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Two closely related whitefly species, Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci, are found to each possess a plant‐derived TLP gene, but with entirely different functions. This finding of functional divergence challenges the notion that HGT genes maintain similar functions across species and shows that they can follow unique evolutionary paths that ...
Yuan Hu+12 more
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Abstract Quizalofop‐resistant rice (Oryza sativa L.) allows for postemergence applications of quizalofop. Previous research reported that soil moisture availability strongly influences the response of grass species to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides.
Navdeep Godara+4 more
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Short communication: Soil characteristics in Attock district
Soil testing for physical and chemical characteristics of a soil is key in assessment of a soil fertility that leads to productivity of a soil. A total of 11231 soil samples from six tehsils of Attock district were collected during five years (2012-17 ...
Muhammad Yunas+5 more
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Dissemination and adoption of bottom-up agriculture to improve soil fertility in Africa: An interdisciplinary approach [PDF]
Soil fertility is at stake at a global scale, putting pressure on food security, poverty alleviation and environmental protection, under scenarios of climate change that in most cases aggravate the threat. In sub-Saharan Africa, a combination of depleted
Adamtey, Noah+4 more
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Rapid acquisition of information about nitrogen (N) uptake and grain yield is an essential step in making site-specific in-season fertilizer N management decisions.
Ali M. Ali, S.M. Ibrahim, Bijay-Singh
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Development of a treated cardboard wastes injection machine into the sandy soils
This study aimed to evaluate a new prototype for an injection machine that works in sandy soils using treated cardboard waste. The tests were divided into three major categories: The first one was a performance evaluation of the new injection prototype.
Ahmed Shawky El-Sayed+1 more
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An Open Dataset of Sensor Data from Soil Sensors and Weather Stations at Production Farms [PDF]
Weather and soil conditions are particularly important when it comes to farming activities. Study of these factors and their role in nutrient and nitrate absorption rates can lead to useful insights with benefits for both the crop yield and the protection of the environment through the more controlled use of fertilizers and chemicals.
arxiv
Cultivation of field crops is a challenge and risky business in sloping areas. A study was conducted as a demonstration model for the sloppy lands of Fateh Jang, Pakistan.
Obaid ur Rehman+4 more
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Good soil management can reduce dietary zinc deficiency in Zimbabwe
Background Dietary zinc (Zn) deficiency is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with adverse impacts on human health. Agronomic biofortification with Zn fertilizers and improved soil fertility management, using mineral and organic nutrient resources ...
Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara+6 more
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Properties and functions of organic materials in poor agricultural soil condition [PDF]
A field experiment was conducted under different soil strata in poor agricultural soil condition. Each soil stratum was treated separately with different organic material for soil fertility management.
Usman, Suleiman
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