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Flight of the dragons: a global review of migration in Odonata

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Insects are the most abundant and ecologically important animal migrants. Yet, we know relatively little about the patterns and processes underlying insect migration. Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and damselflies (Zygoptera) comprise the ancient insect order Odonata, whose ancestors were the first organisms to fly on Earth.
Johanna S.U. Hedlund   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Redlegged Ham Beetle, Copra Beetle Necrobia rufipes (De Geer, 1775) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cleridae: Korynetinae)

open access: yesEDIS
The redlegged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes) is a predaceous beetle that feeds on a variety of decaying organic matter, especially matter with high protein and fat content such as dead vertebrate animals, and some of plant origin, such as copra, nuts ...
Ian Williams, Michael Scharf
doaj   +1 more source

Shaping Energy Transitions: Sectoral Demand, Climate Risk Exposure, and Renewable Pathways in Sub‐Saharan Africa

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Energy is a fundamental driver of economic growth, shaping productivity, industrialization, and long‐term economic resilience. In sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), where energy access remains uneven and infrastructure is underdeveloped, understanding sector‐specific energy demand is essential for designing sustainable energy strategies.
Michael Appiah   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of the Seed Essential Oil Composition of Four Apiaceae Species and Comparison of their Biological Effects on Sitophilus oryzae L. and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.)

open access: yesJournal of Medicinal Plants, 2018
Background: The Apiaceae family is defined with the diversity of essential oil. Some of composition could be used to control of storage pests. Objective: This study was conducted to estimate and identification of the seed essential oil composition of ...
Sh Amini   +4 more
doaj  

Tritordeum as a Habitat for the Development of the Rice Weevil Sitophilus oryzae L.—Analysis of Selected Properties of the Cereal Grains Determining Their Resistance Mechanisms

open access: yesAgriculture
In the face of the global climate and ecological crisis, as well as growing consumer needs and demands, a transformation of the global food production and distribution system is necessary.
Mariusz Nietupski   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diversité des ravageurs des denrées et méthodes alternatives de lutte en milieu tropical [PDF]

open access: yesTropicultura, 2007
Diversity of Stored Grain Pests and Alternative Methods for their Control in Tropics. The major cause of important post-harvest losses in northern Cameroon is due to the attacks of insects pests.
Hance, T., Ngamo, LST.
doaj  

A Systemic Model for Understanding Business Interactions With Biodiversity and Ecosystems

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation represent critical threats to human well‐being and economic resilience, challenging businesses to understand and manage their interdependence with natural systems. This study develops a systemic framework—the BioModel—that elucidates the reciprocal relationship between businesses, biodiversity, and ...
Lino Cinquini   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Green Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles for Walnut Storage Pest Management

open access: yesChemistry & Biodiversity
AbstractWalnut yield and quality are often affected by beetle infestations, particularly those caused by Carpophilus truncatus (Murray) (Nitidulidae) and Oryzaephilus mercator (L.) (Silvanidae). Beetle damage exposes walnuts to microbial food spoilers such as Fusarium species.
María R. Rodríguez   +9 more
openaire   +3 more sources

From Stakeholder Pressure to Strategic Advantage: A Framework of Achieving Environment Sustainability Through Pathway of Carbon Neutrality

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Businesses are increasingly striving to reduce their carbon footprint, with carbon offsetting emerging as a viable pathway towards achieving carbon neutrality. Such efforts signify a demonstrated commitment to fostering environmental sustainability and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Sanjeev Yadav   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainability Orientation and Sustainable Innovation: Can Organisational Resilience Clarify the Missing Link?

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although firms that integrate a sustainability orientation (SO) may experience a significant improvement in their resource efficiency, many, particularly small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), still struggle with the complexities of incorporating sustainability into their business models.
Michael Adu Kwarteng   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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