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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract The transition from subsistence to market‐oriented agriculture holds the potential to boost rural economic progress and improve the well‐being of the rural poor in developing countries. Despite this potential, there is limited understanding of the key drivers for smallholder commercialization. In this study, we utilize comprehensive three‐wave
Abebayehu Girma Geffersa +1 more
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Efficient imaging and computer vision detection of two cell shapes in young cotton fibers
Applications in Plant Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 6, November-December 2022., 2022 Abstract Premise The shape of young cotton (Gossypium) fibers varies within and between commercial cotton species, as revealed by previous detailed analyses of one cultivar of G. hirsutum and one of G. barbadense. Both narrow and wide fibers exist in G. hirsutum cv.
Benjamin P. Graham +5 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Eco‐labels inform consumers about the sustainable attributes of a product, but consumer face challenges to differentiate and select for specific attributes. Certification programs are similarly challenged to incentivize adoption of sustainable practices in product supply chains when consumer ability to differentiate sustainable attributes is ...
Nicolas Gatti +5 more
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Impacts of geopolitics and policy on Latin American biodiversity and water resources
Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Latin America is a major agricultural producer with important natural resources. Efforts have been made to protect sensitive areas but are hindered by agricultural trade disruptions outside the control of individual countries due to globally integrated crop markets.
Jerome Dumortier +2 more
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Outsourcing pest and disease control (PDC) has grown rapidly worldwide, especially in developing countries. Although numerous studies have investigated various advantages of outsourcing PDC, little is known about its impact on pesticide expenditure.
Pengcheng Wang +2 more
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Using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) for diagnosis of Terebrantia (Thysanoptera)
Journal für KulturpflanzenThrips, insects from the order Thysanoptera, are often intercepted in consignments sent from third countries into the European Union. Rapid species identification is needed in order to quickly decide, whether phytosanitary measures are required or a ...
Matthias Becker +5 more
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Impact of Insecticide Residue Exposure on the Invasive Pest, <I>Halyomorpha halys</I> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae): Analysis of Adult Mobility [PDF]
, 2013 Doo‐Hyung Lee +2 more
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Agricultural Production with Change and Uncertainty: A Temporal Case Study Simulation of Colorado Potato Beetle [PDF]
Changes in climatic and policy environments combined with uncertainty related to stochastic environmental fluctuations make design of invasive pest policy challenging. These external changes are often exacerbated by changes in the species characteristics.
Heikkila, Jaakko, Peltola, Jukka
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study combines sensory analysis and stated preference valuation techniques to assess the monetary value of organoleptic attributes of new tomato varieties. The tomatoes evaluated included two new varieties adapted to South Texas growing conditions, a commercial check, and tomatoes imported from Mexico.
Samuel D. Zapata +3 more
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