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THE ROLE OF AGROFORESTRY FOR FARM HOUSEHOLD’S WELFARE: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA

Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2023
The role of agroforestry on socio-economic and environmental conditions has been widely documented in the literature. However, its role in farmers' households remains low, especially in Indonesia.
Wijayanto H.W., Lo K.-A.
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Toward a Business‐Oriented Concept of Natural Capital and Its Measurement in Organizations

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The growing importance of sustainability in corporate governance, driven by emerging regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the forthcoming ISO 14054, has renewed interest in the concept of natural capital.
Vera Amicarelli, Christian Bux, Andrea Del Chicca, Pasquale Giungato, Angela Tarabella, Caterina Tricase   +5 more
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Chemical and Biological Properties of Hymenaea courbaril L.: A Review

Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.
PRISMA‐style flowchart showing the screening process of studies identified and selected in the review has been added to the attachments. ABSTRACT Hymenaea courbaril L., commonly known as jatobá, is a plant traditionally used by native populations for medicinal purposes, in addition to providing edible fruits and durable wood for construction.
Cicera Alane Coelho Gonçalves, Geane Gabriele de Oliveira Souza, Ana Maria Fernandes Duarte, Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, Fázia Fernandes Galvão Rodrigues, José Galberto Martins da Costa, Fabíola Fernandes Galvão Rodrigues   +6 more
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Transforming Agricultural Water Management Through the Water–Energy–Food Nexus: Trends, Opportunities, Barriers and Solutions

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Agricultural water management (AWM) is increasingly transitioning towards transformative thinking, where interconnected sectors, including water, energy and food, are managed holistically. Trends point towards cross‐sectoral and harmonised strategies to optimise water use efficiency and productivity, integrate renewable energy, promote ...
Luxon Nhamo, Cuthbert Taguta, Sylvester Mpandeli, Tinashe Dirwai, Stanley Liphadzi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi   +5 more
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The Art of Reception: Field Visits as Microcosms for Development Interventions of Non‐Governmental Organisations in Uganda

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Field visits are common phenomena with non‐governmental organisations in Uganda. During these visits, Ugandan national staff guide visitors on series of meetings and interactions in the field. Following an actor‐oriented approach and drawing on ethnographic data on 14 field visits, this paper understands the field visit as a microcosm for the ...
Caspar Edward Swinkels
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Desertification Risk: Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Directions

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Desertification, driven by climatic and anthropogenic factors, is one of the most pressing global environmental challenges, causing significant economic, ecological, and social consequences. A bibliometric analysis was performed to identify research trends and gaps in the desertification risk topic.
Fatima‐Ezzahrae Imam, Daniela Smiraglia, Antonio Pulina, Francesca Assennato, Elisabetta Raparelli, Giovanna Seddaiu   +5 more
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Transcriptional and physio-chemical responses of Tectona grandis L. triggered by teak defoliator

Plant Stress
Tectona grandis (L) is a popular timber species cultivated in the Indian sub-continent and other countries because of its economic significance. However, the lack of quality planting material with special reference to defoliator herbivory is a major ...
YN Venkatesh, M Ashajyothi, K Rajarajan, Sakshi Sahu, Varsha Chaturvedi, PT Prathima, M Muthamilarasn, AK Handa, A Arunachalam   +8 more
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Antifungal activity and functional components of cell-free supernatant from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens LZN01 inhibit Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum growth

Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 2019
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens LZN01 shows antagonistic behaviour against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum (Fon). This study aimed to analyze the antifungal activity and the functional components of cell-free supernatant from B.
Weihui Xu, Hengxu Wang, Zhihang Lv, Yiran Shi, Zhigang Wang   +4 more
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Spatiotemporal Fire Patterns and Post‐fire Forest Change in Peru (2000–2021)

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fire is increasingly more frequent and severe in many tropical regions, leading to significant forest loss, diminished biodiversity, and reduced Nature's contributions to people (NCPs). In this study, we analyzed the spatiotemporal patterns of fire in Peru and its regions, focusing on: (1) burned area, (2) size, and (3) number of fires, using ...
Maricel Móstiga, Dolors Armenteras, Jordi Vayreda, Javier Retana   +3 more
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The importance of wild meat and freshwater fish for children's nutritional intake in the Congo Basin

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Wild meat and freshwater fish are widely consumed in the Congo Basin, but in some areas, they are at risk of disappearing due to unsustainable hunting and fishing and changes in their habitat. Wild meat is also at risk of being eliminated from local diets due to potential policy changes such as wild meat bans.
Amy Ickowitz, Muhammad Faisal Pratama, Mahdiyatur Rahmah, Caleb Yengo Tata, Erasmus Nchuaji Tang, Judith Laure Ngondi, Victor Buhendwa Mirindi   +6 more
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