Publications by authors named "J G Schaller"

As in general pathology, digitalization is also inexorably making its way into dermatopathology. This article examines the current state of digitalization in German dermatopathology laboratories based on the authors' own experiences, the current study situation, and a survey of members of the Dermatological Histology Working Group (ADH). Experiences with the establishment of a digital laboratory workflow, artificial intelligence (AI)-based assistance systems, and whole slide images (WSI)-based training programs are discussed.

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  • Ecotypic differentiation in plants shows significant trait differences along aridity gradients, particularly in leaf silicon concentration, which helps alleviate drought stress.
  • The study examined 15 sites in Israel along a macroclimatic aridity gradient while comparing north (moister) and south (drier) slopes.
  • Results revealed that leaf silicon concentration increases with aridity but does not differ by slope; this higher concentration may help plants either retain water or grow faster under drought conditions.
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The potato is the most important non-cereal food crop, and thus improving potato growth and yield is the focus of agricultural researchers and practitioners worldwide. Several studies reported beneficial effects of silicon (Si) fertilization on potato performance, although plant species from the family Solanaceae are generally considered to be non-Si-accumulating. We used results from two field experiments in the temperate zone to gain insight into silica accumulation in potato plants, as well as corresponding long-term potato yield performance.

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  • Arctic soils hold the largest organic carbon reserves worldwide and are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, especially with rising temperatures leading to permafrost thawing.
  • The predicted increase in calcium availability from thawed permafrost is expected to reduce carbon dioxide release by 50%-57% in two soil types in Alaska.
  • Enhanced aragonite formation, linked to the increased calcium, may also contribute to decreased CO2 emissions, highlighting the need for field experiments to validate these findings and incorporate them into carbon budget models.
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