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Genomic structure and ex situ conservation of the North American grapevine Vitis labrusca

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The North American wild grapevine species Vitis labrusca is an important source of disease resistance and climate resilience traits for breeding new grapevine cultivars. To ensure its continued use in breeding, V. labrusca must be accurately identified and genetically diverse material must be conserved.
Zoë Migicovsky   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seeds of Doubt: North American farmers' experiences of GM crops [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
The picture the biotechnology industry has painted of GM crops in North America is one of unqualified success, after six years of commercial growing. The objective of this report was to assess whether this image is accurate and if not what problems have ...
Meziani, Gundula, Warwick, Hugh
core  

Why Autonomous Vehicles Are Not Ready Yet: A Multi‐Disciplinary Review of Problems, Attempted Solutions, and Future Directions

open access: yesJournal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Personal autonomous vehicles can sense their surrounding environment, plan their route, and drive with little or no involvement of human drivers. Despite the latest technological advancements and the hopeful announcements made by leading entrepreneurs, to date no personal vehicle is approved for road circulation in a “fully” or “semi ...
Xingshuai Dong   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Farming in Alaska. [PDF]

open access: yes, 1956
An analysis of commercial farming in Alaska has long been needed. This report may supply helpful information. It spans the yea rs from 1949 to 1954, a time of rapid development and growth. T he study analyzes detailed information supplied by 75 to 85
Andrews, Richard A., Johnson, Hugh A.
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Queer in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Following the Intersections of Queerness, Transness and Science Identities

open access: yesScience Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This multiple case study explores the intersections of queerness/transness and science education through a combined framework of queer theory, intersectionality, the construct of figured worlds and science identity. The study uses a life‐history approach to characterize the trajectories of three purposefully selected queer individuals who are ...
Nelly K. M. Marosi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

PERSPECTIVES ON CHURCH GIVING IN GOMBE, NIGERIA

open access: yesInternational Studies Journal
Research Problem: Previous studies about tithing and seed sowing have emphasized a lot on the theology of the practice, the benefits of paying and the disadvantages of defaulting vis-à-vis the scriptural legislation.
OGUNRINADE ADEWALE OLUKAYODE   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bridging Policy and Grassroots Action With Technology: A Framework for Civic Engagement in Environmental Sustainability

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Grassroots and civic organizations are increasingly recognized as “middle actors” in sustainability, leveraging ICT‐driven solutions to bridge top‐down policies with bottom‐up citizen engagement and behavioral change. This study examines how civic organizations in Finland and Singapore integrate digital tools to support sustainable waste ...
Mikhail Ola Adisa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Sustainable and Ethical Food Systems: Exploring Consumer Motivations and Strategies for Plant‐Based Eating

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Transforming global food systems is crucial for mitigating environmental degradation, reducing the global disease burden and protecting sentient individuals from harm. Despite overwhelming evidence linking animal‐sourced foods to ecological damage, resource depletion and public health challenges, gaps remain in promoting sustainable ...
Camila Augusto Perussello   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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