On the normative roles of biodiversity and naturalness in conservation. [PDF]
Conserv BiolAbstract Nature is an opaque concept. Consequently, the term biodiversity conservation has replaced nature conservation in most conservation contexts. We review the conceptual indeterminacies that plague the terms nature and natural but then show that comparable difficulties plague biodiversity.
Saltz D, Cohen S.
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Assessing the Corn Belt as an anthropogenic barrier to migrating landbirds in the United States. [PDF]
Conserv BiolAbstract Migrating landbirds adjust their flight and stopover behaviors to efficiently cross inhospitable geographies, such as the Gulf of Mexico and the Sahara Desert. In addition to these natural barriers, birds may increasingly encounter anthropogenic barriers created by large‐scale changes in land use. One such barrier could be the Corn Belt in the
Guo F +7 more
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Effects of Different Mulching Measures on Distribution of Organic Carbon and Inorganic Carbon in Soil Aggregates Under Spring Maize Cultivation [PDF]
, 2023 [Objective] The effects of different mulching methods on the distribution of organic and inorganic carbon in soil aggregates on the Loess Plateau, and the mechanism under which soil aggregates sequester carbon under mulched conditions were determined in ...
Li Meng +8 more
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Effects of Continuous Straw Returning Combined with Reduced Fertilizer Application on Rice Yield and Loss of Nitrogen and Phosphorus [PDF]
, 2022 [Objective] The effects of straw returning combined with reduced chemical fertilizer application on rice yield and nitrogen and phosphorus losses with runoff were studied in order to provide a scientific basis for the recycling and reuse of local ...
Liang Fan +8 more
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Analysis of Volatile Flavor Compounds in Corn under Different Treatments by GC-MS and GC-IMS [PDF]
, 2021 Corn was used as the research material, based on gas chromatography ion mobility spectroscopy (Gc-IMS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), the odor fingerprints of corn were analyzed under 9 different treatments, including frying, steaming,
FENG Tao +3 more
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Effects of Different Micro Rainwater Harvesting Measures on Safflower Growth [PDF]
, 2023 [Objective] The cultivation of safflower with micro rainwater harvesting technology on the hillslopes of the temperate desert grassland in Yili Valley was evaluated in order to provide technical support for dryland cultivation of safflower and for ...
Hu Guiqing +3 more
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Ecological Service Function Evaluation of Urban Greening Shrubs in Guanzhong Region, Shaanxi Province [PDF]
, 2023 [Objective] The landscapes and ecological service functions were comprehensively evaluated in order to provide scientific guidance for the selection of urban greening shrub species. [Methods] Several indexes including landscape service functions (such as
Gai Shuaizi +5 more
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Effects of Winter Irrigation on Soil Water-heat-salt Migration and Crop Growth During Freezing-Thawing Period in Qingtongxia Irrigation District of Ningxia [PDF]
, 2023 [Objective] The effects of winter irrigation on soil water-heat-salt migration and crop growth during the freezing-thawing period were analyzed in order to provide a scientific basis for controlling soil salinization, and to ensure food security ...
Han Yuping +4 more
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Long-term straw incorporation significantly reduced subsoil organic carbon stock in cinnamon soil [PDF]
, 2020 peer ...
Xu, Hu +5 more
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Analysis on Land Suitability for Maize and Rapeseed Production Based on Data Mining Method [PDF]
, 2022 [Objective] Conducting multi-crop land suitability analysis was carried out in order to provide an accurate and effective method for crop planning, land use planning, and management of agricultural production.
Lin Yan, Zhang Chen, Zhou Hua
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