Karst terrains have varied abiotic and biotic values.However, due to their unfavourable conditions for human settling, they are relatively sparsely populated areas.Thus, karst terrains merit and are suitable for nature protection.In this paper, partly or mostly karstic European national parks (NP) and geoparks (GP) are studied.We compiled a dataset
Monilinia fructicola and Monilinia laxa are the most destructive fungal species infecting stone fruit (Prunus species).High-throughput cDNA sequencing of M.laxa and M.fructicola isolates collected from stone fruit orchards revealed that 14% of isolates were infected with one or more of three mycoviruses: Sclerotinia sclerotiorum hypovirus 2 (SsHV2,
The Kola region hosts numerous Paleozoic massifs of ultrabasic alkaline rocks and carbonatites with deposits of commercially valuable metals, such as iron, tantalum, niobium, and rare earth elements.These magmatic complexes are characterized by high contents of alkaline elements at generally low contents of SiO2 and/or Al2O3.In this study, we exami
In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion of the vaping market which has led many to question whether vaping can assist people in smoking cessation, or if it in fact paves the way for new smokers.While there has not been conclusive evidence regarding vaping as a smoking Exhaust Systems cessation tool, there is striking evidence that vaping
Introduction.The article examines the legal status of honorary consuls, the procedure for their appointment and performance of consular functions.The scope of functions performed by honorary consuls and the volume of privileges and immunities accorded to honorary consuls for unhindered fulfillment of their official duties are separately disclosed.P