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Dynamics of lentil (Lens culinaris) production and trade: Global scenario and Indian interdependence
Increasing pulse production is one of the national priorities for food and nutritional security of India. In this context, incremental changes in pulse production can play a pivotal role.
UMA SAH +7 more
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ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito +9 more
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ABSTRACT Tajikistan faces significant food insecurity and multiple forms of malnutrition in its population, with women particularly at risk. Social norms related to gender and intrahousehold hierarchy are pervasive. Yet, how gender impacts dietary intake in Tajikistan remains to be studied.
Sarah M. L. Pechtl +3 more
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Climate‐Smart Agricultural Assets and Household Coping Strategies in Times of Upheaval
ABSTRACT Transferring agricultural assets can be welfare‐improving for smallholders. Can agricultural assets also improve smallholders' ability to cope with unprecedented exogenous shocks? We investigate this question using the case of subsidized solar‐powered irrigation pumps (SIP) during the time of upheaval (COVID‐19 pandemic) in Nepal.
Kashi Kafle, Marie‐Charlotte Buisson
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ABSTRACT Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major public health challenge in Ethiopia, with 20–30,000 new cases annually. Limited awareness and misconceptions contribute to delayed care seeking, stigma, prolonged healing, and reduced uptake of preventive measures in CL‐endemic communities.
Takele Gezahegn Demie +13 more
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Affordable Phenomics special topic—Foreword for The Plant Phenome Journal
Abstract The Affordable Phenomics special topic in The Plant Phenome Journal showcased recent advances that expand the accessibility, cost‐effectiveness, and scalability of plant phenotyping technologies. This collection of 15 articles presented innovative approaches, ranging from low‐cost sensors and open‐source analytical pipelines to artificial ...
Valerio Hoyos‐Villegas +1 more
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Primary School Children's Views and Habits Around School Lunches
ABSTRACT Issue Addressed Australia does not have a school‐provided lunch program. Recent research has explored various groups' opinions on having such a program; however, children's perceptions have been under‐explored. This study explored the current practises and perceptions of primary school children in Victoria, Australia, regarding school lunches.
Janandani Nanayakkara +4 more
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This study aimed to evaluate the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in the biofortification of lentil seedlings and subsequently improve the Zn status in rats. In the first phase of the study, the effects of various ZnO NPs concentrations (0,
Mona Sorahinobar +2 more
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The Cost of a Nutritious Diet in Cafeterias: Evidence From US Military Dining Facilities
ABSTRACT Providing nutritious meals in institutional settings with financial constraints, such as military dining facilities, is challenging. The US Department of War (DoW) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) collaborated to modernize the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA) using an optimization model that incorporates service members' consumption ...
Linlin Fan +8 more
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Abstract Industrial hemp's return to American agriculture has been accompanied by claims of the crop's carbon neutrality, primarily due to its commercial applications. While carbon can be sequestered within products made with hemp fiber, there is little empirical evidence quantifying greenhouse gas contributions from the crop's production.
Kent Pham +4 more
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