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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.‘Greening’ is often depicted as an inherently benevolent practice, turning arid stretches of land into arable and fertile plots. However, by considering a longer history of place and taking archival records into account, such transformations are rendered more complex and, often, more fraught.
Zsuzsanna Ihar
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Effects of Organic Matter on Soil Erosion and Runoff Peanuts and Green Pea in Cultivation [PDF]
, 2002 Organic matter from manure are used not only for fertilizer but also can be used for preventing soil erosion and runoff. How to manage manure to soil for peanut and green pea CUltivation is especially important, because most farmers plant these crops ...
Ishikawa, M. (Masaya) +3 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Lead (Pb) accumulation in the human body poses serious health risks. As rice is the staple food in Sri Lanka, with a high per capita intake (114 kg), there is a significant risk of Pb transfer through rice consumption. This study evaluated exchangeable Pb concentrations in soils and produced Pb distribution maps.
Anuththara Neththasinghe +6 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Agricultural production systems in the global North combine monocultures of specialised varieties and breeds with external interventions and inputs. Increasing the diversity of varieties, breeds and species may increase the system's resilience to external pressures through beneficial interactions.
Marinus J. M. Smulders +13 more
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AgronomyThis study investigated the influence of green manure planting on the spectroscopic properties of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in saline–alkali soil under freshwater leaching conditions at different soil depths.
Yuhao Wang +4 more
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The Potential of Tithonia Diversifolia Green Manure for Improving Soil Quality for Cauliflower (Brassica Oleracea Var. Brotrytis L.) [PDF]
, 2016 This study aimed to analyze the effect of Tithonia diversifolia green manure and cow manure on soil quality and yield of cauliflower. A field experiment was conducted in the village of Tegalgondo, Karangploso District of Malang Regency.
Hafifah, H. (H) +3 more
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Implementing potential climate‐smart practices through diverse partnerships
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Climate change is one of the greatest threats to society, negatively impacting agriculture and crop yields. Globally, agriculture is also one of the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sectors. Climate‐smart practices that are developed through diverse partnerships with scientists and practitioners are needed to decrease GHG emissions. We implemented
Kristina J. Bartowitz +6 more
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Pengaruh Pupuk Hijau Azolla Microphylla Dan Npk Terhadap Pertumbuhan Kelapa Sawit (Elaeis Guineensis Jacq.) Fase Main Nursery [PDF]
, 2016 This study aims to determine the effect of the interaction and the single factor green manure, Azolla microphylla and NPK fertilizer on plant oil palm in the main nursery as well as getting the best dose.
', I. (Idwar) +2 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Reusing organic waste materials, such as animal manure, as soil amendments reduces water and fertiliser demand, contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. However, organic wastes may contain contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), posing potential ecosystem and human health risks. Despite the importance of this issue, there is a lack
Felicity C. T. Elder +7 more
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Talvised vahekultuurid parandavad mulda ja kultuuride saagikust [PDF]
, 2015 The influence of green manures as winter cover crops and these combined with composted cattle manure on soil properties, biodiversity indicators and crop yield was studied in a crop rotation experiment in three organic systems at the Estonian University ...
Alaru, Maarika +7 more
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