mlsa-iai-msu-lab/ru_sci_bench_zho_cite_reranking huggingface dataset:
Abundance and Community Composition of Ammonia-Oxidizers in Paddy Soil at Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates

Ammonia oxidation, the first and rate-limiting step of nitrification, is carried out by both ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and ammonia-oxidizing archaea (AOA). However, the relative importance of AOB and AOA to nitrification in terrestrial ecosystems is not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the nitrogen input amount on abundance and community composition of AOB and AOA in red paddy soil. Soil samples of 10-20 cm (root layer soil) and 0-5 cm (surface soil) depths were taken from a red paddy. Rice in the paddy was fertilized with different rates of N as urea of N1 (75 kg N ha~(-1) yr~(-1)), N2 (150 kg N ha~(-1) yr~(-1)), N3 (225 kg N ha~(-1) yr~(-1)) and CK (without fertilizers) in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Abundance and community composition of ammonia oxidizers was analyzed by real-time PCR and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) based on amoA (the unit A of ammonia monooxygenase) gene. Archaeal amoA copies in N3 and N2 were significantly (P<0.05) higher than those in CK and N1 in root layer soil or in surface soil under tillering and heading stages of rice, while the enhancement in bacterial amoA gene copies with increasing of N fertilizer rates only took on in root layer soil. N availability and soil NO_3~--N content increased but soil NH_4~+-N content didn’t change with increasing of N fertilizer rates. Otherwise, the copy numbers of archaeal amoA gene were higher (P<0.05) than those of bacterial amoA gene in root lary soil or in surface soil. Redundancy discriminate analysis based on DGGE bands showed that there were no obvious differs in composition of AOA or AOB communities in the field among different N fertilizer rates. Results of this study suggested that the abundance of ammonia-oxidizers had active response to N fertilizer rates and the response of AOA was more obvious than that of AOB. Similarity in the community composition of AOA or AOB among different N fertilizer rates indicate that the community composition of ammonia-oxidizers was relatively stable in the paddy soil at least in short term for three years.
Identiifcation and Genetic Analysis of a Novel Rice Spotted-Leaf Mutant with Broad-Spectrum Resistance to Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae

A spotted-leaf mutant of rice HM143 was isolated from an EMS-induced IR64 mutant bank. Brown lesions randomly distributed on leaf blades were observed about 3 wk after sowing. The symptom lasted for the whole plant growth duration. Histochemical analysis indicated that cell death occurred in and around the site of necrotic lesions accompanied with accumulation of hydrogen hyperoxide. Agronomic traits were largely similar to the wild type IR64 except seed setting rate and 1 000-grain weight which were significantly decreased in the mutant. Disease resistance of the mutant to multiple races of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae was significantly enhanced. Genetic analysis showed that the mutation was controlled by a single recessive gene, tentatively termed spl~(HM143). In addition, using molecular markers and 1 023 mutant type individuals from an F_2 segregating population derived from the cross HM143/R9308, the spotted-leaf gene was finally delimited to an interval of 149 kb between markers XX25 and ID40 on the long arm of chromosome 4. spl~(HM143) is likely a novel rice spotted-leaf gene since no other similar genes have been identified near the chromosomal region.
Fall, mineralogy and chemistry of Nathdwara H6 chondrite

We report here for the first time the composition and mineralogical studies on a new meteorite, which fell in Dhayala ki Chappar (24o580N, 73o4802700E) 5 kmNWof Nathdwara in south Rajasthan, India, on Dec. 25th, 2012. Mineralogical and compositional studies were carried out on a representative piece of the Nathdwara meteorite sample. The mineralogical composition of the meteorite has been found to be olivine (42-45 vol.%), feldspar (10-15 vol.%), orthopyroxene (23o25 vol.%), troilite (6o8 vol.%), and titanium bearing minerals (6-8 vol.%). Our investigations show that the Nathdwara meteorite belongs to H6 group of ordinary chondrites.
Ecological scale and seasonal heterogeneity in the spatial behaviors of giant pandas

We report on the first study to track the spatial behaviors of wild giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) using high-resolution global positioning system (GPS) telemetry. Between 2008 and 2009, 4 pandas (2 male and 2 female) were tracked in Foping Reserve, China for an average of 305 days (± 54.8 SE). Panda home ranges were larger than those of previous very high frequency tracking studies, with a bimodal distribution of space-use and distinct winter and summer centers of activity. Home range sizes were larger in winter than in summer, although there was considerable individual variability. All tracked pandas exhibited individualistic, unoriented and multiphasic movement paths, with a high level of tortuosity within seasonal core habitats and directed, linear, largescale movements between habitats. Pandas moved from low elevation winter habitats to high elevation (>2000 m) summer habitats in May, when temperatures averaged 17.5 °C (± 0.3 SE), and these large-scale movements took <1 month to complete. The peak in panda mean elevation occurred in Jul, after which they began slow, largescale movements back to winter habitats that were completed in Nov. An adult female panda made 2 longdistance movements during the mating season. Pandas remain close to rivers and streams during winter, possibly reflecting the elevated water requirements to digest their high-fiber food. Panda movement path tortuosity and first-passage-time as a function of spatial scale indicated a mean peak in habitat search effort and patch use of approximately 700 m. Despite a high degree of spatial overlap between panda home ranges, particularly in winter, we detected neither avoidance nor attraction behavior between conspecifics.
Effects of larval size and hydrodynamics on the growth rates of the black fly Simulium tribulatum

Black flies are ubiquitous and important members of lotic ecosystems. Size is known to affect many aspects of their life in the aquatic larval stage, including intraspecific competition for feeding sites. As filter feeders, flow affects their ability to feed and reach sufficiently fast flow. This, in turn, can lead to risky fluid-mediated dispersal behavior in search of better conditions. It is surprising, therefore, that little information is available regarding how physiological and environmental factors combine to affect larval growth rates. The present study determines the relative growth rates of small (0.6 mm) and large (approximately 4 mm) larvae in laboratory flumes designed to produce spatially homogeneous and temporally consistent flow regimes at ecologically relevant velocities (44 and 64 cm/s). Our results indicate that size and flow both influence growth rates and that the 2 interact significantly. Young larvae exhibit faster growth rates and a greater positive response to increased flow speed. This result might help explain why smaller larvae have a greater propensity to disperse than larger larvae: the benefit of increased growth rate that they receive from relocating to faster flow might balance the risks inherent in dispersal.
Petrography and geochemistry of Paleocene–Eocene limestones in the Ching-dar syncline, eastern Iran

The Ching-dar syncline is located to the west of the city of Birjand, in the east of Iran. The ca. 500 m thick studied section at the eastern flank of the syncline contains a sequence of almost continuous shallowmarine limestones that exhibit no major sedimentary breaks or evidence for volcanic activity. Skeletal grains consist of large benthic foraminifera and green algae whereas non-skeletal grains are mostly peloids and intraclasts. They were deposited on a shallow-marine carbonate ramp. The limestones have undergone extensive diagenetic processes with varying intensities, the most important of which are micritization, cementation, compaction (chemical and mechanical), internal filling and stylolitization. Chemical analysis of the limestone samples revealed high calcium and low magnesium content. Major and minor element values were used to determine the original carbonate mineralogy of these limestones. Petrographic evidence and elemental values indicate that calcite was the original carbonate mineral in the limestones of the Ching-dar syncline. The elemental composition of the Ching-dar carbonates also demonstrates that they have stabilized in a meteoric phreatic environment. Variation of Sr/ Ca vs. Mn values suggests that diagenetic alteration occurred in an open geochemical system.
一起乌头碱食物中毒的调查

根据《食物中毒诊断标准及技术处理总则》(GB14938-94)规定,经流行病学调查、中毒人员的临床表现和实验室检验结果等综合分析,由3位副主任医师所组成的诊断小组一致确认该事件是就餐人员因饮用自家泡制的药酒而引起的乌头碱食物中毒(乌头碱具体来源可能与泡制药酒的原材料有关)。乌头碱是以异戊二烯为碳架的二帖类生物碱,以酸或沸水处理后水解为毒性较弱的苯酰乌头原碱和乙酸,苯酰乌头原碱可以进一步水解为毒性更弱乌头原碱与苯甲酸,在同样的条件下乌头碱的水解过程是可逆的,但进程缓慢。乌头碱的中毒剂量因人而异,一般口服为0.2mg,3.0~5.0mg就能达到致死剂量。乌头碱能经消化道和破损皮肤吸收,其吸收速度很快,发生临床表现的时间快的1~2min,大多在30min内就能发生特异性临床表现,情况严重者可由呼吸衰竭而死亡。本次药酒中毒事件情况比较严重,6例中毒,2例死亡,其主要原因为患者安全意识薄弱,在不了解药物性状的同时泡制药酒,从而导致乌头碱中毒。因此,自制药酒忌随意泡制,应在相关中医师或者具有专业知识的人指导下操作。为减轻有毒物质的吸收,通常采用催吐、导泻或洗胃等方式。此外,发现及时、采取措施对症处理是治疗此类中毒事件的惟一正确方式。
临床医学专业硕士研究生医德现状调查分析

2009年教育部对硕士研究生招收进行了战略性结构调整,应届本科毕业生成为临床医学专业学位硕士研究生的主要生源。“无德不为医”,培养医德高、医技精,“能看病、会看病”的综合性应用人才是临床医学专业学位教育的终极目标,更是完善医疗体制改革、构建和谐医患关系、助推人人享有优良卫生保健的中国梦早日实现理念下高等医学院校必须承载的主要社会职能。临床医学专业学位硕士研究生培养目标强烈的职业指向性特点和招生数量的持续增长,注定了毕业生们将成为铸就和谐医患关系的风向标。为此重庆医科大学开展了对临床医学专业学位硕士研究生在职业情感、医德规范、医学伦理、医德责任等方面的调查分析,为构建切合培养特点的医德教育模式,提高人才培养质量提供现实的参考依据。
脊髓性肌萎缩症的研究进展

脊髓性肌萎缩症(spinal muscular atrophy,SMA)是由于脊髓前角细胞变性导致的肌无力和肌萎缩的遗传性疾病,以进行性、对称性肢体近端和躯干肌肉无力、萎缩为主要表现,患者最终死于呼吸衰竭和严重的肺部感染,是一种致死性疾病。其临床表现及分型复杂,目前尚无有效的治疗方法。现就Ⅰ~Ⅳ型SMA的临床特征、诊断和治疗进展进行综述。
Image improvement based on sub-pixel post-integration for a staring imaging system in geostationary orbit

This paper proposes the post-integration technology based on sub-pixel image registration and image fusion to improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of remote sensing images without motion degradation caused by satellite vibration. A two-dimensional vibration system is set up to simulate satellite disturbance. Image sequences with different exposure times are captured using a high-speed CMOS camera. The displacement plots are compared with the motion data measured by the grating linear encoder. These plots indicate that the accuracy of the registration algorithm is better than 0.1 pixels. The sub-pixel image fusion shows an improvement in image quality, thus indicating that this technology is powerful for staring imaging systems in geostationary orbit.
《心电图学》系列讲座(十一)———窄QRS波心动过速(一)

为帮助全科医生、基层医生在较短时间内系统掌握心电图学基础知识和重点内容,提高心电图诊断能力及科研能力,本刊特邀郑州大学第二附属医院心电图科李中健教授专家团队撰写了心电图学系列讲座。本系列讲座共有26讲,内容涵盖心电图基础知识,重点阐述和分析临床经常遇到的异常心电图特征,并注重心电图与临床工作的结合。讲座理论联系实际,图文并茂,实用性强,循序渐进,重、难点突出,易懂易记,不仅适用于全科医生、基层医生,也适用于心电工作者、心内科专科医生、医学生、护理人员等。本刊从今年第1期进行连载,敬请关注。
Ripple-effect analysis for operational architecture of air defense systems with supernetwork modeling

In order to solve the problem that the ripple-effect analysis for the operational architecture of air defense systems (OAADS) is hardly described in quantity with previous modeling approaches, a supernetwork modeling approach for the OAADS is put forward by extending granular computing. Based on that operational units and links are equal to different information granularities, the supernetwork framework of the OAADS is constructed as a “fournetwork within two-layer” structure by forming dynamic operating coalitions, and measuring indexes of the ripple-effect analysis for the OAADS are given combining with Laplace spectral radius. In this framework, via analyzing multidimensional attributes which inherit relations between operational units in different granular scales, an extended granular computing is put forward integrating with a topological structure. Then the operation process within the supernetwork framework, including transformation relations between two layers in the vertical view and mapping relations among functional networks in the horizontal view, is studied in quantity. As the application case shows, comparing with previous modeling approaches, the supernetwork model can validate and analyze the operation mechanism in the air defense architecture, and the ripple-effect analysis can be used to confirm the key operational unit with micro and macro viewpoints.
心包炎性肌纤维母细胞瘤1例

讨论IMT是少见的间叶性肿瘤,主要由分化的肌纤维母细胞性梭形细胞组成,多见于儿童和青少年,最常累及肺部。本例IMT发生于心包,并引起大量心包积液,临床罕见。超声心动图可显示IMT的部位、大小、形状、血运情况及心包积液,为临床诊断及治疗提供有价值的参考信息,但确诊仍需依靠病理学检查。心包IMT需与结核性心包积液相鉴别。结核性心包积液患者心包表面大多可探及"飘带样"回声,结合结核病史有助于鉴别。对于IMF的性质一直存在争论。本例心包IMT向肺组织浸润,但梭形细胞无异型,偶见核分裂象,倾向于低度恶性。
康复新液治疗化疗后口腔溃疡临床研究

目的观察康复新液对化疗后口腔溃疡疗效。方法将化疗后口腔溃疡患者180例随机分成2组,90例采用康复新液治疗,90例采用西瓜霜喷剂治疗,观察治疗效果和溃疡好转天数及疼痛评分。结果康复新液组总体疗效优于西瓜霜喷剂组(P < 0. 05) ; 康复新液组溃疡好转天数为(2. 38 ± 1. 18) d,优于西瓜霜喷剂组(2. 93 ± 1. 31) d(P < 0. 01) 。康复新液组溃疡疼痛评分低于西瓜霜喷剂组(P < 0. 01) 。结论康复新液治化疗后口腔溃疡效果良好。
肉豆蔻中总木脂素的提取工艺优化研究

目的优选提取肉豆蔻总木脂素的最佳提取工艺。方法以肉豆蔻总木脂素提取量为评价指标结合正交试验,优化其提取工艺。结果分别采用10倍量和8倍量90%乙醇为溶媒提取2次,每次1. 5 h。结论本工艺稳定,重复性良好,适合工业化大生产。
七叶鬼灯檠总酚微波辅助提取工艺优化及其DPPH 自由基清除能力分析

目的探索七叶鬼灯檠总酚微波辅助提取最佳工艺条件及其DPPH 自由基清除能力研究。方法通过单因素试验和正交试验分别考察微波辅助下超声波提取功率、乙醇体积分数、料液比以及提取时间等不同因素对七叶鬼灯檠总酚提取率的影响,并考察总酚对DPPH 自由基的清除能力。结果七叶鬼灯檠中总酚最佳提取工艺为提取功率600 W、乙醇体积分数50%、料液比1 ∶ 30、提取时间6 min。在最佳提取工艺条件下,总酚得率8. 61%,其清除DPPH 自由基的IC_(50)为(12. 20 ± 1. 60) μg /mL。结论确定了七叶鬼灯檠总酚微波辅助提取最佳工艺; 证明了其总酚提取物具有较强的清除自由基能力。
中药诱导分化治疗肿瘤的研究现状

中药诱导肿瘤细胞分化是治疗肿瘤发展的一个新的领域。本文主要就来自中药的的单一化合物、单味或复方中药对肿瘤细胞诱导分化作用的研究现状进行了回顾,并对存在的问题和应用前景进行讨论。作者查阅了1994—2012年的相关文献,进一步探讨中药诱导肿瘤细胞分化的机制。中药从整体出发,以多靶点、多途径、多种方式作用于恶性肿瘤细胞,诱导恶性肿瘤细胞分化,对机体正常细胞的负影响较小。研究中药诱导肿瘤细胞分化,可以为发现与研究肿瘤诱导分化剂开辟了新的思路和方法,同时也能够为中药治疗肿瘤提供了崭新的研究途径。
Di-(n-butyl)-phthalate-induced Oxidative Stress and Depression-like Behavior in Mice with or without Ovalbumin Immunization

Objective To investigate the relationship between atopic allergy and depression and the role of DBP in the development of depression. Methods BALB/c mice were randomly divided into eight groups: saline; ovalbumin (OVA)-immunized; saline+DBP (0.45 mg/kg?d); saline+DBP (45 mg/kg-d); DBP (0.45 mg/kg-d) OVA-immunized; DBP (45 mg/kg-d) OVA-immunized; saline+hydrocortisone (30 mg/kg-d); and hydrocortisone (30 mg/kg?d)-exposed OVA-immunized. Behavior (e.g. open-field, tail suspension, and forced swimming tests), viscera coefficients (brain and spleen), oxidative damage [e.g. reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione (GSH)], as well as levels of IgE and IL-4, were then analyzed. Results In the saline and OVA groups, the degree of depression symptoms in mice increased with increasing DBP concentration. Additionally, the OVA-immunity groups were associated with more serious depressive behavior compared with the same exposure concentration in the saline group. Oxidative damage was associated with a dose-dependent increase in DBP in the different groups. IL-4 and IgE levels were associated with low-dose DBP stimulation, which changed to high-dose inhibition with increasing DBP exposure, possibly due to spleen injury seen at high DBP concentrations. Conclusion Development of an atopic allergy has the potential to increase the risk of depression in mice, and it seems that DBP helps OVA to exert its effect in our present model. Moreover, the results of our study implicate a certain connection between brain oxidative stress and depression, which deserves a further exploration.
蓖麻杂交种汾蓖10号的选育及栽培技术

汾蓖10号蓖麻杂交种,2011年由山西省农业科学院经济作物研究所配制、选育而成,具有早熟、抗病、高产等特性,适宜在山西、吉林、陕西、内蒙古、新疆等无霜期在120d以上的区域种植。同时,为发掘汾蓖10号的高产潜力,课题组研究了相应的高产高效的栽培技术,在多地种植产量性状良好。
早熟陆地棉新品种新陆早61号的选育及栽培技术

新陆早61号(原代号新石H4)是新疆石河子棉花研究所选育的早熟陆地棉新品种,2013年通过新疆维吾尔自治区农作物品种审定委员会审定命名。该品种早熟、高产、优质、抗病、适宜机械采收等特点,适宜新疆南、北疆早熟棉区、甘肃河西走廊棉区及特早熟棉亚区种植。
Fuel properties and combustion characteristics of some promising bamboo species in India

We investigated the fuel characteristics of five important bamboo species viz., Dendrocalamus strictus, D. brandisii, D. stocksii, Bambusa bambos and B. balcooa. The selected species cover more than 85% of the total growing stock of bamboo in India. Basic density varied from 0.48 to 0.78 g?cm~(-3) among the bamboo species studied. Ash content, volatile matter content and fixed carbon content ranged between 1.4%?3.0%, 77.2%?80.8% and 17.6%?21.1%, respectively. Variation in calorific value (18.7?19.6 MJ?kg~(-1)) was marginal. Fuel value index varied widely (586?2120) among bamboo species. The highest calorific value (19.6 MJ?kg~(-1)) and fuel value index (2120) were found in B. balcooa. Ash elemental analysis revealed that silica and potassium are the major ash forming minerals in bamboo biomass. Silica content ranged from 8.7% to 49.0%, while potassium ranged from 20.6% to 69.8%. We studied combustion characteristics under oxidizing atmosphere. Burning profiles of the samples were derived by applying the derivative thermogravimetric technique which is discussed in detail. The five bamboo species were different in their combustion behaviour, mainly due to differences in physical and chemical properties. We compare fuel properties, ash elemental analysis and combustion characteristics of bamboo biomass with wood biomass of Eucalyptus hybrid (Eucalyptus tereticornis × Eucalyptus camaldulensis).
Strength performance of mortise and loose-tenon furniture joints under uniaxial bending moment

We determined the effects of adhesive type and loose tenon dimensions (length and thickness) on bending strength of T-shaped mortise and loose-tenon joints. Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and two-component polyurethane (PU) adhesives were used to construct joint specimens. The bending moment capacity of joints increased significantly with increased length and thickness of the loose tenon. Bending moment capacity of joints constructed with PU adhesive was approximately 13% higher than for joints constructed with PVAc adhesive. We developed a predictive equation as a function of adhesive type and loose tenon dimensions to estimate the strength of the joints constructed of oriental beech (Fagus orientalis L.) under uniaxial bending load.
Goal programming approach for sustainable forest management (case study in Iranian Caspian forests)

We used a goal programming technique to determine the optimal harvest volume for the Iranian Caspian forest. We collected data including volume, growth, wood price at forest roadside, and variable harvesting costs. The allometric method was used to quantify sequestrated carbon. Regression analysis was used to derive growth models. Expected mean price was estimated using wood price and variable harvesting costs. Questionnaire was used to determine the constraints and the equation coefficients of the goal programming model. The optimal volume was determined using the goal programming method according to multipurpose forest management. LINGO software was used for analysis. Results indicated that the optimum volumes of species were 250.25 m~3?ha~(-1) for beech, 59 m~3?ha~(-1) for hornbeam, 73 m~3?ha~(-1) for oak, 41 m~3?ha~(-1) for alder, and 32 m~3?ha~(-1) for other species. The total optimum volume is 455.25 m~3?ha~(-1).
Ethnobotanical study of forage/fodder plant species in and around the semi-arid Awash National Park, Ethiopia

We undertook ethnobotanical study of forage/fodder plant species used by the Afar and Oromo (Kereyu and Ittu) Nations in and around the semi-arid Awash National Park (ANP), Ethiopia. The study aimed at investigating and documenting indigenous knowledge (IK) on forage/fodder plant species and threats to their survival. Ninety-six informants between 20 and 80 years old were selected using prior information. Data were collected using semi-structured interview, guided field walk, discussion and field observation. Preference ranking, Jaccard’s coefficient of similarity and priority ranking were used for data analysis. One hundred twenty-six forage/fodder species of 90 genera and 43 families were collected in the study area. More than 88% of the species were reported with their vernacular names, where 68% were reported by the Afar Nation and 70% by the Oromo Nation. Family Poaceae was represented by 25 species (20%), followed by Fabaceae 18 (14%). Preference ranking for the most preferred forage grasses as perceived by key informants revealed that Chrysopogon plumulosus was the most important forage/fodder species. Overgrazing was the major threat in the study area, scoring 22%.
Satellite monitoring of land-use and land-cover changes in northern Togo protected areas

Remote-sensing data for protected areas in northern Togo, obtained in three different years (2007, 2000, and 1987), were used to assess and map changes in land cover and land use for this drought prone zone. The normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) was applied to the images to map changes in vegetation. An unsupervised classification, followed by classes recoding, filtering, identifications, area computing and post-classification process were applied to the composite of the three years of NDVI images. Maximum likelihood classification was applied to the 2007 image (ETM+2007) using a supervised classification process. Seven vegetation classes were defined from training data sets. The seven classes included the following biomes: riparian forest, dry forest, flooded vegetation, wooded savanna, fallows, parkland, and water. For these classes, the overall accuracy and the overall kappa statistic for the classified map were 72.5% and 0.67, respectively. Data analyses indicated a great change in land resources; especially between 1987 and 2000 probably due to the impact of democratization process social, economic, and political disorder from 1990. Wide-scale loss of vegetation occurred during this period. However, areas of vegetation clearing and regrowth were more visible between 2000 and 2007. The main source of confusion in the contingency matrix was due to heterogeneity within certain classes. It could also be due to spectral homogeneity among the classes. This research provides a baseline for future ecological landscape research and for the next management program in the area.
Compatibility and complementarity of indigenous and scientific knowledge of wild plants in the highlands of southwest Saudi Arabia

This study presents a survey of wild plants commonly used by local inhabitants in the highlands of southwest Saudi Arabia. Based upon literature review, direct observation of local inhabitants, and questionnaire interviews, 36 plant species were assessed and given scores according to their use. The gaps between scientific and indigenous knowledge on the use of plants were estimated using a “compatibility ratio”. The score values were estimated based on seven different use categories of ecosystem services, including food, forage, medicine, wood, beekeeping, research, and education. Additional structural categories include source of materials, shade, hedges, ornamental plantings, and soil stabilization. There are discrepancies between indigenous knowledge (IK) and scientific knowledge (SK) but in most cases, SK of the species supports the IK and plant users preference. The results also provide information that challenges assumptions about the consistency of IK with SK. Our study highlights the importance of understanding the cultural context and uses of wild plants. Biodiversity-based knowledge holds promise for contributing to sustainable use of wild plant resources and related traditions. The success of such endeavours depends on the compatibility and complementarity of indigenous and scientific knowledge.