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Elephant barrier behaviors in response to conflict mitigation fences

Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 2, April 2026.
Abstract Human–wildlife conflict is a major conservation issue, particularly in lower income countries, where it affects marginalized people and leads to the extirpation of threatened species. Managers increasingly use fences to reduce this conflict but lack evidence on the effectiveness of these barriers, especially on whether this reduces the number ...
Dominique Gonçalves, Robert J. Smith, Helen M. K. O'Neill   +2 more
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Taurine Cattle Using STR Markers in Burkina Faso, West Africa

Tropical Animal Science Journal
Burkina Faso relies on its substantial bovine population for meat and milk production, ensuring food security. The country hosts three primary taurine cattle populations: Lobi, Gourounsi Nahouri, and Gourounsi Ténado.
A. S. R. Tapsoba, S. E. Sawadogo, B. Yougbaré, F. G. Traoré, F. Béré, M. Sanou, H. H. Tamboura, B. Bayala, R. Pichler, A. Traoré, K. Periasamy   +10 more
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Farm performance and support in Central and Western Europe: A comparison of Hungary and France [PDF]

The paper investigates the difference in technical efficiency and in productivity change, and the technology gaps, between French and Hungarian farms in the dairy and cereal, oilseeds and proteinseeds (COP) sectors during the period 2001-2004.
Jozsef Fogarasi, Laure Latruffe
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Field‐based evidence of impaired sperm quality associated with conventional farming in two passerine birds

Ibis, Volume 168, Issue 2, Page 504-519, April 2026.
The detrimental effects of conventional farming on bird biodiversity are increasingly documented. Despite this, the specific impacts of both organic and conventional farming practices on bird coloration and sperm quality in natural settings remain unexplored. This study aimed to determine whether these farming practices differentially affect body mass,
Ségolène Humann‐Guilleminot, Audrey Bailly, Karine Monceau, Mélissa Desbonnes, Vincent Bretagnolle, Jérôme Moreau   +5 more
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ESTIMATION OF PRODUCTION OF CASSAVA IN BANDUNDU (1987-1988) AND BAS CONGO (1988-1989) REGIONS, AS COMPARED TO OFFICIAL R.D. CONGO STATISTICS [PDF]

Production Economics,
Tollens, Eric
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Evaluating Electric Harps and Muzzles to Mitigate the Impact of Vespa velutina nigrithorax at Beehives

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 3, Page 364-375, April 2026.
ABSTRACT The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) poses a significant threat to the beekeeping industry. Using an experimental apiary of 36 hives, we simultaneously evaluated the effectiveness of two mitigation measures—muzzles and electric harps—in reducing the impact of Asian hornets on honey bee colonies.
Núria Roura‐Pascual, Josep M. Bas, Cang Hui, Quim Canelles, Jordi Artola, Kilian Sampol, Gerard Bota, Narcís Vicens, Emili Bassols, Cristian Pérez‐Granados   +9 more
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Enhancing Secondary Metabolite Production in Pelargonium graveolens Hort. Cell Cultures: Eliciting Effects of Chitosan and Jasmonic Acid on Bioactive Compound Production

Horticulturae
This study explores the effects of chitosan (CHT) and jasmonic acid (JA) elicitors on rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens Hort.) cell suspension cultures, aiming to enhance the production of phenolics and flavonoids and antioxidant properties ...
Amine Elbouzidi, Mohamed Taibi, Abdellah Baraich, Mounir Haddou, El Hassania Loukili, Abdeslam Asehraou, François Mesnard, Mohamed Addi   +7 more
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Which advisory system to support innovation in conservation agriculture? The case of Madagascar's lake Aloatra [PDF]

, 2012
To promote sustainable agriculture, various development projects are encouraging farmers around Madagascar's Lake Alaotra to adopt conservation agriculture techniques of direct-seeding, mulch-based cropping systems (DMCs).
Dugué, Patrick, Faure, Guy, Penot, Eric, Rakotondravelo, Jean-Chrysostome, Ramahatoraka, Haja Andrisoa, Toillier, Aurélie   +5 more
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Biochemical insights into specialized plant metabolites: Advancing cosmeceutical applications for skin benefits

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
This review explores the significant role of specialized plant metabolites (SPMs) in the burgeoning field of cosmeceuticals, emphasizing their diverse biological activities and multifunctional benefits for skin health.
Amine Elbouzidi, Mounir Haddou, Abdellah Baraich, Mohamed Taibi, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Ashutosh Pareek, François Mesnard, Mohamed Addi   +7 more
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Local Development and Sustainable Periurban Agriculture: New Models and Approaches for Agricultural Land Conservation [PDF]

Periurban agricultural territories have had to confront many pressures over the last 70 years, ranging from land development pressures emanating from nearby large cities and metropolis to technological change, to the draw of the urban labour market on ...
Christopher Bryant, Ghalia Chahine
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