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ABSTRACT Food security challenges require immediate action to increase food production. Many biological products derived from plant, animal or microbial sources claim they sustainably increase yield, but there are concerns about biosecurity to be investigated before their introduction to the field.
Kay Howard, Kirsty L. Bayliss
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Insecticidal activity of the essential oil from fruits and seeds of Raddi against African malaria vectors [PDF]
Background Alternative insecticides for the control of malaria and filarial vectors are of paramount need as resistance is increasing among classes of insecticides currently in use in the public health sector.
Eliningaya J Kweka +3 more
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ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess the impact of different agricultural practices on the physical quality and the carbon and nitrogen stocks of anthropogenic soils used by smallholder farmers in Central Amazonia, Brazil. Undisturbed and disturbed soil samples were collected at three depths (0–0.10 m, 0.10–0.20 m, and 0.20–0.30 m), with five ...
Heitor Marcel da Silva Ribeiro +9 more
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Control de Brazilian Pepper-tree
SS-AGR-17-Sp is the Spanish language version of SS-AGR-17/AA219: Brazilian Pepper Tree Control. It describes this shrub or small tree which is one of the most aggressive non-native invaders of mangrove communities and affecting nearly all terrestrial ...
Ken Gioeli, Ken Langeland
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Infestation of Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae, in California and Taxonomy of its Host Trees [PDF]
The results of the trapping survey were analyzed to determine the taxonomy of various tree species infested by the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) in California. Since its first appearance in California in 1998, the olive fruit fly has spread from Los
Mohammad Athar
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Effect of biochars pyrolyzed in N2 and CO2, and feedstock on microbial community in metal(loid)s contaminated soils [PDF]
Little is known about the effects of applying amendments on soil for immobilizing metal(loid)s on the soil microbial community. Alterations in the microbial community were examined after incubation of treated contaminated soils.
Heo, Hye-Sook +8 more
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Jasmonates enhance plants tolerance grown in Cd‐contaminated environments: A comprehensive overview
Jasmonates (JAs) enhance plant tolerance to cadmium (Cd) stress by activating antioxidant defences but may reduce Cd uptake, limiting their effectiveness for phytoremediation. This review compiles studies that evaluated the effects of JA application on plants grown in Cd‐contaminated environments. Abstract Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal and one of
Raja Yamma Rodrigues Souza +2 more
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Curbing multinational digital tax avoidance with the general anti‐avoidance rule
Abstract Large multinational companies (MNCs) are increasingly leveraging the enormous value embedded in the global digital economy. This has resulted in numerous innovations; however, it has likewise resulted in the loss of billions of dollars in tax revenue to governments due to outdated laws that generally assume a brick‐and‐mortar economy and ...
Kathryn Kisska‐Schulze, Robert C. Bird
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Alternaria in food: Ecophysiology, mycotoxin production and toxicology [PDF]
Alternaria species are common saprophytes or pathogens of a wide range of plants pre- and post-harvest. This review considers the relative importance of Alternaria species, their ecology, competitiveness, production of mycotoxins and the prevalence of ...
Lee, Hyang Burm +2 more
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ABSTRACT The WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub‐Committee is an international body of experts that maintains the systematic nomenclature of allergenic proteins by assigning official names to newly identified allergens submitted by researchers. Here, we summarize the data on new allergens approved between 2021 and 2024.
Christian Radauer +12 more
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