BACKGROUNDMethyl jasmonate (MeJA) can affect the balance of hormones and regulate the disease resistance of plants. Exploring the application and mechanism of MeJA in inducing the tolerance of Pinus koraiensis to pine wood nematode (PWN) infection is of great significance for developing new strategies for pine wilt disease control.RESULTSDifferent concentrations (0.1, 1, 5 and 10 mm) of MeJA treatment

Front Cover: The cover image is based on the article Catch and release: controlling eastern yellowjacket Vespula maculifrons colonies using horizontal insecticide transfer by Grzegorz Buczkowski et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8198. image

Globally, human–wildlife conflicts continue to increase, owing to human population growth and expansion. Many of these conflicts concern the impacts of invasive non‐native species. In the UK, the invasive, non‐native grey squirrel Sciurus carolinensis negatively affects tree health and has caused the decline of the native red squirrel Sciurus vulgaris. Oral contraceptives are being developed to manage

The non-closure of surface energy balance, often encountered in eddy covariance (EC) measurements, raises a critical query: does this non-closure lead to underestimated scalar fluxes, particularly CO flux (Fc), when using the same theoretical framework in EC? To address this question, we utilize high-resolution large-eddy simulations (LESs) to explore correlations between energy flux imbalances and

Open burning is commonly used to dispose of piles of forest residues generated by forest management activities; however, this method is associated with smoke emissions and damage to forest soil. Air curtain burners (ACB), such as the Firebox (FB) and CharBoss® (CB), offer an alternative to open burning. This study evaluated the performance of FB for biomass disposal and CB for biomass disposal and

Public perceptions of urban green space (UGS) qualities affect people’s decisions to go to such spaces. Although the multidimensional characteristics of public perceptions towards UGSs are widely recognised, they are context-dependent, and the internal structure of these attributes remains unclear. This research aims to explore the multidimensional attributes of the perceived qualities of UGSs in the

Models based on the complementary relationship for estimating evaporation typically incorporate two parameters, one for adjusting the relationship's shape and the other for formulating potential evaporation (). In practical applications, single-parameter versions are often derived by fixing one of these parameters. But there is ongoing debate about which parameter to fix and under what conditions.

Species in humid, tropical regions frequently experience dangerously high heat. The danger of high temperatures is especially pronounced in cities due to the urban heat island effect. Trees can greatly reduce surface temperatures and mitigate the urban heat island effect through evapotranspiration and by reflecting solar radiation before it is absorbed by impervious surfaces. However, trees may also

In Part 1 of this series (Garcia et al., 2022), we introduced a novel individual-based model for the simulation of dispersal flight of adult spruce budworm (SBW: ) and demonstrated the results of that model under real weather conditions for two nights in July 2013 on which SBW mass dispersal events were observed by weather radar in southern Quebec, Canada. Here, following the selection of one uncertain

Worldwide, low-income and racial/ethnic minority communities tend to have a lower provision of green space than less disadvantaged groups. To address these inequities, some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have worked on projects, such as new parks in underserved communities, and policy change, such as green space funding prioritizing underserved areas. To date, limited research has examined the

The impact of diverse mulching factors on crop growth depends on their influences on heat transfer, while the precise effects of these factors on heat transfer remain unclear. To address this knowledge gap, we employed the CropSMPAC model to simulate energy fluxes and soil temperature under varying mulching conditions. Our study integrated a soil column experiment and a three–year field experiment

Because of the high costs associated with data sources, urban policymakers struggle to employ cost-effective remote sensing methods for evaluating trees and their potential contributions to atmospheric Carbon Stock (CS). While free data sources like Copernicus Sentinel satellite data could be explored, there are a few studies illustrating its potential for mapping urban tree C. Here, the Sentinel 2

Vegetation on school grounds has several values and functions that contribute to aspects as children’s well-being, pedagogy and microclimate among others. Research on school ground vegetation is conducted within many different research fields and deals with a variety of research themes. A systematic review was conducted to explore scientific literature on the topic of school ground vegetation broadly

High-latitude regions are not traditionally considered for energy crop production due to unfavorable production conditions, e.g., low temperatures and short growing seasons. However, with increasing pressures on land use in warmer regions, rising global food demands, and climate change, shifting energy crop production to cold climate regions has become a desirable alternative. Increasing attempts have

Valorization of food waste into high value-added glycerol was designed and prepared via directional green transformation using multi-enzymolysis saccharification coupled facultative fermentation by . The optimal conditions for the first step of multienzyme hydrolysis and the second step of facultative fermentation were 55 °C and pH 5.0 for 6 h, 30 °C and pH 7.0 for 70 h, respectively. The glycerol

Prior research has indicated lower crime rates in areas with greater tree canopy cover predominantly in the Global North. There are few studies from the Global South, and more specifically in Latin America. Given the high prevalence of crime in Latin American cities, the need to address social and environmental inequalities using nature-based solutions is urgent. This study examines crime and tree

Uneven access to greenspaces or visible greenness is an environmental justice (EJ) issue. In this paper, we use a social equity lens to develop geospatial models that measure convenient walking access to urban greenspaces such as parks and street-level green exposure en route to greenspaces. We utilized earth science, geospatial, and demographic datasets to develop two models—Greenspace Accessibility

Measurements of atmosphere-surface exchange are largely limited by the availability of fast-response gas analyzers; this limitation hampers our understanding of the role of terrestrial ecosystems in atmospheric chemistry and global change. Current micrometeorological methods, compatible with slow-response gas analyzers, are difficult to implement, or rely on empirical parameters that introduce large

Lignocellulosic fermentable sugars have been attracting increasing attention due to the developments of synthetic biology, yet the heterogeneity of the raw material results in high pretreatment intensities and the generation of numerous fermentation inhibitors. In this study, the rolling-disc milling texture-sorting was established for raw material to mitigate inhibitors generation at its source, specifically

This paper aims to critically assess the potential of biomass-derived carbon material for battery development, with a particular emphasis towards electric vehicles (EV) application. Existing studies highlighted that pretreatment, carbonization, activation and conductive dopants, influenced pore size, surface area, conductivity and degree of graphitization of carbon material, which subsequently influenced

The continuous economic and ecological construction in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) and Pearl River Delta (PRD) has caused frequent temporal and spatial changes in local forests, thus affecting the regional climate. Yet few studies have addressed the temperature feedback through biophysical mechanisms due to forest change in two urban agglomerations of China. We compared MODIS and Landsat-based land

Surface energy fluxes, mainly encompassing the net radiation (), latent heat flux (LE), sensible heat flux (), and soil heat flux (), play an important role in the land-atmosphere interactions. However, almost all sites face the problem of energy imbalance, and advection fluxes associated with large inhomogeneous surfaces have been ignored, especially in arid oasis areas. In this study, a three-year

Human activities, particularly urbanization, profoundly impact ecosystems often resulting in biotic homogenization. Whether or not urban landscapes can sustain diverse pollinator and plant communities is an important question to be addressed. Here, we investigated the influence of urbanization on plant-hummingbird interaction networks in a large tropical city, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. We recorded 13198

Decreased exposure to environmental microbes among urbanites is generally thought to contribute to the high incidence of several immune-mediated diseases. Urban landscaping materials that provide microbiological diversity and contain health-associated microbes, such as proteobacterial and mycobacterial taxa, could modulate the risk of the immune-mediated diseases. The aim of the current study was to

Canopy temperature (T) plays an important role in regulating the rates of mass and energy fluxes at the leaf surface. Better understanding of the relationship between T and water availability may enable more accurate monitoring of ecosystem functioning in a changing climate. Here, we used high spatiotemporal resolution thermal infrared cameras deployed at three eddy covariance flux tower sites along

In the novel paradigm of the circular economy the value of products, materials, and resources is retained in the economy for as long as possible, thereby minimizing waste generation. In this context, the olive oil producing countries are presented with a new opportunity that lies in the large amount of by-products generated by the olive oil industry, in particular olive pomace. Among the existing options

BACKGROUNDBees (Apis mellifera), as important pollinators of agricultural crops, are at risk when pesticides are used. Sulfoxaflor is a new insecticide which acts on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) in a similar way to neonicotinoids. The goal of this study is to evaluate the toxicity of sulfoxaflor and its effect on the A. mellifera exposure.RESULTSInitially, developmental indicators such

Urban development has led to an overlap between natural and artificial environments, affecting individuals’ experiences with nature. To create high-quality urban natural environments, it is crucial to understand the residents’ perceptions, preferences and psychophysical health benefits concerning biodiversity. This study, employing various experimental designs, investigated the perceptions, preferences

The ongoing energy crisis and global warming threat represent major challenges of the century. Our dependence on conventional fuels has reached to a critical level where attempts are made to reduce the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emission and impede its ramifications. Simultaneously, it is projected to have alternative greener energy resources to reduce the deleterious effect of biofuels on humans and

The One Health framework was proposed by the World Health Organisation to explore human, animal, and environmental health interfaces using a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. Yet, the application of this framework to study urban green spaces has been poorly explored in the literature. As the amount of evidence on urban green spaces for citizens’ health and well-being is increasing, the use of

The collection of Waste Cooking Oils (WCOs) has been growing in recent years due to the increase in society's awareness of environmental aspects since the uncontrolled disposal of WCOs has substantial adverse environmental impacts. WCOs are potential secondary raw materials for producing environmentally friendly biodiesel, which reduces pollution, promotes renewable energy use, and decreases waste

Trees across the urban-rural continuum are recognized for their ecological importance and ecosystem services. Municipalities often utilize spatial canopy cover data for monitoring this resource. Monitoring frameworks typically rely on fine-scale maps derived from very high spatial resolution sensors, which are high quality but expensive and unwieldy for consistent wide-area monitoring. In this paper

The preparation of high-performance porous carbons (HPPCs) using biomass as adsorbent is a viable strategy for the treatment of ibuprofen (IB) in water. In the present study, pyrolyzed carbon was prepared from duckweed (DW) and rice straw (SW) at 400, 500, and 600 °C, and subsequently mixed pyrolysis with KOH to prepare the HPPCs. The HPPCs were used for the treatment of ibuprofen (IB) in water to