Results 1 to 10 of about 2,788,800 (299)

Effects of Soft Rock and Biochar Applications on Millet (Setaria italica L.) Crop Performance in Sandy Soil

Agronomy, 2020
In arid and semi-arid regions, desertification threatens crop production because it reduces the soil’s capacity to retain water and soil nutrients. At two fertilizer levels (90 kg N hm−2 and 45 kg P hm−2 and 270 kg N hm−2 and 135 kg P hm−2), the effects ...
Yingying Sun, Ningning Zhang, Jiakun Yan, Suiqi Zhang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Viewpoints: Biofuels and trees in humid tropical countries of West Africa. Experts address the question: Can the growing demand for biofuels be met without threatening food security? [PDF]

, 2009
In the humid tropics, with rich tree crops such as cocoa and abundant staples such as cassava, is there any place for biofuels? Using staple and annual crops as biofuels is dangerous for food security.
Legoupil, Jean-Claude, Ruf, François
core   +1 more source

Mineralogical compositions of soils under three geological formations in some parts of Ogun state, Nigeria and their agricultural potentials

Scientific Reports
Investigating the mineralogical compositions of soils under different geological formations becomes imperative for maximizing agricultural productivity and ensuring the long-term viability of agricultural practices. Therefore, studies were carried out on
Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Grace Atinuke Ajayi, Kehinde Abodunde Adegbite, Faith Luciana Imhanze, Ayibanoa Lekoo Ibaba   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cell free supernatant for sustainable crop production

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
The increase in demand for food production due to the ever-increasing human population across the world requires that food production should grow exponentially. For agricultural food production to meet the needs of human requirements and demands there is
Elizabeth Temitope Alori, Elizabeth Temitope Alori, Elizabeth Temitope Alori, Abidemi Olubusayo Onaolapo, Abidemi Olubusayo Onaolapo, Abidemi Olubusayo Onaolapo, Ayibanoa Lekoo Ibaba, Ayibanoa Lekoo Ibaba, Ayibanoa Lekoo Ibaba   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Re-envisioning the Local:Spatiality, Land and Law in Botswana [PDF]

, 2013
Based on an ethnographic study located in Botswana, I move beyond conceptions of the local as physically or territorially grounded to one that examines how it is constituted through links between persons and land derived from life histories extended over
Griffiths, Anne
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of BiomeFert Biofertilizer for Growth and Yield Improvement in Glycine max L. Varieties Dega-1

AGRIVITA Journal of Agricultural Science
Biofertilizer application can potentially reduce chemical residues in soil from synthetic fertilizers. This study investigates the effects of varying doses and application frequencies of biofertilizers on the growth, productivity, and Relative Agronomic ...
Fatimah Fatimah, Elsha Nadya Marchelia Putri, Syarifah Salsabila, Nazil Dwi Rahayuningtyas, Anastasya Nabila Putri Soelistyo, Wanda Dya Arneni, Princessa Nandita Febrionny, Agus Supriyanto, Nimatuzahroh Nimatuzahroh, Almando Geraldi   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Global decadal assessment of life below water and on land

iScience, 2023
Summary: The United Nations (UN) has adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to provide human welfare and conserve the planet, now and into the future.
Yuqian Zhang, Yingjie Li, Jianguo Liu
doaj   +1 more source

Doxycycline Drug Release Property of Glutaraldehyde Crosslinked Hydrogel

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Delayed wound healing is one of the most common problems associated with diabetic patients. There are several factors associated with delayed wound healing. It has been observed that if not cured the wound healing takes a long time.
Kavish P, Kalpana R
doaj   +1 more source

How to include on-farm biodiversity in LCA on food? [PDF]

, 2007
Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of food and agriculture generally include potential effects on global warming, eutrophication, ecotoxocity and acidification some of which again affect biodiversity.
Halberg, Niels, Knudsen, Marie Trydeman
core  

The Road to 2030: Evaluating Europe’s Progress on Sustainable Ecosystem Protection and Restoration

Land
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasizes the interconnectedness of its economic, social, and environmental dimensions, recognizing their essential role in promoting human well-being.
Daniela Firoiu, George H. Ionescu, Cerasela Pîrvu, Ramona Pîrvu, Cristian Mihai Cismaș, Melinda Petronela Costin   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source