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A synthetic eco‐evolutionary proposal for the conservation of wild relatives of the olive tree

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Societal Impact Statement Crop wild relatives (CWR) are valuable sources of genetic diversity for plant breeding. However, the identification of wild untapped genetic resources (i.e., unexploited in crops) is not always straightforward. We propose a methodology to guide the identification and conservation of these resources that integrates both genetic
Andrés Barea‐Márquez   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating habitat suitability, socioeconomics, and infrastructure to assess global biological invasion risk under climate change: A case study of the rice stem borer, Chilo suppressalis

open access: yesPest Management Science, EarlyView.
We developed an invasion risk index framework that integrates socioeconomic and environmental data using an entropy‐weighting method. The case study highlights the need for region‐specific biosecurity measures for Chilo suppressalis. Abstract BACKGROUND Biological invasion risk is a multifaceted concept that, according to the Food and Agriculture ...
Jinsol Hong   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

The earthquakes of Aleppo and the region of the "Dead Cities" (Syria) 7th-15th century [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Syria, in particular the area of Aleppo and the northwestern region on the border of present-day Turkey, is one of the most seismic areas in the eastern Mediterranean.
Comastri, A., Guidoboni, E.
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Isolation, Insularity and Resilience: A Review of the Geophysical, Socioeconomic, and Environmental Vulnerabilities of Gran Canaria and Lesvos Islands for Policy Interventions to Global Change

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The dynamic nature of small islands being geographically isolated and their perceived connectedness with global networks complicates research attempts to draw general conclusions on whether insularity leads to marginalization or strengthens their resilience for sustainable development.
Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tribes, state, and technology adoption in arid land management, Syria: [PDF]

open access: yes
Arid shrub-lands in Syria and elsewhere in West Asia and North Africa are widely thought degraded. Characteristic of these areas is a preponderance of unpalatable shrubs or a lack of overall ground cover with a rise in the associated risks of soil ...
Gintzburger, Gustave   +4 more
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Crossing the threshold: a critical analysis of Levantine domestic architecture [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Archaeologists studying ancient domestic architecture are often confronted with highly fragmentary architectural remains. This lack of data could lead to a focus on the visual comparison of floor plans as the most reliable and accessible source of ...
Brughmans, Tom
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Book Review - The Kurds of Northern Syria: Governance, Diversity and Conflicts [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
The Kurds of Northern Syria is one of the latest additions to the fast-growing literature on the Kurds, and in particular on the Kurds in Syria. The purpose of the book is to describe the evolution of Kurdish politics in Northern Syria, the various ...
Savran, Arin,
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The Neolithic of the Balikh Valley, Northern Syria : A First Assessment [PDF]

open access: yes, 1989
This article discusses in short the evidence for Neolithic occupation in the Balikh valley of northern Syria. Recent excavations and surveys in the region have yielded a wealth of new data, allowing a more detailed insight into cultural developments in ...
Akkermans, Peter A.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Climate Crisis, Human Mobility and Security Challenges in the MENA Region: Implications for Sustainable Development and Regional Stability

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the interplay between climate change, violent conflict and forced migration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), focusing on asylum flows to the European Union (EU). By integrating high‐resolution climate, conflict and socioeconomic data spanning 2000 to 2023, we develop a comprehensive empirical framework to ...
Shifa Mathbout   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Continental margin evolution of the northern Arabian platform in Syria [PDF]

open access: yes, 1993
Copyright AAPG 1993, reprinted by permission of the AAPG whose permission is required for further use. See also: http://atlas.geo.cornell.edu/syria/best_1993.htmlSynthesis of available geological and geophysical data in the Syrian Arab Republic ...
Sawaf, T.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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