Publications by authors named "William A Patterson"
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- Global changes have altered fire regimes, affecting tree communities in both savanna and forest ecosystems across various climates.
- Fire frequency significantly impacts tree populations, with an average increase in fire occurrences leading to a 48% reduction in stem density and a 53% decrease in basal area after 50 years compared to unburned areas.
- The interaction between fire characteristics, climate (wet vs. dry seasons), and tree species traits, especially in terms of soil nutrient changes, plays a critical role in determining how tree communities respond to these fire regime shifts.
We redesigned the personal protective equipment ensemble widely used during the 2014 Ebola outbreak into a relatively simpler and more versatile coverall and hood, to improve protection and usability for frontline workers treating patients in infectious disease outbreaks around the world.
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