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Science ; 382(6671): 679-683, 2023 11 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37943897

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Interactions between plants and herbivores are central in most ecosystems, but their strength is highly variable. The amount of variability within a system is thought to influence most aspects of plant-herbivore biology, from ecological stability to plant defense evolution. Our understanding of what influences variability, however, is limited by sparse data. We collected standardized surveys of herbivory for 503 plant species at 790 sites across 116° of latitude. With these data, we show that within-population variability in herbivory increases with latitude, decreases with plant size, and is phylogenetically structured. Differences in the magnitude of variability are thus central to how plant-herbivore biology varies across macroscale gradients. We argue that increased focus on interaction variability will advance understanding of patterns of life on Earth.


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Variación Biológica Poblacional , Herbivoria , Defensa de la Planta contra la Herbivoria , Plantas , Ecosistema , Filogenia , Animales , Evolución Biológica
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Biol Lett ; 14(4)2018 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29618520

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While it is widely acknowledged that forest biodiversity contributes to climate change mitigation through improved carbon sequestration, conversely how climate affects tree species diversity-forest productivity relationships is still poorly understood. We combined the results of long-term experiments where forest mixtures and corresponding monocultures were compared on the same site to estimate the yield of mixed-species stands at a global scale, and its response to climatic factors. We found positive mixture effects on productivity using a meta-analysis of 126 case studies established at 60 sites spread across five continents. Overall, the productivity of mixed-species forests was 15% greater than the average of their component monocultures, and not statistically lower than the productivity of the best component monoculture. Productivity gains in mixed-species stands were not affected by tree age or stand species composition but significantly increased with local precipitation. The results should guide better use of tree species combinations in managed forests and suggest that increased drought severity under climate change might reduce the atmospheric carbon sequestration capacity of natural forests.


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Biodiversidad , Clima , Bosques , Biomasa , Secuestro de Carbono/fisiología , Cambio Climático
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J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 118(2): 90-94, 2017 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28345519

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INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to describe the anatomical landmarks for maxillary nerve block in the pterygopalatine fossa. The risk of injury to the skull base and maxillary artery was assessed. METHODS: This retrospective study was based on the analysis of 61 consecutive computed tomography angiographies obtained from patients suffering from different pathologies. Anatomical relationships between optic canal (OC), foramen rotundum (FR), inferior orbital fissure (IOF) and puncture point (PP) were assessed. A "maxillary section" was virtually carried out on the CTs, following a plane passing through PP, IOF and FR in order to mimic the anaesthesia needle route. RESULTS: No gender difference was observed except for the PP-OC distance that was longer in men. The mean PP-IOF distance was of 31.9 (± 0.7mm). PP-OC (43.9±0.5) and PP-FR (44.2±0.7) distances increased significantly with the patients height (PP-FR=17.25+0.16×height (cm); PP-OC=20.54+0.13×height (cm)). The route to the skull base was curved, with an angle of 168±1.6° at the FR level. The angle to reach the OC was greater than 7°. DISCUSSION: With a 35-mm needle length, the probability to reach the IOF was high (79%), while the risk to injure the skull base (2%) and the optical nerve (0%) was low. Artery injuries were only found in 13% of cases. Therefore, a 35-mm needle length allows for the best efficacy/risk ratio in maxillary nerve block.


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Puntos Anatómicos de Referencia/diagnóstico por imagen , Angiografía por Tomografía Computarizada , Nervio Maxilar/diagnóstico por imagen , Bloqueo Nervioso/métodos , Fosa Pterigopalatina/diagnóstico por imagen , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Puntos Anatómicos de Referencia/patología , Anestesia de Conducción , Femenino , Francia , Humanos , Inyecciones , Masculino , Maxilar/diagnóstico por imagen , Maxilar/patología , Nervio Maxilar/efectos de los fármacos , Nervio Maxilar/patología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Órbita/diagnóstico por imagen , Órbita/patología , Fosa Pterigopalatina/patología , Estudios Retrospectivos , Base del Cráneo/diagnóstico por imagen , Base del Cráneo/patología , Hueso Esfenoides/diagnóstico por imagen , Hueso Esfenoides/efectos de los fármacos , Hueso Esfenoides/patología , Adulto Joven
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