Regulatory mechanism of exogenous myo-inositol improving high temperature stress tolerance of tomato seedlings by CHEN Yan, HAN Liyuan, DU Zilong, ZHU Dongxing, ZHU Weimin, ZHANG Yingying

“…[Results] 20 mmol/L myo-inositol treatment could effectively alleviate the damage of high temperature stress on tomato seedlings, reduce the heat damage index of tomato leaves, increase the maximum photochemical efficiency (Fv/Fm), and significantly increased the content of photosynthetic pigments. …”
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Antitoxic Effects of Chicory Herb Extract Fractions in Rats with Toxic Hepatitis by I. A. Lupanova, O. L. Saybel, E. N. Kurmanova, E. V. Ferubko, I. A. Martynchik, P. G. Mizina

“…Administration of common chicory herb fractions before toxic liver damage caused a decrease in the grown of the activity of these enzymes. …”
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Beyond the storms: Exploring predictors of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among survivors of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico by Marie-Claire Meadows, Noelle Serino, Dahianira M. Camacho-Monclova, Kaumudi Joshipura, Sarah R. Lowe

“…We evaluated the associations between five different disaster exposures (e.g., financial, home damage, personal health, and familial health), posttraumatic stress (PTS), and PTG and its five domains (personal strength, new possibilities, improved relationships, spiritual growth, and appreciation of life), controlling for demographic, geographic, and social factors. …”
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HACE1 protects against myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury via inhibition of mitochondrial fission in mice by Bang-Xia Liu, Juan Zheng, Zhan-Wei Tang, Lei Gao, Meng Wang, Ying Sun, Chen Chen, Heng-Chen Yao

“…Abstract Background HECT domain and Ankyrin repeat Containing E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 1 (HACE1) has been found to be associated with mitochondrial protection. Mitochondrial damage is a critical contributor to myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury (I/RI). …”
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Dynamic responses characteristics of bedrock and overburden layer slope with anchored frame piles based on shaking table test by Lei Wang, Qianhui Pu, Guangpeng Chen, Jing Lian, Changwei Yang, Mingming Dai

“…The peak dynamic earth pressure of the back pile occurs at the top of the bedrock. The slope damage is significant at 0.6 g. At this point, the peak dynamic soil pressure at the top of the front pile measures 9.5 kPa, while the peak dynamic soil pressure at the bottom reaches 24.3 kPa. …”
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Giant Resin Bee Megachile sculpturalis (Smith) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) by Kristen C. Stevens, Cameron Jack, James D Ellis

“…Some have observed that when collecting pollen or nectar, Megachile sculpturalis will damage local flora, making it unusable to future bee visitors. …”
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Oak Treehopper, Platycotis vittata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Membracidae) by Frank W. Mead

“…In Florida we have reports of professional pest control companies being hired to control this pest. However, damage by a colony of this species of treehopper is minor and essentially confined to small oviposition scars in twigs. …”
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Mite Pests of Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Oscar Liburd, Lorena Lopez, Doug Phillips

“…This publication discusses southern red mites and flat mites on SHB in Florida, including life cycle, damage, and management practices. …”
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Solanum Whitefly, Pepper Whitefly (Suggested Common Names) Aleurotrachelus trachoides Back (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae: Aleyrodinae)­ by Vivek Kumar, Antonio Francis, Muhammad Z. Ahmed, Catharine M. Mannion, Ian Stocks, Eric Rohrig, Cindy L. McKenzie, Lance S. Osborne

“… Includes: Introduction - Synonymy - Distribution - Description and Biology - Hosts - Damage - Management - Selected References Also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/Aleurotrachelus_trachoides.htm …”
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Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing Fire Risk by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser, Martha C. Monroe

“…Wildfires can change forest vegetation, affect human health, and cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage to homes, businesses, timber, and tourism. …”
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Let Your Lawn Tell You When To Water by Laurie E. Trenholm, Joseph Bryan Unruh

“… Most homeowners over-water their lawns, which may damage or kill the lawn over time. Excess irrigation is one of the major causes of lawn demise and may include problems such as a shallow root system; increased disease, weed, or insect infestation; reduced drought tolerance; increased thatch and excessive growth; and reduced tolerance to other stresses such as shade and soil problems. …”
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The Role of Nanomaterials in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis by S. A. Ponomar, E. A. Tarabrin, Z. G. Berikhanov

“…The use of nanomaterials in the treatment of acute pancreatitis helps to relieve inflammation and reduce the degree of damage to the acinar cells of the pancreas. The use of nanoparticles can solve the problem of stable resistance of bacteria to antibacterial drugs.Conclusion. …”
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Burrowing Nematode Radopholus similis (Cobb, 1893) Thorne, 1949 (Nematoda: Secernentea: Tylenchida: Pratylenchidae: Pratylenchinae) by Nicholas Sekora, William T. Crow

“…These diseases are the result of burrowing nematode infection destroying root tissue, leaving plants with little to no support or ability to take up water and translocate nutrients. Because of the damage that it causes to citrus, ornamentals and other agricultural industries, worldwide, burrowing nematode is one of the most regulated nematode plant pests. …”
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Facts about Antioxidants by Kaitlin G. Clark, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Chemical reactions necessary for life are constantly occurring inside our cells, and sometimes they create free radicals — highly reactive molecules that can initiate damaging chain reactions known as oxidative stress. …”
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Managing Whiteflies on Landscape Ornamentals by Eileen A. Buss, Catherine M. Mannion, Lance S. Osborne, Adam G. Dale

“…This 8-page fact sheet describes whitefly species, their identification and biology, the damage they cause, and best management practices to control them and still maintain healthy populations of natural enemies and other beneficial insects. …”
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Managing Southern Chinch Bug in Warm Season Turfgrasses by Eileen A. Buss, Brianna Whitman, Adam G. Dale

“… Southern chinch bug, Blissus isularis Barber, is the most damaging insect pest of St. Augustinegrass in the United States. …”
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Managing Your Tropical Fruit Grove Under Changing Water Table Levels by Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, Bruce Schaffer

“…Although weather events cannot be controlled, becoming familiar with the effects of a high water table, flooding, or drought on tropical fruit crops may assist growers in managing their fruit trees so they survive these events with minimal or no damage. However, this process will be impacted by ground water levels, which are managed in south Florida, and thus are dependent on regional water management decisions.  …”
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Northern Fowl Mite by Phillip E. Kaufman, Philip G. Koehler, Jerry F. Butler, Harvey L. Cromroy

“…It has been shown to cause economic damage on poultry farms by causing anemia, lower egg production and even death to birds. …”
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Heat stroke with sepsis: A case report and review of the literature by Suyu Wei, Liang Sun

“…During treatment, we identified a range of complications, including shifted flora, coagulation abnormalities, liver damage and renal failure—indicating multiorgan dysfunction. …”
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Microsprinkler Irrigation for Cold Protection of Florida Citrus by Lawrence R. Parsons, Brian J. Boman

“… Millions of boxes of fruit and thousands of acres of citrus trees have been lost in freezes and frosts. Oranges are usually damaged when the fruit are exposed to temperatures of 28°F or lower for 4 hours or more. …”
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