Relationships between soil properties and species establishment in the restoration of mined soils in the Cerrado biome. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Restoring the ecosystems of the Cerrado biome is challenging considering the diversity of phytophysiognomies present in the biome, some of which are composed of species from different strata (herbaceous, shrubby, and arboreal), which increases the ...
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Zai pits for heightened sorghum production in drier parts of Upper Eastern Kenya [PDF]
Heliyon, 2021 Water harvesting technologies and soil conservation measures promote water-nutrient synergy and increase agricultural production in the dryland zones of sub-Saharan Africa.
Serah W. Kimaru-Muchai +3 more
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Size Influences on the Survival of Willow Cuttings Under Operational Field Conditions [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionWillows (genus Salix) are increasingly used in operational‐scale ecosystem reclamation; however, different opinions exist regarding the optimal cutting size for planting under field conditions.
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Use of climate smart agriculture technologies in West Africa peri-urban Sahel in Niger [PDF]
Scientific ReportsClimate change affects peri-urban agricultural systems. However, most studies on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) often focused on climate-smart villages in the Sahel region. This study investigated peri-urban farming systems in West African Sahel cities.
Tinawaen Tambol +2 more
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Evaluation of Biological Operations Performance in Bushkan Watershed of Bushehr Province [PDF]
پژوهشهای آبخیزداری, 2022 Evaluation of mechanical and biological operations in watersheds is always emphasized by managers and executive organs. To achieve this, there is a need for an integrated evaluation and management approach in which processes and all physical, economic ...
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Native plant diversity for ecological reclamation in Moroccan open-pit phosphate mines [PDF]
Biodiversity Data Journal, 2023 Mining activities have significant impacts on the environment, particularly in terms of the destruction of natural habitats, biodiversity loss. With the increasing awareness of the importance of ecological restoration and conservation, there is a growing need to study and understand the flora that thrives in mining sites for successful reclamation ...
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Plant, Soil and Environment, 2023 Surface runoff and soil losses in the case of potato cultivation using de-stoning technology on gentle slopes (Haplic Cambisol) were studied in 2020-2022.
Jiří Záruba +7 more
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Role of Pit Membranes in Macromolecule-Induced Wilt of Plants [PDF]
Plant Physiology, 1983 Macromolecules present in low concentrations in xylem fluid of Medicago sativa L. var DuPuits will increase the resistance to xylem liquid flow. This increase in resistance was found to be reversible by backflushing the xylem. Autoradiography showed that very large molecules do not pass through pit membrane pores.
N K, Van Alfen +3 more
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Effects of ameliorative afforestation on the erodibility factor and soil loss in the Grdelica gorge
Glasnik Šumarskog Fakulteta Univerziteta u Banjoj Luci, 2018 The paper presents research carried out in the area of Grdelica gorge in 60 years old black pine (Pinus nigra Arnold.) stands. The aim of this study was to determine whether the applied planting method of ameliorative afforestation had an impact on ...
Aleksandar Baumgertel +3 more
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ECONOMICS OF PLANTING PITS UNDER SORGHUM AND PIGEON PEA IN SEMI-ARID AREAS OF EASTERN KENYA
AGRISE, 2020 Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is promoted in arid and semi-arid areas for increased yields. Planting pits are RWH systems that are used for collecting rainwater and runoff.
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