This is a series of slides showing the Spotted Lanternfly from egg mass through the second instar and the gypsy moth emerging from 2 egg masses in northern Berks County, PA and very southern Schuylkill County, PA.
Summation of 2019 research on Lycorma delicatula, the Spotted Lanternfly in Berks County, PA from egg hatching in the spring to egg laying in the fall.
Summation of 2019 research on Lycorma delicatula, the Spotted Lanternfly in Berks County, PA from egg hatching in the spring to egg laying in the fall.
PPT of talk delivered on the Spotted Lanternfly, Jan. 25, 2019. This talks about the natural history of the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula , and it relationship to the people in Berks County, PA by an ecologist who studied Ailanthus altissima for his MS thesis.
Thoughts on 2018 research on the spotted lanternfly, nov. 14, 2018Richard Gardner
This is a paper summing my thoughts about what I observed while studying the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, on the front-lines of its spread in Berks County, PA this past field season.
This slideshow uses the data from the Second Southern African Bird Atlas Project (SABAP2) to show how Spotted Flycathers arrive and depart from southern Africa
My mother's family at war within itself allegory using trees as symbols of th...Richard Gardner
Three versions of an allegory using trees from a forest to demonstrate that different people in family have different gifts all of which are essential for the family to function.
PPT of talk delivered on the Spotted Lanternfly, Jan. 25, 2019. This talks about the natural history of the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula , and it relationship to the people in Berks County, PA by an ecologist who studied Ailanthus altissima for his MS thesis.
Thoughts on 2018 research on the spotted lanternfly, nov. 14, 2018Richard Gardner
This is a paper summing my thoughts about what I observed while studying the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, on the front-lines of its spread in Berks County, PA this past field season.
This slideshow uses the data from the Second Southern African Bird Atlas Project (SABAP2) to show how Spotted Flycathers arrive and depart from southern Africa
My mother's family at war within itself allegory using trees as symbols of th...Richard Gardner
Three versions of an allegory using trees from a forest to demonstrate that different people in family have different gifts all of which are essential for the family to function.
BCTV May 2021 talking points for an interview on Emergency PreparednessRichard Gardner
These are talking points I prepared for an interview done on BCTV by Terrisa Faulkner of Abilities in Motion (https://www.abilitiesinmotion.org/) about Emergency Preparedness
Thoughts about the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, from ongoing research near ground zero for its introduction. This article contrasts its spread with the spread of the Brown Marmorated Stinkbug, Japanese stilt grass and mile-a-minute vine.
May 3, Wernersville talk on Mental Illness Recovery and Resiliency, Word versionRichard Gardner
This is the Word version of a talk at Wernersville State Hospital on my experience with mental illness Recovery and Resiliency. I am bipolar 2 and diabetic 2. It is a call for change on how we view "mental illness" and how we move forward.
This is a presentation on the American Chestnut, Castanea dentata, my experiences in the last 3 field seasons while doing a census along the Appalachian Trail and other trails. Included are a definition of a native plant, non-native plants and the negative results of hybridization.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Top 8 Strategies for Effective Sustainable Waste Management.pdfJhon Wick
Discover top strategies for effective sustainable waste management, including product removal and product destruction. Learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, implement waste segregation, and explore innovative technologies for a greener future.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
different Modes of Insect Plant InteractionArchita Das
different modes of interaction between insects and plants including mutualism, commensalism, antagonism, Pairwise and diffuse coevolution, Plant defenses, how coevolution started
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Wildlife-AnIntroduction.pdf so that you know more about our environment
Spotted Lanternfly and Gypsy Moth, Spring 2019
1. Spotted Lanternfly and Gypsy Moth
Berks County, PA
Spring 2019
Richard Gardner
rtgardner3@yahoo.com
2. Throughout these slides I include biological markers to serve
as indications of the time of season the photos were taken.
Biological markers are a good indication, (the simplest but not
the best), of when SLF egg masses will hatch and proceed
through different life stages.
3. These slides may be copied and used in talks, publications or
otherwise as long as I am cited as follows:
Richard Gardner, Spring 2019.
85. Appalachian Trail
Rt. 183 south
June 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2019
This is the same tree on five consecutive days. Wild grape is the most
probable food as there are no Ailanthus within the area and wild grape is
attached to this and other trees in the immediate area and I saw adult SLF
feeding on wild grape within 30 yards of this tree last fall.
Therefore, Ailanthus does not appear to be necessary for successful
reproduction, just a high quality food source such as wild grape.
South side of tree.
94. Appalachian Trail
Rt. 183 south
June 7, 11, 12 & 14, 2019
This is the same tree about 50 yards from the earlier
tree with the set of five days. Wild grape is the most
probable food as there are no Ailanthus within the
area, wild grape is nearby and SLF was on wild grape
within 30 yards of this egg mass last fall.
West side of a tree.
99. NOTES
The SLF nymphs appear to hatch at night, stay put throughout the day and then move the next night or so.
The nymphs appear to seek the foliage and new stems of food plants and stay there until changing to adults. I have yet to
see a nymph on the trunk of a tree very long after hatching.
Adults seek the branches and trunks of food sources, not the foliage like the nymphs.
At the Highland Road site, I have seen at least 2 instars of SLF simultaneously.
Hatching appears to be related to heat. Egg masses in sun appear to hatch sooner than those in shade. Egg masses on the
north or shade side of trees may hatch later than those on the sun side. Calculating “degree days” from January 1st of a
given year may be the best way of predicting when an egg mass will hatch and in general when egg masses in a specific area
will hatch. To be a totally accurate predictor, sun exposure of an individual egg mass must be accounted for.
Egg masses appear to hatch as a whole over several days or not at all.
There appears to be a low egg mass hatch rate this year, perhaps 30% or lower, regardless of apparent food source or
substrate egg masses are laid on. I am not sure if this is the normal hatch rate.
I am not sure if there is a hatching success difference between “naked” egg masses and those coated with matrix.
SLF is a phenomenal disperser due to its fast movement and being a nymph as opposed to a caterpillar.
This past couple years has been unusually wet locally with rapid temperature swings . Significant snows each year have
occurred in March. This may be a large factor in what happens with SLF, especially the hatching of egg masses.
100. Gypsy Moth
From field observations beginning when I was fifteen years old around the fall of 1973 to the present it
is apparent to me that the Gypsy moth is a much greater threat to our forests and ecosystems than the
Spotted Lanternfly because the SLF feeds on a limited number of foods and is limited in its habitat, not
penetrating deep forests. The Gypsy Moth is everywhere from deep forests to urban forests and eats
almost every tree that it can find.
101. Appalachian Trail
Rt. 183 south
April 19 – May 3, 2019
There was about a week between the hatching of
the first egg mass and the second egg mass.