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Mating disruption trials for the olive moth, Prays oleae (Bern.), (Lep.: Yponomeutidae) in Trás-os-Montes olive groves (Northeast of Portugal). [PDF]
, 2005 The olive moth, Prays o/eae (Bern), is one of the most serious olive pests in the Mediterranean basin. The objective of the present study was to integrate environmentally safe methods for the control of the pest.
Bento, Albino +5 more
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The value of collective reputation for environmentally-friendly production methods: The case of Val di Gresta [PDF]
, 2007 In this paper we investigate consumers' preferences for various environment-friendly production systems for carrots. We use discrete-choice multi-attribute stated-preference data to explore the effect of collective reputations from growers of an Alpine ...
Marangon, Francesco +2 more
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This invited paper gives an overview of the challenges the world is facing and offers a possible solution for water and food security within the holistic integrated concept of the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus. The paper summarizes the experience the author gained through working on various research projects at national and international ...
Ragab Ragab
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Infestation of Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae, in California and Taxonomy of its Host Trees [PDF]
, 2005 The results of the trapping survey were analyzed to determine the taxonomy of various tree species infested by the olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) in California. Since its first appearance in California in 1998, the olive fruit fly has spread from Los
Mohammad Athar
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Perceptual thresholds for the effects of room modes as a function of modal decay [PDF]
, 2015 Room modes cause audible artefacts in listening environments. Modal control approaches have emerged in scientific literature over the years and, often, their performance is measured by criteria that may be perceptually unfounded.
Fazenda, Bruno M. +2 more
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JSFA reports, Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 104-112, March 2025.Abstract Background Bread made from refined Triticum aestivum L. flour, a staple food in large parts of the world, is considered a nutrient security risk. Strategies used to enhance the nutritional and functional properties of wheat‐derived food products include the use of semi‐ or wholegrain flour, old genotypes, and enrichment through fortification ...
Ilaria Marotti +3 more
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Farmers’ Technical Knowledge about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Olive Production
Agriculture, 2017 While Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach of pest control, contributing to reduced use of pesticides and risks on human health and the environment, farmers have shown limited interest in practicing this method.
Mohammad S. Allahyari +2 more
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Insects, 2021 Evidence of the impact of climate change on natural and agroecosystems is nowadays established worldwide, especially in the Mediterranean Basin, an area known to be very susceptible to heatwaves and drought.
Alice Caselli, Ruggero Petacchi
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Interplanetary frontiers: terraforming from an invasion science perspective
Oikos, EarlyView.The pursuit of a multi‐planetary existence represents one of humanity's greatest frontiers. If applied justly, it offers an opportunity to extend its civilization's lifespan amid escalating sustainability crises on Earth. One approach increasingly gaining traction is terraforming, a hitherto theoretical ecological and evolutionary experiment revolving ...
Teun Everts +2 more
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL OLIVE GROVES IN THE MESSARA VALLEY, CRETE, GREECE. [PDF]
, 2003 Environmental Impacts of agricultural activities have to be assessed in order to address cultural practices and the type of farming that are best suited to avoid the trade-off between the Ecology and the Economy. Furthermore, this study, comparing the
Dessane, Mr Damien
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