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Non-Timber Forest Products in the Semi-Arid Waza Landscape: Value Chain and Contribution to Household Incomes

Forestist
The objective of this study was to assess household incomes generated by key non-timber forest products in the semiarid Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon.
Chimi Djomo Cédric, Nfornkah Barnabas Neba, Nguenang Guy Merlin, Okala Ndzie Serges, Chia Eugene, Enongene Kevin, Alemagi Dieudonné, Awazi Nyong Princely, Kabelong Banoho Louis Paul Roger, Mezafack Karol Lavoine, Kamta Nkontcheu Parfait, Djeukam Pougom Stelle Vartant, Fokou Tchemmoe Kevin, Tanoungong Armand Delanot   +13 more
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Role of non-wood forest products for local livelihoods in countries with transition and market economies: case studies in Ukraine and Sweden [PDF]

, 2011
The role of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) in local economies differ in time and space. We analysed Ukrainian and Swedish national policies and management rules related to the use of NWFPs, and described how different forest stakeholders utilised NWFPs
Angelstam, Per, Stryamets, Nataliya, Per Angelstam, Elbakidze, Marine, Marine Elbakidze, Nataliya Stryamets, Angelstam, Per,, Stryamets, Natalya,, Elbakidze, Marine,, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet.   +9 more
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Scaling and ecomorphology of lagomorph body shape and appendicular skeleton

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Body shape is one of the most prominent features of phenotypic variation. Yet, mammalian body shapes are poorly quantified and the underlying components contributing to its diversity and its relationship to other skeletal components are rarely tested.
Nia Brice, Coby Huizenga, Chris J. Law
wiley   +1 more source

Unlocking the nutraceutical wealth of bamboo shoots

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
The presence of bamboo, a perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae family, has been recorded from all the climatic regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Abiya Jose, Vadakkethil Balakrishnan Sreekumar, Syam Viswanath, Jayaraj Ravindran, Jayaraj Ravindran   +4 more
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Non-timber forest products from tropical forests

, 2020
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) were hailed as a “silver bullet” to provide the economic incentives to conserve standing forests, while contributing to local livelihoods. While the livelihood benefits of NTFPs have been widely acknowledged, the contribution of the NTFP sector to biodiversity conservation is less certain.
O’Connor, A., Sunderland, T.C.H.
openaire   +2 more sources

Cell and Gene Therapies Manufacturing Challenges and Integrated Good Manufacturing Practices Solutions: A Lifecycle Perspective

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, EarlyView.
Lifecycle perspective on cell and gene therapy manufacturing challenges and enabling GMP solutions. ABSTRACT Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) are revolutionizing modern medicine; however, making these advanced medicines scalable and readily available to commercial manufacturers worldwide is a major challenge. The number of approved CGT products continues
Rajath Samaga, Udisha Singh, Sachin Dattram Pawar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multi-traits and stability-based selection of high-yielding mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) genotypes in Benin

Scientific Reports
Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek var. radiata] is an important warm season grain legume for sustainable food systems diversification in Africa owing to its nutrient-dense seeds, short life cycle, resilience to marginal conditions and its ...
Kpedetin Ariel Frejus Sodedji, Essedjlo Symphorien Ahomondji, Konoutan Medard Kafoutchoni, Sergino Ayi, Etchikinto Eric Agoyi, Djidjoho Arsene Thierry Hodehou, Mathieu Anatole Tele Ayenan, Flora Josiane Chadare, Kim Ho-Youn, Roland Schafleitner, Ramakrishnan Madhavan Nair, Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo, Brice Sinsin   +12 more
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A global meta‐analysis of non‐lethal mammal browsing control in forests

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Increasing resource demand, desire to sequester atmospheric carbon, and conservation goals are driving a need for forests to be managed more effectively in the face of numerous challenges. One such challenge is damage perpetrated by browsing mammals, which can cause substantial financial and ecological impacts.
James B.H. Grimsdale, Daniel W.A. Noble, Geoffrey M. While, Dean Williams, Julianne O'Reilly‐Wapstra   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Moral hazard problem for poor under joint forest management programme evidence from West Bengal in Indian context

Apstract: Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce, 2011
This study explores policy framework on current JFM programme, which secures traditional right of local need subject to the carrying capacity of forest, but face moral hazard problem in which Government cannot legally monitor actions against JFM ...
Debnarayan Sarker
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Zero Deforestation Commitments and Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies: An Analysis of Their Role in Mitigating Deforestation

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the role of corporate zero‐deforestation commitments (ZDCs) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) enabling technologies in mitigating deforestation. Drawing on data from 110 companies included in the Forest 500 dataset, the research explores whether sustainability commitments and digital innovation influence firms' deforestation ...
Valentina Beretta, Eugenia Parodi, Celine Buschmann   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source