In 2021, the author observed and collected Onobrychis caput-galli (L.) Lam., a species of Fabacee previously unknown to Portuguese vascular flora, according Checklist Flora (Sequeira et al., 2011). The was found in Algarve, very restricted area, with several sites occurrence, most which sharing similar habitat conditions. All evidence suggests that is native Portugal should be added flora.

1. The objective of the study was to compare the establishment and effect of Asaridia galli infections in 4 different layer-lines. 2. A total of 160 birds comprising 4 different commercial layer-lines, ISA Brown, New Hampshire, Skalborg and a cross of New Hampshire(NH) and Skalborg (Sk), were infected with A. galli eggs. The birds were examined for the presence of parasite eggs and parasites at...

The effect of weed management that targets the seed stage on subsequent life stages is largely unknown. Post-dispersal predation reduces number seeds from soil surface before contribute to seedbank. Density-dependent processes can mitigate in stages. In this study, we tested if (i) targeting affects seedling stage; (ii) density-dependent mortality partly compensates abundance; and (iii) magnitu...

This study isolated, determined, and quantified plant growth inhibitors in Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata Sieb. et Zucc), a deciduous species native to Japan and Korea. In laboratory assays, C. crenata leaves showed strong inhibition on germination and seedling growth of Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyardgrass), Lactuca sativa (lettuce), and Raphanus sativus (radish). Laboratory and greenhou...