THE ROLE OF MONUMENTAL TREES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF SAPROXYLIC BIODIVERSITY: RE-THINKING THEIR MANAGEMENT IN CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

The role of monumental trees for the preservation of saproxylic biodiversity: re-thinking their management in cultural landscapes

Ancient trees present structural and functional characteristics fundamental for Eating Utensils sustaining complex and unique assemblages of species.They are a resource globally threatened by both intensive land uses and lack of recruitment.Their disappearance would involve not only the loss of majestic organisms with high intrinsic value, but may

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Commercial Bio-Packaging to Preserve the Quality and Extend the Shelf-Life of Vegetables: The Case-Study of Pumpkin Samples Studied by a Multimethodological Approach

A multidisciplinary protocol is proposed to monitor the preservation of fresh pumpkin samples (FP) using three commercial polymeric films: A made of biodegradable cellophane from regenerated cellulose pulp; B from corn starch, cassava and eucalyptus, C Bike Parts - Chainrings made of polylactic acid from corn starch, and a polyethylene film used as

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From Human Past to Human Future

This paper begins with a refutation of the orthodox model of final Pleistocene human evolution, presenting an alternative, better supported account of this crucial phase.According to this version, the Stop Wire Harness transition from robust to gracile humans during that period is attributable to selective breeding rather than natural selection, re

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