Replacing fossil fuel with biofuel is environmentally viable from a climate change perspective only if the net greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of the system is reduced.The effects of replacing annual arable crops with perennial bioenergy feedstocks on net GHG production and soil carbon (C) stock are critical to the system-level balance.Here, we comp
A revision of Xylopia L. (Annonaceae): the species of Tropical Africa
A revision of the 45 species of the pantropical genus Xylopia in Tropical Africa includes descriptions of six new species and a new section of the genus.The fruits and seeds of Xylopia show specializations that promote vertebrate dispersal, primarily by hornbills and monkeys.Over half of the African species have an Area of Occupancy (AOO) less than
Integrative Curriculum Assessment for Inclusion, Representation, and Equity (I-CAIRE)
Introduction Despite data documenting consistent and ongoing health disparities, health care professionals have yet to make significant change.Health care education that thoughtfully prepares health care providers to address the social determinants of health and health inequities is a crucial step in improving health disparities.The development of
How are Islamic banking products developed? Evidence from emerging country
Sharia product development in Indonesia faces unique challenges in terms of strategy and innovation compared with conventional products.Islamic banking managers must adhere to Sharia principles to maintain customer trust and comply with Islamic law.Compliance with Sharia principles is not only a religious obligation but also the foundation of the b
Isolation and expression of a cold-responsive gene PtCBF in Poncirus trifoliata and isolation of citrus CBF promoters
C-repeat/dehydration-responsive element binding factor (CBF) plays important roles in cold response network in plants.Here, one member of CBF coding gene family in trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata), designated as PtCBF, was isolated.Semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactions showed up-regulation of PtCBF not only under