Evaluating the Impact of Environmental Factors on Plant-Microbe Interactions in Tropical Ecosystems

Emiko Tanaka, Adebayo Okoro, Lucia Fernández, Laura Miller

Department of Environmental Biology, University of Tokyo, Japan; Department of Microbial Ecology, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Institute of Botany, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico

Keywords: Plant-Microbe Interactions; Tropical Ecosystems; Environmental Factors; Conservation; Ecosystem Management

The intricate relationships between plants and microbes play a crucial role in maintaining the health and functionality of tropical ecosystems. This study investigates how varying environmental factor...

The Role of Native Flora in Enhancing Soil Health and Biodiversity in Agroecosystems

Dr. Aisha Fernandes, Prof. Hiroshi Tanaka, Rafael Laurent

Department of Environmental Science, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Ecology, Kyoto University, Japan

Keywords: Native Flora, Soil Health, Biodiversity, Agroecosystems, Sustainable Agriculture, Ecosystem Stability

This study investigates the impact of native plant species on soil health and biodiversity within agricultural landscapes. Conducted in the temperate regions of Brazil, the research highlights how rei...

EXERGY EVALUATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRICITY AND REFRIGERATION PRODUCTION IN NATURAL GAS PRESSURE REGULATING STATION

Amara Roux, Antoine Taylor, Taro Persson, Antoine Taylor, Taro Persson

Department of Energy Engineering, INSA Lyon, Lyon, France

Keywords: Exergy Analysis; Gas Pressure Station; Turbo Expander; Power Generation; Refrigeration; Optimization

In this paper, a gas pressure regulating station is mentioned. In order to generate power, the throttling valve system has been replaced with turbo expanders. Also, heat exchangers are utilized after ...

Biodiversity Assessment in Urban Green Spaces Using Remote Sensing Technologies

Lina Zhang, Carlos Mendes, Priya Kumar, Elena Eriksson, Antonio Diallo

Department of Environmental Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Urban green spaces play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity within city environments. This study explores the use of advanced remote sensing technologies to assess and monitor biodiversity in u...

The Effect of Sulfuric Acid, Temperature, Seed Production Locations and Agronomic Factors on Hard Seed Breakdown in Annual Medic (Medicago scutellata cv. Robinson)

Andreas Zhou, Luis Wilson, Yong Wilson, Giovanni Yang, Luis Wilson, Yong Wilson, Giovanni Yang

Department of Agronomy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

Keywords: Seed Coat; Hard Seed; Annual Medics; Sulfuric Acid; Temperature; Seed Dormancy

Annual medics are more noteworthy than other annual legumes in this type of cropping system due to their specific self-regeneration resulting from the gradual softening of their hard seed coat. Seed c...

The Effect of Sulfuric Acid, Temperature, Seed Production Locations and Agronomic Factors on Hard Seed Breakdown in Annual Medic (Medicago scutellata cv. Robinson)

, Bjorn Shevchenko, Pablo Miller, Louis Torres

Annual medics is more noteworthy than other annual legumes in this type of cropping system due to its specific self-regeneration resulting from the gradual softening of its hard seed coat. Seed coat h...

The Impact of IT Competencies on Agility Aspects and Competitive Activities in Ecological Management

Jin Zhang, Nadia Ferreira, Rakesh Menon, Miguel Sánchez

School of Environmental Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Department of Botany, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Environmental Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India

Keywords: IT Competencies; Ecological Agility; Environmental Management; Organizational Responsiveness; Competitive Ecology; Information Technology

In rapidly changing environmental conditions, organizations must develop flexibility and responsiveness to adapt effectively. Agility, defined as the ability to sense ecological changes and respond in...