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Climate change and perennial crop production: Evidence of yield impact and adaptation in California
American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.Abstract Perennial crops are economically important. They contribute to food security, providing essential nutrients that are often lacking in annual crops, and provide additional environmental benefits compared with annual crops. Despite their importance, empirical research on the impacts of climate change and adaptation on perennial crops remains ...
Yuanyuan Wen +2 more
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Journal of Apicultural Science, 2016 Pollen collected from flowers by forager bees is the only natural protein source for the hive. This nutritional compound is fundamental for the nurse bee and brood development, and for the queen activity.
Conti Ida +7 more
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تشخیص مولکولی ویروس فلج مزمن زنبور عسل (CBPV) برای اولین بار در ایران [PDF]
Archives of Razi Institute, 2015 در میان ویروس های آلوده کننده زنبور عسل، ویروس فلجی مزمن (CBPV) به عنوان عامل بوجود آورنده زیان های قابل توجه در کلنی های زنبور عسل شناخته شده است. ویروس فلجی مزمن یک RNA ویروس تک رشته ای، پلی مورف و طبقه بندی نشده می باشد.
مجتبی محرمی +1 more
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Viral species differentially influence macronutrient preferences based on honey bee genotype
Biology Open, 2022 Food quantity and macronutrients contribute to honey bee health and colony survival by mediating immune responses. We determined if this held true for bees injected with chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV) and deformed wing virus (DWV), two common honey ...
Hannah J. Penn +4 more
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The antibacterial activity of honey: 2. Variation in the potency of the antibacterial activity [PDF]
, 1992 Honey is gaining acceptance by the medical profession for use as an antibacterial agent for the treatment of ulcers and bed sores, and other surface infections resulting from burns and wounds. In many cases it is being used with success on infections not
Molan, Peter C., Peter C Molan
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A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
Lino Cinquini +2 more
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Applied Sciences, 2021 Honey bee mating is difficult to control as it occurs in flight, several kilometers away from the hive of origin of both queens and drones. In recent years, there has been an increase in the introduction into Italy of queen bees and swarms originating ...
Franco Mutinelli +11 more
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ESG Controversies in Global Firms: A Black Mark?
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Despite increasing attention paid by companies to sustainability, there is still evidence of environmental, social and governance (commonly referred to as ESG) scandals. As research on this topic is scant, this paper aims to analyse the impact of ESG controversies on firms' sustainability practices, that is, ESG policies, as well as ...
Beatrice Bais, Guido Orzes, Marco Sartor
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Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.Bee pollen samples from China and Spain exhibited in vitro antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and digestive enzyme inhibitory activities due to their composition, suggesting their potential as a nutraceutical or functional ingredient to help counteract oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, and metabolic disorders.
Adriana Maite Fernández‐Fernández +9 more
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