Massive Biodiversity Data Collection Improves Ecosystem Predictions
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A team at the University of Córdoba verifies that large biodiversity databases, in which citizens record observations of flora, are capable of calibrating joint species distribution models, even when conducted individually, provided that more than 50% of the species in the area have been recorded
Soil Footprint: A Simple Indicator of a Crop's Impact on Soil Erosion
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A team from the Department of Agronomy proposes a method to calculate, compare and communicate how different crops affect the loss of agricultural soil, with the aim of raising awareness of this problem and promoting solutions to preserve this vital resource
Genomic Analysis Confirms the Uniqueness of Iberian Red Deer in Europe
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A genome study of more than 700 European red deer has identified four distribution areas on the continent (Norway, Scotland, Spain and Central Europe), each with their own genetic characteristics that need to be preserved
From daytime irrigation to selling surplus energy: solutions to optimize the use of solar energy in irrigation communities
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Hydraulics and Irrigation researchers present strategies for the use of energy in the Lower Guadalquivir Valley, which boasts the largest photovoltaic plant for self-provisioning
A study published in Global Ecology and Conservation shows that Covid-19 lockdowns had a positive impact on the quality of species' habitats
A US Soil Depth Study Reveals How Climate and Human Use Affect Erosion
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UCO researcher Tom Vanwalleghem participated in the work, along with authors from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and the University of Oregon, in the US; and the University of Minas-Gerais in Brazil