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Yield stability of water yam (Dioscorea alata L) landraces compared to improved varieties across multiple environments and their culinary qualities in the Republic of Benin

open access: yesJSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background In the Republic of Benin, the fresh yam market has two key periods: a time of high availability from August to February, followed by a scarcity from March to July. Fortunately, when Dioscorea rotundata fresh tubers become scarce and expensive, Dioscorea alata (commonly known as Agaabidjan/ Florido) pervades the market and provides a
Myriame Dansi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recommendation domains for pond aquaculture [PDF]

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This publication introduces the methods and results of a research project that has developed a set of decision-support tools to identify places and sets of conditions for which a particular target aquaculture technology is considered feasible and ...
Barth, H.   +6 more
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Blue frontiers: managing the environmental costs of aquaculture [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The report begins with an overview of the current status of world aquaculture. It then goes on to describe an approach for estimating the current combined biophysical resource demands of aquaculture for producer countries and regions.
Beveridge, M.   +4 more
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Contribution of pollinators to delivering fruit quality in commercial sweet cherry orchards

open access: yesJSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Pollinators provide an essential ecosystem service to many crops, including sweet cherry (Prunus avium), which can be quantified in terms of fruit number and/or quality. Most studies in sweet cherry have explored the extent to which fruit set relies on pollinators but have neglected pollinators' contribution to fruit quality.
Zeus Mateos‐Fierro   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aquaculture research and development in rural Africa: summary report [PDF]

open access: yes
A summary report on the ICLARM-GTZ/Malawi Fisheries Department/University of Malawi International Conference in Zomba, Malawi, on 2-6 April 1990. Contains abstracts of the papers, which attempt to identify the reasons why the progress of aquaculture in ...
Costa-Pierce, B.A.   +3 more
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Droplet digital PCR for detection of allergenic peanut in food ingredients

open access: yesJSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Peanut is regulated as a major food allergen in the United States. Food products containing peanut must be labeled according to the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (FD&C) Act, and accurate labeling requires effective detection methods.
Anne C. Eischeid
wiley   +1 more source

Insects as sustainable source of feed for poultry

open access: yesJSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Production of animal feed in an environmentally effective way is the key point for the development of sustainable agriculture. The livestock farming industry is increasing globally to meet the demand for animal protein, resulting in higher food–feed competition while rationing animal diets. In addition, it creates increased pressure on natural
Jian Ying Zhang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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