As plants have been shown to accumulate organic compounds from contaminated sediments, there is a potential for long-lasting ecological impact as a result of contaminant accumulation in riparian areas of wetlands, particularly the accumulation of non-biodegradable contaminants such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). In this study, commonly found riparian wetland plants including reeds, i.e., Xan...

Two skeletons of the large compsognathid Sinocalliopteryx gigas include intact abdominal contents. Both specimens come from the Jianshangou Beds of the lower Yixian Formation (Neocomian), Liaoning, China. The holotype of S. gigas preserves a partial dromaeosaurid leg in the abdominal cavity, here attributed to Sinornithosaurus. A second, newly-discovered specimen preserves the remains of at lea...

The importance of tuco-tucos (Ctenomys eremophilus) and cavies (Microcavia australis) as herbivores in the Monte Desert was assessed on a creosotebush community dominated by Larrea cuneifolia. Herbivory by tuco-tucos or cavies affected 35% of the total plants. The most highly damaged plant species was Atriplex lampa, followed by Larrea cuneifolia and Lycium sp. The level of damage caused by Cte...

General background is provided on the potential of tourism growth to contribute to economic development, paying particular attention to the experience of Sri Lanka. An overview of trends in inbound tourism to Sri Lanka is presented with particular consideration being given to its number of inbound tourist arrivals. Sri Lanka’s comparative position in international tourism markets, the compositi...

Studies on the lethal effects of plants harmful microorganisms have made them an important and valuable resource for health. Turkey, wherefore junction center three phytogeographic regions, is home to numerous medicinal aromatic with its rich flora. L. canescens a perennial plant that grows in geography extending from Turkey Iran, there are studies only antioxidant capacity essential oil conten...

The development of traditional medicinal plants as raw materials for herbal drugs needs to be standardized. aim the research was standardise ethanol extract Paronema. canescens leaves. determined specific and non-specific parameters. organoleptic has a thick consistency, colour dark brown characteristic non-aromatic odour, slightly bitter taste. soluble content in water 48.1% 80. 3%, respective...