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The Standardization of the Honeybee Colonies Evaluation Methodology, with Application in Honeybee Breeding Programs, in Romanian Conditions

open access: yesScientific Papers Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 2023
It is well known that breeding is based on phenotypic and behavioural performance assessed at the level of each honeybee colony. By selection, the genes responsible for the desired characters have to be favoured, by evaluation and classification of all ...
Eliza Cauia   +5 more
doaj  

Application of Principal Component Analysis and Probabilistic Neural Networks in Ferralsols Recovery Evaluation Through Planting of Mabea Fistulifera and Eucalyptus Urograndis

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study presents an innovative assessment model for analyzing the evolution of degraded soils subjected to different reclamation strategies. The proposal combines statistical and artificial intelligence tools to jointly integrate multiple physical and chemical soil properties, allowing for a more synthetic view of the processes.
Melissa Alexandre Santos   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

BIOSECURITY AND GOOD BEEKEEPING PRACTICES IN BEEKEEPING

open access: yesUludağ Arıcılık Dergisi, 2022
Biosecurity measures in beekeeping (BMBs) include measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases by minimizing the movement of microorganisms and pests in the apiary, preventing diseases and pests in the environment from reaching the apiary or reducing their effects.
openaire   +1 more source

Vegetation Structure and Diversity Under Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration: A Comparison of Silvo‐Arable and Silvo‐Pastoral Systems in Kenya

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is a low‐cost, adaptable agroforestry practice that enhances land restoration by promoting systematic integration of naturally regenerating trees within farming systems through tree selection and management.
Irene Awino Ojuok   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An update on recent colony losses in Scotland from a sample survey covering 2006-2008 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Peterson et al. (2009) reported figures on honey bee colony losses from a postal survey of beekeepers in Scotland carried out in early summer 2006 on behalf of the Executive of the Scottish Beekeepers' Association (SBA). We now provide updated figures on
Gray, Alison   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Primary producers' positions towards bears and bear conservation: Insights for human–bear coexistence

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract We present primary producers' (farmers', livestock breeders', beekeepers') positions towards bears and bear conservation as documented through semi‐structured interviews within the frame of human dimensions actions of LIFE projects implemented between 2015 and 2022 in Greece.
Tasos Hovardas   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality indicators of compositions from drone brood and royal jelly [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences
The purpose of the work was to compare two technological methods for preparing a combined product from royal jelly and drone brood. Methodology. The research was carried out at the Federal Scientific Center for Beekeeping.
Mitrofanov Dmitriy   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Saplings of significance: Nurturing cultural value of new tree plantings through participatory opportunities

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Tree‐planting initiatives are a crucial part of international sustainability and climate action efforts. Yet, many of these initiatives fail to achieve their long‐term sustainability and climate goals. The role of community value is an often‐overlooked factor in promoting the success of new tree plantings.
Claire L. Narraway   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Results of international standardised beekeeper surveys of colony losses for winter 2012-2013 : analysis of winter loss rates and mixed effects modelling of risk factors for winter loss. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This article presents results of an analysis of winter losses of honey bee colonies from 19 mainly European countries, most of which implemented the standardised 2013 COLOSS questionnaire.
Aivar Raudmets   +27 more
core   +1 more source

Transition pathways from vulnerability to viability of small‐scale fisheries in Africa and Asia

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract This perspective paper examines transition pathways that move small‐scale fisheries from vulnerability towards viability. We understand ‘vulnerability to viability transition pathways’ as integrative and one that extends beyond economic concerns to include social, political, cultural and ecological aspects of small‐scale fisheries.
Ella‐Kari Muhl   +46 more
wiley   +1 more source

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