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Beech Bark Disease
… tree species in the forest. Such shifts have important effects on soil development and nutrient cycling 2 . … understood, but it may be affected by the level of nitrogen in the tree 1 . Like many plant-eating insects, … Two new imported pests also attack beech trees. Beech leaf disease was discovered in 2014 near Cleveland, Ohio, …
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Dr. David L. Strayer
… whose current work focuses on measuring the long-term effects of zebra mussels on the Hudson River ecosystem, and … and widespread ecological change. Water clarity, water chemistry, food webs, and populations of native species, … of species and ecosystems. In addition to his scientific publications, Strayer has written several dozen essays for …
ltumblety - 11/10/2023 - 15:40
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Victoria Kelly
… been used to understand the dynamics of road salt and the effects of climate change on precipitation chemistry. Current projects include the effectiveness of … and monitoring of water at the landscape scale. Recent publications include Road Salt: The Problem, The Solution, …
ltumblety - 08/01/2023 - 09:43
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Antidepressant pollution alters crayfish behavior, with impacts to stream ecosystems
… streams and rivers globally, but little is known about its effects on animals and ecosystems. A new study , … of algae, bacteria, fungi, and invertebrates. The colonized leaf packs and rocks were then placed in Cary Institute's … – Monash University, Water Studies Center, School of Chemistry Emma Rosi – Cary Institute of Ecosystem …
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With global challenges in mind, keeping a decades-long success story at the forefront
… what became a national monitoring program for precipitation chemistry. After its discovery in the US, these researchers … the acidity, that is, the emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides to the atmosphere through the burning of … entire ecosystems for decades. “One of the major effects of acid precipitation was to strip the buffering …
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Geoengineering II: The sea
… CO2 in the atmosphere—but also result in undesirable side effects Photo by PublicDomainPictures July 20, … need a variety of nutrients to conduct their biochemistry—nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, and perhaps as many as 25 other … change. A couple of rogue groups have even tried iron fertilization as a means of increasing phytoplankton and …
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Peter Groffman elected president of the Ecological Society of America
… progress.” Groffman’s research focuses on climate effects on ecosystem biogeochemical processes related to carbon and nitrogen cycles. In addition to his role at Cary, he is a … In a lecture on April 11 at 7pm ET, Peter Groffman will share inspiring examples of ecological and conservation …
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In the tropics, nitrogen-fixing trees take a hit from herbivores
In the tropics, nitrogen-fixing trees take a hit from herbivores Selective feeding by insects and other animals reduces nitrogen, … was quantified by scanning leaves, and assessing damaged leaf area. For a subset of trees, active herbivory was …
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Gary M. Lovett: Scientist, Mentor, Advocate, & Friend
… early research transformed how scientists calculate forest nitrogen budgets. He was among the first to document that … - from particles in the air - delivered as much or more nitrogen to forests than rainfall. Gary also advanced … managed to have fun in the process. Better colleagues are hard to find,” comments Cary President Emeritus …
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Exposure to past temperature variability may help forests cope with climate change
… Research: Ecology, published by IOP Publishing, assessed effects of past and current climate variability on global … of Ecosystem Studies, says, “Global climate patterns are becoming increasingly variable. This means more … measure of ‘greenness’ which is a reliable proxy for leaf cover and forest productivity. The MODIS satellites …
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