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Background and purpose: Gamma radiation can affect the content of phytochemicals. The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of gamma irradiated chichorium intybus L.
Fereshteh Ezzati Ghadi +2 more
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Catch crops have little effect on P and K availability of depleted soils [PDF]
It is a well-known fact that catch crops have a significant effect on availability and loss of soil inorganic nitrogen (Thorup-Kristensen et al., 2003) and recently marked effects on soil inorganic sulphur dynamics have also been shown (Eriksen and ...
Jensen, Lars Stoumann +3 more
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This document provides an overview of chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), detailing its various common names, types, and uses. Chicory is a versatile plant with both leafy tops and roots used in salads and as a coffee substitute. The article describes different varieties, such as 'Common Chicory,' 'Brunswick,' 'Magdeburg,' and 'Radichetta,' and their ...
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The effect of Cichorium intybus and Lotus corniculatus on nematode burdens and production in grazed lambs [PDF]
This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. The study was designed to examine the hypothesis that chicory (Cichorium intybus) and Lotus sp. (Lotus corniculatus) have the potential to affect the naturally acquired nematode burden
Cork, Susan C +6 more
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Milk from forage on organic dairy farms [PDF]
Milk from forage (MFF) has been used as an indicator of dairy enterprise performance since the 1970s. There is considerable evidence associating MFF with good economic performance. ORC researcher Katharine Leach and intern Gaëlle Feur have been looking
Feur, Gaelle, Leach, Katharine
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Environmental implications of phytoextraction for mercury and gold : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Earth Science [PDF]
The overall objective of this study was to investigate how plants could be used to harvest gold (phytomining) and at the same time remove mercury (phytoremediation) from auriferous mercury-contaminated soils. This study was undertaken to find appropriate
Msuya, Fletcher Abduel Msami
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Alternative strategies to prevent and control endoparasite diseases in organic sheep and goat farming systems – a review of current scientific knowledge [PDF]
Infestation with gastro-intestinal nematodes in small ruminants can cause server economic losses and endanger animal welfare. The development of organic farming systems, the increased public awareness for drug residues in agricultural products and the ...
Rahmann, Gerold, Seip, Hannah
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This study investigated the effects of feeding chicory forage and organic selenium yeast to gestating ewes on their offspring’s antioxidant status, immune functions, and Se status compared to grass forage and inorganic Se injection. Ewes were assigned to
Daniella Hasan +2 more
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Herbs in high producing organic grasslands – effect of management [PDF]
In many organic grasslands herbs are established due to their expected beneficial properties for nutritive value and biodiversity. However, knowledge about grassland herbs is limited. Three mixtures were therefore established at different grazing/cutting
Askegaard, M. +2 more
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Species competition in multispecies grass swards [PDF]
There is growing interest in establishing highly biodiverse grasslands that are also capable of maintaining high yields. In order to design successful multispecies mixtures it is necessary to know the competitiveness of individual species and how ...
Eriksen, Jørgen +2 more
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