COMPOSITION AND DIVERSITY OF RHIZOSPHERE MICROORGANISMS OF SUAEDA SALSA IN THE YELLOW RIVER DELTA


Richness and abundance of granivorous vertebrates determine acorn removal patterns in a human modified oak forest

Most forests of the Earth have been affected by human activities and this can alter the plant-animal interactions on which depend the functional integrity of these ecosystems.In this study, we assessed the relationships between acorn removal rates and the richness and abundance of granivorous vertebrates along a forest-edge-clearing gradient.We als

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Maternal vaccination against RSV can substantially reduce childhood mortality in low-income and middle-income countries: A mathematical modeling study

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of childhood mortality in infants below 6 months of age.In low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), the public health burden is substantial and resources are limited.It is critical to inform decision makers about effectiveness of new interventions.Methods: We developed a mathem

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