PATTERNS OF PLUMERICIN CONCENTRATION IN LEAVES OF HIMATANTHUS TARAPOTENSIS (APOCYNACEAE) AND ITS INTERACTIONS WITH HERBIVORY IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

Patterns of Plumericin Concentration in Leaves of Himatanthus tarapotensis (Apocynaceae) and Its Interactions with Herbivory in the Peruvian Amazon

We explored the concentration patterns of the bioactive metabolite plumericin produced by Himatanthus tarapotensis (Apocynaceae) under different edaphic conditions and variations in rainfall intensity, as well as its potential role in the chemical defense against insect herbivores.Values of plumericin concentration from leaves were obtained by High

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Sunday Drivers, or Too Fast and Too Furious?

The recent influx Valentines of electric scooters (e-scooters) has left cities scrambling to answer how to best to regulate them.To help inform policymaking, we studied e-scooter riding behavior through observations of speed and rider distractions.Observations show e-scooter riders travel faster Balboa L/S Tees on streets and slower on sidewalks an

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