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Agronomic biofortification increases grain zinc concentration of maize grown under contrasting soil types in Malawi (2022)
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Botoman, L., Chimungu, J. G., Bailey, E. H., Munthali, M. W., Ander, E. L., Mossa, A., …Nalivata, P. C. (2022). Agronomic biofortification increases grain zinc concentration of maize grown under contrasting soil types in Malawi. Plant Direct, 6(11), Article e458. https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.458

Zinc (Zn) deficiency remains a public health problem in Malawi, especially among poor and marginalized rural populations, linked with low dietary intake of Zn due to consumption of staple foods that are low in Zn content. The concentration of Zn in s... Read More about Agronomic biofortification increases grain zinc concentration of maize grown under contrasting soil types in Malawi.

Hydroclimatic vulnerability of peat carbon in the central Congo Basin. (2022)
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Garcin, Y., Schefuß, E., Dargie, G. C., Hawthorne, D., Lawson, I. T., Sebag, D., …Lewis, S. L. (2022). Hydroclimatic vulnerability of peat carbon in the central Congo Basin. Nature, 612, 277–282. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-05389-3

The forested swamps of the central Congo Basin store approximately 30 billion metric tonnes of carbon in peat . Little is known about the vulnerability of these carbon stocks. Here we investigate this vulnerability using peat cores from a large inter... Read More about Hydroclimatic vulnerability of peat carbon in the central Congo Basin..

A Comparison of the Differences in Soil Structure under Long-Term Conservation Agriculture Relative to a Secondary Forest (2022)
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Pires, L. F., Ferreira, T. R., Cássaro, F. A. M., Cooper, H. V., & Mooney, S. J. (2022). A Comparison of the Differences in Soil Structure under Long-Term Conservation Agriculture Relative to a Secondary Forest. Agriculture, 12(11), Article 1783. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12111783

Conservation agriculture is increasingly preferred to conventional methods due to its benefits in promoting more sustainable soil management. Our study aims to compare physical and morphological properties, at the microscale, of soils under long-term... Read More about A Comparison of the Differences in Soil Structure under Long-Term Conservation Agriculture Relative to a Secondary Forest.

Defining the scope for altering rice leaf anatomy to improve photosynthesis: a modelling approach (2022)
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Xiao, Y., Sloan, J., Hepworth, C., Fradera-Soler, M., Mathers, A., Thorley, R., …Zhu, X. (2023). Defining the scope for altering rice leaf anatomy to improve photosynthesis: a modelling approach. New Phytologist, 237(2), 441-453. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18564

Leaf structure plays an important role in photosynthesis. However, the causal relationship and the quantitative importance of any single structural parameter to the overall photosynthetic performance of a leaf remains open to debate. In this paper, w... Read More about Defining the scope for altering rice leaf anatomy to improve photosynthesis: a modelling approach.

Eutrophication has a greater influence on floodplain lake carbon cycling than dam installation across the middle Yangtze region (2022)
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Zeng, L., McGowan, S., Swann, G. E., Leng, M. J., & Chen, X. (2022). Eutrophication has a greater influence on floodplain lake carbon cycling than dam installation across the middle Yangtze region. Journal of Hydrology, 614, Article 128510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.128510

Carbon cycling in shallow floodplain lakes is complex due to variability in delivery of flood-derived allochthonous organic matter (OM). Human activities have potential to significantly modify the carbon balance of lakes by damming which restricts ex... Read More about Eutrophication has a greater influence on floodplain lake carbon cycling than dam installation across the middle Yangtze region.

Length–biomass equations to allow rapid assessment of semi‐aquatic bug biomass in tropical streams (2022)
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Harianja, M. F., Luke, S. H., Barclay, H., Chey, V. K., Aldridge, D. C., Foster, W. A., & Turner, E. C. (2023). Length–biomass equations to allow rapid assessment of semi‐aquatic bug biomass in tropical streams. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 171(2), 102-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.13247

1. Length-biomass equations are relatively easy and cost-effective for deriving insect biomass. However, the exact relationship can vary between taxa and geographical regions. 2. Semi-aquatic bugs are abundant and are indicators of freshwater qualit... Read More about Length–biomass equations to allow rapid assessment of semi‐aquatic bug biomass in tropical streams.

Urbanization and seasonality strengthens the CO 2 capacity of the Red River Delta, Vietnam (2022)
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Salgado, J., Duc, T. A., Nga, D. T., Panizzo, V. N., Bass, A. M., Zheng, Y., …McGowan, S. (2022). Urbanization and seasonality strengthens the CO 2 capacity of the Red River Delta, Vietnam. Environmental Research Letters, 17(10), Article 104052. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac9705

Tropical rivers are dynamic CO2 sources. Regional patterns in the partial pressure of CO2 (pCO2) and relationships with other a/biotic factors in densely populated and rapidly developing river delta regions of Southeast Asia are still poorly constrai... Read More about Urbanization and seasonality strengthens the CO 2 capacity of the Red River Delta, Vietnam.

From ‘Muddy glee’ to muddy reflections on fieldwork and writing (2022)
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Thornton, S. A., Cook, S., Cole, L., Hapsari, K. A., Zawawi, N. Z., & Page, S. E. (2022). From ‘Muddy glee’ to muddy reflections on fieldwork and writing. Area, 54(4), 525-530. https://doi.org/10.1111/area.12833

‘Muddy glee’ by Bracken and Mawdsley made an important contribution to highlighting gender discrimination in fieldwork and the heterogeneity of fieldwork experiences. In the past couple of years, the ability of many researchers to engage in fieldwork... Read More about From ‘Muddy glee’ to muddy reflections on fieldwork and writing.

European consumer and societal stakeholders' response to crop improvements and new plant breeding techniques (2022)
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Nair, A., Fischer, A. R., Moscatelli, S., Socaciu, C., Kohl, C., Stetkiewicz, S. S., …Wilhelm, R. (2023). European consumer and societal stakeholders' response to crop improvements and new plant breeding techniques. Food and Energy Security, 12(1), Article e417. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.417

The global demand for providing nutritious, sustainable, and safe diets for a 10 billion population by 2050 while preserving affordability, reducing environmental impacts, and adapting to climate change will require accelerating the transition to sus... Read More about European consumer and societal stakeholders' response to crop improvements and new plant breeding techniques.

Antimicrobial resistance in dairy slurry tanks: a critical point for measurement and control (2022)
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Baker, M., Williams, A. D., Hooton, S. P., Helliwell, R., King, E., Dodsworth, T., …Stekel, D. J. (2022). Antimicrobial resistance in dairy slurry tanks: a critical point for measurement and control. Environment International, 169, Article 107516. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2022.107516

Waste from dairy production is one of the largest sources of contamination from antimicrobial resistant bacteria (ARB) and genes (ARGs) in many parts of the world. However, studies to date do not provide necessary evidence to inform antimicrobial res... Read More about Antimicrobial resistance in dairy slurry tanks: a critical point for measurement and control.

Bioaccessibility of iron in pearl millet flour contaminated with different soil types (2022)
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Muleya, M., Young, S. D., Broadley, M. R., Joy, E. J., Chopera, P., & Bailey, E. H. (2023). Bioaccessibility of iron in pearl millet flour contaminated with different soil types. Food Chemistry, 402, Article 134277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134277

A controlled in-vitro experiment was conducted to determine the bioaccessibility of extrinsic soil iron in pearl millet contaminated with typical Malawian soils. Pearl millet was contaminated with soils at ratios typically encountered in real life. I... Read More about Bioaccessibility of iron in pearl millet flour contaminated with different soil types.

In flux: Annual transport and deposition of suspended heavy metals and trace elements in the urbanised, tropical Red River Delta, Vietnam (2022)
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Roberts, L. R., Do, N. T., Panizzo, V. N., Taylor, S., Watts, M., Hamilton, E., …Salgado, J. (2022). In flux: Annual transport and deposition of suspended heavy metals and trace elements in the urbanised, tropical Red River Delta, Vietnam. Water Research, 224, Article 119053. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2022.119053

Due to the depositional environment, river deltas are said to act as filters and sinks for pollutants. However, many deltas are also densely populated and rapidly urbanizing, creating new and increased sources of pollutants. These sources pose the ri... Read More about In flux: Annual transport and deposition of suspended heavy metals and trace elements in the urbanised, tropical Red River Delta, Vietnam.

Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review (2022)
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Best, A., Egerbacher, M., Swaine, S., Pérez, W., Alibhai, A., Rutland, P., …Rutland, C. S. (2022). Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 51(6), 683-695. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12861

This systematic review highlights the similarities and variations in Ossa cordis prevalence, histology and anatomical location between differing veterinary species and in humans. In addition, it also identifies associated factors such as aging and ca... Read More about Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review.

Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review (2022)
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Best, A., Egerbacher, M., Swaine, S., Pérez, W., Alibhai, A., Rutland, P., …Rutland, C. S. (2022). Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 51(6), 683-695. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12861

This systematic review highlights the similarities and variations in Ossa cordis prevalence, histology and anatomical location between differing veterinary species and in humans. In addition, it also identifies associated factors such as aging and ca... Read More about Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review.

Spiders in canopy and ground microhabitats are robust to changes in understory vegetation management practices in mature oil palm plantations (Riau, Indonesia) (2022)
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Pashkevich, M. D., Spear, D. M., Advento, A. D., Caliman, J. P., Foster, W. A., Luke, S. H., …Turner, E. C. (2022). Spiders in canopy and ground microhabitats are robust to changes in understory vegetation management practices in mature oil palm plantations (Riau, Indonesia). Basic and Applied Ecology, 64, 120-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2022.08.004

Conversion of natural habitats to oil palm agriculture has caused declines in biodiversity and changes in ecosystem functions. To preserve biodiversity we must protect natural habitats, but once oil palm plantations are established, developing more-e... Read More about Spiders in canopy and ground microhabitats are robust to changes in understory vegetation management practices in mature oil palm plantations (Riau, Indonesia).

Nine actions to successfully restore tropical agroecosystems (2022)
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Pashkevich, M. D., d’Albertas, F., Aryawan, A. A. K., Buchori, D., Caliman, J. P., Chaves, A. D. G., …Luke, S. H. (2022). Nine actions to successfully restore tropical agroecosystems. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 37(11), 963-975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2022.07.007

Well-designed approaches to ecological restoration can benefit nature and society. This is particularly the case in tropical agroecosystems, where restoration can provide substantial socioecological benefits at relatively low costs. To successfully r... Read More about Nine actions to successfully restore tropical agroecosystems.

Soil pore system complexity and heterogeneity as affected by contrasting management practices (2022)
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De Oliveira, J. A. T., Pires, L. F., Cássaro, F. A. M., Gaspareto, J. V., Posadas, A. N. D., & Mooney, S. J. (2022). Soil pore system complexity and heterogeneity as affected by contrasting management practices. Soil and Tillage Research, 224, Article 105497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105497

To better understand the changes that occur in soil systems at different scales, researchers have been using concepts from the multifractal theory for investigating intricate and heterogeneous complex structures. This analysis has also been applied t... Read More about Soil pore system complexity and heterogeneity as affected by contrasting management practices.

Root angle is controlled by EGT1in cereal crops employing anantigravitropic mechanism (2022)
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Fusi, R., Rosignoli, S., Lou, H., Sangiorgi, G., Bovina, R., Pattem, J. K., …Salvi, S. (2022). Root angle is controlled by EGT1in cereal crops employing anantigravitropic mechanism. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,

Root angle in crops represents a key trait for efficient capture of soil resources. Root angle is determined by competing gravitropic versus anti-gravitropic offset (AGO) mechanisms. Here we report a new root angle regulatory gene termed ENHANCED GRA... Read More about Root angle is controlled by EGT1in cereal crops employing anantigravitropic mechanism.