josie Stokes, Sarah Curran, Michael Smith, Garry Daly, Carla-Maree Simmons, Rhonda Hansen, Desley Prophet, Sara Judge, Fiona Major, Tamsyn Hogarth, Carole-Ann McGarry, Lawrence Pope, Stephen Brend, Drew Coxon, Kimberly Baker, Kylie Kaye, Linda Collins, Michelle Wallis, Rachel Brown, Lisa Roberts, Susan Taylor, Tim Pearson, Tania Bishop, Pauline Dunne, Kylie Coutts-McClelland, Lorraine Oliver, Chris Dawe, Justin A. Welbergen
Summary: This study examines mass mortalities in Australian flying-fox camps in the 2019-20 summer, caused by pup abandonments and extreme heat events. The results show that pup mortalities were recorded in 10 camps in New South Wales, with the majority occurring in one camp in Bomaderry. Die-offs from extreme heat events were recorded in 40 camps associated with eight separate heat events in south-eastern Australia. The minimum estimated mortality represents the highest recorded mortality of Australian flying-foxes within a single summer.
PACIFIC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Zoology
Billie J. Roberts, Matthew Mo, Mike Roache, Peggy Eby
Summary: Camp dispersal is a high-risk, high-cost tool for mitigating human-wildlife conflict, with repeat actions often required and replacement camps forming nearby. Only a small percentage of dispersal attempts are successful in resolving conflict, usually after significant habitat destruction. In order to better manage this issue, evidence-based management strategies and tools should be developed, and research on the impacts of camp management practices on flying-foxes is needed.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ornithology
Matthew Mo, David R. Waterhouse
Summary: The study found that swooping intensity of Brown Goshawks during chick-rearing varies according to the number of human observers near the nest, with fewer swoops recorded when more observers were present. This demonstrates variability in nest defense behavior towards humans, even within a single breeding pair of goshawks.
ORNITHOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew Mo, Mike Roache, Ron Haering, Alan Kwok
Summary: Analysis of flying-fox rescue data revealed that grey-headed flying-foxes are the most commonly rescued species, with rescues primarily concentrated in coastal regions, and high release rates observed in pups and juveniles.
PACIFIC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Zoology
Matthew Mo, Mike Roache
Summary: Heat stress events in Australian flying-fox camps have increased in recent decades due to anthropogenic climate change, leading to significant numbers of deaths. Current interventions include camp-scale and individual-scale methods, but the effectiveness of these interventions has not been rigorously evaluated. Future research is needed to understand the impact of camp temperature and humidity on flying-foxes' ability to regulate body temperature, and the development of biophysiological measures for different species could aid in interpreting intervention trials.
AUSTRALIAN MAMMALOGY
(2021)
Article
Ornithology
Matthew Mo
ORNITHOLOGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew Mo, David R. Waterhouse
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
(2015)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew Mo
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
(2015)