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Old-growth forest patches are widespread outside nature reserves in Southern China

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Tong X   +18 more
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Protecting place, protecting nature: predicting place-protective behaviors among nature preserve visitors

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2021
Public support for natural areas and engagement in place-specific pro-environmental behaviors (PS-PEB) has predominantly focused on individuals’ relationships with and attachments to a specific place. However, recent discussions suggest that individuals’ general connection to nature is equally important in determining individuals’ willingness to engage
Sarah M. Naiman   +2 more
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Natural products in plant protection

Netherlands Journal of Plant Pathology, 1993
Natural products can be used to control pests and diseases in crops. These products include anorganic compounds, but also a variety of plant extracts. In the beginning of this century active microbial extracts were discovered as well. Synthetic crop protection chemicals were developed from about 1940 onwards and sustained progress in modern agriculture.
Jespers, A.B.K., de Waard, M.A.
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Natural products in crop protection

Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2009
The tremendous increase in crop yields associated with the 'green' revolution has been possible in part by the discovery and utilization of chemicals for pest control. However, concerns over the potential impact of pesticides on human health and the environment has led to the introduction of new pesticide registration procedures, such as the Food ...
Franck E, Dayan   +2 more
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Natural mechanisms protecting against cancer

Immunology Letters, 2003
Carcinogenesis is a multistage process. At each step of this process, there are natural mechanisms protecting against development of cancer. The majority of cancers in humans is induced by carcinogenic factors present in our environment including our food.
Marek, Jakóbisiak   +2 more
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