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Unveiling opportunities and challenges for a circular approach to macaúba biorefining: a technological roadmap

open access: yesBiofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract The macaúba fruit, native to tropical and subtropical regions, has received considerable attention in recent years as a promising raw material for the production of advanced biofuels in Brazil. However, the development of large‐scale biomass requires overcoming significant challenges, such as designing circular biorefineries.
Fábio de A. Oroski   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring local knowledge on indicators of soil health and contributions of agroforestry trees in smallholders’ maize production systems in Rift Valley, Kenya

open access: yes, 2015
A study was conducted to explore local knowledge on indicators of soil quality and contribution of agroforestry trees in smallholders’ maize production systems in Rift valley, Kenya.
Muthuri, Catherine   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Valorization of bark extracts from Cerrado and Amazon species: phenolic characterization, antioxidant capacity, and photoprotective potential for circular bioeconomy applications

open access: yesBiofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract Tree bark remains an underexploited source of high‐value‐added phenolic compounds with potential circular bioeconomy applications. This work characterized bark extracts from two species of distinct Brazilian biomes, Stryphnodendron adstringens (Cerrado) and Myrcia eximia (Amazon), obtained with three solvents (ethanol, methanol and acetone ...
Mário Sérgio Lorenço   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Agroforestry Practices Prevailing in SAARC Countries: A Review

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues, 2022
Agroforestry systems have been used from a long time ago. The traditional agroforestry concept and knowledge of integration of the trees in the farm have been passed from one generation to another, especially in the South Asian countries.
Yamuna Paudel, Sujita Shrestha
doaj   +1 more source

A global meta‐analysis of non‐lethal mammal browsing control in forests

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Increasing resource demand, desire to sequester atmospheric carbon, and conservation goals are driving a need for forests to be managed more effectively in the face of numerous challenges. One such challenge is damage perpetrated by browsing mammals, which can cause substantial financial and ecological impacts.
James B.H. Grimsdale   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modeling environmental benefits of silvoarable agroforestry in Europe. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Increased adoption of silvoarable agroforestry (SAF) systems in Europe, by integrating trees and arable crops on the same land, could offer a range of environmental benefits compared with conventional agricultural systems.
Moreno, Gerardo   +22 more
core   +1 more source

A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
Lino Cinquini   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

World Agroforestry Centre Audited Financial Statements 2008

open access: yes, 2009
World Agroforestry Centre audited financial statements as at December 31, 2008 as prepared by KPMG, Nairobi ...
World Agroforestry Centre
core   +1 more source

Agroforestry

open access: yes, 2008
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P.K.R. Nair   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Analyzing the Development of a Sustainable Enterprise in an Emerging Economy: Black Cacau and the Bean‐to‐Bar Philosophy

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines sustainable entrepreneurship (SE) in emerging economies through the case of Black Cacau, a Brazilian bean‐to‐bar enterprise integrating agroforestry, direct trade, and Afro‐Brazilian cultural empowerment. Adapting the Patagonia‐based framework of Allal‐Chérif et al., the study explores how SE operates under conditions of ...
Marcelo Dionisio
wiley   +1 more source

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