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Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn, Ariana P. Torres, Sue Barton, Bridget K. Behe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Velocity distribution and hydrodynamic characteristics of overland flow on biocrust-covered slopes

International Soil and Water Conservation Research
Biological soil crusts (BSC), commonly distributed as ground cover in arid and semi-arid regions, are recognized for the significant role in regulating runoff yield processes.
Chenxi Dan, Gang Liu, Enshuai Shen, Chang Liu, Qiong Zhang, Zhen Guo, Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Abd Elbasit, Xining Zhao   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the stream water quality dynamics in connection with land use in agricultural catchments of different scales

Soil and Water Research, 2008
The ecological status of many surface waters in the Czech Republic is poor, mainly due to still relatively high discharges of N substances especially from agriculture.
Petr Fučík, Tomáš Kvítek, Martin Lexa, Pavel Novák, Alena Bílková   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can Higher Land Rentals Promote Soil Conservation of Large-Scale Farmers in China? [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
Ge W, Zhang S, Lu Y, Jiang J, Jiang H, Cheng X.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza, Ibtissem Taghouti, José María Gil Roig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Continuous Electric/Magnetic Field Treatment on Nutrient, Enzyme Activity, and Bacterial Community Structure in Rocky Desertification Soils

Microorganisms
Soil nutrient loss and infertility in rocky desertification areas severely constrain ecological restoration. Exploring the impacts of external field remediation technologies on soil quality in these regions may offer novel strategies for soil enhancement
Jun Hu, Yungen Liu, Yan Wang, Wenjiao Gao, Jiaxu Zhang, Silin Yang, Feifeng Deng, Bo Yang, Caishuang Huang   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors affecting the implementation of soil conservation practices among Iranian farmers. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2022
Savari M, Yazdanpanah M, Rouzaneh D.
europepmc   +1 more source

Alternative Policy Designs to Help Farmers Select Profitable Conservation Practices

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Voluntary private carbon initiatives (VPCIs) promote the implementation of agricultural conservation practices that mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) via financial incentives to participating farmers. Simultaneously, an array of public policies supports the adoption of conservation practices through technical and financial ...
Oranuch Wongpiyabovorn, Alejandro Plastina   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soil carbon dynamics: a robust indicator for sustainable land use planning in Indian Himalayas

Discover Applied Sciences
The fragile Himalayan mountain is crucial to ensuring global ecological security by maintaining biodiversity and sequestering carbon (C) in the soil system.
Deepak Singh, Devideen Yadav, Nisha Singh, Trisha Roy, Harendra Singh, Pawan Jeet, Ambrish Kumar, Anupam Barh   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Accessibility to Cities at Multiple Administrative Levels on Soil Conservation: A Case Study of Hunan Province. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
Dai Y, Li X, Wang D, Wang Y.
europepmc   +1 more source