Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries topic list of research papers
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Potassium Management for Improving Growth and Grain Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) under Moisture Stress Condition2016 / Amanullah, Asif Iqbal, Irfanullah, Zeeshan Hidayat
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Understanding the attitudes and practices of paddy farmers for enhancing soil and water conservation in Northern Iran
Abstract The objective of this paper was to identify the factors affecting rice growers’ attitudes and practices towards water and soil conservation in the Fumanat Plain of Guilan Province, Iran. Data were collected through a survey questionnaire...
2016 / Dariush Ashoori, Asghar Bagheri, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Anastasios Michailidis -
Mediterranean countries' food consumption and sourcing patterns:An Ecological Footprint viewpoint
Abstract Securing food for growing populations while minimizing environmental externalities is becoming a key topic in the current sustainability debate. This is particularly true in the Mediterranean region, which is characterized by scarce natural ...
2016 / Alessandro Galli, Katsunori Iha, Martin Halle, Hamid El Bilali, Nicole Grunewald, et al. -
Next-generation sequencing-based user-friendly platforms for drug-resistant tuberculosis diagnosis: A promise for the near future
Abstract Since 2002, there has been a gradual worldwide 1.3% annual decrease in the incidence of tuberculosis (TB). This is an encouraging statistic; however, it will not achieve the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating TB by 2050, and it ...
2016 / David L. Dolinger, Rebecca E. Colman, David M. Engelthaler, Timothy C. Rodwell -
Effects of sorbitol and glycerol on the structure, dynamics, and stability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis pyrazinamidase
Abstract Objective/background Mycobacterium tuberculosis pyrazinamidase (PZase) is known an enzyme that is involved in degradation of pyrazinamide to ammonia and pyrazinoic acid. Pyrazinamide is an important...
2016 / M. Khajehzadeh, Faramarz Mehrnejad, Mohammad Pazhang, Farahnoosh Doustdar -
Next generation data systems and knowledge products to support agricultural producers and science-based policy decision making
Abstract Research on next generation agricultural systems models shows that the most important current limitation is data, both for on-farm decision support and for research investment and policy decision making. One of the greatest data challenges...
2016 / Susan M. Capalbo, John M. Antle, Clark Seavert -
Parenting Mistakes as a Factor in Communication Difficulties in Children
Abstract The article investigates the social and cultural nature of impaired communication in preschool children. The author presents the findings of an empiric research into the influence of parenting styles as a trigger of variable communication...
2016 / Anna G. Samokhvalova -
Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Facilities Management: Opportunities to be Considered by Facility Managers
Abstract The demand of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasing recently as much international organisation and government taking the initiative to promote BIM in building life-cycle. Although the implementation of BIM is not an easy...
2016 / Nor Diana Aziz, Abdul Hadi Nawawi, Nor Rima Muhamad Ariff -
Urban Flood Risk Reduction by Increasing Green Areas for Adaptation to Climate Change
Abstract Enhanced green infrastructure (GI) in urban areas, such as green roofs, parks and green spaces can make a significant contribution to enhancing the provision of fundamental ecosystem services (ES), through nature-based solutions. These...
2016 / Erik Zimmermann, Laura Bracalenti, Rubén Piacentini, Luis Inostroza -
Sustainable Redevelopment of Public Spaces in City Centres: A Bioclimatic Approach
Abstract A case study is here presented in which the design perspective in the redevelopment of public spaces is overturned: instead of designing the area and then verifying the results in terms of effective liveability of the new spaces, the...
2016 / Eva Coisson, Sandro Del Lesto, Barbara Gherri -
Aliens in Egyptian waters. A checklist of ascidians of the Suez Canal and the adjacent Mediterranean waters
Abstract Checklists of the alien ascidian fauna of Egyptian waters are provided covering the Suez Canal, the adjacent Mediterranean waters and the Gulf of Suez. Enrichment in ascidian species of the Suez Canal seems to have been on the increase...
2016 / Y. Halim, M. Abdel Messeih -
Effect of Different Types of Fertilization on Weed Flora in Processed Tomato Crop
Abstract A field experiment was conducted in 2014 to determine the effect of organic and inorganic fertilization on weed flora in processed tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with...
2016 / Nikolina Cheimona, Christina Angeli, Eleni Panagiotou, Afroditi Tzanidaki, Chysoula Drontza, et al. -
Adaptation pathways of global wheat production: Importance of strategic adaptation to climate change2015 / Akemi Tanaka, Kiyoshi Takahashi, Yuji Masutomi, Naota Hanasaki, Yasuaki Hijioka, et al.
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Pilot Aquaponic Growing System of Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) and Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)
Abstract The aquaponic recirculating systems are integrated systems that combine fish and plant culture. These systems consist of two components: aquaculture and hydroponics components. In these systems the nutrients necessary for plant growth are...
2016 / Radu Mihai Filep, Ştefan Diaconescu, Mioara Costache, Mala-Maria Stavrescu-Bedivan, Liliana Bădulescu, et al. -
Should we stop meating like this? Reducing meat consumption through substitution
Abstract High levels of meat consumption are increasingly being criticised for ethical, environmental, and social reasons. Plant-based meat substitutes have been identified as healthy sources of protein that, in comparison to meat, offer a number of ...
2016 / Chrysostomos Apostolidis, Fraser McLeay -
A review of sustainability, deterrents, personal values, attitudes and purchase intentions in the organic food supply chain
Abstract This study aims to enhance our understanding of the organic food supply chain among practitioners, academicians and researchers by underlining the major factors affecting the growth of the organic food business. Previous articles on organic ...
2016 / Shashi, Sri Yogi Kottala, Rajwinder Singh -
Flower Characteristics and the Yield of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) Accessions2010 / ANDI WIJAYA, Susantidiana, MUHAMAD UMAR HARUN, HENY HAWALID
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Future climate impacts on maize farming and food security in Malawi2016 / Tilele Stevens, Kaveh Madani
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A framework for a joint hydro-meteorological-social analysis of drought
Abstract This article presents an innovative framework for analysing environmental governance challenges by focusing on their Drivers, Responses and Impacts (DRI). It builds on and modifies the widely applied Drivers, Pressures, States, Impacts and...
2016 / Bettina Lange, Ian Holman, John P. Bloomfield -
Food and Nutrient Intakes Assessed with Dietary Records for the Validation Study of a Self-administered Food Frequency Questionnaire in JPHC Study Cohort I2011 / Satoshi Sasaki, Tosei Takahashi, Yoji Iitoi, Yasuhiko Iwase, Minatsu Kobayashi, et al.