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Systemic Toxicity of L-Mimosine in Rabbits: A Non-Rodent Model for Safety Assessment. [PDF]

J Appl Toxicol
ABSTRACT L‐mimosine is a non‐protein amino acid primarily found in the Mimosoideae subfamily, with high concentrations in Leucaena leucocephala and Mimosa pudica. These plants are widely used in both human and animal nutrition, as well as in phytotherapeutic applications. While the toxic effects of L‐mimosine have been extensively studied in ruminants,
Ferreira SM, Zapparoli H, Mussi CS, Maiorka PC, Andrade AFC, Górniak SL, Gotardo AT.   +6 more
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A Review of Infectious and Non‐Infectious Causes of Pregnancy Loss in Goats [PDF]

Reprod Domest Anim
ABSTRACT Goats play a vital role in global agriculture, particularly in developing regions, and are increasingly kept as companion animals. Given their economic and social importance, pregnancy losses in goats represent a substantial challenge, leading to considerable economic losses and raising concerns about animal welfare and public health, as some ...
Kaus F, Eggimann H, Tschulena B, Hirsbrunner G, Zanolari P.   +4 more
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Effect of dried leaves of Leucaena leucocephala on rumen fermentation, rumen microbial population, and enteric methane production in crossbred heifers [PDF]

, 2020
The effects of dietary inclusion of dried Leucaena leucocephala leaves (DLL) on nutrient digestibility, fermentation parameters, microbial rumen population, and production of enteric methane (CH4) in crossbred heifers were evaluated.
Aguilar-Pérez, Carlos Fernando, Arango, Jacobo, Ku-Vera, Juan Carlos, Molina-Botero, Isabel Cristina, Montoya-Flores, María Denisse, Romano-Muñoz, José Luis, Solorio-Sánchez, Francisco Javier   +6 more
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Abundance of Pollinator Insect (Forcipomyia Spp .) of Cocoa Under Some Shade Trees [PDF]

, 2016
Cocoa production is affected by cocoa flowering and fruiting. The factor affects fruit seeting is pollinator agent such as Forcipomyia spp. Until now, information concerning population dynamics of Forcipomyia in some models of cocoa shading trees remains
Rahayu, D. S. (Dwi), Sulistyowati, E. (Endang), Zakariyya, F. (Fakhrusy)   +2 more
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Fuelwood demand and supply in Rwanda and the role of agroforestry [PDF]

, 2011
Fuelwood in Rwanda is assumed to come from forests and woodlands, thus contributing to large-scale deforestation. Available studies on fuelwood demand and supply support this assumption and indicate a continuously rising demand of fuelwood, notably from ...
Mohren, G.M.J., Ndayambaje, J.D.
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GuaB Activity Is Required in Rhizobium tropici During the Early Stages of Nodulation of Determinate Nodules but Is Dispensable for the Sinorhizobium meliloti–Alfalfa Symbiotic Interaction [PDF]

, 2005
The guaB mutant strain Rhizobium tropici CIAT8999-10T is defective in symbiosis with common bean, forming nodules that lack rhizobial content. In order to investigate the timing of the guaB requirement during the nodule formation on the host common ...
Aguilar, Orlando Mario, Collavino, Mónica Mariana, Crespi, Martín, Grasso, Daniel Horacio, Riccillo, Pablo M.   +4 more
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Different Treatments for Breaking Dormancy of Leucaena Seeds (Leucaena leucocephala)

Journal of Agricultural Science, 2017
The objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of methods for breaking dormancy the seeds of tropical forage legume Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.). The seed treatments were: (T1) water at 100 ºC/10 min; (T2) water at 100 ºC/1 min; (T3) Acetone (10 min); (T4) Ethyl alcohol (10 minutes); and (T5) intact seeds (control). Data were analyzed using a
Tiago Neves Pereira Valente, Erico Da Silva Lima, Bruno Borges Deminicis, Andréia Santos Cezário, Wallacy Barbacena Rosa dos Santos, Luana Almeida Souza, Vitória Gallo Borges de Lima   +6 more
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Coupled effect of torrefaction and densification pre-treatment on biomass energetic and physical properties [PDF]

, 2019
Leucaena (Leucaena leucocepphala) and oil palm empty fruit bunch, EFB (Elaeis guineesis) were selected as a woody and non-woody biomass samples, respectively in order to produce torrefied biomass pellets.
Keeratiisariyakul, Promporn, Pattiya, Adisak, Rousset, Patrick   +2 more
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Tree species selection for land rehabilitation in Ethiopia: from fragmented knowledge to an integrated multi-criteria decision approach [PDF]

, 2011
Dryland regions worldwide are increasingly suffering from losses of soil and biodiversity as a consequence of land degradation. Integrated conservation, rehabilitation and community-based management of natural resources are therefore of vital importance.
Deckers, Jozef, Franzel, Steve, Moeremans, Clara, Muys, Bart, Nyssen, Jan, Orwa, Caleb, Poesen, Jean, Reubens, Bert, Tewoldeberhan, Sarah   +8 more
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Perennial Legumes Pueraria phaseoloides and Leucaena leucocephala Exhibit High Potential for Fertility Restoration of Degraded Mined Soils in Ghana

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
Revegetating the subsoil layer of abandoned gold mined sites with the perennial legumes Leucaena Leucocephala, Pueraria phaseoloides and Gliricidia sepium without any soil amendments increases the content of soil organic carbon and important macro‐nutrients, which are crucial for restoring soil health and productivity. These improvements in soil health
Enoch Opoku, Beloved Mensah Dzomeku, John Opata, Adam Muhammad Adam, Frank Rasche   +4 more
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