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ABSTRACT Citizen science is increasingly popular but requires training and modifications to sampling procedures so that volunteer‐collected environmental DNA (eDNA) samples can be included in biodiversity surveys. In this study, we optimised methodology for a citizen science project targeting fish taxa; ensuring simple, safe and effective eDNA sampling.
Sarah A. Stephenson +3 more
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As fragility and risk modeling techniques and computational capabilities evolve, complemented by moving toward more routine and systematic seismic risk assessment of all buildings and critical infrastructure, the authors pose a few critical questions to investigate how the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Seismic Hazard Models (NSHMs) can be used
Kishor S. Jaiswal, N. Simon Kwong
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DISCOVERING NICHE MARKETS: A COMPARISON OF CONSUMER WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR A LOCAL (COLORADO GROWN), ORGANIC, AND GMO-FREE PRODUCT [PDF]
Demand for value-added products is highly segmented among different types of consumers. In this paper, we assess consumer preferences for local, organic, and GMO-free potatoes in order to discover their potential niche markets.
Hine, Susan E., Loureiro, Maria L.
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Consumers and their impact on food and farming systems in North America and Germany – Examples relating to GMO issues [PDF]
Consumers in North America and Germany tried in different ways to impact their regional farmers, supermarkets, regional as well as national politicians, food related laws as well as food based land use systems in order to be able to continue consuming ge-
Pick, Doris
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ABSTRACT By 2050, the global population is projected to reach ~10 billion, leading to 50% increase in food demand. This growth will place immense pressure on agricultural systems that are already struggling with the impacts of climate change and resource depletion.
Chaquayla Katam +3 more
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Wheat breeding approaches for designing wheat to thrive in a warmer world
Wheat is a vital food crop, accounting for approximately 20% of daily calories and protein consumed worldwide. However, modern‐day wheat is under pressure from global change. The improvement rate of wheat yields is not keeping up with the demand of our growing population. Furthermore, abiotic and biotic stressors are becoming more prevalent. This paper
Jake Hill, Surbhi Grewal, Stella Edwards
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Europe\u27s Evolving Regulatory Strategy for GMOs --- The Issue of Consistncy with WTO Law: of Kine and Brine [PDF]
This Essay deals with one question: If challenged, how would regulatory restrictions on genetically modified organisms ( GMOs ) be judged by a World Trade Organization ( WTO ) adjudicating body.
Howse, Robert, Mavroidis, Petros C.
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Dietary supplementation with Chlorella vulgaris up to 0.5% improved laying hen productivity, increasing egg number and daily production rate without compromising egg weight. Egg nutritional composition remained largely unchanged, with only indicative trends in fatty acid ratio and cholesterol, suggesting potential for productivity enhancement without ...
Sintija Jonova +9 more
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Shrinking violets: are organic farms the sensitive flowers of the rural environment [PDF]
In New Zealand organic farming is a burgeoning sector of the rural economy. Certified organic production units may have their products guaranteed by a range of systems.
Wallace, Philippa Jane
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