Plant functional traits can predict community assembly and ecosystem functioning and are
thus widely used in global models of vegetation dynamics and land–climate feedbacks. Still …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a major risk factor for the development of
multiple psychopathological conditions, but the mechanisms underlying this link are poorly …

This introductory chapter presents the intended readership of the book and a short history of
the ade4 software. It also describes the associated packages of the ade4 family and how to …

Background Breast milk is a complex biofluid that provides nutrients and bioactive agents,
including bacteria, for the development of the infant gut microbiota. However, the impact of …

Nutrition during pregnancy plays an important role in maternal–neonatal health. However,
the impact of specific dietary components during pregnancy on maternal gut microbiota and …

Background The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is the most promising insect candidate
for nutrient-recycling through bioconversion of organic waste into biomass, thereby …

Understanding the origins of variation in agricultural pathogens is of fundamental interest
and practical importance, especially for diseases that threaten food security. Fusarium …

Cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a widely grown oilseed crop worldwide;
however, the events leading to its origin and diversification are not fully understood. Here by …

Continuous rotary tillage has resulted in several issues, including a thin tillage layer with low
soil organic carbon (SOC) and soil compaction, impeding crop root development and …

Heavy metal pollution is a growing environmental concern as it causes the degradation of
wetlands by affecting the organisms at different trophic levels. Shorebirds typically feed on …