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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tuan D. Pham
Summary: Image analysis in histopathology is crucial for disease diagnosis, prognosis, and biomarker discovery, with precise classification being the ultimate goal. The TF-TS LSTM network is applied for classifying histopathological images, utilizing sequential time-frequency and time-space features for deep learning. Results show strong capability in accurate classification across various datasets, indicating the potential of this approach as an AI tool for robust classification of histopathological images.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Ludwig Triest, Alieza Del Socorro, Vincent Jay Gado, Analyn M. Mazo, Tim Sierens
Summary: This study focused on the fine-scale spatial genetic structure (FSGS) of Avicennia populations in the Philippines. It found that the proximity to open water and the narrowness of mangrove patches may affect their genetic diversity and structure. Coastal connectivity plays an important role in the long-term persistence of mangrove populations.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
Brendan P. Scherer, Austin Mast
Summary: This study found that the bacterial communities associated with red mangrove propagules are more likely influenced by local environmental acquisition rather than inheritance.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ruth Guadalupe Castillo-Rodriguez, Obdulia Lourdes Segura-Leon, Martha Hernandez-Rodriguez, Ricardo Serna-Lagunes, Josafhat Salinas-Ruiz, Juan Salazar-Ortiz
Summary: This study characterized the genetic diversity of three populations of creole sheep managed by indigenous communities in the central region of Veracruz, Mexico. Through analysis of genomic DNA extracted from blood samples, it was found that these populations still possess genetic diversity at four loci and display non-random mating.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Niknaz Nakhaei, Morteza Ebrahimi, Ahmad Hosseini
Summary: The study of complex networks is a powerful tool for understanding technology-related phenomena and interactions between components. Predicting the behavior of such systems is challenging, and the failure of a few elements can have catastrophic effects. Developing predictive mathematical techniques for complex networks is a major challenge. This study proposes a method based on Bayesian Belief Networks and TOPSIS to predict link failures in complex networks, providing insights for effective solutions in various networks.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Ecology
Peter Kanuch, Anna Cassel-Lundhagen, Sonja Preuss, Goran Nordlander, Asa Berggren
Summary: This study investigates the colonization success and genetic structure of Roeseliana roeselii, an invasive bush-cricket species in Europe. The findings reveal that different genetic lineages of the species have coexisted without significant gene flow, contradicting the hypothesis of admixture. The presence of separate lineages suggests independent adaptation to local conditions, possibly resulting in loss of locally adapted genotypes and less viable hybrid offspring. The study also highlights the role of human transportation of agricultural goods in aiding the species' spread in the study area.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amedeo Buonanno, Antonio Nogarotto, Giuseppe Cacace, Giovanni Di Gennaro, Francesco A. N. Palmieri, Maria Valenti, Giorgio Graditi
Summary: The work investigates an Information Fusion architecture based on a Factor Graph in Reduced Normal Form, allowing for a completely probabilistic framework to describe fusion. This architecture is flexible, extendable, and robust, making it suitable for scenarios where the signal can be wrongly received or completely missing.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Ecology
Emma L. Jackson, Timothy M. Smith, Paul H. York, Jesper Nielsen, Andrew D. Irving, Craig D. H. Sherman
Summary: Genetic factors play a crucial role in the success of seagrass restoration efforts, with limited gene flow between regions suggesting that locally sourced donor material should be prioritized for restoration activities. The study identified high genotypic diversity within certain locations and genetic structuring among sites, indicating the importance of considering genetic factors in restoration planning.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Nathan R. Hatch, D. Daniel, Saket Pande
Summary: Psychological frameworks are rarely used to understand irrigation adoption behavior in developing countries. This study developed a Bayesian belief network model that integrated socio-economic characteristics and psychological factors to understand farmer behaviors with respect to irrigation practices in four districts of Maharashtra, India.
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL-JOURNAL DES SCIENCES HYDROLOGIQUES
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
Babitha Philip, Hamad Al Jassmi
Summary: This study proposes the use of Bayesian Belief Networks (BBN) to model the relationships between factors contributing to pavement deterioration, with their values estimated probabilistically based on their interdependencies. The study examines BBN models based on a large database of pavement deterioration factors, including road distress data, traffic, and climatic factors. The results show that the most critical parameter representing the road deterioration process is the International Roughness Index (IRI), which is strongly correlated with rutting and deflection. Furthermore, a Bayesian network structure illustrates how road distress parameters change in the presence of external factors such as traffic and climatic conditions.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yinghao Chen, Rong Chen, Jundong Hou, Muzhou Hou, Xiaoliang Xie
Summary: This study discusses the causal network of user participation mechanism in virtual tourism communities and its impact factors on user satisfaction, proposing a data-driven method. The results show that user experience and functional value have a significant impact on user satisfaction, while social identity plays a crucial role in the participation mechanism.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Mar Repulles, Violeta Lopez-Marquez, Jose Templado, Marco Taviani, Annie Machordom
Summary: Population connectivity studies are important for managing and conserving highly threatened or endangered species. In the Mediterranean Sea, we evaluated the genetic structure and connectivity pattern of the endangered coral Cladocora caespitosa. We found population differentiation and genetic structure according to main sub-basins of the Mediterranean Sea, with occasional dispersal events maintaining the species' genetic diversity.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Giovanni Di Gennaro, Amedeo Buonanno, Francesco A. N. Palmieri
Summary: Bayesian networks in their Factor Graph Reduced Normal Form can be powerful for implementing inference graphs, but the computational and memory costs may be high, leading to underuse in practice. This work presents various cost reduction solutions through algorithmic and structural analysis, and explores the performance of an online version of the classic batch learning algorithm.
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Environmental Sciences
Li Peng, Shuang Zhou, Tiantian Chen
Summary: A case study in Guizhou Province, China, examined the probability of forest restoration in karst regions. The overall probability was found to be high. Forest restoration probabilities were lower in karst regions compared to non-karst regions, but this difference was insignificant due to the acceleration of local forest restoration through ecological restoration. The proposed methods for driving-factor clustering and restoration probability prediction have value for forest management and ecological restoration projects in the mid-latitude ecotone.
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Ecology
Rosa M. van der Ven, Jean-Francois Flot, Carol Buitrago-Lopez, Marc Kochzius
Summary: Coral reefs are degrading rapidly due to anthropogenic stressors, with limited conservation measures in place due to poor knowledge of population connectivity and genetic structure. High genetic differentiation was found in S. hystrix between the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, as well as along the East African coast. This study highlights the importance of considering genetic diversity and connectivity in coral reef management decisions.
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Keila Stark, Vanessa Adams, Christopher J. Brown, Alienor Chauvenet, Katrina Davis, Edward T. Game, Benjamin S. Halpern, John Lynham, Bonnie Mappin, Kim Selkoe, James E. M. Watson, Hugh P. Possingham, Carissa J. Klein
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Emma Ladouceur, Jennifer McGowan, Patrick Huber, Hugh Possingham, Davide Scridel, Roel van Klink, Peter Poschlod, Johannes Hans C. Cornelissen, Costantino Bonomi, Borja Jimenez-Alfaro
Summary: Researchers developed a framework to optimize plant seed mixes based on prioritizing plant species attributes to support different ecological restoration objectives. They found that trophic relationships, ecosystem functions and services can be captured more efficiently through objective-based prioritization using the functional identity of plant species.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isaac Brito-Morales, David S. Schoeman, Jason D. Everett, Carissa J. Klein, Daniel C. Dunn, Jorge Garcia Molinos, Michael T. Burrows, Kristine Camille Buenafe, Rosa Mar Dominguez, Hugh P. Possingham, Anthony J. Richardson
Summary: Protecting the ocean from increasing threats requires the establishment of high-seas marine reserve networks that optimize biodiversity, minimize climate change exposure, and reduce fisheries conflict. A planning approach that considers data from different depth domains and climate scenarios has identified climate-smart conservation areas covering 6% of the high seas, serving as a nucleus for developing a comprehensive network of high-seas marine reserves.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Madeleine J. H. van Oppen, Jean-Baptiste Raina
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Benjamin S. Halpern, Carl Boettiger, Michael C. Dietze, Jessica A. Gephart, Patrick Gonzalez, Nancy B. Grimm, Peter M. Groffman, Jessica Gurevitch, Sarah E. Hobbie, Kimberly J. Komatsu, Kristy J. Kroeker, Heather J. Lahr, David M. Lodge, Christopher J. Lortie, Julie S. S. Lowndes, Fiorenza Micheli, Hugh P. Possingham, Mary H. Ruckelshaus, Courtney Scarborough, Chelsea L. Wood, Grace C. Wu, Lina Aoyama, Eva E. Arroyo, Christie A. Bahlai, Erin E. Beller, Rachael E. Blake, Karrigan S. Bork, Trevor A. Branch, Norah E. M. Brown, Julien Brun, Emilio M. Bruna, Lauren B. Buckley, Jessica L. Burnett, Max C. N. Castorani, Samantha H. Cheng, Sarah C. Cohen, Jessica L. Couture, Larry B. Crowder, Laura E. Dee, Arildo S. Dias, Ignacio J. Diaz-Maroto, Martha R. Downs, Joan C. Dudney, Erle C. Ellis, Kyle A. Emery, Jacob G. Eurich, Bridget E. Ferriss, Alexa Fredston, Hikaru Furukawa, Sara A. Gagne, Sarah R. Garlick, Colin J. Garroway, Kaitlyn M. Gaynor, Angelica L. Gonzalez, Eliza M. Grames, Tamar Guy-Haim, Ed Hackett, Lauren M. Hallett, Tamara K. Harms, Danielle E. Haulsee, Kyle J. Haynes, Elliott L. Hazen, Rebecca M. Jarvis, Kristal Jones, Gaurav S. Kandlikar, Dustin W. Kincaid, Matthew L. Knope, Anil Koirala, Jurek Kolasa, John S. Kominoski, Julia Koricheva, Lesley T. Lancaster, Jake A. Lawlor, Heili E. Lowman, Frank E. Muller-Karger, Kari E. A. Norman, Nan Nourn, Casey C. O'Hara, Suzanne X. Ou, Jacqueline L. Padilla-Gamino, Paula Pappalardo, Ryan A. Peek, Dominique Pelletier, Stephen Plont, Lauren C. Ponisio, Cristina Portales-Reyes, Diogo B. Provete, Eric J. Raes, Carlos Ramirez-Reyes, Irene Ramos, Sydne Record, Anthony J. Richardson, Roberto Salguero-Gomez, Erin Satterthwaite, Chloe Schmidt, Aaron J. Schwartz, Craig R. See, Brendan D. Shea, Rachel S. Smith, Eric R. Sokol, Christopher T. Solomon, Trisha Spanbauer, Paris Stefanoudis, Beckett W. Sterner, Vitor Sudbrack, Jonathan D. Tonkin, Ashley R. Townes, Mireia Valle, Jonathan A. Walter, Kathryn Wheeler, William R. Wieder, David R. Williams, Marten Winter, Barbora Winterova, Lucy C. Woodall, Adam S. Wymore, Casey Youngflesh
Summary: Synthesis research in ecology and environmental science is important for improving understanding, advancing theory, identifying research priorities, and supporting management strategies. A virtual workshop with participants from different countries and disciplines was held to discuss how synthesis can address key questions and themes in the field in the next decade. Seven priority research topics and two issues regarding synthesis practices were identified, providing a strategic vision for future synthesis in ecology and environmental science.
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Environmental Sciences
Robyn James, Jonathan R. B. Fisher, Chelsea Carlos-Grotjahn, Marissa S. Boylan, Baigalmaa Dembereldash, Meaza Z. Demissie, Crystal Diaz De Villegas, Bridget Gibbs, Ruth Konia, Kristen Lyons, Hugh Possingham, Cathy J. Robinson, Tiantian Tang, Nathalie Butt
Summary: Globally, women are underrepresented in addressing the climate and biodiversity loss crises. A survey among conservation and science staff at The Nature Conservancy revealed that men have more influence in conservation and science decision making, women face gender bias and multiple barriers in their conservation careers, and experience harassment and discrimination. Men perceive the sector as more equitable for women than women themselves. Gender equality does not eliminate systemic inequity, which can be exacerbated by intersectional issues. Recommendations include workplace and cultural change, recruitment improvements, pay transparency, and career development policies.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Caleb C. Butler, Kira E. Turnham, Allison M. Lewis, Matthew R. Nitschke, Mark E. Warner, Dustin W. Kemp, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, William K. Fitt, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen, Todd C. LaJeunesse
Summary: This study identified five new species in the genus Cladocopium, which are widespread and have diverse hosts. These findings are important for understanding ecological research, genetic research, and conservation efforts in the face of environmental changes.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Wing Yan Chan, David Rudd, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen
Summary: Microbial symbionts in multicellular hosts often localize within specific body structures or cell types, playing critical roles in host health and nutrient exchange. However, conventional methods for measuring host-microbe metabolite exchange have limitations. In this study, we developed a mass spectrometry imaging workflow that allows for in situ analysis of host and symbiont metabolomes in a cnidarian animal without the need for isotopic labeling or skeleton decalcification. Our findings reveal the importance of specific lipids in regulating symbiont acquisition and distribution, and demonstrate the impact of symbiont identity on host metabolism.
LIFE SCIENCE ALLIANCE
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Hugo J. Scharfenstein, Carlos Alvarez-Roa, Lesa M. Peplow, Patrick Buerger, Wing Yan Chan, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen
Summary: Through chemical mutagenesis and thermal selection, Durusdinium trenchii, Fugacium kawagutii, and Symbiodinium pilosum strains of Symbiodiniaceae showed increased photosynthetic efficiency under thermal stress. However, there were trade-offs in the growth rates of the heat-evolved D. trenchii lineage at both ambient and elevated temperatures. Reduced nutrient uptake rates in F. kawagutii and S. pilosum heat-evolved lineages suggest changes in nutrition resource usage and allocation processes. These findings enhance our understanding of the physiological responses and adaptive capacity of Symbiodiniaceae cultures to thermal selection.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wing Yan Chan, Luka Meyers, David Rudd, Sanjida H. Topa, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen
Summary: Experimental evolution of coral microalgal symbionts can enhance the thermotolerance of adult corals without trade-off against growth under ambient temperature. This study demonstrates that heat-evolved symbionts can persist in corals for a long time and potentially provide long-term benefits to coral thermotolerance.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Siosaia Vaihola, Dawit Yemane, Stuart Kininmonth
Summary: The Tongan fisheries targeting albacore, bigeye, skipjack, and yellowfin tuna within the EEZ of Tonga are crucial to the economy. This study examines the spatiotemporal distribution of these species and their dependence on environmental and physical variables. Generalized additive models were used, along with predictors such as sea surface temperature, sea surface chlorophyll, bottom depth, month, and year. The study finds that catch year is the most important variable for most species, followed by sea surface temperature and bottom depth.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Siosaia Vaihola, Stuart Kininmonth
Summary: This study estimated and predicted the optimal fisheries areas for four tuna species in the exclusive economic zone of Tonga under current and future climatic scenarios. The results indicate an expansion in area and a shift of productive areas to the southern part of this exclusive economic zone. However, changes in trophic layers, ocean currents, and ocean chemistry might affect these findings.
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Ecology
Keren Maor-Landaw, Marion Eisenhut, Giada Tortorelli, Allison van de Meene, Samantha Kurz, Gabriela Segal, Madeleine J. H. van Oppen, Andreas P. M. Weber, Geoffrey I. McFadden
Summary: The symbiotic partnership between corals and dinoflagellate algae is crucial for coral reefs. The transporter protein BmSWEET1 in dinoflagellate cells is responsible for transferring glucose from algae to the host coral tissue, providing the necessary energy for coral reefs. This study provides insights into the mechanism of nutrient exchange in coral-algae symbiosis.
ISME COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Hubert Cheung, Yutong Phoenix Feng, Amy Hinsley, Tien Ming Lee, Hugh P. Possingham, Stephen N. Smith, Laura Thomas-Walters, Yifu Wang, Duan Biggs
Summary: Political will is crucial for the success of environmental policies, and aligning environmental solutions with the core interests of policymakers makes them more politically feasible. Understanding decision-makers' political agendas helps identify areas where political will already exists, enabling environmental objectives to be achieved.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Natalya M. Maitz, Martin F. J. Taylor, Michelle S. Ward, Hugh P. Possingham
Summary: Australia's national environmental legislation, the EPBC Act, is criticized for its failure to mitigate the national extinction crisis, as it does not adequately protect threatened species and habitats.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
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Ecology
Florian Lecorvaisier, Dominique Pontier, Benoit Soubeyrand, David Fouchet
Summary: Research has found that the use of vaccines that do not entirely block pathogen transmission may lead to the evolution of more virulent strains. High vaccine coverage favors the emergence and prevalence of avirulent strains, and competition between strains is crucial for the eradication of toxigenic strains when these vaccines are used.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Monica E. Barros, Ana Arriagada, Hugo Arancibia, Sergio Neira
Summary: The stock biomass of carrot prawn in the south-central area of Chile has decreased in the past 12 years, mainly due to fishing mortality. Predation mortality has been less studied and quantified, so it is important to estimate and compare predation and fishing mortality to understand their effects on fishing stocks. A food web model was built to analyze the biomass changes and evaluate the relative contribution of different mortality factors. The results showed that predation mortality was the main component of total mortality for carrot prawns and yellow prawns.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Shubham Krishna, Victoria Peterson, Luisa Listmann, Jana Hinners
Summary: This study incorporated viral dynamics into an ecosystem model to investigate the effects of viruses on ecosystem dynamics under current and future climatic conditions. The results showed that the presence of viruses increased nutrient retention in the upper water column, leading to a reduction in phytoplankton biomass and transfer of biomass to higher trophic levels.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Zahra Dehghan Manshadi, Parastoo Parivar, Ahad Sotoudeh, Ali Morovati Sharifabadi
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of strategies such as limiting built-up areas, preserving green spaces, and protecting water resources on the urban carrying capacity in arid and semi-arid regions. Implementing a combination of policies aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and regulating water demand is found to be the most effective in terms of health and urban carrying capacity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Shay S. Keretz, Daelyn A. Woolnough, Todd J. Morris, Edward F. Roseman, David T. Zanatta
Summary: This study surveyed native freshwater mussels in the St. Clair-Detroit River system and found 14 live unionids representing 9 species. However, the model used to predict their presence in the main channels was not successful. The study also revealed characteristic differences between the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Zhengrong Zhang, Xuemei Li, Xinyu Liu, Kaixin Zhao
Summary: This study examines land use change in the Chinese Tianshan mountainous region using system dynamics and patch-generating land use simulation models. The results show an expansion in forest and construction land, a decline in grassland area, and an increase in cultivated land area from 2005 to 2020. By 2040, unused land, grassland, and water are expected to decrease while other land types increase, with construction land showing the most significant increase. The study provides insights for future ecological and environmental management in the region.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Amira Khelifa, Nadjia El Saadi
Summary: This paper develops an agent-based model to study malaria disease transmission, taking into account the interactions between hosts, vectors, and aquatic habitats, as well as their geographical locations. The simulation results highlight the significant role of aquatic habitats in infection transmission and disease persistence, and demonstrate the effectiveness of eliminating these habitats in limiting disease transmission.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Guillaume Peron
Summary: The theory for movement-based coexistence between species often overlooks small-scale, station-keeping movements. However, at this scale, there are many instances where positive correlations exist between species traits that are expected to be negatively correlated based on current theory. Through simulations, the researcher presents a counter-example to demonstrate that functional tradeoffs are not a necessary condition for movement-based coexistence. This study highlights the significance of species-specific space use patterns under the time allocation tradeoff hypothesis.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Sandra Y. Mendiola, Nicole M. Gerardo, David J. Civitello
Summary: Research on the use of insect microbial symbionts as a means of controlling the spread of insect vectors and the pathogens they carry has made significant progress in the last decade. This study focused on the relative importance of simultaneous effects caused by a symbiont called Caballeronia spp. on the ability of squash bugs to transmit phytopathogenic Serratia marcescens. The researchers found that infection with Caballeronia significantly reduced pathogen titers and cleared S. marcescens in bugs, thus reducing the vectoring potential of these pests. The study also showed that maximizing symbiont prevalence in the vector population is crucial for effectively mitigating plant infections.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Shirui Hao, Dongryeol Ryu, Andrew W. Western, Eileen Perry, Heye Bogena, Harrie Jan Hendricks Franssen
Summary: This study investigates the sensitivity of model yield prediction to uncertainties in model parameters and inputs using the Sobol' method. The results show that yield is more sensitive to changes in water availability and nitrogen availability, depending on soil, management, and weather conditions.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Nitika Mundetia, Devesh Sharma, Aditya Sharma
Summary: This study focused on assessing groundwater sustainability using different modeling approaches in a river basin in Rajasthan, India. The results showed a decrease in future groundwater recharge and emphasized the need for better management and conservation practices to achieve sustainable development goals.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Sukdev Biswas, Sk Golam Mortoja, Ritesh Kumar Bera, Sabyasachi Bhattacharya
Summary: Bacteria play a crucial role in regulating the nutrient cycle of ecosystems, and maintaining a thriving bacterial population is essential for the sustainability of these environments. This study introduces the concept of cooperation as a group defense mechanism employed by bacteria and incorporates it into the functional response, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex tritrophic food chain dynamics. The results highlight the importance of a balance between strong group defense and moderate cooperation for bacteria sustainability and overall system stability.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
D. Z. M. Le Gouvello, S. Heye, L. R. Harris, J. Temple-Boyer, P. Gaspar, M. G. Hart-Davis, C. Louro, R. Nel
Summary: This study modeled the dispersal pathways and compared potential dispersal corridors of different sea turtle species in the Western Indian Ocean. The results showed that ocean currents play a major role in driving dispersal, with species and years exhibiting differences in dispersal patterns. Active swimming had little influence on dispersal during the first year.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Yingying Duan, Haina Rong, Gexiang Zhang, Sergey Gorbachev, Dunwu Qi, Luis Valencia-Cabrera, Mario J. Perez-Jimenez
Summary: Computing models are an effective way to study population dynamics of endangered species like giant pandas. This paper proposes a unified framework and conducts a comprehensive survey of computing models for giant panda ecosystems. Multi-factor computing models are more suitable for studying giant panda ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Samantha Lai, Theophilus Zhi En Teo, Arief Rullyanto, Jeffery Low, Karenne Tun, Peter A. Todd, Siti Maryam Yaakub
Summary: Understanding the exchange of genetic material among populations in the marine environment is crucial for conservation efforts. Agent-based models are increasingly used to predict dispersal pathways, including for seagrasses. This study highlights the importance of considering both sexual propagules and asexual vegetative fragments when evaluating seagrass connectivity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)