Piper is a notable genus among Piperaceae due to their secondary metabolites such as lignans, amides, esters and long chain fatty acids used as anti-herbivore defenses with comparable effects of ...

Introduction: Lilium cernuum, a fragrant purple-red wild lily endemic to Northeast Asia, represents both ecological significance (as a key protected species) and horticultural value. While its white ...

The anticipation of cheerful spring bulbs can keep the gardener going through the dull winter months. John Hoyland advises on what to plant for every situation, from gravel to orchards, sun, shade or ...

Understanding the dynamics of endemic tree component species based on natural regeneration (NR) and adult trees (AT) is essential for formulating conservation strategies for protecting these species.

Continuing our focus on select species of Eriogonum (wild buckwheat), this week's discussion features California buckwheat (E. fasciculatum). California buckwheat flowers sit atop slender, flexible ...

Ornate checkered beetles, Trichoda ornatus, are bright, conspicuous and tolerant of humans, so they are easily found and fun to watch. They are indeed ornate, with metallic blue-black backgrounds, ...

The Supporting Information is available free of charge on the ACS Publications website at DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b02132. Experimental procedures, compound characterization, crystallographic data, ...