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Energy & Fuels
Marcin Herkowiak, Andrzej Osuch, Ewa Osuch, Boguslawa Waliszewska, Grzegorz Zajac
Summary: The study found that using curly-leaf pondweed for energy purposes is feasible, both in combustion and biomethane fermentation. Differences in the chemical composition and energy yield were observed in pondweed from different lakes.
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Ecology
Nguyen H. T. Nguyen, Tobias O. Bickel, Christine Perrett, Steve Adkins
Summary: Through field observations and experiments, it was found that Nymphoides indica can coexist with Cabomba caroliniana and control its biomass, contributing to the diversity and abundance of native aquatic macrophytes.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jing Wu, Fei-Hai Yu
Summary: The study found that the belowground bud bank of invasive alien plants can contribute to their successful invasion in native plant communities, and soil moisture significantly affects the bud bank density, aboveground biomass, and species diversity. The aboveground biomass and relative dominance of invasive plants are significantly positively related to their bud proportion.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Satoshi Kitaoka, Laiye Qu, Masaharu Kanetoshi, Yoko Watanabe, Saki Fujita, Takayoshi Koike
Summary: This study evaluated the nutrient utilization ability of black locust trees under different light conditions and found that black locust trees cannot acclimate to shady environments.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ajay R. Jones, Ryan A. Thum
Summary: The study found interspecific hybridization in the invasive aquatic weed Potamogeton crispus in the United States, with hybrid plants showing distinguishable characteristics from pure P. crispus and having divergent ITS sequences. Genetic analysis confirmed hybridization between P. crispus and P. pusillus, indicating the presence of genetic diversity even among pure P. crispus in North America. Further research is needed to understand the extent of genetic diversity and its impact on the ecology and management of P. crispus.
JOURNAL OF AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Dominik Schillinger, Tarun Gangwar, Anvar Gilmanov, Jo D. Heuschele, Henryk K. Stolarski
COMPUTER METHODS IN APPLIED MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
(2018)
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Veterinary Sciences
D. Jo Heuschele, Devan Catalano, Krishona Martinson, Jochum Wiersma
JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Alexander Q. Susko, Peter Marchetto, D. Jo Heuschele, Kevin P. Smith
Article
Agronomy
D. J. Heuschele, A. Case, K. P. Smith
CEREAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Katherine M. Marchetto, D. Jo Heuschele, Daniel J. Larkin, Tiffany M. Wolf
NATURAL AREAS JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ian G. McNish, Cristiano M. Zimmer, Alexander Q. Susko, D. Jo Heuschele, Tyler Tiede, Austin J. Case, Kevin P. Smith
Article
Biophysics
Tarun Gangwar, D. Jo Heuschele, George Annor, Alex Fok, Kevin P. Smith, Dominik Schillinger
Summary: This article presents a multiscale approach to predict the macroscale stiffness and strength properties of crop stem materials based on their hierarchical microstructure. Experimental multiscale characterization and a micromechanics-based model were developed and validated using oat stem samples. The model was shown to accurately predict the effects of genetic modifications on the microscale composition and morphology of thale cress on its macroscale mechanical properties.
BIOMECHANICS AND MODELING IN MECHANOBIOLOGY
(2021)
Correction
Biophysics
Tarun Gangwar, D. Jo Heuschele, George Annor, Alex Fok, Kevin P. Smith, Dominik Schillinger
BIOMECHANICS AND MODELING IN MECHANOBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Zoology
D. J. Heuschele, D. Furuta, K. P. Smith, P. Marchetto
Summary: Lodging of small grains can result in yield loss and difficulties with harvesting. New technological discoveries allow for faster measurements of plant movement under wind events. This technology can improve lodging models and analyze plant movement in natural conditions.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
D. Jo Heuschele, Kevin P. Smith, George A. Annor
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
D. Jo Heuschele, Taina Acevedo Garcia, Joan Barreto Ortiz, Kevin P. Smith, Peter Marchetto
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
D. Jo Heuschele, Jochum Wiersma, Leonard Reynolds, Amy Mangin, Yvonne Lawley, Peter Marchetto
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Alexander Q. Susko, Fletcher Gilbertson, D. Jo Heuschele, Kevin Smith, Peter Marchetto
Article
Agronomy
D. Jo Heuschele, Shannon R. M. Pinson, Aaron P. Smith
Article
Plant Sciences
Jeffrey M. Schell, Deborah S. Goodwin, Rebecca H. Volk, Amy N. S. Siuda
Summary: Understanding the environmental tolerances and growth rates of different species of macroalgae is crucial for predicting their spatial and temporal dynamics. This study found that different morphotypes of Sargassum exhibited varying responses to temperature and salinity conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Erika Valzauez-Delfin, Carmen Galindo-De Santiago, Arely Paredes-Chi, Ameyalli Rios-Vazquez, Ana Benavides-Lahnstein, Kaysara Khatun, Juliet Brodie
Summary: Massive strandings of seaweed on the eastern coasts of the Yucat ' an peninsula, Mexico have become a major socioecological problem. A citizen science initiative, Big Seaweed Search Mexico (BSS-Mx), was developed to monitor temporal changes in the biomass stranded. The results represent baseline information that should be considered to develop management strategies and marine conservation actions according to each region.
Review
Plant Sciences
Lee H. Dietterich, Suhey Ortiz Rosa, Bianca R. Charbonneau, S. Kyle McKay
Summary: Riverine macrophytes play crucial ecological roles in river ecosystems, but their growth models have received relatively limited attention compared to other aquatic or terrestrial plants. This systematic review reveals that current models often overlook important factors such as shading and the role of macrophytes in nutrient cycles. Future research should focus on exploring these factors and developing a conceptual framework to guide macrophyte growth modeling. Emphasizing modularity and accessibility is also important for improving efforts to model and manage riverine ecosystems.
Review
Plant Sciences
Alba Martin, Jordi Corbera, Oriol Cano, Catherine Preece, Josep Penuelas, Francesc Sabater, Marcos Fernandez-Martinez
Summary: Bryophytes can play a significant role in ecosystem processes and hold potential as bio-indicators for monitoring environmental pollution. This study examined the effects of NO3- pollution on the elemental composition of aquatic and semi-aquatic bryophytes and identified suitable species as bio-indicators. Higher NO3- concentrations were found in spring water from intense farming and urban areas, positively correlated with N content and delta N-15 isotope ratio in bryophytes. Apopellia endiviifolia and Oxyrrhynchium speciosum were highlighted as promising candidates for bio-indication of aquatic NO3- pollution.
Article
Plant Sciences
Christine B. Rohal, Carrie Reinhardt Adams, Charles W. Martin, Sarah Tevlin, Laura K. Reynolds
Summary: This study investigated the seed production, seed banking, and germination cues of sub-tropical Vallisneria americana. It was found that the seeds of sub-tropical populations were dormant and could only germinate in the presence of organic material, light, or following scarification. Germination rate was enhanced by the presence of low-oxygen organic sediments and ethanol. These findings suggest a germination strategy focused on exploiting openings in existing vegetation following disturbance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Fabiano Faga, Carlos Frederico Deluqui Gurgel
Summary: Climate change is altering the distribution of marine biota, including Sargassum species. Future changes in abiotic variables are predicted to cause shifts in the latitudinal range and suitability area of Sargassum species. These changes may have significant impacts on marine ecosystems.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ulo Mander, Martin Maddison, Alex C. Valach, Kaido Soosaar, Keit Kill, Kuno Kasak
Summary: Constructed wetlands treating runoff from agricultural catchments can reduce nutrient load of water, but they can also be significant sources of greenhouse gases, especially methane. This study assessed methane emission potentials and phosphorus removal efficiency in a 0.45 ha in-stream surface flow constructed wetland, and analyzed the temporal dynamics of methane emissions and phosphorus removal over a nearly 4-year period. The results showed a clear seasonal dynamic in phosphorus removal efficiency and an increasing trend in methane emissions over the years, with the majority of methane fluxes occurring during the warm period. Maintenance of the wetland and regular removal of aboveground vegetation can reduce methane emissions, and regular sediment removal is also necessary due to phosphorus saturation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Monsif El Madany, Mustapha Hassoun, Fatima El Aamri, Noureddine El Mtili
Summary: The non-indigenous brown alga Rugulopteryx okamurae is invading and proliferating massively in the northwest of Morocco, including the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jessa May Malanguis, Tim Sierens, Ludwig Triest
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of movement ecology and dispersal mechanism in the dynamics and resilience of seagrass populations and ecosystems. The comparison of genetic diversity and fine-scaled structure of two co-occurring seagrass species reveals the significance of different survival strategies and reproductive modes. These findings have important implications for conservation efforts, suggesting the preservation of natural expansion and local seed recruitment for successful conservation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhi-Huan Chen, Rui Zhang, Jun-Cai Xin, Zi-Han Qian, Shu-Jie Wang, Shang-Yan Qiu, Xue-Ge He, Chao Si
Summary: Nutrient availability and light intensity play important roles in the expansion of amphibious clonal plants from terrestrial to aquatic habitats. High nutrient levels and light conditions promote the growth of the apical portions and overall performance of the clones. Maintaining clonal integration can benefit the expansion of the plants by optimizing resource utilization. These findings have implications for predicting community dynamics and vegetation restoration in ecotones like wetlands.