There have been five major extinction events throughout geological history, resulting in the elimination of biodiversity, followed by a rebound of species …
Human civilization relies on biodiversity in many ways. Sudden changes in species biodiversity result in environmental changes that can modify weather …
Conservation biology is a scientific field that focuses on the preservation of biodiversity in order to protect ecosystems while meeting the needs of the …
Small population sizes put a species at extreme risk of extinction due to a lack of variation, and a consequent decrease in adaptability. This weakens …
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 …
Advanced micrometeorological methods have become increasingly important in soil, crop, and environmental sciences. For many scientists without formal …
Plant-based systems are considered a valuable platform for the production of recombinant proteins as a result of their well-documented potential for the …
This protocol describes a method by which a large collection of the leafy green vegetable lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) germplasm was screened for likely …
The use of natural gas continues to grow with increased discovery and production of unconventional shale resources. At the same time, the natural gas …
Multiple chemical processes control how crude oil is incorporated into seawater and also the chemical reactions that occur overtime. Studying this system …
Pollutant concentrations and loads in watersheds vary considerably with time and space. Accurate and timely information on the magnitude of pollutants in …
The intimate interaction between plant host and associated microorganisms is crucial in determining plant fitness, and can foster improved tolerance to …
