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Full-Text Articles in Life Sciences
Access To Another Mind: Naturalistic Theories Require Naturalistic Data, Mark A. Krause, Gordon Burghardt
Access To Another Mind: Naturalistic Theories Require Naturalistic Data, Mark A. Krause, Gordon Burghardt
Gordon Burghardt
If there is to be a natural theory of consciousness that would satisfy both philosophers and scientists, it must be based on naturalistic data and minimal clutter accumulated from semantic arguments. Carruthers offers a 'natural' theory of consciousness that is rather myopic. To explore the evolutionary basis of consciousness, a natural theory should include comparative psychological and neurological data that encompass nonlinguistic measures. Such an approach could provide a clearer picture of the adaptive function, mechanisms, and origins of consciousness.
Recovery And Viability Of Edwardsiella Ictaluri From Great Blue Herons Ardea Herodias Fed E. Ictaluri-Infected Channel Catfish Lctalurus Punctatus Fingerlings, Paul R. Waterstrat, Brian S. Dorr, James F. Glahn, Mark E. Tobin
Recovery And Viability Of Edwardsiella Ictaluri From Great Blue Herons Ardea Herodias Fed E. Ictaluri-Infected Channel Catfish Lctalurus Punctatus Fingerlings, Paul R. Waterstrat, Brian S. Dorr, James F. Glahn, Mark E. Tobin
Brian S Dorr
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Revegetating Desert Plant Communities, David A. Bainbridge
Revegetating Desert Plant Communities, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Desert revegetation is possible but not easy. Careful attention to plant production (root:shoot), site prep, planting, irrigation and aftercare can lead to good survival even under extreme desert conditions. Cost per survivor is a critical consideration.
Soil Pitting For Revegetation, David A. Bainbridge
Soil Pitting For Revegetation, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Soil pitting provides many benefits in ecological restoration of degraded lands. The pits capture rainwater, trap seeds and soil symbionts and protect seedlings from windblast.
Soil Treatment For Restoration Projects, David A. Bainbridge
Soil Treatment For Restoration Projects, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Soil treatment is a critical step in restoration projects. When soil problems are ignored restoration projects fail. Erosion, compaction, limited infiltration and other problems can make a site very different from its historic function and structure. Treatment can be done with equipment or by hand and will greatly improve chances for success.
Soil Amino Acid Utilization Among Species Of The Cyperaceae: Plant And Soil Processes, Ted K. Raab, David A. Lipson, Steven K. Scmidt, Russ K. Monson
Soil Amino Acid Utilization Among Species Of The Cyperaceae: Plant And Soil Processes, Ted K. Raab, David A. Lipson, Steven K. Scmidt, Russ K. Monson
Ted K. Raab
Amino acids are released during the decomposition of soil organic matter and have been shown to be utilized as a nitrogen source by some non-mycorrhizal species in the family Cyperaceae (the sedge family). Twelve out of 13 Cyperaceae species examined in the current study were capable of absorbing soil amino acids in the non-mycorrhizal state. With two exceptions (two species in the genus Kobresia), species from subalpine or alpine habitats exhibited lower rates of total nitrogen uptake compared to species from more temperate habitats, which is possibly explained by lower growth rates in the alpine and subalpine species and a …
Variation In Competitive Abilities Of Plants And Microbes For Specific Amino Acids, David A. Lipson, Ted K. Raab, Steven K. Schmidt, Russ K. Monson
Variation In Competitive Abilities Of Plants And Microbes For Specific Amino Acids, David A. Lipson, Ted K. Raab, Steven K. Schmidt, Russ K. Monson
Ted K. Raab
Microbes are assumed to possess strong competitive advantages over plants for uptake of nutrients from the soil. The finding that non-mycorrhizal plants can obtain a significant fraction of their N requirement from soil amino acids contradicts this assumption. The amino acid glycine (Gly) has been used as a model amino acid in many recent studies. Our preliminary studies showed that Gly was a poor substrate for microbial growth compared to other amino acids. We tested the hypothesis that the alpine sedge Kobresia myosuroides competes better for Gly than for other amino acids because of decreased microbial demand for this compound. …