Adaptive physiological response, carbon partitioning, and biomass production of (L.) Dunal grown under elevated CO regimes.

Winter cherry or Ashwagandha () is an important medicinal plant used in traditional and herbal medicine system. Yet, there is no information available on response of this plant to changing climatic conditions particularly elevated atmospheric CO concentrations. Therefore, we conducted an experiment to examine the effect of elevated CO concentrations (ECs) on .

Potential disruption of seed dispersal in the absence of a native Kauai thrush.

Hawaii has experienced a catastrophic decline in frugivorous native birds coupled with the introduction of non-native species. Puaiohi (Myadestes palmeri), a critically endangered thrush, is the sole extant native songbird capable of dispersing fleshy fruited plants in the rainforest of Kauai island, Hawaii. As this species has declined to occupy a small proportion of its original range, a suite of largely omnivorous non-native birds have been introduced to this region, including the common and widespread Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonicus).

Using Twitter to communicate conservation science from a professional conference.

Scientists are increasingly using Twitter as a tool for communicating science. Twitter can promote scholarly discussion, disseminate research rapidly, and extend and diversify the scope of audiences reached. However, scientists also caution that if Twitter does not accurately convey science due to the inherent brevity of this media, misinformation could cascade quickly through social media.

Surgical management of peritoneal dialysis peritonitis: the impact of peritoneal sclerosis.

Background: Peritonitis is a life-threatening complication of peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal sclerosis is associated with long-term peritoneal dialysis. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of peritoneal sclerosis on outcomes following laparotomy for peritoneal dialysis peritonitis.