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Improving the water productivity of integrated crop-livestock systems in the semi-arid tropics of Zimbabwe: an ex-ante analysis using simulation modeling
(2011-07-11)
The semi-arid tropics of Zimbabwe are characterised by low levels of economic activity, high incidence of land degradation and a high concentration of the rural poor. Water scarcity is also a principle constraint, and ...
Identification of expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) and candidate genes associated with water holding capacity in porcine meat
(2011-01-19)
Consumer assessment of meat quality is defined by the characteristics of sensory experience such as juiciness, muscle pH, water-holding capacity and colour. Water-holding capacity in terms of drip loss has a genetic as ...
Modelling Regional Maize Markets for Biogas Production in Germany: The Impact of Different Policy Options on Environment and Transport Emissions
(2011-01-11)
The production of biogas is considered to be a promising candidate for a sustainable energy mix. Accordingly, Germany’s Renewable Energy Act (EEG) promotes electricity production from biogas along with other renewable ...
Genetic analysis and expression study of candidate genes affecting leg weakness-related traits in pigs
(2011-03-09)
Leg weakness (LW) problems are a great concern in the pig industry especially with regard to animal welfare. The present study was carried out to identify chromosome regions and candidate genes affecting LW-related traits ...
Non-destructive evaluation of complex interactions between Heterodera schachtii and Rhizoctonia solani on sugar beet as affected by cultivar resistance
(2011-02-08)
The beet cyst nematode Heterodera schachtii and Rhizoctonia crown and root rot caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani anastomosis group 2-2IIIB were investigated for the presence of synergistic interactions on sugar ......
Berührungslose Untersuchung von Wechselbeziehungen zwischen Heterodera schachtii und Rhizoctonia solani an Zuckerrüben unter Berücksichtigung des Einflusses von Sortenresistenzen auf die Interaktionen
Berührungslose Untersuchung von Wechselbeziehungen zwischen Heterodera schachtii und Rhizoctonia solani an Zuckerrüben unter Berücksichtigung des Einflusses von Sortenresistenzen auf die Interaktionen
Contract Standardisation as an Instrument for Access and Benefit-Sharing under the Convention on Biological Diversity: A Governance Analysis of Transactions with Genetic Resources
(2011-07-15)
Access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising of their utilisation (short: ABS) is a central issue in the Convention on Biological Diversity. ABS is intended as mechanism to create ...
Functional analysis of microRNA-130b in bovine oocyte maturation and preimplantation embryo development
(2011-08-09)
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are well known to regulate the proteins involved in various biological processes including development. The expression pattern of miRNAs is believed to vary between immature and in vitro matured bovine ...
Nitrogen management in irrigated cotton-based systems under conservation agriculture on salt-affected lands of Uzbekistan
(2011-11-23)
Intensive soil tillage and mismanagement of irrigation water and fertilizers reduce soil organic matter and increase secondary soil salinization. These processes are increasing production costs, reducing soil fertility and ...
Pesticide Use and Management in the Mekong Delta and their Residues in Surface and Drinking Water
(2011-11-29)
Pesticides are essential inputs in agricultural production to control target pests and thus to improve crop yields. Appropriate use and management of these chemicals and reduction of its negative influences on human health ...
Impacts of European biofuel policies on global biofuel and agricultural markets
(2011-10-13)
The strong increase of global biofuel markets within the last years has led to a continuous increase of biofuel feedstock demand. Due to the current state of biofuel production technologies primarily traditional agricultural ...