There is little information regarding the ecology of common minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in southern waters of the Northeast Atlantic. As such, stomach contents from common minke whales stranded in the west Iberian Peninsula were analysed (n = 27, 2005-2024) to improve the knowledge about the foraging ecology of this species. Overall, small pelagic fish species (Sardina pilchardus, Trachurus sp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite increasing regulations on their production and use, organic pollutants, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), continue to pose a threat to marine life. Odontocete cetaceans are highly susceptible to the accumulation and biomagnification of PCBs due to their role as predators and long life expectancy. Therefore, assessing the levels of PCBs in cetaceans is important to evaluate their health status at the individual and population levels, as well as to provide an indicator of ecosystem health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWounding and exogenous auxin are needed to induce adventitious roots in chestnut microshoots. However, the specific inductive role of wounding has not been characterized in this species. In the present work, two main goals were established: First, we prompted to optimize exogenous auxin treatments to improve the overall health status of the shoots at the end of the rooting cycle.
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