Coastal wetlands are often modified by climate- and human-driven events of various frequency, intensity, and duration. These alterations may result in substantial changes to ecosystem structure and function. For example, ...

Several new dwarf, golf-green-type bermudagrass have recently been or will be released for use across the southern United States. Claims have been made about the superiority of the new cultivate in comparison to 'Tifdwarf', ...

Development of efficient irrigation strategies is a priority for producers faced with water shortages. Managed deficit irrigation attempts to optimize water use efficiency (WUE) by synchronizing crop water use with ...

Rice produces a lot of biomass which is an important trait in increasing grain yield and it is a potential feedstock for bioenergy production. High biomass rice is important to meet the growing demands of grains and biomass ...

Water shortage and poor water quality are critical problems for agriculture in many regions of the world. Roses (Rosa × hybrida L.) are some of the most common garden plants in the world. Despite their popularity, however, ...

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Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, whereas cancer of the small intestine is a relatively rare event (Greenlee et al. 2001). The response to oxidative stress may be a ...

A new bioassay for assessing the behavioral responses of aquatic animals to chemical stimulants is described. The assay combines an octagonal fluviarium, capable of providing up to eight discrete plumes of treated water, ...

Knowledge of the responsibilities of engineers is key to answering ethical questions about the work of engineers, because the decisions made by engineers often have ethical dimensions and implications. Engineers develop ...