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Value Chain of Charcoal Production and Implications for Forest Degradation: Case Study of Bié Province, Angola

open access: yesEnvironments, 2018
Forest degradation and forest loss threaten the survival of many species and reduce the ability of forests to provide vital services. Clearing for agriculture in Angola is an important driver of forest degradation and deforestation.
V. Chiteculo   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Use of biochar as peat substitute for growing substrates of Euphorbia × lomi potted plants

open access: yesSpanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 2016
Biochar from conifers wood was used in soilless culture as growing substrate alternative to peat for ornamental crops. Potted plants of Euphorbia × lomi Rauh cv.
Vincenzo Dispenza   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Molecular imprinting for neurology: Materials, applications, and limitations

open access: yesIbrain, EarlyView.
Molecularly imprinted materials: diagnostic, therapeutic and research applications in neurology. Molecularly imprinted materials offer high specificity and affinity for target molecules in neurological applications. This review highlights their synthesis, characterisation, and use in diagnostics, research and therapeutics.
Xiaohan Ma   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Endocrine‐Disrupting and Oxidative Stress Potential of a 50‐Component Human‐Relevant Complex Chemical Mixture Using In Vitro Tests

open access: yesJournal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Humans are chronically exposed to mixtures of environmental contaminants. Exposure to endocrine‐disrupting chemicals (EDCs) contributes to increased health impairment observed globally. This study aimed to evaluate the endocrine‐disruptive and oxidative stress potential of a human‐relevant, complex chemical mixture in vitro.
Josefin Engelhardt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon‐based materials from renewable sources: Challenges and perspectives with a focus on green coconut

open access: yesJournal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, EarlyView.
Abstract This article presents a comprehensive examination of agricultural production, biomass generation, and its transformation into biochar, with a particular emphasis on green coconut waste as a primary resource. It underscores the link between agriculture and substantial biomass output, shedding light on the ecological issues associated with solid
Yslaine Andrade de Almeida   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Boron availability and fertilizer response of maize in soils from sub‐Saharan Africa

open access: yesJournal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Low boron (B) availability is associated with strongly weathered, coarse‐textured, and low organic matter soils, widespread in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). It is unknown to what extent B fertilization can increase maize yields in SSA.
Mirjam S. Breure   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of fermentation region on the volatile compounds and sensory characteristics of soy sauce mash

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Regional environmental conditions, particularly temperature, significantly affect the fermentation characteristics of traditional fermented foods. This study investigated how regional variations influence the volatile aroma compounds and sensory aroma attributes of soy sauce mash fermented in different locations in Korea.
Yu‐Jin Lee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The regulatory frameworks surrounding CRISPR‐edited papaya and their impact on international commerce

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The papaya tree (Carica papaya L.), native to the Americas, is cultivated in tropical regions and holds substantial economic importance, with an estimated export volume of 365 000 t in 2023. However, diseases caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes can lead to severe losses.
Luíza Favaratto   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wildfires' Cost for Societal Welfare: Economic Evaluation of Forestry Ecosystem Services Losses in Southern Italy

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Forest ecosystem services (ESs) are garnering increasing public attention as awareness grows regarding society's fundamental dependence on them for well‐being. Forest fires, one of the major disturbances of ESs, are becoming more frequent and destructive, exacerbated in part by climate change.
Emanuele Spada   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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