Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie S. Coster, Megan N. Dillon, William Moore, George T. Jr Jr Merovich
Summary: eDNA detection methods are effective in monitoring invasive species in aquatic systems.
Optimized assays can be field tested and improve accuracy and sensitivity of detection.
Article
Biology
Jared A. Balik, Hamish S. Greig, Brad W. Taylor, Scott A. Wissinger
Summary: Climate-driven range shifts of species impact the functional roles and processes in ecosystems, but the specific consequences are largely unknown. By studying subalpine pond caddisfly assemblages, we found that resident and expanding species play different roles in nutrient supply and detritus processing. While a dominant resident species regulates nitrogen supply, a range expanding species displaced the dominant species in regulating phosphorus supply. However, overall ecosystem process rates remained unchanged during these range shifts.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabio Ercoli, Daniela Ghia, Laura Gruppuso, Gianluca Fea, Tiziano Bo, Timo J. Ruokonen
Summary: The study evaluated the seasonality of diet and trophic niche of invasive signal crayfish in the Valla Stream, finding that both adults and juveniles mainly rely on macroinvertebrates and periphyton in summer, shifting to mostly periphyton in autumn. Juveniles showed slightly different carbon isotope values and exhibited seasonal feeding habits consistent among seasons, suggesting potential ecological behavior rather than food resource availability. No significant differences were found in adult and juvenile diets between summer and autumn, indicating similar effects on macroinvertebrate communities in the stream ecosystem.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Radu Cornel Guiasu, Mark Labib
Summary: The study investigates the distribution of the rusty crayfish in North America, revealing confusion and overlap in the native and introduced ranges of this species, which has implications for conservation efforts. This review highlights the lack of clear understanding of essential concepts such as native and non-native range even for intensely studied invasive species.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Tianjiao Feng, Lixu Zhang, Qian Chen, Zhiyuan Ma, Hao Wang, Zijian Shangguan, Lixin Wang, Jin-Sheng He
Summary: Research in a typical alpine grassland ecosystem on the northeast of the Tibetan Plateau revealed that the infrared heating system significantly reduced dew formation, with the impact dependent on plant height, and decreased dew amount relative to ambient conditions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Christopher Weiss-Lehman, Allison K. Shaw
Summary: This study explores the effects of genetics and reproduction mode on dispersal evolution in range expansions and shifts. The results indicate that dispersal evolution increases with sexual reproduction and locus number, but increased dispersal does not always improve a population's ability to track changing conditions. The mate finding Allee effect inherent to sexual reproduction increases extinction risk during range shifts.
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Sulaimon Basiru, Mohamed Hijri
Summary: AMF inoculants have both positive and negative impacts on indigenous AMF species, including suppression, stimulation, exclusion, and neutral impacts. The factors influencing the ecological fates of AMF inoculants include the inherent properties of the inoculum, dosage and frequency of inoculation, and soil physical and biological factors.
Article
Plant Sciences
Michael E. Van Nuland, Ian M. Ware, Chris W. Schadt, Zamin Yang, Joseph K. Bailey, Jennifer A. Schweitzer
Summary: The potential impact of natural soil microbial communities on plant phenology and growth, especially in different plant populations, is an important aspect of climate change research. Transferring plant genotypes to different elevation soil communities can alter foliar phenology and growing season length, affecting annual biomass production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xinhai Li, Liming Ma, Dazhi Hu, Duifang Ma, Renqiang Li, Yuehua Sun, Erhu Gao
Summary: This study compiled and analyzed a dataset to predict the potential distribution and range shifts of the snow leopard under climate change. The results suggest that the snow leopard's distribution center may move northwest and upward in elevation in the future. The study emphasizes the importance of conserving its current habitat over creating movement corridors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ondrej Demel, Michael J. Lecours, Marcel Nooijen
Summary: This paper reports further investigations to aid the development of a Laplace MP2 method with a range separated Coulomb potential. The method uses sparse matrix algebra, density fitting techniques, and Fourier transformation. Localized molecular orbitals are employed for the occupied space, and orbital specific virtual orbitals are used for the virtual space.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Tareq I. Alrawaf, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar, Nawaf M. Alshabibi, Khalid M. Al-Matar, Umar Lawal Dano, Eltahir Mohamed Abdalla Elhadi, Mohd Ahmadullah Farooqi, Faez S. Alshihri, Badran M. Alzenifeer, Muath Awadh Al-Odah
Summary: Ecotourism and recreational activities in Saudi Arabia's desert have been increasingly popular, but they often disrupt the ecological balance and cause negative impacts such as littering and soil degradation. This study examines the extent of recreational activities and their consequences for the desert ecosystem in the Dammam Metropolitan Area. The findings suggest the need for education, increased surveillance, and regulations to protect the desert ecosystem.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Qi Che, Gordon M. Hickey
Summary: This study explores the potential for collaborative governance to support Cumulative Effects Assessment in the Cree territory of Eeyou Istchee in Northern Quebec, Canada. Results indicate a shared willingness to improve regional environmental conditions and generate long-term data on wildlife, but challenges such as the absence of essential supporting programs and high levels of distrust pose obstacles to collaborative governance processes and regional monitoring programs. Leadership is identified as crucial to facilitating knowledge flows, building trust, and enabling long-term cooperative structures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mattia Falaschi, Gentile Francesco Ficetola, Andrea Viviano, Giuseppe Mazza, Emiliano Mori
Summary: Reintroduction and rewilding are crucial strategies for reversing human impacts on ecosystems. The Eurasian beaver, an important ecological engineer, has started recolonizing Italy. However, the lack of data on its colonization routes hampers effective management. This study identified the most likely areas for beaver colonization in Europe, with a specific focus on Italy, and provided guidance for environmental managers in monitoring populations and addressing potential human-wildlife conflicts.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Linkai Zhu, Sadie L. Marjani, Zongliang Jiang
Summary: The epigenome is shaped by mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modifications, with environmental exposures impacting acquired traits and potential transgenerational inheritance. Technological advancements are enabling precise editing of germline and embryonic epigenomes, enhancing our understanding of epigenetic regulation and inheritance. This opens new possibilities for improving livestock performance and overcoming adverse conditions through technologies or management interventions.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Retraction
Ecology
Lucy M. Robinson, Martin P. Marzloff, Ingrid van Putten, Gretta Pecl, Sarah Jennings, Sam Nicol, Alistair J. Hobday, Sean Tracey, Klaas Hartmann, Marcus Haward, Stewart Frusher
Summary: The article was retracted due to confidentiality reasons to protect the privacy of an individual, with agreement from all authors.
