Neonicotinoids are one of the most widely used classes of insecticides in the world.The neonicotinoid imidacloprid is commonly applied to hemlock (Tsuga spp.) stands in eastern North America to reduce tree mortality from infestations of the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA; Adelges tsugae).While laboratory and mesocosm studies have determined t
The purpose of this study was to detect nutrient uptake and assimilation in woody plants subjected to growing media with some peat replaced by spent mushroom residue (SMR).Fragrant rosewood (Dalbergia odorifera T.C.Chen) seedlings were cultured in five types of growing media with SMR red label violin strings color code and peat in volumetric propor
IntroductionPathogen introduction and transmission at the farm, regional, or national level are associated with reduced animal welfare and negative impacts on herd economics.Ongoing infectious disease surveillance, active or passive, is therefore of high importance.For optimal resolution, each pig is sampled individually, for example by collecting