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Litterfall production and associated carbon and nitrogen flux along exclosure chronosequence at Kewet district, central lowland of Ethiopia
Abstract Background Litterfall input and associated nutrient flux are critically important in the restoration of soil in degraded landscapes through …
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Serological and molecular evidence of Brucella species in the rapidly growing pig sector in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Brucellosis is an emerging yet neglected zoonosis that has been reported in Kenya. Epidemiological data on brucellosis in ruminants …
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Isolation, identification of entomopathogenic nematodes, and preliminary study of their virulence against the great wax moth, Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
Abstract Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are a group of biological control agents that are characterized by their ability to search for …
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Study of desertification sensitivity in Talh region (Central Tunisia) using remote sensing, G.I.S. and the M.E.D.A.L.U.S. approach
Abstract Background Tunisia is one of countries most affected by desertification. Sustainability of its resources, particularly agricultural ones, is closely …
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“We never boil our milk, it will cause sore udders and mastitis in our cows”- consumption practices, knowledge and milk safety awareness in Senegal
BACKGROUND: Milk is a nutrient-rich food that makes an important contribution to diets in several Low and Middle Income Countries …
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Morphological, molecular, and pathogenicity characteristics of the native isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae against the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick 1917) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Ethiopia
Abstract The South American tomato leafminer,Tuta absoluta(Meyrick 1917) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is a newly introduced and a major threat of tomato …
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Pathogenicity of three entomopathogenic fungi against the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Abstract The use of pesticides against the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) as a tool to control …
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Bacterial communities associated with the surface of fresh sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) and their potential as biocontrol
Fresh produce vegetables are colonized by different bacterial species, some of which are antagonistic to microbes that cause postharvest losses. …
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Remote Sensing Products and Services in Support of Agricultural Public Policies in Africa: Overview and Challenges
In the last decade, governments, international institutions, donors, the private sector, etc. have shown a renewed interest in agricultural issues …
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Screening of five marine-derived fungal strains for their potential to produce oxidases with laccase activities suitable for biotechnological applications
BACKGROUND: Environmental pollution is one of the major problems that the world is facing today. Several approaches have been taken, …
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Effect of dietary supplementation of alpha-galactosidase on the growth performance, ileal digestibility, intestinal morphology, and biochemical parameters in broiler chickens
BACKGROUND: This study was performed to investigate the effect of Alpha-galactosidase (AlphaGal) supplementation with two energy levels on the growth …
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Breeding Wheat for Durable Leaf Rust Resistance in Southern Africa: Variability, Distribution, Current Control Strategies, Challenges and Future Prospects
Leaf or brown rust of wheat caused by Puccinia triticina (Pt) is one of the most damaging diseases globally. Considerable …
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Optimizing biological control agents for controlling nematodes of tomato in Egypt
Abstract Tomato is a major vegetable crop in Egypt and worldwide. Yet, many plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), especially Meloidogyne spp. and …
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Climate-Smart Cocoa in Ghana: How Ecological Modernisation Discourse Risks Side-Lining Cocoa Smallholders
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) aims to transform and reorient farming systems to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, boost adaptive capacity, and improve …
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Genome-wide association study of Striga resistance in early maturing white tropical maize inbred lines
BACKGROUND: Striga hermonthica (Benth.) parasitism militates against increased maize production and productivity in savannas of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Identification of …
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Characterization and antimicrobial activity of lectins purified from three Egyptian leguminous seeds
Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins that play vital roles in many biological processes. In this study, lectins from three Egyptian cultivars …
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Assessment of soil fertility and potato crop nutrient status in central and eastern highlands of Kenya
Abstract Inherent low soil fertility remains a hindrance to potato production in Kenya and continues to pose a threat to …
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Effects of lime application on nitrogen and phosphorus availability in humic soils
There is a paucity of information on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) mineralization in humic soils, which are highly weathered …
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Risk Factors for Outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease and the Economic Impact in Cattle Farms of Nakuru County, Kenya
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is an emerging disease of cattle that causes substantial economic loss to affected regions. However, factors …
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Medicinal plant use practice in four ethnic communities (Gurage, Mareqo, Qebena, and Silti), south central Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethnic groups throughout the world have developed their own cultures expressed in the form of customs, taboos, and traditional …