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Herbicides for Weed Control in Rice Nurseries

open access: yes, 1985
This article 'Herbicides for Weed Control in Rice Nurseries' appeared in the International Rice Research Newsletter series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The primary objective of this publication was to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the development of improved technology for rice and for rice ...
Patel, C. L.   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

CO2 Fluxes and Soil Responses to Straw and Herbicide in Peanut

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Peanut cultivation plays an important agronomic role in Brazil, especially in rotation with sugarcane, promoting biological nitrogen fixation and improving soil quality. This study aimed to test the hypothesis that the combined use of sugarcane mulch, peanut cultivation, and herbicide application would affect soil CO₂ fluxes, soil chemical ...
Heytor Lemos Martins   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Progress of guayule trials in Europe (Spain and France) : early evaluation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
The main objectives of the project were to define the potential for cultivation of guayule (#Parthenium Argentatum#) in Southern Europe and to assess the economical justification as an alternative source for natural rubber produced in Europe.
Calléja, M.   +8 more
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Resilience through diversity: The potential of modelling species and variety interactions to enhance resilience of production systems

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Agricultural production systems in the global North combine monocultures of specialised varieties and breeds with external interventions and inputs. Increasing the diversity of varieties, breeds and species may increase the system's resilience to external pressures through beneficial interactions.
Marinus J. M. Smulders   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Report of Progress: January 1 to December 31, 1952 [PDF]

open access: yes, 1953
Each calendar year the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station submits a Progress Report to the University of Alaska and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the 2 cooperating agencies under which it operates. This 1952 report segregates the work of each
Irwin, Don L.
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Implementing potential climate‐smart practices through diverse partnerships

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to society, negatively impacting agriculture and crop yields. Globally, agriculture is also one of the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sectors. Climate‐smart practices that are developed through diverse partnerships with scientists and practitioners are needed to decrease GHG emissions. We implemented
Kristina J. Bartowitz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detection and quantification of black foot and crown and root rot pathogens in grapevine nursery soils in the Western Cape of South Africa

open access: yesPhytopathologia Mediterranea, 2018
Black foot disease (BFD) and crown and root rot (CRR) are important soilborne diseases that affect young grapevines in nurseries and vineyards. A 3-year survey (2013–2015) of five open-field grapevine nurseries was conducted in the Western Cape Province ...
Shaun LANGENHOVEN   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel applications of the tomato microbiome: Roles and considerations for agriculture, human health, and society

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Plants, like humans, have a microbiome that helps them grow, defend themselves against pathogens, acquire nutrients, and protect themselves against environmental stresses. The microbiome of tomatoes, a staple crop grown worldwide, could be utilized not only to reduce fertilizer and pesticide applications, but also to clean up harmful pollutants ...
Sean Lindert   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research Progress [PDF]

open access: yes, 1965
Cooperating with the United States Department of AgricultureIntroduction -- Developmental problems -- Fertilizers -- Forages -- Dairying -- Climate and light -- Grasses -- Cereals -- Potatoes -- Vegetables, fruit -- Weed control -- Water -- Plant ...

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