Article
Ecology
Carlos Delano Cardoso de Oliveira, Giselda Durigan, Francis Edward Putz
Summary: Thinning in restored tropical forests can stimulate natural regeneration and increase seedling density and transitions from saplings to trees. Gap opening intensifies understory dynamics, leading to a pulse of natural regeneration in the years following thinning. However, the changes are not simultaneous and do not usually persist over time.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Zichun Wang, Yaoxiang Li, Yongbin Meng, Chunxu Li, Zheyu Zhang
Summary: This study analysed the effects of thinning on stand structure and carbon stocks in natural secondary forests in the Small Khingan Mountains, China. Results showed that heavier thinning led to larger crown area, more even tree distribution, and decreased competitive pressure. Additionally, there was a positive correlation between individual tree carbon stock and canopy under all treatments.
Article
Forestry
Qi Sheng, Lingbo Dong, Ying Chen, Zhaogang Liu
Summary: This study developed a model for optimizing stand spatial structure with a transition matrix growth model to select appropriate timber harvest in uneven-aged mixed-forest management. The model utilized three neighborhood-based structural indices and diameter diversity indices. The approach was applied to four broadleaf stands in Heilongjiang Province, and the results showed that optimizing stand spatial structure improved the speed and accuracy of tree selection for harvesting, contributing to stable and diverse forest growth.
Article
Forestry
David Forrester, Thomas G. Baker, Stephen R. Elms, Martina L. Hobi, Shuai Ouyang, John C. Wiedemann, Wenhua Xiang, Jurgen Zell, Minna Pulkkinen
Summary: Self-thinning dynamics are often considered in forest management to constrain growth models. This study developed self-thinning relationships based on tree density relative to mean tree diameter, considering site quality and stand structure. The rates of self-thinning decreased as the proportion of the object species increased, relative height increased, and site index increased. The effects of aridity varied among species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Xingtao Hu, Huaiqing Zhang, Guangbin Yang, Hanqing Qiu, Kexin Lei, Tingdong Yang, Yang Liu, Yuanqing Zuo, Jiansen Wang, Zeyu Cui
Summary: This study used a comprehensive grade model of spatial structure (CGMSS) to evaluate the individual tree growth states of Chinese fir and developed a morphological structure growth model based on CGMSS to simulate the growth variations of the forest stands. The results showed that the CGMSS-based model had a higher prediction accuracy compared to the spatial structural unit (SSU)-based model. The main conclusion of this study is that the CGMSS model can accurately simulate the differential growth of trees in different growth dominance degrees and spatial structure states in forest stands, making visualized forest management more effective and realistic.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joao Paulo Bispo Santos, Joao Paulo Romanelli, Fernando Ravanini Gardon, Pedro Medrado Krainovic, Angelica Faria de Resende, Lukas Rodrigues Souza, Daniel Piotto, Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues
Summary: The global demand for forest products will increase in the coming decades. Multifunctional forest restoration in Brazil has the potential to meet this demand and support large-scale restoration while promoting sustainability. However, advancing scientific and technological knowledge in this area is necessary.
Article
Forestry
Lianjin Zhang, Huanying Feng, Manyi Du, Yue Wang, Guanghui Lai, Jia Guo
Summary: Structure-based forest management is a method that improves forest structure and quality based on nearest-neighbor analysis. This study conducted on a Platycladus orientalis plantation in Beijing, China, showed that the method can accelerate the development of a plantation towards a random distribution pattern within 2 years and promote the growth of medium and dominant trees after 7 years.
Article
Forestry
Tao Li, Xiao-Can Wu, Yi Wu, Ming-Yang Li
Summary: This study analyzed the impacts of forest spatial structure and tree species diversity on forest carbon density, and predicted the forest carbon density using a structural equation model and machine learning algorithms. The results showed that species diversity and forest spatial structure have significant effects on carbon density, and machine learning algorithms can accurately predict forest carbon density. A new method based on diversity indices and spatial structure can provide a scientific reference for management measures to increase forest carbon sinks and reduce emissions.
Article
Forestry
Michael J. Vernon, James D. Johnston, Thomas D. Stokely, Becky A. Miller, David R. Woodruff
Summary: This study quantified the restoration of forest resilience through thinning treatment in a seasonally dry forest in eastern Oregon. The results showed increased radial growth of trees after treatment, lower abundance of glucose and fructose in treated stands, and increased species richness and diversity in thinned stands.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Danni Wu, Deliang Lu, Jiaojun Zhu, Xiaowen Ge, Jinxin Zhang, Litao Lin, Xiaoyu Wang, Huaqi Liu, Guangqi Zhang
Summary: Forest gaps play an important role in temperate forest ecosystems. This study investigated the spatial distribution and replacement patterns of woody plants between primary and secondary forests during the gap-filling processes in Northeast China. The results showed that gap age, competition between species, and pre-existing regeneration status led to different species replacement patterns. Gap formation increased species richness, but only a small percentage of the species successfully reached the upper layer. The study provides insights into the competition dynamics among tree species during the gap-filling processes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Kun Li, Xu Han, Ruiqiang Ni, Ge Shi, Sergio De-Miguel, Chuanrong Li, Weixing Shen, Yikun Zhang, Xingzhong Zhang
Summary: The study revealed that soil quality decreased significantly in coppice stands compared to seedling plantations, while not affecting soil exchangeable Mg2+ and K+. Total C and N were lower in rhizosphere soil than in bulk soil, with nutrient availability showing an opposite trend. The conversion from seedling to coppice stands was associated with significant differences in soil bacterial community structure and a reduction in bacterial alpha-diversity.
Article
Forestry
Di Liu, Chaofan Zhou, Xiao He, Xiaohong Zhang, Linyan Feng, Huiru Zhang
Summary: This study used the random-forest algorithm to investigate the relationship between basal area increment (BAI) of forest trees and stand density, biodiversity, and stand spatial structure. The results showed that stand density was the most important predictor for BAI, indicating that tree growth is primarily restricted by competition. The study also found a positive correlation between BAI and species biodiversity. Additionally, spatial structure factors were found to be important for tree growth in mixed forests.
Article
Forestry
Adele Muscolo, Giovanna Settineri, Federico Romeo, Carmelo Mallamaci
Summary: This study identified that different thinning intensities had varying effects on the abundance, species richness, and diversity of arthropods, fungi, bacteria colonies, and soil properties in different seasons. Intense thinning was found to promote the highest biodiversity and reduce competitive exclusion among soil organisms, thus enhancing species richness and diversity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Raquel L. Carvalho, Angelica F. Resende, Jos Barlow, Filipe M. Franca, Mario R. Moura, Rafaella Maciel, Fernanda Alves-Martins, Jack Shutt, Cassio A. Nunes, Fernando Elias, Juliana M. Silveira, Lis Stegmann, Fabricio B. Baccaro, Leandro Juen, Juliana Schietti, Luiz Aragao, Erika Berenguer, Leandro Castello, Flavia R. C. Costa, Matheus L. Guedes, Cecilia G. Leal, Alexander C. Lees, Victoria Isaac, Rodrigo O. Nascimento, Oliver L. Phillips, Fernando Augusto Schmidt, Hans ter Steege, Fernando Vaz-de-Mello, Eduardo M. Venticinque, Jansen Zuanon, Joice Synergize Consortium, Joice Ferreira
Summary: Biodiversity loss is a major challenge of our time and understanding how ecological communities respond to environmental change is crucial. Despite the availability of global databases, research in tropical regions, especially in the Amazon rainforest, is lacking. This study shows that a significant percentage of understudied areas in the Brazilian Amazonia are vulnerable to climate and land use changes, highlighting the urgent need for action. Rating: 8/10.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anke C. Scheper, Pita A. Verweij, Marijke van Kuijk
Summary: The article discusses the need for major efforts in preventing fire-related tipping points and enabling effective recovery of fire-affected areas in humid tropical forests. Various restoration strategies are mentioned, with natural regeneration, assisted natural regeneration, enrichment planting, and commercial restoration being the most common options. While natural regeneration can be effective under favorable ecological conditions, it may not be sufficient for humid tropical forests ill-adapted to fire, highlighting the importance of active restoration practices.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
P. Samonil, P. Danek, J. A. Lutz, K. J. Anderson-Teixeira, J. Jaros, J. D. Phillips, A. Rousova, D. Adam, A. J. Larson, J. Kaspar, D. Janik, I Vasickova, E. Gonzalez-Akre, M. Egli
Summary: Tree mortality has a fundamental impact on soils, affecting forest regeneration and dynamics. The study investigates the dynamics of soil volumes associated with tree mortality, analyzing the effects of tree death mode and tree species. The concept of ecosystem biogeomorphic succession is also examined.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mariano G. Arias, Gregory McGee, Martin Dovciak
Summary: The past land-use history can affect the community composition of plants and ants in forested landscapes. However, there are limited studies on the combined effects of past disturbance on the spatial distributions of mutualistic guilds across different scales.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Monica B. Berdugo, Martin Dovciak, Robin W. Kimmerer, Charles T. Driscoll
Summary: The success of tree seedlings in future forests is crucial, but they are experiencing increasing physiological stress. This study found that the moss layer can reduce environmental stress and enhance the establishment and growth of balsam fir seedlings in high-elevation forests. The microsite effects of the moss layer should be taken into consideration when predicting forest regeneration and dynamics under increased drought stress associated with climate warming.
Article
Ecology
Joseph D. Birch, James A. Lutz, Soren Struckman, Jessica R. Miesel, Justine Karst
Summary: Large-diameter trees have a significant impact on aboveground forest dynamics and belowground fungal communities. This study found that they have a larger influence on fungal community richness, particularly ectomycorrhizal fungi. Different fungal guilds are associated with the location, size, and species of aboveground trees.
ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Dylan Finley, Martin Dovciak, Jennifer Dean
Summary: Natural resource managers often struggle with prioritizing invasive species for management and surveys. This article presents a data-driven approach to create regionally specific invasive species lists based on management priorities, improving objectivity and consistency. The approach can be replicated in other regions and provide a common language for invasive species management.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Kendall M. L. Becker, James A. Lutz
Summary: Global increases in large-tree mortality and multiple disturbances such as fire, drought, and pestilence increase the importance of understanding how large-tree growth responds to changes in competitive neighborhoods. Using spatially mapped trees within a burned area, the study investigated the growth of two species of surviving large trees in response to changes in tree neighborhoods. The results showed that density reduction had a positive effect on tree growth, with fire or mechanical damage having a stronger impact on Pinus lambertiana than Abies concolor. The interaction between tree diameter and density reduction was significant for P. lambertiana, with smaller-diameter trees showing a larger increase in growth under density reduction due to fire or mechanical damage.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Michal Bogdziewicz, Marie-Claire Aravena Acuna, Robert Andrus, Davide Ascoli, Yves Bergeron, Daniel Brveiller, Thomas Boivin, Raul Bonal, Thomas Caignard, Maxime Cailleret, Rafael Calama, Sergio Donoso Calderon, J. Julio Camarero, Chia-Hao Chang-Yang, Jerome Chave, Francesco Chianucci, Natalie L. Cleavitt, Benoit Courbaud, Andrea Cutini, Thomas Curt, Adrian J. Das, Hendrik Davi, Nicolas Delpierre, Sylvain Delzon, Michael Dietze, Laurent Dormont, William Farfan-Rios, Catherine A. Gehring, Gregory S. Gilbert, Georg Gratzer, Cathryn H. Greenberg, Arthur Guignabert, Qinfeng Guo, Andrew Hacket-Pain, Arndt Hampe, Qingmin Han, Kazuhiko Hoshizaki, Ines Ibanez, Jill F. Johnstone, Valentin Journe, Thomas Kitzberger, Johannes M. H. Knops, Georges Kunstler, Richard Kobe, Jonathan G. A. Lageard, Jalene M. LaMontagne, Mateusz Ledwon, Theodor Leininger, Jean-Marc Limousin, James A. Lutz, Diana Macias, Anders Marell, Eliot J. B. McIntire, Emily Moran, Renzo Motta, Jonathan A. Myers, Thomas A. Nagel, Shoji Naoe, Mahoko Noguchi, Michio Oguro, Hiroko Kurokawa, Jean-Marc Ourcival, Robert Parmenter, Ignacio M. Perez-Ramos, Lukasz Piechnik, Tomasz Podgorski, John Poulsen, Tong Qiu, Miranda D. Redmond, Chantal D. Reid, Kyle C. Rodman, Pavel Samonil, Jan Holik, C. Lane Scher, Harald Schmidt Van Marle, Barbara Seget, Mitsue Shibata, Shubhi Sharma, Miles Silman, Michael A. Steele, Jacob N. Straub, I-Fang Sun, Samantha Sutton, Jennifer J. Swenson, Peter A. Thomas, Maria Uriarte, Giorgio Vacchiano, Thomas T. Veblen, Boyd Wright, S. Joseph Wright, Thomas G. Whitham, Kai Zhu, Jess K. Zimmerman, Magdalna Zywiec, James S. Clark
Summary: This study examines the relationship between tree traits and seed number and size. The findings reveal that traits such as growth rate, adaptability, and environmental requirements are associated with seed number and size. These findings provide important insights into the mechanisms that maintain forest diversity under changing climate.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jordon C. Tourville, Michael R. Zarfos, Gregory B. Lawrence, Todd C. McDonnell, Timothy J. Sullivan, Martin Dovciak
Summary: Climate change may cause climatic envelopes of temperate tree species to shift into boreal forests with unsuitable soil conditions. This study found that both mycorrhizal colonization and soil pH can limit seedling establishment of temperate tree species. Among the species, sugar maple is more sensitive to soil chemistry, while American beech is more sensitive to soil pH. Mycorrhizal colonization of sugar maple is positively correlated with soil pH and conspecific overstory basal area. In montane conifer forests, the establishment of sugar maple is impeded by both biotic and abiotic soil components, while in temperate deciduous forests, it is hindered by soil acidity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jordon Tourville, Martin Dovciak
Summary: Migration lags in tree response to climate change can be caused by preferential granivory by small mammals. A seed choice experiment showed that nocturnal small mammals preferentially consume seeds with high nutritional value. This study highlights the importance of granivory in modeling future tree species distributions under climate change scenarios.
Article
Forestry
Kendall M. L. Becker, James A. Lutz
Summary: Climate change is causing changes in forest composition due to species-specific responses to fire and drought. The future composition of forests will depend on how different tree species regenerate after disturbances like fire, and their alignment with current environmental conditions. However, few studies have examined the effects of disturbance severity and microclimate on post-fire regeneration to understand the regeneration niches of co-occurring tree species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Emily J. Francis, James A. Lutz, Caroline E. Farrior
Summary: Tree diameter distributions are crucial indicators of forest structure and carbon stock estimates. The hypothesis of a U-shaped mortality curve suggests that larger canopy trees have higher mortality rates than intermediate-sized canopy trees, leading to hump-shaped diameter distributions. However, studies testing this hypothesis and understanding its effects on other aspects of forest structure, such as canopy height, are lacking.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Joseph D. Birch, James A. Lutz
Summary: This study found that proximity to deadwood and mature trees is an important factor for the habitat and spatial structure of Pinus flexilis and Pinus longaeva seedlings and adults. The presence of large deadwood is likely favorable for the persistence and regeneration of these two Pinus species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Joseph D. Birch, James A. Lutz
Summary: In Utah, there are differences in fire severity among vegetation types and fire sizes. Previous fire activity can serve as a baseline for future fire, but fire suppression in the 20th century suggests that future fire may be more active. Fire managers planning prescribed fires smaller than 400 ha in forests may find data from medium-sized fires more informative than statewide or vegetation type averages, which are weighted towards large fires.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tong Qiu, Marie-Claire Aravena, Davide Ascoli, Yves Bergeron, Michal Bogdziewicz, Thomas Boivin, Raul Bonal, Thomas Caignard, Maxime Cailleret, Rafael Calama, Sergio Donoso Calderon, J. Julio Camarero, Chia-Hao Chang-Yang, Jerome Chave, Francesco Chianucci, Benoit Courbaud, Andrea Cutini, Adrian J. Das, Nicolas Delpierre, Sylvain Delzon, Michael Dietze, Laurent Dormont, Josep Maria Espelta, Timothy J. Fahey, William Farfan-Rios, Jerry F. Franklin, Catherine A. Gehring, Gregory S. Gilbert, Georg Gratzer, Cathryn H. Greenberg, Arthur Guignabert, Qinfeng Guo, Andrew Hacket-Pain, Arndt Hampe, Qingmin Han, Jan Holik, Kazuhiko Hoshizaki, Ines Ibanez, Jill F. Johnstone, Valentin Journe, Thomas Kitzberger, Johannes M. H. Knops, Georges Kunstler, Hiroko Kurokawa, Jonathan G. A. Lageard, Jalene M. LaMontagne, Francois Lefevre, Theodor Leininger, Jean-Marc Limousin, James A. Lutz, Diana Macias, Anders Marell, Eliot J. B. McIntire, Christopher M. Moore, Emily Moran, Renzo Motta, Jonathan A. Myers, Thomas A. Nagel, Shoji Naoe, Mahoko Noguchi, Michio Oguro, Robert Parmenter, Ian S. Pearse, Ignacio M. Perez-Ramos, Lukasz Piechnik, Tomasz Podgorski, John Poulsen, Miranda D. Redmond, Chantal D. Reid, Kyle C. Rodman, Francisco Rodriguez-Sanchez, Pavel Samonil, Javier D. Sanguinetti, C. Lane Scher, Barbara Seget, Shubhi Sharma, Mitsue Shibata, Miles Silman, Michael A. Steele, Nathan L. Stephenson, Jacob N. Straub, Samantha Sutton, Jennifer J. Swenson, Margaret Swift, Peter A. Thomas, Maria Uriarte, Giorgio Vacchiano, Amy V. Whipple, Thomas G. Whitham, Andreas P. Wion, S. Joseph Wright, Kai Zhu, Jess K. Zimmerman, Magdalena Zywiec, James S. Clark
Summary: The benefits of masting include satiating seed predators, but this comes at a cost to mutualist pollen and seed dispersers. Masting represents a balance between these benefits and costs, and mast avoidance is expected in species heavily reliant on mutualist dispersers. Through a meta-analysis of 12 million tree-years worldwide, three components of masting (volatility, periodicity, and synchronicity) were quantified. Results showed that mast avoidance by species dependent on mutualist dispersers explained the most variation, while nutrient-demanding species had low volatility and species in nutrient-rich, warm/wet sites exhibited short periods. The prevalence of masting in cold/dry sites coincides with less reliance on vertebrate dispersers. The new method revealed that masting is uncommon in tree species dependent on mutualist dispersers, with its distribution mediated by climate and nutrient availability.
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Ecology
Kendall M. L. Becker, James A. Lutz
Summary: The fall rates of pre-existing snags are higher than new snags after fire, especially after 5 years. Pre-existing snags with a diameter over 50 cm, height over 20 m, and charred bole to heights above 3.7 m are more likely to persist after 5 years. Spatial neighborhood and local fire severity have little impact on predicting snag fall after fire.
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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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
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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)