It’s not all about aesthetics; driftwood plays a key role in supporting biodiversity and nutrient cycling in aquatic environments, underlining the need for education on its ecological significance. One notable example is the decline in large redwood logs, previously abundant on coasts and essential ...
Litter decomposition is a key ecosystem process that drives carbon (C) and nutrient cycling, which could be affected by shifts in plant community composition caused by plant invasion or expansion. However, how changes in leaf litter composition (e.g. litter‐mixing effect) and soil microbial ...
Flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds, commonly used in seed cycling, are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for reducing inflammation and supporting overall health. By incorporating these seeds into the diet, seed cycling may help maintain a healthy balance between omega-3 and omeg...
It has been speculated that this tissue serves multiple roles in seed development, such as providing the necessary nutrients and supporting embryo and endosperm development, based on its strategic location and cytological characteristics. Consistent with this notion, a recent study revealed the ...
was more in the plastisphere than in the surroundings, supporting the notion that the plastisphere is a hotspot of the COM process. In addition, relative expressions of genes associated with biofilm formation in the plastisphere nitrifiers (Nitrosospira, Nitrospira, β-Proteobacteria) were substantially...
Supporting (processes)Nutrient cycling incl. decomposition, retention and delivery of nutrients; Soil biological activity; Soil formation; Water cycling CulturalRecreation; Spirituality; Aesthetics; Sense of place Table 2: Ecosystem services provided by soil and its biota. Based on Dailyet al., 1997;...
Grains like brown rice, oats, and barley, along with legumes like lentils, black beans, and chickpeas, are nutrient powerhouses. These foods provide fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, supporting digestive health and keeping blood sugar levels stable....
Therefore, increased expression of glutaminolysis-related proteins may imply a low-nutrient and glucose-starved microenvironment or a dependence on the TCA cycle. Further supporting this notion, we observed that under glucose-starvation conditions, both mitochondria and glutaminolysis-related protein ...
It provides essential ecosystem services such as carbon burial, nutrient cycling, erosion protection, biodiversity promotion, pathogen removal, and water quality improvement16,17. The family Posidoniaceae is the evolutionary oldest seagrass genus and its earliest fossil record dates back to the ...
The absence of nitrogen and phosphorus in leaves will affect the formation of chlorophyll, further reduce the productivity of forest communities and regulate carbon cycling [3]. The ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus (N/P) in plants reflects environmental factors, especially the nutrient supply of ...