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Epistatic effects on carcass composition and meat quality in pigs
(2012-08-10)
The analysis of epistasis is not yet a routine, but it has been shown by few studies in livestock animals that interaction effects contribute with considerable proportions to the phenotypic variance. Therefore the objective ...
Effect of niacin on the efficiency of nitrogen utilisation in the rumen of dairy cows
(2012-08-14)
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of an oral niacin supplementation of 6 g per day to a diet deficient in ruminally degradable protein (RDP) on rumen metabolism, microbial protein synthesis, nitrogen ...
Spatio-temporal dynamics of bush-fire nutrient losses and atmospheric depositional gains across the northern savanna region of Ghana
(2012-10-12)
This study estimates the nutrient balance between annual fire-induced nutrient transfers and bulk (wet plus dry) atmospheric nutrient deposition. In the subsistence-based and fertilizer-limited agriculture of northern Ghana ...
Influence of compost and humic substances on soil and fruit quality in Table Grape under intensive management in Chile
(2012-09-03)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the application of organic amendments (compost and humic extracts) on some soil quality indicators, agronomic variables, and the exportable yield in table grape ......
Einfluss von Kompost und Huminstoffe auf den Boden und Obst Qualität in der Table Grape unter intensive Bewirtschaftung in Chile
Ziel dieser Untersuchung war es, die Auswirkungen von organischen ......
Einfluss von Kompost und Huminstoffe auf den Boden und Obst Qualität in der Table Grape unter intensive Bewirtschaftung in Chile
Ziel dieser Untersuchung war es, die Auswirkungen von organischen ......
Effectiveness of soil and water conservation measures for land restoration in the Wello area, northern Ethiopian highlands
(2012-11-12)
Soil-erosion-induced land degradation is a great challenge in the Ethiopian highlands. Consequently, the government has invested in soil and water conservation (SWC) measures, mainly farmland terracing and exclosure of ......
Die Wirksamkeit von Boden-und Wasserschutzmaßnahmen bei der Rekultivierung von degradiertem Land am Beispiel des äthiopischen Wello-Hochlands
Erosionsbedingte Bodendegradation im äthiopischen Hochland ......
Die Wirksamkeit von Boden-und Wasserschutzmaßnahmen bei der Rekultivierung von degradiertem Land am Beispiel des äthiopischen Wello-Hochlands
Erosionsbedingte Bodendegradation im äthiopischen Hochland ......
Coupled hydrogeophysical inversion for soil hydraulic property estimation from time-lapse geophysical data
(2012-12-21)
Good knowledge of the hydraulic properties of the vadose zone is important for understanding water flow and solute transport processes therein. This can help to promote sustainable use and mitigate anthropogenic threats ......
The YES assay as a tool to analyse endocrine disruptors in different matrices in Vietnam
(2012-11-16)
Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) or endocrine disruptors have been a global concern for many years due to their negative impact on wildlife and human health. The main sources of EDCs in the environment are humans and ...
Economic incentives of the WTO dispute settlement system with an empirical focus on the agro-food sector
(2012-11-14)
The thesis contributes to the understanding of the drivers in countries’ decision to adjudicate trade issues under the Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The DSM is a rules-based ...
Use of natural abundance of δ15N as indicator of long-term N management on grassland farms: An estimation of long-term N efficiency
(2012-10-12)
Productive agroecosystems usually rely on the addition of Nitrogen (N) generally as chemical synthetic N fertilizers and animal excreta, but inefficient N management nitrogen losses contribute to environmental pollution, ...
Assessment of Land Degradation Patterns in Western Kenya: Implications for Restoration and Rehabilitation
(2012-12-15)
Land degradation remains a major threat to the provision of environmental services and the ability of smallholder farmers to meet the growing demand for food. Understanding patterns of land degradation is therefore a central ...