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A lightweight SIF-based crop yield estimation model: A case study of Australian wheat Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-11 Jinru Xue, Alfredo Huete, Zhunqiao Liu, Sicong Gao, Xiaoliang Lu
As Australia's primary staple and export crop, wheat necessitates reliable yield mapping to ensure timely alerts about food insecurity. Conventional crop yields are estimated using either process-based or statistical models, but both face challenges in large-scale application due to the extensive data required. Recent studies have shown that the gross primary production (GPP) of plants can be mechanistically
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Drying-rewetting cycles decrease temperature sensitivity of soil organic matter decomposition Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-11 Junjie Lin, Wenling Zhang, Amit Kumar, Dafeng Hui, Changai Zhang, Shengdao Shan, Zhiguo Yu, Biao Zhu, Yakov Kuzyakov
Soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition is crucial in the global carbon cycle. Its sensitivity to warming significantly impacts climate change. However, the effect of soil drying-rewetting, a consequence of climate change-induced water cycling shifts, on SOC decomposition sensitivity remains poorly understood. This study investigated how drying-rewetting cycles affect the temperature sensitivity (Q10)
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Exploring the influence of habitat, ground refugia and behavioral strategies on the overwintering success of Drosophila suzukii, Matsumura Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-11 Binita Shrestha, Dara G Stockton, Stephen P Hesler, Gregory M Loeb
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Control of wheat powdery mildew using fluopyram seed treatment Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-10 Chao Xu, Xiaomeng Guo, Xiaoya Tian, Xuebiao Zhang, Hong Zhang, Qinyan Wu, Hongzhou Chen, Hongfu Yang
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Chestnut flower extract as a natural inhibitor of Fusarium graminearum: antifungal activity and mechanisms Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-10 Qiaoling Xie, Fei Peng, Xiuping Wang, Bin Du, Yuedong Yang
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Snow depth and spring temperature dominate the spring phenological shifts and control growing season dynamics on the Tibetan Plateau Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-09 Qianqian Ma, Ji Liu, Xiangyi Li, Yanyan Li, Fanjiang Zeng, Xiaowei Guo, Maierdang Keyimu
To explore the spatio-temporal variability of vegetation phenology and its drivers under rapid climate change on the Tibetan Plateau (TP) over the past four decades, a monthly normalized vegetation index (NDVI) dataset was constructed for the TP from 1982 to 2020 using pixel-level univariate linear regression models based on GIMMS NDVI and MODIS NDVI. The extended NDVI dataset passed a consistency
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Engineering a novel entomopathogenic strain Pseudomonas chlororaphis for efficient production of double-stranded RNAs and pest control Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-07 Mengmeng Xie, Qinghai Wang, Niexin Zhou, Saisai Yu, Guiming Zhang, Sheng Yang, Jiang Zhang
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Prevalence and diversity of mite ectoparasites of house mice (Mus musculus L.) in urban environments in New Jersey, USA Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-07 Jin-Jia Yu, Barry M OConnor, Souvic Sarker, Alvaro Toledo, Xiaodan Pan, Changlu Wang
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Data assimilation of forest status using Sentinel-2 data and a process-based model Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-08 Francesco Minunno, Jukka Miettinen, Xianglin Tian, Tuomas H?me, Jonathan Holder, Kristiina Koivu, Annikki M?kel?
Spatially explicit information of forest status is important for obtaining more accurate predictions of C balance. Spatially explicit predictions of forest characteristics at high resolution can be obtained by Earth Observations (EO), but the accuracy of satellite-based predictions may vary significantly. Modern computational techniques, such as data assimilation (DA), allow us to improve the accuracy
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Evaluation of spatial and temporal variability in Sentinel-2 surface reflectance on a rice paddy landscape Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-08 Wonseok Choi, Youngryel Ryu, Juwon Kong, Sungchan Jeong, Kyungdo Lee
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Die-off after an extreme hot drought affects trees with physiological performance constrained by a more stressful abiotic niche Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-07 Guillermo Gea-Izquierdo, Macarena Férriz, Maria Conde, Michael N. Evans, Jose I. Querejeta, Dario Martin-Benito
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Global insights into biochar: Production, sustainable applications, and market dynamics Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 Rachana Singh, Aarushi Goyal, Surbhi Sinha
Biochar, a carbon-rich product developed from biomass via thermochemical techniques, has attracted international recognition for its multifaceted prospects as a sustainable global environmental solution. This review article offers an extensive analysis of biochar production methods, industrial applications and market dynamics, with a special emphasis on India. It seeks to bridge the gap between technical
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Invasive tree species benefit from ecohydrological niche segregation and deeper soil water uptake in a Mediterranean riparian forest Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 E Granda, V Resco de Dios, P Castro-Díez
Aridification due to climate change and water table lowering due to human management are intensifying the environmental filter of summer aridity for Mediterranean riparian forests. This may represent an opportunity for the entry of non-native (NNT) species which might be pre-adapted to these new conditions, thus favoring their invasive potential. Differences in water uptake depth by coexisting native
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Canopy cover at the crown-scale best predicts spatial heterogeneity of soil moisture within a temperate Atlantic forest Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 Eva Meijers, Roos Groenewoud, Jorad de Vries, Jens van der Zee, Gert-Jan Nabuurs, Marleen Vos, Frank Sterck
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Slow recovery of microclimate temperature buffering capacity after clear-cuts in boreal forests Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 Iris Starck, Juha Aalto, Steven Hancock, Sauli Valkonen, Leena Kalliovirta, Eduardo Maeda
The majority of Fennoscandian boreal forests are managed. Forest management inherently changes the physical structure of forests, thus altering ecosystem functions and the conditions for living organisms within these environments. However, the impacts of management on the microclimate buffering of boreal forests have not been comprehensively studied, despite that microclimate is one of the key determinants
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Impact of airflow‐assisted spraying technology on droplet drift: a solution for reducing pesticide drift under multidirectional strong wind conditions Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 Wenfeng Sun, Yuefu Guo, Hao Wang, Yongli Sun, Jiehao Xu, Kaige Zhang, Hongtao Jin
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First case of glyphosate resistance in Polypogon fugax: possible involvement of P450‐based mechanisms Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-06 Wen Chen, Yuxi Liao, Dingyi Bai, Qin Yu, Lianyang Bai, Lang Pan
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Comparative studies of co-conversion of waste activated sludge and lignocellulosic wastes through hydrothermal liquefaction Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-05 Laleh Nazari, Haoyu Wang, Madhumita B. Ray, Chunbao Xu
The effects of feedstock type on hydrothermal liquefaction were explored through the co-conversion of waste activated sludge and various lignocellulosic biomass sources, including birchwood sawdust, cornstalk, and waste newspaper. This investigation aimed to produce bio-oil under consistent conditions at 310?°C and a 10-min reaction time, with subsequent comparison to results obtained using single
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Characterizing turbulence at a forest edge: A vorticity budget analysis around a canopy Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-05 Dorianis M. Perez, Jesse M. Canfield, Rodman R. Linn, Kevin Speer
Vorticity is a key characteristic of flow patterns that determine wildland fire behavior, frontal evolution, and wind-canopy interaction. Investigating the role of vorticity in the flow fields around vegetation can help us better understand fire-atmosphere feedback and the influences of vegetation on this feedback. In modeling vorticity, “perhaps the greatest knowledge gap exists in understanding which
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Identification and optimization of volatile organic compounds to enhance bait attractiveness for red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta Buren) Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-05 Jiacheng Shen, Sheng‐Yen Wu, Peng Lin, Xinyi Jiang, Youming Hou
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Isoflavones extracted from Millettia pachyloba prevent the infection of the rice blast fungus by inhibiting its conidial germination and appressorium formation Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-05 Qitong Lin, Hong Guo, Yanqiu Zhu, Wenqiang Gao, Xiaoying Zhu, Daowan Lai, Linlu Qi, Zhigang Li, Deng Chen, Xunli Lu, Wensheng Zhao, You‐Liang Peng, Zhenhua Zhang, Jun Yang
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Development of recombinase polymerase amplification combined with a lateral flow dipstick assay for rapid and simple detection of Tylenchulus semipenetrans in soil Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-05 Zhiqiang Song, Yi Cheng, Tuhong Wang, Qipei Wang, Caisheng Qiu, Huajiao Qiu
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EPSPS target site mechanisms confer glyphosate resistance in Arctotheca calendula Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-05 Norazua Zakaria, Heping Han, Yaseen Khalil, Michael Ashworth, Qin Yu, Ken C Flower
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Novel phytotoxic compounds from Streptomyces sp. Caat 7–52: a potential bioherbicide against Conyza canadensis Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-05 Osvaldo Luiz Ferreira Junior, Raquel Dias Oliveira, Henrique RGM Ferreira, Eduardo Defendi Boni, Itamar Soares Melo, Luiz Alberto Beraldo Moraes, Danilo Tosta Souza
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Environmentally valorization of olive tree pruning residue: Activated carbons for CO2 capture and energy storage in supercapacitors Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 P.B. Ramos, F. Jerez, M. Erans, A. Mamaní, M.F. Ponce, M.F. Sardella, E.S. Sanz-Pérez, R. Sanz, A. Arencibia, M.A. Bavio
Fossil fuels are still the main energy source, and their consumption has caused significant CO2 emissions. In this work, the synthesis of chemically activated carbons from olive tree pruning residues for environmental and energy applications is proposed. The residues were carbonized at 500?°C and then activated with KOH at different activation temperatures and impregnation ratios. Textural and chemical
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Valorization of corn cob waste for furfural production: A circular economy approach Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 Dita Ariyanti, Dino Rimantho, Mario Leonardus, Tretya Ardyani, Lisnawati, Sri Fiviyanti, Wirya Sarwana, Yulizah Hanifah, Egi Agustian, Yenny Meliana, Ninik Triayu Susparini, Muhammad Hamzah Fansuri, Okri Asfino Putra, Sabar Simanungkalit
The depletion of fossil fuel reserves and escalating environmental issues necessitate a shift to renewable energy. Agricultural residues like corn cobs offer a sustainable and cost-effective alternative. This study introduces an innovative one-pot hydrothermal process for converting corn cob biomass into furfural, a versatile platform chemical. Utilizing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) as a green solvent
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Investigation of biomagnetic bifunctional heterogeneous nanocatalysts and cosolvents for the conversion of spent oil to biodiesel for heavy-duty transportation (jet fuel application) Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 N.A. Mojapelo, N.S. Seroka, L. Khotseng
The world energy crisis and environmental issues resulting from fossil fuel depletion and increased greenhouse gas emissions have prompted extensive study into alternative, ecologically friendly energy sources. Interest in environmentally friendly and renewable energy, such as biodiesel, has grown significantly over fossil fuels. Biodiesel is a promising fuel alternative to petroleum diesel because
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Precipitation trends cause large uncertainties in grassland carbon budgets—a global meta-analysis Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 Hao Cui, Lei Wang, Zhiheng Du, Zhiqiang Wei, Cunde Xiao
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Attraction of cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) to host plant odors Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 Daniel Rüde, Bernd Ulber, Samantha M. Cook, Michael Rostás
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Role of AMP‐activated protein kinase in regulating hatching of Nilaparvata lugens Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 Chao Zhang, Jin‐Xian Zhu, Amr S Abou El‐Ela, Ni Wang, Soomro Abid Ali, Zhe‐Yi Shi, Ying Zhou, Muhammad Musa Khan, Wen‐Wu Zhou, Zeng‐Rong Zhu
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Preventative insecticides reduce seedling injury, but do not increase yield in Bt and non‐Bt corn grown in the mid‐Atlantic Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 Maria E Cramer, Kelly A Hamby
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Discovery of novel skeletons of aphid repellents based on the key fragment of nepetalactone and plant volatiles Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-04 Yiming Lu, Zhong Li, Xusheng Shao, Peter Maienfisch
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Utilizing luffa sponge-derived porous activated carbon as a sustainable environmental bio-mass for renewable energy storage applications Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-03 Brundha Chidambaram, Prabhu Sengodan, Seokwoo Jeon, Werayut Srituravanich
The advancement of sustainable technologies for producing green energy sources is essential, especially for energy storage and conversion methods that preserve ecosystems. A promising approach involves using low-cost, eco-friendly activated carbon derived from bio-waste materials, such as luffa sponge, for energy storage applications. This study details the preparation of activated carbon (LSAC) derived
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Influence of the delamination of zeolitic imidazolate framework ZIF-7-III on the conversion of sucrose into methyl lactate Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-03 Marta Navarro, ?scar de la Iglesia, Carlos Téllez, Joaquín Coronas
The catalytic conversion of sugars to methyl lactate has been in the spotlight of the scientific community in the last decades. In this context, delaminated materials can provide better catalytic performances than their precursors, since they have a better accessibility to their active sites. In order to improve the yield to methyl lactate (ML), new delaminated material ZIF-7-III_EX was synthesized
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Sustainable valorization of jojoba oilcake: Pressing method-dependent protein stability and functionality for food applications Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-03 Nevetha Ravindran, Sushil Kumar Singh, Poonam Singha
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is known for its highly versatile oil, which has good therapeutic and cosmetic applications. The residual meal, rich in protein (26–29?%), is unexploited and limited for use in food systems due to the presence of anti-nutritional factors (mainly in the seed coat). This study attempts to upcycle jojoba oil cake to produce alternative proteins by investigating its extractability
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Prediction of activation energy of lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis through thermogravimetry-assisted machine learning Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-03 Xiaoxiao Yin, Junyu Tao, Jinglan Wang, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen, Zhanjun Cheng
Activation energy is a crucial indicator to explain the pyrolysis process of lignocellulosic biomass that can be converted into clean fuels and high-value-added chemicals. The present work employs machine learning algorithms to explore the hidden correlations between feedstock characteristics, thermogravimetry performance, reaction kinetic equation, and activation energy, which allows these kinetic
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An integrated, multivariate characterisation of water and photothermal regimes for faba bean in Australia Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-03 James B Manson, Matthew D Denton, Lachlan Lake, Victor O Sadras
Environmental characterisation provides a useful summary of a major source of variation in grain yield. Environments consist of water and photothermal regimes that covary in time and space, but previous characterisations have focussed on single-variable regimes such as drought, or downplayed the temporal pattern of multivariate regimes. Season-long, multivariate characterisations are needed to more
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Characterization and functional analysis of Spodoptera litura galectins Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-03 Jielai Zhong, Jin Li, Denghui Wu, Xinyue Deng, Yuzhen Lu, Xiao‐Qiang Yu
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Investigation of the mechanisms involved in the biocontrol activities of natural products from a marine soil bacterium against rice blast Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-03 Liwang Fei, Rahila Hafeez, Junliang Zhang, Shiquan Fu, Ying Xu, Lingyun Hao
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Tracing back the history of introducing horse-chestnut in Europe Urban Forestry Urban Green. (IF 6.0) Pub Date : 2025-02-02 ?ukasz Walas, Katarzyna S?kiewicz, Petros Ganatsas, Zoltán Barina, Alexander Tashev, Grzegorz Iszku?o, Monika Dering
The horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.), a popular ornamental tree widely cultivated throughout Europe since the 16th century, has a very limited natural range. The work presented was intended to shed light on the human-mediated spread of this species from natural Balkan populations to artificial sites. For this purpose, chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) regions were used. We sampled 670 individuals from
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Catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of wheat straw and chemical profiling of bio-crude oil Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-02 Falguni Pattnaik, Kshanaprava Dhalsamant, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai
In this study, a central composite design model was generated under response surface methodologies for the hydrothermal liquefaction of the wheat straw by considering the different process variables such as temperature (270–330?°C), reaction time (20–60?min) and feed concentration (5–15?wt%) to optimize the bio-crude oil yield and generate an experimental model. Moreover, at the optimized conditions
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Establishment of pupal color as a screening marker and activity analysis of six U6 promoters in Zeugodacus cucurbitae using the white pupae gene Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-02 Zizhen Fan, Yan Wu, Xuezong Zha, Siya Ma, Lujie Ma, Lei Liang, Xianwu Lin, Rihui Yan
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Novel microbial technologies for optimizing maize plant–soil systems: the multifunctional strain Enterobacter sp. ES1 Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-02 Yufeng Xiao, Meiqi Dong, Siya Wang, Bingbing Yang, Bowen Tian, Zhe Han, Xian Wu, Hao Zhang
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Enhancing Plantation Forest Sustainability: A Review of Eucalyptus Defence Mechanisms to Foliar Fungal Pathogens Curr. Forestry Rep. (IF 9.0) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Myriam Solís, Almuth Hammerbacher, Michael. J Wingfield, Sanushka Naidoo
Purpose of the Review In this review, we synthesize knowledge generated over many decades on the main defence responses of Eucalyptus to fungal leaf pathogens with the aim of identifying targets for breeding disease tolerant trees. We highlight physiological and molecular traits associated with host defence in relation to pathogen life-style. Overall, the purpose of this review is to identify resistance
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Nature’s role in residential development: Identifying leverage points for climate change planning in Ontario, Canada Urban Forestry Urban Green. (IF 6.0) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Adam Skoyles, Michael Drescher, Dawn C. Parker, Derek T. Robinson
Cities are establishing climate change related targets to mitigate the effects of climate change and adapt to its consequences. Natural features, such as trees and wetlands, can help communities reach their mitigation goals by storing carbon while also providing co-benefits that build resilience to climate change impacts. However, nature-based solutions for addressing climate change are not widely
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An eco-friendly catalytic pretreatment using recyclable CuFeO2 catalyst for enhancing the production of bio-based ethanol and jet fuel Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Rui Zhang, Can Zhu, Yu Jiang, Yuming Ni, Nan Huang, Wanyun Tang, Minghui Fan, Quanxin Li
The development of green and efficient biomass pretreatment methods is of great significance for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels. The main objective of this work is to demonstrate a novel recyclable CuFeO2 catalytic pretreatment way that can be used to promote the production of bioethanol and bio-jet fuel from corncob. Compared to untreated corncob, the biomass pretreated with
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Combustion characteristics of fuel flexibility with coal–biomass–ammonia co-firing in a circulating fluidized bed system Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Seong-Ju Kim, Sung-Jin Pak, Sung-Ho Jo, Ho-Tae Im, Hookyung Lee, Sang-Jun Yoon, Ho-Won Ra, Sung-Min Yoon, Dongfang Li, Tae-Young Mun
Biomass and ammonia are promising resources for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from coal-fired power plants. Some of these plants are co-firing biomass with coal. This study examines coal–biomass–ammonia co-firing in a circulating fluidized bed system, focusing on temperature and pressure profiles in the combustor, pollutant emissions, and combustion efficiencies. GHG emissions, specifically
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Seasonal chemical variations of South Denmark's organic municipal waste and its estimated bioenergy potential Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Stanislav Rudnyckyj, Sergey Kucheryavskiy, Eva Mie Lang Spedtsberg, Tanmay Chaturvedi, Mette Hedegaard Thomsen
The paper reports the results of the annual analysis of the composition of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), considering the seasonal effect. The research showed a direct association between climate characteristics of seasons and the levels of metals, organic acids, and solids. Principal component analysis further revealed the seasonal patterns based on increasing the months' distance
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Dynamics of nonstructural carbohydrates during drought and subsequent recovery: A global meta-analysis Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Zhaoguo Wang, Chuankuan Wang
The role of carbon starvation in drought-induced plant mortality remains a topic of debate. This underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the regulation of non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) during drought and subsequent recovery. To this end, we compiled 226 articles and conducted a meta-analysis to examine the responses of NSCs to drought and rewatering, as well as the influences
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Winter leaf reddening and photoprotection accessed by vegetation indices and its influence on canopy light-use efficiency of a Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) forest Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Siyu Chen, Yoshiko Kosugi, Linjie Jiao, Ayaka Sakabe, Daniel Epron, Tatsuro Nakaji, Hibiki Noda, Kouki Hikosaka, Kenlo Nishida Nasahara
Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa Sieb. et Zucc.) is an evergreen conifer native to Japan and widely distributed in East Asia. Evergreen forests in temperate regions are usually exposed to high solar radiation and low temperatures during winter, a combination of stresses that can negatively impact leaf photosynthetic capacity. In response to excessive light energy stress under cold temperatures
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Perceptions of trade-offs between urban forest ecosystem services and disservices: A case study of Canberra, Australia Urban Forestry Urban Green. (IF 6.0) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 Baige Zhang
Urban greening initiatives are increasingly integrated into urban planning and climate change strategies, offering multiple benefits to residents. Despite growing advocacy for incorporating diverse stakeholder preferences and concerns into policy-making processes, there remains a knowledge gap about differences in perceptions between decision-makers and other stakeholders. Using Canberra, Australia
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Assessing tree canopy cooling efficiency in different local climate zones: A cost-benefit analysis Urban Forestry Urban Green. (IF 6.0) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 Aowei Liu, Chengsheng Wang, Guanning Shang, Bo Hong
Specific mechanisms by which tree canopy coverage (TCC) influences cooling and heat alleviation across different local climate zones (LCZs) are not yet fully understood, particularly in terms of nurturing costs and the threshold of TCC. This study, using six typical LCZs in Xi'an as a case study, employed a combination of field measurements and numerical simulations to establish the mathematical relationships
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Study on preparation of high yield lignin-based carbon dots by hydrothermal oxidation process and optical regulation Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 Hanping Chen, Jiawen Zeng, Zhiqiang Chen, Mingwei Xia, Ying Gao, Danchen Zhu, Ziyue Tang, Haiping Yang, Yingquan Chen, Xianhua Wang
To improve the yield and fluorescence characteristic of lignin-based carbon dots, a two-step process of hydrothermal and oxidation was proposed to achieve efficient preparation of intense fluorescent lignin-based carbon dots (LCDs) in this study. N, S co-doped LCDs (NS-LCDs) and hydrothermal char were prepared by using mild sulfanilic acid as additive, then hydrothermal char as carbon source was oxidized
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Green peas pod derived hierarchical porous N-doped hard carbon as high performance anode for sodium ion battery Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 M. Venkatesh, P. Laxman Mani Kanta, Tiju Thomas, R. Vijay, T.N. Rao, Bijoy Das
Tailoring the microstructure of hard carbon through selective biomass precursor and carbonization temperature is the key to address the low specific capacity and initial coloumbic efficiency (ICE). Herein, a low-cost and abundant green-peas pod (GPP), scientifically known as pisum sativum, is chosen as potential biomass precursor for the synthesis of hard carbon, due to their high yield (>60 %). Hard
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3D structural complexity of forest stands is determined by the magnitude of inner and outer crown structural attributes of individual trees Agric. For. Meteorol. (IF 5.6) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 Alexandra Koller, Matthias Kunz, Maria D. Perles-Garcia, Goddert von Oheimb
Stand structural complexity influences various forest ecosystem functions, such as carbon storage or productivity. However, defining and measuring stand structural complexity is not trivial, as different structural attributes can be used to describe stand structure. We focus on a terrestrial laser scan-based stand structural complexity index (SSCI) and its components, mean fractal dimension (MeanFrac)
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Identification and functional characterization of UDP‐glycosyltransferase genes involved in cyetpyrafen resistance in Panonychus citri (McGregor) Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 Lin Cong, Si‐Chen Li, Zhi‐Tang Wei, Shi‐Jiang Yu, Ze‐Hao Huang, Yang‐Yang Cui, Qi‐Qi Yang, Li‐Li Ding, Qi Pan, Liu Liu, Yang Li, Chun Ran
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Target gene selection for sprayable dsRNA‐based biopesticide against Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 Yifei Wang, Yuanpeng Duan, Meibin Liu, Meifeng Ren, Yue Gao, Zhongfang Liu, Pengjiu Zhang, Lifei He, Renjun Fan, Xuguo Zhou, Jing Yang
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Identification of the CYPome associated with acetamiprid resistance based on the chromosome‐level genome of Megalurothrips usitatus (Bagnall) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Pest Manag. Sci. (IF 3.8) Pub Date : 2025-01-31 Rui Pang, Jiabin Wang, Haolong Li, Zichun Zhong, Zhongsheng Li, Bo Qiu, Chenyan Zhou, Shaukat Ali, Jianhui Wu
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Fusing aerial photographs and airborne LiDAR data to improve the accuracy of detecting individual trees in urban and peri-urban areas Urban Forestry Urban Green. (IF 6.0) Pub Date : 2025-01-30 Yi Xu, Tiejun Wang, Andrew K. Skidmore
Urban trees provide essential social, economic, and environmental benefits. The sustainable management of urban trees often requires basic information at the individual tree level. Aerial photographs and airborne LiDAR are two primary remote sensing data sources widely used in developed countries for large-scale mapping of individual trees in urban areas. However, limited by the imaging principles
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Agroecological vulnerability and climate resilience of Jatropha curcas under anthropogenic climate extremes in South America Biomass Bioenergy (IF 5.8) Pub Date : 2025-01-30 Lucas Eduardo de Oliveira Aparecido, Guilherme Botega Torsoni, Ana Claudia Costa Baratti, Maíra Ferreira de Melo Rossi, Jo?o Antonio Loren?one, Pedro Antonio Loren?one, Rafael Peron Castro
Jatropha curcas L. has gained prominence as a renewable energy source due to its characteristics as a perennial, non-edible, low-cost, and easily manageable raw material, making it a promising option for biofuel production. However, projected global climate change in the coming decades may alter environmental conditions in ways that significantly impact the agronomic and economic viability of J. curcas