Biodiversity describes the variety of living things at multiple organizational levels: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. Species diversity…

There have been five major extinction events throughout geological history, resulting in the elimination of biodiversity, followed by a rebound of…

Human civilization relies on biodiversity in many ways. Sudden changes in species biodiversity result in environmental changes that can modify…

Conservation biology is a scientific field that focuses on the preservation of biodiversity in order to protect ecosystems while meeting the needs of…

As the human population continues to grow and use resources, we must be mindful of our planet’s natural limits. Sustainable development…

Small population sizes put a species at extreme risk of extinction due to a lack of variation, and a consequent decrease in adaptability. This…

Weather refers to the current state of atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place. Weather is temporary and is influenced by the…

Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you…

Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global…

Conservation of declining population focuses on ways of detecting, diagnosing, and halting a population decline. The approach uses methods to prevent…

Habitat fragmentation describes the division of a more extensive, continuous habitat into smaller, discontinuous areas. Human activities such as land…

Pollutant concentrations and loads in watersheds vary considerably with time and space. Accurate and timely information on the magnitude of…

The use of natural gas continues to grow with increased discovery and production of unconventional shale resources. At the same time, the natural gas…

This protocol describes a method by which a large collection of the leafy green vegetable lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) germplasm was screened for…

Advanced micrometeorological methods have become increasingly important in soil, crop, and environmental sciences. For many scientists without…

Multiple chemical processes control how crude oil is incorporated into seawater and also the chemical reactions that occur overtime. Studying this…

Traditional methods of identifying fungal exposures in occupational environments, such as culture and microscopy-based approaches, have several…

Plant-based systems are considered a valuable platform for the production of recombinant proteins as a result of their well-documented potential for…

The intimate interaction between plant host and associated microorganisms is crucial in determining plant fitness, and can foster improved tolerance…