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Geometric morphometrics and molecular systematics of Xanthocnemis sobrina (McLachlan, 1873) (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) and comparison to its congeners
(Magnolia Press, 2016-02-09)
The taxonomy of the damselfly genus Xanthocnemis is revised, with particular focus on populations inhabiting the North Island of New Zealand. Earlier studies revealed two species: X. sobrina, restricted to cool, shaded ...
Genotoxic effects of glyphosate or paraquat on earthworm coelomocytes
(Wiley Periodicals Inc, 2014-06)
The potential genotoxicity (nuclear anomalies, damage to single-strand DNA) and pinocytic adherence activity of two (glyphosate-based and paraquat-based) commercial herbicides to earthworm coelomocytes (immune cells in the ...
Effects of lime and organic amendments derived from varied source materials on cadmium uptake by potato
(American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, Inc., 2017-07)
Repeated applications of Cd-rich phosphate fertilizers have resulted in elevated concentrations of this toxic element in some New Zealand soils. Exceedance of the food safety standard for Cd (0.1 mg kg⁻¹ fresh weight) has ...
Earthworm biomarker responses on exposure to commercial cypermethrin
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2015-05)
© 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used worldwide in agriculture, home pest control, disease vector control, and food safety. It accumulates in soil. Therefore, traces of ...
The gut microbiome and degradation enzyme activity of wild freshwater fishes influenced by their trophic levels
(Macmillan Publishers Limited, part of Springer Nature, 2016-04-13)
Vertebrate gut microbiome often underpins the metabolic capability and provides many beneficial effects on their hosts. However, little was known about how host trophic level influences fish gut microbiota and metabolic ...
Poor livestock keepers: Ecosystem–poverty–health interactions
(The Royal Society, 2017-07-19)
Humans have never been healthier, wealthier or more numerous. Yet, present success may be at the cost of future prosperity and in some places, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, poverty persists. Livestock keepers, especially ...
Habitat management to suppress pest populations: Progress and prospects
(Annual Reviews, 2017-01)
Habitat management involving manipulation of farmland vegetation can exert direct suppressive effects on pests and promote natural enemies. Advances in theory and practical techniques have allowed habitat management to ...
The influence of rumen volatile fatty acids on protein metabolism in growing lambs
(Cambridge University Press (CUP), 1989-01-01)
The effect of acetic or propionic acid rumen fermentation patterns on whole-body protein turnover, tissue protein synthetic rates and body composition was investigated in growing lambs. Protein turnover was assessed using ...
Variation in the ovine PRKAG3 gene
(Elsevier, 2015-08-10)
The 5'AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a heterotrimeric enzyme that controls cellular energy homeostasis in response to environmental or nutritional stress. The PRKAG3 gene (PRKAG3) encodes the γ3 subunit of the AMPK. ...
Identification of four new gene members of the KAP6 gene family in sheep
(Nature, 2016-04-05)
KAP6 is a high glycine-tyrosine keratin-associated protein (HGT-KAP) family. This family is thought to contain multiple genes. In this study, we used a KRTAP6 coding sequence to search the Ovine Genome (v3.1) and identified ...