Rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations may alter the nitrogen (N) content of ecosystems by changing N inputs and N losses, but responses vary in field experiments, possibly because multiple mechanisms are at play.We measured N fixation and N losses in a subtropical oak woodland exposed to 11 years of Solar Cable elevated atmospheric CO2 concentratio
Eonycteris spelaea is recognized as the principal pollinator of most chiropterophilous plants in SE Asia.The present study describes its feeding behaviour and clarifies its role in cross pollinating these highly self-incompatible plants.Ten individuals of E.spelaea were radio-tracked during the flowering period of durian (Durio zibethinus) and peta
Substrate binding to the cytochrome P450 OleP is coupled to a large open-to-closed transition that remodels the active site, minimizing its exposure to the external solvent.When the aglycone substrate binds, a small empty cavity is formed between the I and G helices, the BC loop, and the substrate itself, where solvent molecules accumulate mediatin
The grounding of choice of necessary construction of retaining protective buildings and their location Lotions on landslide areas is carried out.It has been noted that the efficiency of protective measures is provided 1160 on condition of landslide process development studying, the geological structure of the sliding dangerous territory, the form a
In Italy a nation-wide monitoring network was established in 2009 in response to significant honey bee colony mortality reported during 2008.The network comprised of approximately 100 apiaries located across Italy.Colonies were sampled four times per year, in order to assess the health status and to collect samples for pathogen, chemical and pollen