Microorganisms play a key role in cycling nutrients and contaminants in the terrestrial environment depending on their genetic potential. Here we present metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) for the bacterial and archaeal community in floodplain sediment samples taken June to October 2020 at two loca

Microorganisms play a key role in cycling nutrients and contaminants in the terrestrial environment depending on their genetic potential. Here, we present metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) for the bacterial and archaeal community in floodplain sediment samples taken June 2018 at two locations (OBJ

Microorganisms play a key role in cycling nutrients and contaminants in the terrestrial environment depending on their genetic potential. Here we present metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) for the bacterial and archaeal community in floodplain sediment samples taken September 2019 at one locations

This dataset includes groundwater and river water elevations and temperature data collected in the East River watershed located in the Upper Colorado River Basin. The data were collected in order to investigate the coupling between hydrology and biogeochemical processes in the floodplain. Data was c

Invasive plants reduce native plant diversity both directly through competition and

Perturbations in plant-pollinator networks: integrating theoretical and empirical

Infectious diseases are an integral part of natural ecosystems but also pose a serious threat to human health and agriculture. Understanding the multitude of factors shaping the epidemiology and evolution of pathogens is crucial for predicting and mitigating their effects, especially in a rapidly ch

Warmer than average temperatures and decreased annual precipitation caused by climate change are affecting the growth and reproduction of many species, including flowering plants. Climatic shifts may affect angiosperm functional traits, such as water use efficiency and nectar sugar concentration, wh

Mammals that cope with harsh environmental conditions by hibernating show seasonal variation in body mass, as fat reserves are accumulated during summer and depleted during winter. Hence, pre-hibernation mass is often considered a key phenotypic trait in hibernating species that can be an indicator

Voltinism, the number of generations produced per year, is under both genetic and environmental control in insects. The rapid temperature increases associated with climate change could distort the information insects are obtaining from environmental cues and possibly alter the number of generations

Despite bumble bees’ critical importance as pollinators throughout the montane regions of Colorado, little research has been done on their nesting habits. In order to conserve the populations of Bombus spp. in the West, better knowledge of their nest density and nesting habitats is needed. I hypothe

The spatial clustering of plants occurs for a variety of reasons, including the evolution of concentrated floral displays to attract more pollination. Within clusters, traits that attract pollinators may differ from non-cluster conditions– such as increasing floral display size andscent, which can c

Mexican Cut Preserve in the Elk Mountains is home to a unique system of ponds with a high diversity of aquatic life. Many species of caddisflies inhabit the various temporary, semi- permanent, and permanent ponds, including Asynarchus nigriculus. A. nigriculus is an aggressive caddisfly species that

Mutualisms involve complex relationships between multiple types of organisms. Traditionally, mutualisms like pollination have been studied using a pairwise perspective – only focusing on two individual species or groups of species with similar functions involved in the relationship. Including third-

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Management plan (1920s-1930s). Covers Grand Mesa National Forest, Uncompahgre National Forest, Gunnison National Forests. Topics: Recreation Strategy, dispersed outdoor recreation activities, developed recreation facilities, dispersed recreation. Agencies: Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Nation

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