(2407) Proposal to conserve Paullinia thalictrifolia against P. bipinnata (Sapindaceae)

Paullinia cupana Kunth (Sapindaceae): A review of its ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology

In Western markets, the extract from the seeds of Paullinia cupana Kunth, Sapindaceae, popularly known as Guaraná, is most commonly used in high-energy foods and drinks and dietary supplements. However, a broad spectrum of medicinal activities is reported for P. cupana, ranging from stimulation of the central nervous system, in cases of physical or mental stress, to appetite suppression. It can...

Four new species of Sapindaceae from the Guianas

Four new species of Sapindaceae from the Guianas, South America, are described, illustrated and contrasted with their putative, relatives: Matayba ayangannensis Acev.-Rodr. a small shrub from Mt. Ayanganna, Guyana; and Paullinia degranvillei Acev.-Rodr., Paullinia oldemanii Acev.-Rodr., and Paullinia prevostiana Acev.-Rodr., three species of lianas from French Guiana.

Sustainable multiagent application to conserve energy (demonstration)

(a) Educational Building (RGL) (b) Simulation Testbed Figure 1: The actual research testbed at USC and our simulator

Sustainable Multiagent Application to Conserve Energy

(a) Educational Building (RGL) (b) Simulation Testbed Figure 1: The actual research testbed at the University of Southern California and our simulator

Reconciling ecology and economics to conserve bumblebees