The lethal laurel wilt epidemic affecting avocado trees in Florida is caused by a fungal pathogen-ambrosia beetle complex (LW-AB).The death of over 120,000 commercial avocado trees in Florida may be attributed to LW-AB.Recommendations for control and mitigation of this epidemic are needed to guide commercial producers in their decision-making proce
Summary: Thirteen-lined ground squirrels and Syrian hamsters are known for their ability to withstand cold during hibernation.We found that hibernators exhibit cold tolerance even in the active state.Imaging and electrophysiology of squirrel somatosensory neurons reveal a decrease in cold sensitivity of TRPM8-expressing cells.Characterization of sq
The purpose of this research study is to theoretically investigate the sustainability, the managerial conduct of management and the internal control systems evident in South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).To achieve the aforementioned, a literature review was conducted through analyzing relevant secondary data from journal arti
Abstract Background Healthcare workers suffered with high prevalence of occupational burnout, which might be related with their job satisfaction and well-being.This study aimed to provide evidence of complex interrelations among occupational burnout, flourishing, and job satisfaction, and identify key variables from the large inkosi magnacut perspe
The agro-pastoral ecotone is an ecologically fragile region where drought is the main factor influencing land use and livelihoods.In this paper, we took two farmer villages and two herder villages in Ar Horqin Banner, located in the agro-pastoral ecotone of northwestern China, as the research areas, and where we conducted participatory rural apprai