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The predatory behavior of ants: an impressive panoply of morphological adaptations
Insect Science, Volume 33, Issue 4, Page 1256-1284, August 2026.This review focuses on predation in ants, showing the wide diversity of cases from solitary foraging to group hunting tactics, as well as the evolution of mandible shape frequently adapted to capture specific prey. Although most ants are generalist feeders, finding their sugary substances directly on plants or indirectly via sap‐sucking insects, some ...
Alain Dejean +6 more
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Ciência Florestal, 2016 The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the addition of poultry litter on growth, biomass yield, flavonoid and phenol content, and antioxidant activity in leaves of pink pepper. The experiment was carried out at the Federal University of
Luciane Almeri Tabaldi +8 more
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Animal, 2012 New alternatives are necessary if the environmental impact linked to intensive poultry production is to be reduced, and different litter handling methods should be explored.
J. Madrid +6 more
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Poultry Litter and Pig slurry Applications in an Integrated Crop-Livestock System
Revista Brasileira de Ciência do SoloOrganic fertilizers derived from poultry litter and pig slurry are alternatives to mineral fertilizers in increasing soil nutrient availability. The aim of this study was to evaluate soil response, through characterization of organic C and available N, P,
Paulo Hentz +5 more
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International Journal of Agronomy, 2012 Poultry litter is a great alternative N source for crop production. However, recent poultry litter management changes, and increased chemical amendment use may impact its N availability.
Dexter B. Watts +2 more
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International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 2019 A field experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Ishwardi, Pabna during 2013-14 to find out an effective integrated management package for controlling root knot nematode ...
B Akhter
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Bioaccumulation and biosorption of lead by poultry litter microorganisms
Poultry Science, 1998 Microorganisms are known to interact with metals through a number of mechanisms, including binding the metals to their cells' walls and intracellular accumulation. Poultry litter has a high density of various microorganisms along with many nutrients.
G, Gupta, B, Keegan
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Quick tests for the determination of ammonia in poultry litter
Poultry Science, 2002 The objective of this work was to test the ability of various available quick tests to determine ammonia concentration of poultry litters. A total of 136 samples was collected from brood chambers of poultry houses. Samples were equally divided between surface samples (top 25 mm) and core samples.
J B, Reeves +2 more
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Estimation of Poultry Litter and Its Biochar Production Potential Through Pyrolysis in Qatar
Chemical Engineering TransactionsOne of the primary sources of waste in Qatar is animal waste, which includes poultry litter. Annually, Qatar produces approximately 0.83 x 106 t of poultry litter. Consequently, there is a need for a more sustainable waste treatment approach to handle it.
Prakash Parthasarathy +4 more
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Wet Litter in the Poultry House
Poultry Science, 1923 Abstract Wet litter in the poultry house is a rather troublesome problem to most poultrymen. It is not a fit place in which to feed the scratch grain, is quite generally conceded to be a favorable medium for the development of colds, catarrh, roup, and like maladies and, therefore, necessitates extra labor and excessive litter material, due to the ...
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