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The sandbox tree's fruits are large, pumpkin-shaped capsules, 3–5 cm (1–2 in) long, 5–8 cm (2–3 in) diameter, with 16 carpels arranged radially. Its seeds are flattened and about 2 cm (3 ⁄ 4 in) diameter. The capsules explode when ripe, splitting into segments and launching seeds at 70 m/s (250 km/h; 160 mph). [5]
This behavior, combined with global warming, indicates that damage due to these insects will continue to increase as the temperatures continue to rise. One study predicted that farm damage due to Queensland fruit flies will increase by $3.1, $4.7, and $12.0 million with temperature increases of 0.5, 1 and 2 °C, respectively. [26]
B. dorsalis thorax and abdomen. B. dorsalis is a species of tephritid fruit fly. Flies that belong to this family are usually small to medium-sized with colorful markings. In particular, B. dorsalis belongs to a complex of physically similar flies called the Bactrocera dorsalis complex, whose defining characteristics include a mostly black thorax and dark T-shaped marking on the fly's ...
Eat the higher risk fruits and vegetables in moderation, Rogers advises — up to half a serving a day for foods Consumer Reports deems as “very high risk,” such as blueberries conventionally ...
Wreckage filled the seas off the island. Salt spray zoomed over 35-foot-high (11 m) dunes, filling brackish ponds in the island's interior. Winds sheared off tree branches, damaged fruit crops, and leveled cornfields, yet little injured homes. Automobile doors flexed in the winds. [63] At Manomet Bluffs the storm sank or unmoored 16 out of 20 ...
Incorrect O 2:CO 2 ratios in storage or fruit waxing. Algal leaf spot = red rust Cephaleuros virescens Kunze Black tip Post-harvest disorder of unknown cause Brushing damage Excessive post-harvest brush polishing of fruit Bunchy top Unknown cause Chilling injury Temperatures from 7-13 °C; cultivar dependent. Copper deficiency Unavailable copper
Poker: Texas Hold'em (No Limit) Play two face down cards and the five community cards. Bet any amount or go all-in. By Masque Publishing
The initial version was created in February 2012, with major upgrades in July 2013, [2] [3] [4] which enables users to model the explosion of nuclear weapons (contemporary, historical, or of any given arbitrary yield) on virtually any terrain and at virtually any altitude of their choice. [5]