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The role of post-harvest supplementary light exposure for ripening and quality development of tomato fruit
(2020-11-23)
The major aim of the present work was to evaluate the optimal exposure time and effects of red light and short periods of daily ultraviolet (UV) on the post-harvest quality of green tomato fruit during ripening. The ...
Biogas production in the light of the German Fertilization Ordinance: An economic and environmental assessment at farm and regional scale
(2021-11-26)
In Germany, the expansion of biogas plants is fostered by the Renewable Energy Sources Act to support the energy transition. Beneficial aspects of biogas such as providing flexible renewable energy and generating additional ...
Root-restricting layers in German agricultural soils: Extent, cause and management strategies
(2020-10-21)
Subsoil, i.e., soil below 30 cm depth, harbours great amounts of water and nutrients. However, physical and chemical barriers for vertical root elongation may restrict plants from accessing subsoil resources. Such ...
Analysis of fruit and vegetable supply, demand, diet quality and nutrition in Uzbekistan
(2017-12-12)
In Uzbekistan, per capita national supply of fruit and vegetables exceeds the daily recommended amount of 400 grams by more than two times. Nevertheless, individual-level intakes remain inadequate due to the strong seasonal ...
Water, Sanitation and Agriculture: Linkages and Impacts on Health and Nutrition Outcomes in Rural Ethiopia
(2017-08-03)
In rural areas access to improved water supply is inadequate; consequently, most households rely on unimproved water sources, including unprotected wells/springs, streams, and surface water, which are easily polluted by ...
Transcriptional profiling of mRNAs, microRNAs and mitochondrialnuclear crosstalk in porcine muscle fibers, mitochondrial respiratory and metabolic enzyme activities
(2017-11-22)
Skeletal muscle is a highly metabolically active tissue and has market value in meat-producing farm animals. The overall aim of this thesis is to deeply investigate the biological functions and pathways associated with ......
Sustainability of community forestry enterprises: indigenous wild honey gathering in the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve Palawan, Philippines
(2017-12-12)
Commercialization of non-timber forest products has been one of the strategies worldwide for integrated rural poverty alleviation and forest conservation. Through a social-ecological systems approach, this dissertation ......
Nachhaltigkeit gemeinschaftlicher Forstbetriebe: Sammeln wilden Honigs durch Einheimische im UNESCO Mensch- und Biosphärenreservat Palawan, Philippinen
Die Kommerzialisierung von Nicht-Holz-Waldprodukten ......
Nachhaltigkeit gemeinschaftlicher Forstbetriebe: Sammeln wilden Honigs durch Einheimische im UNESCO Mensch- und Biosphärenreservat Palawan, Philippinen
Die Kommerzialisierung von Nicht-Holz-Waldprodukten ......
Coupled biotic-abiotic mechanisms of nitrous oxide production in soils during nitrification involving the reactive intermediates hydroxylamine and nitrite
(2017-11-22)
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is an important greenhouse gas that can deplete the ozone layer. Microbial nitrification and denitrification have been long considered as the major contributors of soil N2O production. ...
Helminth antigen-induced innate immune response in porcine peripheral blood mononuclear cells
(2017-12-21)
Helminths are among the gastrointestinal parasites that are responsible for substantial loss of productivity in swine and other livestock industry. Despite indoor intensive rearing with routine anthelmintics, helminth ...
Decision making under risk in agriculture: An experimental and survey based analysis
(2017-11-03)
Risk, and risk management are inherent to agricultural production. We distinguish two categories of factors influencing the farmers’ decision on risk management strategy: external and internal factors. Factors external to ...