BACKGROUND AND AIMS Anthurium is an important horticultural crop from the family Araceae, order Alismatales, a lineage considered to have diverged from other monocots prior to the cereals. Genome size and its distribution in Anthurium were investigated to gain a basic understanding of genome organization in this large genus and to forge a firm foundation for advancement of molecular approaches ...

The stimulating effect of diffuse light on radiation use efficiency (RUE) of crops is often explained by the more homogeneous spatial light distribution, while rarely considering differences in temporal light distribution at leaf level. This study investigated whether diffuse light effects on crop RUE can be explained by dynamic responses of leaf photosynthesis to temporal changes of photosynth...

Though not well known, one of the first examples of territorial autonomy in Europe can be traced to the 1224 document from Hungarian King Andreas II known as the Andreanum. In it, so-called "Saxon" settlers from the Mosel and Rhein regions established themselves in Transylvania from the 12 Century. The Andreanum describes the Saxons' status, liberties and rights in five chapters. It was amended...

Sustainable development implies the proper use of natural resources, such as water but environmental, economic, and social benefits should also be considered. In sector, for example, sanitation is one challenges that arise in rural localities. However, issues related to it may solved with constructed wetlands (CWs), which allow cultivation ornamental plants phytoremediation properties. Through ...