Analysis of fractional model of guava for biological pest control with memory effect. [PDF]
Singh J, Ganbari B, Kumar D, Baleanu D.
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Occurrence of the Old World bug Megacopta cribraria (Fabricius) (Heteroptera: Plataspidae) in Georgia: a serious home invader and potential legume pest [PDF]
Specimens of Megacopta cribraria (Fabricius) were collected in northern Georgia in late October 2009, where they were invading homes in large numbers.
Ames, Lisa M. +5 more
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Restoring Trust: Rebuilding the Forest Carbon Credit System Through Scientific Rigor
ABSTRACT As pivotal nature‐based climate solutions (NbCS), forests are increasingly recognized for their climate mitigation potential. However, this potential is undermined by fundamental flaws in current carbon credit systems. Our analysis identifies four interconnected systemic challenges: (1) subjective additionality assessments arising from ...
Xiaoqian Che, Shaokun Li
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Eksplorasi Dan Uji Keragaan Parasitoid Penggerek Buah Kapas Pectinophora Gossypiella Saunders (Lepidoptera: Gelechidae) [PDF]
Pink bollworm, P. gossypiella, is a main pest of cotton that causes boll damage up to 70%. Recommended IPM has not effectively control this pest. The use of parasitoids of this pest is one of strategy to manage this pest population as using chemical ...
nurindah, N. (nurindah) +2 more
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Extent, characteristics and policy applications of Key Biodiversity Areas
ABSTRACT A global standard for the identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) was published 10 years ago to provide a unified set of criteria for identifying ‘sites of significance for the global persistence of biodiversity’. We review the initiative's origins, the KBA identification process, characteristics of the current network, threats, policy
Stuart H. M. Butchart +57 more
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A roadmap to key traits of invasive Drosophilidae
ABSTRACT Biological invasions have intensified in recent decades, mostly driven by international trade and travel, raising significant concerns, particularly regarding insect pests. Once non‐native species establish, they can disrupt natural ecosystem stability, undermine agroecosystem sustainability and cause substantial economic losses.
Gwenaëlle Deconninck +14 more
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Environmental Benefits from Reduced Pesticide Use and Returns to Research: An Application to the U.S. Cotton Industry [PDF]
Cotton production is one of the main pesticide use industries in the U.S. This intensive use has resulted in the disruption of naturally occurring biological control factors that regulate other insect pest populations and “the pesticide treadmill”.
Matekole, Augustus N. +2 more
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Organic Cultivation of Green Peas [PDF]
The leaflet addresses organic farmers who are cultivating green peas. The first article is about crop management from growing to harvesting. Afterwards, an overview about pests, diseases and biological pest control is provided, followed by a specific ...
Fürnkranz-Tuvshintugs, Michael +6 more
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Classifying avian drinking behaviour: ecological insights and implications in a changing world
ABSTRACT Water is a fundamental currency of life, and its availability significantly influences animal behaviour, physiology and distributions. However, our knowledge around the dependence on water for drinking and the direct and indirect mechanisms driving related behaviours remains partial in the context of changing climates. Here, we review patterns
Shannon R. Conradie, Marc T. Freeman
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Digital Transformation for Eco‐Innovation: Evidence From Agriculture 4.0 Adoption in Wine Firms
ABSTRACT Firms face a fundamental strategic dilemma: how to align digital transformation with environmental sustainability while maintaining competitive advantage. Drawing on the eco‐innovation and green business strategy literature, this paper investigates how Agriculture 4.0 technologies act as enablers of sustainability strategies.
Alessandro Muscio +2 more
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