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How to Approach the Definition of WUI in Northern Europe

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article aims to delineate the wildland–urban interface in the sparsely populated, limited‐resourced Scandinavian peninsula (excluding Finland). Common WUI mapping assumptions and how different thresholds capture the reality of building ignition from wildfire in this region are evaluated.
Javier Elio Medina, Frida Vermina Plathner, Elsa Pastor, Nieves Fernandez‐Anez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding the effects of livestock grazing on dryland plant communities within the context of abiotic variability

Ecosphere
Drylands, which cover more than 40% of the Earth's terrestrial surface, face rising agricultural demand and the influence of climate change. Understanding how livestock grazing pressure and local climate affect these environments is pivotal for informed ...
Scott M. Carpenter, Ingrid C. Burke, William K. Lauenroth   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Valorization of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Bean Shell and Tigernuts (Cyperus esculentus) as Partial Wheat‐Flour Replacer in Cookies Formulation: Nutritional and Quality Assessment

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Two key sustainable strategies to ensure food and health security are alternative food sourcing and by‐products valorization. Hence, this study aimed at producing cookies with potential blood‐glucose reducing properties by a partial replacement of wheat flour (W) with tigernuts (T) and pre‐treated cocoa bean shell (C) using optimal mixture ...
Amarachi Precious Peter, Olusola Samuel Jolayemi, Durosimi Yisa, Johnson Oluwadamilare Olorunnusi, Felicia Itunnu Wole‐Alo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of microsatellite markers for the perennial plant Tofieldia calyculata. [PDF]

Appl Plant Sci, 2020
Vlasta T, Jarošová A, Šurinová M, Münzbergová Z.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Isolation and Extraction of Gentian Polysaccharide and Its Protective Effect on Chemical Liver Injury

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
The water‐soluble polysaccharide GSBP‐N‐a‐1 with an average molecular weight of 3.82 kDa was successfully isolated and purified from Gentiana scabra. It was confirmed that the crude polysaccharides of Gentiana scabra could inhibit oxidative stress and inflammatory response by activating the Nrf2‐HO‐1 pathway, and significantly alleviate the chemical ...
Tianjiao Fu, Yan Dong, Guangxin Yuan
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of land management on herbaceous vegetation diversity and forage provision in the Great Green Wall in Burkina Faso

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
According to the disturbance gradient, the species richness of herbaceous vegetation increased from fenced (less disturbed) to fallow (most disturbed). The pastoral value and biomass production of grazing land were higher in protected areas (fenced land) than in unprotected areas (community forests and fallow land), suggesting that conservation ...
Issouf Zerbo, Sambo Ouédraogo, Daouda Savadogo, Aliou Guissé, Issaka J. Boussim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing the dominance of winter annuals under changing rainfall patterns in a temperate desert of Central Asia

Global Ecology and Conservation
Understanding how climate change-induced alterations in rainfall patterns impact the composition and structure of plant diversity is crucial. Examining variations in plant life forms is vital for comprehending ecosystem dynamics.
Danchen Sheng, Tong Liu, Hanyue Wang, Wenxuan Zhao, Shengtianzi Dong, Shiyu Diao, Tiantian Qin, Zhifang Xue   +7 more
doaj  

Novel genetic engineering technology which increases leaf lipid content modifies the ensiling properties of perennial ryegrass : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Agricultural Science at Massey University, Palmerston North [PDF]

, 2016
A novel strategy to increase the metabolisable energy (ME) yield of pastures has been the development of a genetic engineering technology which increases the leaf lipid content and biomass production of perennial ryegrass (PRG).
Beechey-Gradwell, Zachariah
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Selection of meadow fescue for persistence under frequent defoliation

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
Meadow fescue was adapted to management intensive grazing in humid temperate regions. It does not tolerate highly intensive grazing with short rest periods or residual sward heights below 5 cm. This paper documents genetic progress in selecting for improved tolerance to frequent and close grazing.
Michael D. Casler
wiley   +1 more source

WOFOSTGym: A Crop Simulator for Learning Annual and Perennial Crop Management Strategies [PDF]

arXiv
We introduce WOFOSTGym, a novel crop simulation environment designed to train reinforcement learning (RL) agents to optimize agromanagement decisions for annual and perennial crops in single and multi-farm settings. Effective crop management requires optimizing yield and economic returns while minimizing environmental impact, a complex sequential ...
arxiv