Strawberry crinkle cytorhabdovirus, commonly called Strawberry crinkle virus (SCV), is a negative sense single stranded RNA virus that threatens strawberry production worldwide. This virus reduces plant rigidity, runner production, fruit size, and production, while causing distortion and crinkling of the leaves. This virus was first described in 1932 in Oregon and California with commercial strawberry […]
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The geometer moths are moths that belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, which includes moths and butterflies. Their scientific name is derived from the Ancient Greek geo and metron meaning “measure” in allusion to how their larvae, or “inchworms,” appear to “measure the earth” as they crawl in a looping form. It is a fairly
Javier Treviño (born December 11, 1960 in Monterrey, Mexico), was appointed Mexico Deputy Secretary of Education by President Enrique Peña Nieto on November 20, 2014. He was elected Member of Mexican Federal Congress (Diputado Federal) in 2012.Javier Treviño Javier Treviño combines a solid and successful business-government experience along his nine-year career of high-level corporate experience and
The Federal Government of the United States is the national governing authority established by the United States Constitution in 1787. It operates under a framework of federalism, meaning power is divided between the national government and individual U.S. states. The federal government exercises authority over matters of national importance, including defense, foreign policy, interstate commerce,
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The Appalachian Mountains, sometimes known as the Appalachians, are a mountain range in eastern to northern North America. During the Ordovician Period, the Appalachians initially developed some 480 million years ago. They formerly reached altitudes comparable to the Alps and the Rocky Mountains before succumbing to natural erosion. The Appalachian Mountains are a barrier to
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Epargyreus clarus, commonly known as the silver-spotted skipper, is a large and distinctive butterfly species in the family Hesperiidae (the skippers). It is widely distributed across North America, ranging from southern Canada through most of the United States and into parts of Mexico. The species is named for the prominent silvery-white patch on the underside
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The Pacific Northwest (PNW) is a geographic and cultural region of North America, situated along the Pacific Ocean in the continent’s northwest. It is internationally recognized for its rugged coastlines, temperate rainforests, mountain ranges, and rich Indigenous cultures. The PNW spans both the United States and Canada, creating a bi-national region with shared environmental systems,
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States (Estados Unidos Mexicanos), is a country located in the southern portion of North America. It is one of the most populous Spanish-speaking nations in the world and is known for its ancient civilizations, vibrant culture, diverse landscapes, and growing global influence. Geography and Location 🗺️ History 📜 Government and
The United States of America (USA) is a federal republic consisting of 50 states, a federal district (Washington, D.C.), five major unincorporated territories, and various possessions. Located primarily in North America, it is the world’s third-largest country by land area and population. The U.S. is recognized as a global superpower, with major influence in economics,
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Lake Erie is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and forms part of the international boundary between the United States and Canada. It is the fourth largest Great Lake by surface area but the shallowest, a characteristic that strongly influences its ecology, climate effects, and vulnerability to environmental change. The lake connects