Model–data comparisons of plant physiological processes provide an understanding of mechanisms underlying vegetation responses to climate. We simulated the physiology of a pi~non pine–juniper woodland (Pinus edulis–Juniperus monosperma) that experienced mortality during a 5 yr precipitation-reduction experiment, allowing a framework with which to examine our knowledge of drought-induced tree mortality....
Title: African-American Women Faculty Teaching at Institutions of Higher Learning in the Pacific Northwest: Challenges, Dilemas, and Sustainability
Institutions of higher learning in the Pacific Northwest have successfully recruited African-American faculty, yet these institutions have difficulty retaining African-American faculty for at least five years. African-American women faculty experience problems obtaining...
On the rural Northwest coast of New Caledonia, the settlement of a world
class mining complex has initiated rapid socio-economic changes, linked
with a considerable demographic increase (+ 65% between 2007 and 2015)
and plentiful job opportunities. In 2007 and 2009, studies on fisheries and
commercialization of reef finfish and...
Fishers exploit populations that are heterogeneously distributed in space and time without full knowledge of species distributions and with fishing gear that is not fully selective. The ability to change catch composition is limited by species mix at a particular location and time and the capture characteristics of the fishing...
The purpose of this research was to assess the gain in critical thinking skills with a consideration of grade point averages during a semester in two high school home economics courses, and one language arts course which was used as a control group.
The study was conducted by administering the...
Intensive observations were made of play behavior in the
young hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) from 14 to 54 days of age.
Behavior was recorded using movie film and a multi-channel event
recorder.
Play was first seen at 14 days of age. The amount of play
increased rapidly thereafter, remaining relatively high...
The ECOST project aims to develop a new approach for the evaluation of fishing activities and policies in
order to contribute to a better management of aquatic resources which affect sustainable development in
coastal zones around the world. It has to be seen from the wider perspective of equipping public...
Trawl cables are wire ropes which corrode under the influence of
seawater depending on fishing habits.
Information about the problem was obtained from the preceeding
work by Robert D. Malloch, and from contacts with the fishermen.
Statistical data about fishing boats and fishing habits on the Pacific
Northwest Coast are...
The 1995 FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries provides a policy framework for sustainable fisheries management. Many FAO Members indicate that the lack of information continues to constrain the full and effective implementation of the Code. This Circular seeks to address a range of information issues required to support...