No-tillage combined with deficit irrigation improves canopy photosynthesis and water use efficiency to stabilize yield in intercropped maize. [PDF]
Guo C +9 more
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Cationic polyurethane thermogels with customizable charge density were developed, exhibiting enhanced pH‐responsiveness. This work elucidates how cationic charges influence self‐assembly and thermogelling, providing insights for designing smart biomaterials.
Belynn Sim +10 more
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Coupling effects of deep vertical rotary tillage and brackish water irrigation on soil water-salt dynamics and cotton productivity in arid regions. [PDF]
Meng Q +6 more
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Orchard netting impacts on biodiversity leading to cascading effects at the ecosystem level
ABSTRACT Agriculture must ensure food production without further compromising the ecosystem functions upon which it depends. Agricultural practices should therefore avoid harming farmland biodiversity, especially of taxa that supply the key ecosystem services (e.g.
Corrado Alessandrini +13 more
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Field-scale evaluation of satellite-derived vegetation indices and image timing for in-season nitrogen management in corn. [PDF]
Morales-Ona A +7 more
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ABSTRACT In response to growing global challenges, this study explores how social entrepreneurship within the Edible City movement contributes to building resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban food systems. Drawing on semistructured interviews with over 70 stakeholders across five cities—Berlin, Andernach, Oslo, Rotterdam, and Havana—we ...
Ina Säumel +6 more
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Integrating soil health and manure practices to advance sustainability for US dairy farms. [PDF]
Cloutier ML +21 more
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ABSTRACT Energy is a fundamental driver of economic growth, shaping productivity, industrialization, and long‐term economic resilience. In sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), where energy access remains uneven and infrastructure is underdeveloped, understanding sector‐specific energy demand is essential for designing sustainable energy strategies.
Michael Appiah +3 more
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Deep plowing improves soil physical structure and alters nitrogen-cycling microbial communities in a subtropical red soil region. [PDF]
Li X +7 more
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ABSTRACT Implementing digital technologies is touted as the next big step for the firms aiming to improve sustainability in their supply chains. These technologies are often credited with the potential to improve transparency and achieve sustainability.
Amna Farrukh, Aqeel Ahmed, Sadaat Yawar
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