The Role of Mycorrhizal Networks in Forest Ecosystem Resilience

Li Wei, Sofia Moretti, Jamal Ndlovu, Alessandro Davis, Wolfgang Dlamini

Department of Environmental Science, Peking University, China; Department of Botany, University of Rome, Italy; School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Keywords: Mycorrhizal Networks; Forest Ecosystems; Biodiversity; Resilience; Climate Change

Forest ecosystems are complex networks where mycorrhizal fungi play a pivotal role in maintaining ecological balance and resilience. These symbiotic relationships facilitate nutrient exchange, enhance...

Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Soil Health in Agroecosystems

Akira Tanaka, Isabella Rossi, Priya Nair, Ahmed El-Sayed, Yuriy González

University of Tokyo, Sapienza University of Rome, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Cairo University

Keywords: Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles; Plant Growth; Soil Health; Agroecosystems; Nanotechnology

The increasing use of nanotechnology in agriculture necessitates understanding the impact of nanoparticles on plant growth and soil ecosystems. This study investigates the effects of zinc oxide (ZnO) ...

EFFECT OF SOIL COMPOSITION AND IRRIGATION STRATEGIES ON THE GROWTH OF NATIVE PLANT SPECIES

Elena García, Hiroshi Nakamura, Aisha Khan, Thabo Mbeki, Masashi Dlamini, Carlos López, Ming Takahashi

Department of Environmental Science, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

Keywords: Soil Composition; Irrigation Strategies; Native Plants; Environmental Management; Plant Growth

Understanding the impact of soil composition and irrigation practices is crucial for optimizing the growth of native plant species in different environments. This study examines the effects of varying...

Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Studies on Medicinal Plants of Arang Kel, District Neelum, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Bjorn Michel, Rafael Schulz, Andriy Martínez, Feng Russo, Rafael Schulz, Andriy Martínez, Feng Russo

Department of Botany, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Keywords: Phytochemical, Ethnobotany, Medicinal Plants, Traditional Medicine, Plant Chemistry

Ethnobotanical studies and phytochemical screening were carried out for selected medicinal plants from District Neelum, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. For the ethnobotanical study, the botanical name, family...

Impact of Climate Change on Alpine Flora: A Case Study in the European Alps

, Ricardo Brown

This study examines the effects of climate change on alpine flora within the European Alps, focusing on species diversity, distribution shifts, and phenological changes. Utilizing long-term data sets ...

Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Biodiversity and Microclimate Regulation: A Comparative Study

Elena Rodriguez, Aiko Tanaka, Johann Müller, Hans Liu, Antoine Laurent

Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; Department of Ecology, University of Tokyo, Japan; Institute of Urban Ecology, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany

Keywords: Urban Green Spaces; Biodiversity; Microclimate Regulation; Urban Sustainability; Temperature Mitigation

Urban green spaces are vital components of city landscapes, contributing to biodiversity conservation and microclimate regulation. This study evaluates the impact of different types of urban green spa...

Floristic Diversity and Ecological Characteristic of Vascular Plants of Sakrah Valley Mardan, Pakistan

Zia Ul Islam, Syed Ghias Ali, Asad Ullah, Syed Mukaram Shah, Asif Raza, Ali Sher, Wajid Khan

Department of Botany, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keywords: Floristic Diversity; Vascular Plants; Ecology; Botanical Study; Plant Diversity

This study was designed to explore the floristic composition and ecological characteristics of vascular plants of the study area. Plant species were collected during field trips in three seasons viz.,...

Environmental Risk Assessment and Chemical Contamination with Trace Elements Deposited in Drain Sediments South of Manzala Lake (Egypt)

Mottia Abd-Elwahed, Samia Haroun, Amer Mowafy, Yasser El-Amier

Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

Keywords: Environmental Risk; Chemical Contamination; Trace Elements; Pollution Assessment; Environmental Science

The amounts of six heavy metals (Fe, Cd, Co, Cr, Ni, and Pb) were measured in all 15 sediment samples, which included three drains south of Manzala Lake (Egypt). The possible environmental risks of me...

A case of recurrent hypothyroidism-induced rhabdomyolysis

Toru Shizuma

Department of Physiology, Tokai University School of Medicine

Keywords: Hypothyroidism; Rhabdomyolysis; Recurrent; Thyroid; Endocrinology; Case Report

Rhabdomyolysis due to hypothyroidism is uncommon, and there have been few case reports of repeated rhabdomyolysis in patients with hypothyroidism. We report a rare case of repeated rhabdomyolysis in a...