Biomass allocation and root topology alteration of an introduced amphibious plant in response to cultural eutrophication

Abstract Parrot feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an introduced, noninvasive amphibious plant found in coastal provinces, but it has the potential to become an invasive species in China.The plant is heterophyllous, with both emergent Bowls (aerial) and submerged (aquatic) leaves, and has two distinct root types: aquatic (adventitious) and edaphic

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An antimicrobial peptide specifically active against Listeria monocytogenes is secreted by Bacillus pumilus SF214

Abstract Background Members of the Bacillus genus produce a large variety of antimicrobial peptides including linear or cyclic lipopeptides and thiopeptides, that often have a broad spectrum of action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.We have recently reported that SF214, a marine isolated strain of Bacillus pumilus, produces two dif

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Osseointegration and osteoimmunology in implantology: assessment of the immune sustainability of dental implants using advanced sonographic diagnostics: research and case reports

Objective Bone marrow defects of the jaw (BMDJ) surrounding dental implants, in combination with impaired bone-to-implant contact (BIC), are difficult to detect in X-rays.This study evaluated BMDJ surrounding titanium (Ti-Impl) and ceramic (Cer-Impl) dental implants and incomplete BIC using a new trans-alveolar ultrasonography device (TAU) with num

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