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Study of fish meal substitution with earthworm in diet of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Majallah-i ̒Ilmī-i Shīlāt-i Īrān, 2015 This experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of earthworm (Eisenia fetida) in diet for rainbow trout in a complete randomized design with 5 treatments in triplicates using 15 cages in a pound for 8 weeks.
S.K. Allameh email ; A. Azarbayejani; M. Mohammadi; A. Akhundi
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Isolation and determination of biochemical nature of water soluble anticoagulant from earthworm
Environment Conservation Journal, 2011 Earthworms are commonly known as farmer’s friend. Various previous studies have confirmed the anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic and anticancer effects of earthworm extract. In the present study selected species of earthworm was used to study the
Abhishek Mathur +5 more
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Forest Conversion Reduces Soil Water Retention in Tropical Rainforest
Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Extensive primary forests are being converted to secondary forests and plantations owing to human activities in recent decades, which have substantial effects on soil hydrological processes. However, the potential impact of forest conversion on soil water retention remains poorly understood.
Qiaoyan Chen +6 more
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Determining the values of soil‐mediated contributions to people: A comparative European perspective
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Soil health is a fundamental element underpinning terrestrial ecosystems, yet it is persistently threatened by the ongoing process of land degradation, leading to detrimental impacts on human well‐being. However, there is a paucity of research on the extent to which humans are dependent on soils and the societal values attributed to their ...
Katja Schmidt +4 more
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Uji in Vitro Penghambatan Aktivitas Escherichia coli dengan Tepung Cacing Tanah (Lumbricus rubellus)
Media Peternakan, 2007 This research was conducted to study the inhibition growth of E. coli by using earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) meal. The earthworm meal was used in various concentrations, i.e. 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg of earthworm meal in 100 ml DMSO for 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%
H. Julendra, A. Sofyan
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The functional role of ants in no‐till cropping systems
Pest Management Science, EarlyView.Ants provide valuable ecosystem services in tropical agriculture, but their roles in temperate row crops remain poorly understood. Conservation practices such as no‐till farming and cover cropping support ant communities that contribute to pest suppression, weed seed removal, and soil quality, which can increase crop productivity.
Adegboyega O. Fajemisin +2 more
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Quantification of field earthworm burrowing rates using repeated X-ray scanning of open soil cores
GeodermaEarthworms contribute to soil functioning by burrowing through soil, but quantitative knowledge of their burrowing activities and how environmental factors influence it under field conditions is still limited.
Rebecca Naomi ter Borg +6 more
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Pest Management Science, EarlyView.The approval of the RNA interference‐based biopesticide Ledprona (Calantha™) in the USA marks a milestone for RNA‐based crop protection. We discuss the regulatory implications for the European Union, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and the need for adapted risk assessment frameworks for RNA‐based plant protection products.
Aline Koch, Gabi Krczal
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Pertumbuhan cacing tanah Eisenia fetida sp. Pada kompos limbah fleshing
Majalah Kulit, Karet, dan Plastik, 2015 The use of earthworm as a source of income and a means for managing organic solid waste such as fleshing waste has been widely applied. The aim of this research was to find the optimum ratio between fleshing waste and cow dung in the growing medium of ...
Prayitno Prayitno
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Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Veterinary medicines, which reach the soil mostly through the application of contaminated manures, can affect beneficial soil microorganisms, such as nitrogen‐fixing rhizobia bacteria, which engage in important symbiotic associations with plants.
Polyxeni Gorgia +6 more
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