Disomic alien addition lines (DAALs, 2n = 42) were obtained from an intersubgeneric cross between Glycine max [L.] Merr. cv . Dwight (2n = 40, G1G1) and Glycine tomentella Hayata (PI 441001, 2n = 78, D3D3CC). These DAALs had two homologous G. tomentella chromosomes. In some progenies of the DAALs the extra G. tomentella chromosomes were eliminated. One objective of this research was to identify differences in gene expression b...

Cracking is one of the major factors that reduces the durability and service life of concrete structures. In recent years, bacterial self‑healing concrete has emerged as a sustainable solution to enhance crack healing and improve structural performance. This study investigates the mechanical properties and crack healing behavior of bacterial concrete incorporating Bacillus megaterium. Experimental investigations were carried o...

Energy peat extraction has declined rapidly in Europe in recent years, leaving thousands of hectares of land requiring after‐use management and planning. A popular after‐use option, afforestation, is understudied and there is a limited understanding of its overall effect on greenhouse gas (GHG) and energy exchange. In this study, we present a multi‐year record of eddy covariance fluxes of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), energy fluxes...

As anthropogenic disturbance restructures ecological communities worldwide, ecologists have developed and tested hypotheses about which species “win” and “lose” in the face of human impacts. One heavily invoked paradigm is that of the human shield, which posits that predators avoid areas of human disturbance due to perceived risk from humans, and prey therefore seek refuge in these areas of perceived safety. Since its introduc...

Concrete pavements are renowned for their ability to handle heavier loads and lower life cycle costs than flexible pavements. Fibers into concrete further enhance its durability by reducing maintenance and rehabilitation costs. This study investigates the fatigue performance of pavement quality concrete (PQC) M40-grade reinforced with polyolefin fibers, focusing on structured fibers (SF) and twisted fibers (TF). Polyolefin fib...

Aim We test the hypothesis that wind dispersal is more common among emergent tree species given that being tall increases the likelihood of effective seed dispersal. Location Americas, Africa and the Asia‐Pacific. Time period 1970–2020. Major taxa studied Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. Methods We used a dataset consisting of tree inventories from 2821 plots across three biogeographic regions (Americas, Africa and Asia‐Pacific),...