This research describes a protocol for the rapid assessment of early growth photoperiodic performance of the agronomically important perennial ryegrass Lolium perenne, within long-day (LD) and short-day (SD) photoperiods, ...

Streams and rivers are amongst the most endangered ecosystems in the world. Water quality is an important measure for maintaining ecosystem function. Despite several decades of the EU Nitrates and Water Framework Directives, ...

Despite its biological, biogeochemical, and economic importance, there is much about Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba Dana, 1852) that is still poorly understood. This is especially true for its recruitment into South ...

Soil compaction concerns have grown as both annual precipitation and machinery weights have increased in many parts of the world. Compact soil is created by the physical degradation of the soil structure by external factors. ...

Plant growth occurs through cell growth and proliferation, which are high energy demanding processes. Plants need to coordinate growth responses with their environmental conditions to ensure the best use of their resources. ...