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Standardized microhaplotype databases and frameworks for assessing and mining crop genetic diversityNARA Subscribed
Keymessage Standardized microhaplotype databases for eight diverse crops enable multiallelic analyses, comparative genetics, and breeding decisions. Abstract Microhaplotypes are short genomic segments that contain multiple tightly linked variants, providing multi-allelic data that can enhance genetic resolution compared to traditional biallelic single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. Here, we present the creation and uti...
Effect of sodium bicarbonate on performance and markers of kidney and gastrointestinal injury during repeated sprints in the heatNARA Subscribed
Purpose We tested the hypotheses that sodium bicarbonate (SB) supplementation improves performance, reduces markers of acute kidney injury (AKI) risk, and increases markers of acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) during repeated sprints in the heat. Methods Using a double-blind design, 10 recreationally endurance-trained participants ingested 0.2 g/kg of body weight of SB or placebo before cycling in the heat (dry-bulb: 40 °C,...
Aim We investigate the distribution of dispersal modes — endozoochory (via animal ingestion), synzoochory (via animal seed accumulation) and anemochory (via wind)—and seed mass of woody plants across Brazilian ecosystems, testing whether their relative abundance in local plant communities could be predicted by climate, edaphic factors and dispersal agents (e.g., the main vectors moving seeds). We expected climate to be the mai...
Main conclusion Almond trees prioritize C to yield rather than stem growth, and their overall lower NSC stores compared to forest trees may have consequences for resilience under environmental variability. Abstract Perennial tree crops store nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) as energy reserves that can be used to persist during both predictable periods of reduced activity like dormancy and more unpredictable periods associate...
Snakebite envenomation is a neglected tropical disease and incidents of the pit viper Lachesis muta cause hemorrhage, muscle damage, blood coagulation disturbances, and even death; the proteases and phospholipase A 2 (PLA 2 ) of snake venoms contribute to such toxic effects. This work evaluated the inhibitory effect of commercial fucoidans from two species of brown seaweeds Fucus vesiculosus (FVF) and Undaria pinnatifida (UPF)...
Benthic diatoms and phytoplankton diversity in urban streams and ponds: charting a course for conservationNARA Subscribed
Benthic diatom and phytoplankton communities are key indicators of freshwater ecosystem health and change but remain understudied. A better understanding of their distribution and abundance drivers is crucial for effective biodiversity assessment and conservation. This study adopts a novel, multi-ecosystem approach to examine the seasonal (2019–2020) diversity of benthic diatom assemblages in urban streams and phytoplankton as...
The dynamics of coastal macroalgal assemblages after the Fundão dam disaster: challenges and lessons from impact assessmentNARA Subscribed
Anthropogenic marine disasters impair biodiversity, ecosystem services provisioning, and socioeconomic development, with long-lasting consequences. Robust impact assessment, however, depends on understanding the spatiotemporal variability of the indicators used to detect change. Here, we present the results of a monitoring program (2018–2025) targeted at two Coastal and Marine Protected Areas located 40 km south of the Doce Ri...
SNAPSHOT USA 2024: Year 6 of the Coordinated National Camera Trap Survey of the United StatesNARA Subscribed
Motivation SNAPSHOT USA is an annual, multi‐contributor camera trap survey of mammals across the United States. The growing SNAPSHOT USA dataset is intended for tracking the spatial and temporal responses of mammal populations to changes in land use, land cover and climate. These data will be useful for exploring the drivers of spatial and temporal changes in relative abundance and distribution, as well as the impacts of speci...
Functional diversity of Brazilian bees: revealing the unique patterns of the NeotropicsNARA Subscribed
Bees are essential for ecosystem functioning, pollinating many wild and crop plant species. Predicting which species are most vulnerable to global changes, and how their loss may impact ecosystems and human well-being, is critical. Comprehensive information on bee response and effect traits is fundamental to these assessments. However, the Raunkiærian shortfall—insufficient trait data—remains significant for bees, particularly...