New tree species found in Xishuangbanna

New tree species found in Xishuangbanna

The Lauraceae is an important basal angiosperm group, widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Beilschmiedia is one of the largest genera in the Lauraceae and has a typical pantropical distribution. The Lauraceae is an important basal angiosperm group, widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Beilschmiedia is…

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Coyotes are everywhere. Should you be concerned?

Coyotes are everywhere. Should you be concerned?

Georgia’s capital is home to more than 6 million people, a bustling film and music scene, and one of the most adaptable species in the U.S.: the coyote. Georgia’s capital is home to more than 6 million people, a bustling film and music scene, and one of the most adaptable species in the U.S.: the coyote. Plants…

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Multi-year trends in apple firmness retention post-storage and cultivar influence on breeding selections

Multi-year trends in apple firmness retention post-storage and cultivar influence on breeding selections

A research team at Washington State University has demonstrated considerable advancement in enhancing apple firmness and its retention during cold storage, which is vital for fruit quality. The study analyzed 15 years worth of data from, from 2005 to 2019, emphasizing increased inner cortex firmness, which was influenced by cultivars like “Cripps Pink” and “Honeycrisp.” A…

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Blowflies found to carry bird flu virus

Blowflies found to carry bird flu virus

Researchers from Kyushu University have discovered that blowflies, a family of flies strongly attracted to decaying flesh and feces, are carrying the bird flu virus in southern Japan. Their findings, published in Scientific Reports, introduce a potential new route of transmission for bird flu and highlight the need to develop new countermeasures to prevent and…

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