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Resolving the biome debate: ecological and palaeo‐data concur that the extensive tree‐limited grassy biomes of central and north‐western Madagascar are largely anthropogenic

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For millennia, human activities have transformed ecosystems globally. Determining which landscapes are predominantly anthropogenic is crucial to conservation and habitat restoration. Madagascar, a critically‐threatened biodiversity hotspot, is a prominent example.
Grant S. Joseph, Sean Hixon, Colleen L. Seymour, Laurie R. Godfrey, Miguel Pedrono, Karen E. Samonds, Andrinajoro R. Rakotoarivelo, Brooke E. Crowley   +7 more
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Effect of planting density on the agronomic performance and forage potential of Vicia sativa L. in the high Andes of Peru

Discover Agriculture
In the high Andean regions of Ancash, Peru, limited high-protein forage during dry seasons challenges livestock feeding. A locally adapted ecotype of common vetch (Vicia sativa L.) grows spontaneously and shows resilience to harsh conditions.
Robert A. Quiñones, Tomas Samaniego, Samuel Hurtado, Richard Solórzano   +3 more
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Legitimacy Strategies for Animal Welfare in Dyadic Supply Chains: An Evidence‐Based Business Strategy Typology

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Firms at food supply chains have increasingly been concerned with their environmental and social business strategies, such as animal welfare adoption. However, we know little about how to set boundaries to manage these strategies. This article thus explores how buyer–supplier relationships build market legitimacy in the cage‐free table egg ...
Minelle E. Silva, Francisco Cesar Castro Neto, Fernando Luiz E. Viana   +2 more
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The influence of resveratrol and β-Hydroxy-β-methyl butyric acid supplementation alone or in combination on the development and health of the duodenum in Tibetan sheep

Frontiers in Microbiology
Resveratrol (RES) and β-Hydroxy-β-methyl butyric acid (HMB) have been shown to exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effect as well as influence intestinal microbiota composition in monogastric animal.
Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Qiurong Ji, Qiurong Ji, Linsheng Gui, Linsheng Gui, Kefyalew Gebeyew, Shengzhen Hou, Zhiyou Wang, Lijuan Han, Chao Yang   +10 more
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Prevalence and Contributing Factors of Household Food Insecurity in Somalia: A Household‐Level Analysis

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrating the study design, prevalence, and key contributing factors of household food insecurity in Somalia. ABSTRACT Somalia continues to experience a high burden of household food insecurity driven by recurrent climate shocks, protracted conflict, economic instability, displacement, and limited access to livelihoods and ...
Hassan Abdi Ahmed, Edwin Tito Magoti
wiley   +1 more source

An Overview of Foodborne Risks in Afghanistan

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Foodborne diseases represent a serious yet underrecognized public health burden in Afghanistan, a country shaped by decades of conflict, weak infrastructure, and limited regulatory capacity. This article provides a comprehensive overview of major foodborne risks in the country, including microbiological hazards, chemical contaminants, and ...
Mohammad Aman Ahmadzai, Shir Mohammad Samim, Ahmadullah Zahir   +2 more
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Optimization of moisture content and application rate of hay preservative during high‐moisture alfalfa hay baling in northwestern China

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Leaf shatter during low‐moisture baling and mold proliferation under high‐moisture conditions pose major challenges in alfalfa hay production. A proprietary propionic acid‐based hay preservative product, LZP, effectively inhibits microbial reproduction in high‐moisture alfalfa bales; however, its optimal moisture thresholds and ...
Zulin Yuan, Fuhou Li, Jing Li, Dongmei Xu, Samaila Usman, Xusheng Guo, Yingwen Yu   +6 more
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Integrating belowground bud bank dynamics into grassland monitoring and management

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
Adaptive Management of Grassland Ecosystems: A Bud Bank Perspective. Abstract Belowground bud banks are the core regenerative organs of perennial herbaceous plants, playing an irreplaceable role in population persistence, community assembly, and ecosystem restoration.
Zhiming Zhang, Zhigang Zhao, Kun Liu
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Review: Nutritional, safety, and environmental aspects of former foodstuff products in ruminant feeding

Animal
As a consequence of global population growth, rising incomes, urbanisation, and improved household economics, the demand for animal products is expected to increase.
M. Tretola, P. Lin, J. Eichinger, M. Manoni, L. Pinotti   +4 more
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Food Security Versus Environmental Health: The Nitrogen Dilemma

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth and, consequently, crop production. However, the cycling of nitrogen in the environment can have negative effects. Here, we review the historical development of scientific and public awareness of these effects and the influence this has had on political action to control them.
Henrike Mielenz, Norbert Bischoff, Klaus Butterbach‐Bahl, Uwe Häußermann, Kurt‐Christian Kersebaum, Karin Rather, Burkhard Stever‐Schoo, Reinhard Well, Claas Nendel   +8 more
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