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Rats: an ecologically-based approach for managing a global problem [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Many people have problems with pest rodents. Rats eat our crops, contaminate our stored food, damage our buildings and possessions and spread dangerous diseases to people and livestock.
Belmain, Steven
core  

“Visiting scientist effect”? Exploring the impact of time‐lags in the digitization of 2D landmark data

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Measurement error (ME) in geometric morphometrics has been the subject of countless articles, but none specific to the effect of time lags on landmark digitization error. Yet, especially for visiting scientists working on museum collections, it is not uncommon to collect data in multiple rounds, with interruptions of weeks or years. To explore
Andrea Cardini
wiley   +1 more source

The history of anatomical engagement

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract The public's fascination with anatomy has evolved over time and progressed from avoidance of the tainted yet saintly corpse, to their fascination with cabinets of curiosities. The current narrative review explores public engagement (PE), from its potential origins as cave paintings, to the rise of the disciplinarity of anatomy.
Quenton Wessels, Adam M. Taylor
wiley   +1 more source

Refining integrated pest management of eggfruit caterpillar [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Investigations into pheromone monitoring and efficacy of insecticides to improve Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of eggfruit ...
Kay, Iain R.
core   +1 more source

Digital Technologies: Description, Classification, and Links to Circular Economy

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Digital technologies (DTs) and circular economy (CE) are currently two topics that are expected to contribute significantly to sustainable development, and digitization is generally considered a key enabler of CE. However, most studies only cover the most known Industry 4.0 technologies, and very limited research detailing how DTs can support ...
Laura Piedra‐Muñoz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multi-Institutional Implementation of Farmer Field Schools among Nicaraguan Bean Growers. Do Different NGOs Perform Differently? [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper analyzes how different characteristics of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working as extension providers affect the delivery of agricultural technologies to farmers. Using farm level data from 436 Nicaraguan bean growers, we evaluate how
Labarta, Ricardo A., Swinton, Scott M.
core   +1 more source

Industrial Dynamics and Business Strategies in the Emergence of Agricultural Biological Inputs

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biological products present a sustainable alternative to synthetic agricultural inputs, yet the industrial dynamics triggered by these solutions remain unexplored. This study examines the strategic responses of dominant agricultural input firms to the rise of biological solutions. Through qualitative textual analysis of press releases, company
Pablo Mac Clay   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT [PDF]

open access: yes
Public support for integrated pest management (IPM) is derived in part from concerns over food safety and the environment, yet few studies have assessed the economic value of health and environmental benefits of IPM.
Mullen, Jeffrey D.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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