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The article demonstrates that brine was central for the supply of Ca and B to the studied saline lake. The ion transport occurred probably by thermal springs, while contributions from surface waters cannot be excluded. However, the saturation and syndepositional precipitation of Ca borates were initiated by an arid climate through evaporation, while ...
Nevena Andrić‐Tomašević+8 more
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Nutrient supply to reed canary grass as a bioenergy crop [PDF]
Production of renewable energy from herbaceous crops on agricultural land is of great interest since fossil fuels need to be replaced with sustainable energy sources. Reed canary grass (RCG), Phalaris arundinacea L.
Lindvall, Eva
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The article examines the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and food science applications of essential oils and extracts from Ocimum species (basil). It covers diverse extraction methods like hydrodistillation and microwave‐assisted extraction while discussing pharmacological benefits.
Oberdan Oliveira Ferreira+13 more
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Some aspects of the competition between seedlings of gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) and "Grasslands Nui" perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science at Massey University [PDF]
Two glasshouse trials were conducted with "Grasslands Nui" perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and gorse (Ulex europaeus L.) grown in boxes separately as monocultures and as mixtures forming a replacement series.
Mlowe, Focas Kazingoma Mwatika
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EPL relieves depressive‐like behaviors by upregulating hippocampal PACAP via Rb3/Rc synergy, showing dual modulation of synaptic plasticity and neuroinflammation. ABSTRACT Panax notoginseng Leaf (PNL), an edible‐medicinal botanical resource, shows potential as functional ingredients for alleviating depression, owing to their unique saponin composition.
Shu‐zhen Ran+7 more
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Quantifying golf course water use efficiency using three water balance models of varying complexity
Abstract Background Three water balance models were used to quantify water use efficiency on 71 golf courses in the United States. The golf courses were separated into five geographic regions. Methods The United States Golf Association (USGA), Tipping‐Bucket (TB), and Agro‐IBIS (AG) water balance models were used to estimate golf course water ...
Michael A. H. Bekken+5 more
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A comparison of four methods for determining pasture botanical composition
The objective of this study was to determine an accurate and efficient method for researchers and/or practitioners to monitor botanical composition. The evaluation methods included visual estimation (top left), occupancy grid (top right), point quadrat (bottom left), and step point (bottom right).
Echo E. Gotsick+4 more
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Is Fintech Good for Bank Performance? The Case of Mobile Money in the East African Community
ABSTRACT Mobile money, a technology‐driven innovation in financial services, has profoundly penetrated the financial landscape in Sub‐Saharan Africa, including banks. Yet, besides anecdotal evidence, little is known about whether mobile money adoption enhances or worsens bank performance.
Serge Stéphane Ky+2 more
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Cacao farming worldwide suffers from damaging fungal infections, including those caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Pestalotiopsis spp., which prioritizes the development of sustainable control solutions.
Insuck Baek+10 more
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ABSTRACT Irrigation is a crucial practice for the security of rural businesses, ensuring agricultural production even in periods without rainfall. This work aimed to analyse the financial viability of an off‐grid photovoltaic (PV) system as an alternative to traditional energy sources for pumping irrigation in Brazilian agricultural areas.
Giovana Franco Valadão+5 more
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