Resource concentration effects occur when high resource density patches attract and support more foragers than low density patches. In contrast, resource dilution effects can occur if high density patches support fewer consumers. In this study, we examined the foraging rates of pollinators and seed predators on two perennial plant species (Rudbeckia triloba and Verbena stricta) as functions of ...

The depletion of non-renewable natural resources (primarily mineral and energy resources) its assessment is a problem that analyzed based on the concept sustainable development. Mineral resource particularly important for resource-based economies. It provides assessing impact asset disposal results from suspension or termination operations conducted by mining company due to insurmountable circu...

Tropospheric O3 reduces growth and yield of many crop species, whereas CO2 ameliorates the negative effects of O3. Thus, in a combined elevated CO2 and O3 atmosphere, seed yield is at least restored to that of charcoal-filtered (CF) air at ambient CO2. The CO2induced yield increase in CF air is highly variable, suggesting other potential resource limitations. To understand such variability in r...

UNLABELLED Seed storage proteins, the major food proteins, possess unique physicochemical characteristics which determine their nutritional importance and influence their utilization by humans. Here, we describe a database driven tool named Seed Pro-Nutra Care which comprises a systematic compendium of seed storage proteins and their bioactive peptides influencing several vital organ systems fo...

the importance of environmental protection in modern communities is vital, the action and implementation of any program requires the sufficient knowledge and understanding of environment. one of the methods to preserve natural resources and achieving sustainable development, especially sustainable agriculture, is the environmentally evaluation of agriculture production processes. life cycle ass...

the main objective of this study was to investigate the environmental impacts of cotton production in golestan province of iran using life cycle assessment methodology. the data used in the study were obtained from cotton farmers with face-to-face questionnaire method during 2011-2012. the questionnaires included total inputs of cotton production in the region and yield weight. environmental im...

Consumer choices are a result of an interplay of two systems: fast and intuitive thinking (System 1) and more deliberative reasoning (System 2). The present research examines the implication of the interplay between the two systems for context effects in choice by exploring the consequences of resource depletion. Building on a substantial body of psychological literature that points to one unde...

Resource depletion aspects are repeatedly used as an argument for a shift towards new battery technologies. However, whether serious shortages due to the increased demand for traction and stationary batteries can actually be expected is subject to an ongoing discussion. In order to identify the principal drivers of resource depletion for battery production, we assess different lithium-ion batte...

Abstract Cumulative oxidative damage from the unavoidable formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) contributes to seed ageing. Low-molecular-weight (LMW) antioxidants, such as water-soluble glutathione (GSH) and lipid-soluble tocochromanols, can prevent ROS causing damage, especially when antioxidant enzymes are inactive due desiccation. However, loss tocochromanols does not always accompany ...