Quercus variabilis is a deciduous woody species with high ecological and economic value, and is a major source of cork in East Asia. Cork from thick softwood sheets have higher commercial value than ...

The implication of 5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor (5-HT2CR) activity in depression is a topic of debate, and the underlying mechanisms remain largely unclear. Here, we elucidate how hippocampal ...

Both enemies and mutualists play crucial roles in shaping plant invasion processes. Recent studies have suggested that resource fluctuations could indirectly promote plant invasion through higher ...

Biological control using antagonistic microorganisms as biological control agents (BCAs) has been considered a potentialenvironmentally-friendly alternative or supplement for the control of soil-borne ...

In an era when consumers believe that businesses should engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR), it is vital to understand how it affects consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) for the goods and ...

Some rheological properties of viscose during titration with various salt solutions, especially ammonium chloride, have been studied by employing a new automatic tester. The principle of the tester is ...

Numerous Cucurbitaceae species are seriously threatened by the hemibiotrophic oomycetes with a severe negative impact on plant yields. In particular, Phytophthora melonis causes severe symptoms that ...

Consumers' emotions play a salient role in consumers' buying process, their consumption behaviours, and their engagement with product/service offerings, owing to which, it has gained much attention in ...