Evaluation of the DNDC Model to Estimate Soil Parameters, Crop Yield and Nitrous Oxide Emissions for Alternative Long-Term Multi-Cropping Systems in the North China Plain by Mohamed Abdalla, Xiaotong Song, Xiaotang Ju, Pete Smith

“…Both observed and simulated cumulative N₂O results showed that optimized and alternative cropping systems used less nitrogen fertiliser, increased grain yield and decreased N₂O emissions compared to the conventional cropping system. …”
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Evaluation and optimisation of the soil carbon turnover routine in the MONICA model (version 3.3.1) by K. Aiteew, J. Rouhiainen, C. Nendel, C. Nendel, R. Dechow

“…A revision and parameterisation of equations, encompassing crop- and fertiliser-specific C contents and the abiotic factors of soil temperature, soil water and clay content, were undertaken and included in the model. …”
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Anatomie et examen échographique des organes génitaux chez le bélier et le bouc by R. BOUKHLIQ, K. EL ALLALI, A. TIBARY

“… L’examen de l’aptitude à la reproduction (EAR) des géniteurs réalisé par les vétérinaires permet d’identifier dès le début de la saison de reproduction, les mâles qui seraient capables de fertiliser des femelles. Ces mâles sont supposés garantir la production de descendants porteurs d’un potentiel génétique qui assure une croissance rapide et efficace. …”
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Elucidation and quantification health-promoting phenolic compounds, antioxidant properties and sugar levels of ultrasound assisted extraction, aroma compositions and amino acids pr... by Gulden Goksen

“…The growing of macroalgae in ocean farms appears more sustainable than agriculture on land due to it does not require any fresh water, chemical fertiliser, or soil. Macroalgae have been shown to be a sustainable marine source of amino acids, novel bioactive phenolic and aroma compounds that can be exploitation in food, cosmetic, nutraceuticals, pharmacological applications. …”
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Heavy metal contamination in green space soils of Beijing, China by Mao Lin, Suyan Li, Xiangyang Sun, Shaobin Yang, Jing Li

“…Cd, Cu, Hg, and Zn derived from vehicular transport; Cd and Cr originated from industrial activities and phosphate fertilisers; As and Ni mainly contributed by parent materials. …”
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Histomorphometric Analysis of Chick Embryo Kidneys on Exposure to 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz Radiofrequency Radiation Emitted from Cell Phone by Mary Hydrina Dsilva, Rijied Thompson Swer, Jayaraman Anbalagan

“…Materials and Methods: This experimental study was conducted in Department of Anatomy at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India, from August 2011 to June 2015. Fertilised chick embryos (144±20 eggs) were divided into three groups with a sample size of 48 eggs per group. …”
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The Occurrence of Drought in Mopani District Municipality, South Africa: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation by Ndamulelo Nembilwi, Hector Chikoore, Edmore Kori, Rendani B. Munyai, Tshilidzi C. Manyanya

“…Local government intervention strategies include supply of seeds and fertilisers, providing cheap fodder and supplying water using trucks. …”
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Antiangiogenesis and antioxidant activity of ethanol extracts of <it>Pithecellobium jiringa</it> by Muslim Nahdzatul, Nassar Zeyad D, Aisha Abdalrahim FA, Shafaei Armaghan, Idris Norshirin, Majid AminMalikShahAbdul, Ismail Zhari

“…<it>In vivo</it> antiangiogenesis effect was studied by utilising fertilised chick embryos assay. The results were statistically analysed by analysis of variance.…”
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Delving into the impact of location-based games on high school students: Foro Italico vs. The Siege by Evangelia Moula, Christos Kouzoukakis

“…The overarching pedagogical basis under which this research was placed brought together a series of theoretical approaches that cross-fertilised each other: The game-based learning, Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, Situated learning in combination with approaches that highlight the importance of augmented reality and location–based (digital) games to improve the learning outcome. …”
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Energy use and efficiency in selected rice-based cropping systems of the Middle-Indo Gangetic Plains in India by Peeyush Soni, Rajeev Sinha, Sylvain Roger Perret

“…Higher Energy Efficiency Ratio (EERM) (3.94 ± 1.30) and Specific Energy(4.39 ± 2.06) (SE) were reported for the PW system, compared to 2.62 ± 0.47 and 2.15 ± 0.35 respectively for the PP system. Fertiliser use accounted for the highest input energy consumption in both systems, accounting for 58% and 51% of the energy consumed in PW and PP systems respectively, followed by fuel, seeds and electricity. …”
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Effect of Organic and Conventional Cereal Production Methods on <i>Fusarium</i> Head Blight and Mycotoxin Contamination Levels by Aksel Bernhoft, Juan Wang, Carlo Leifert

“…Overall, published studies on the effects of specific agronomic practices on mycotoxin levels suggest that diverse crop rotations and high soil organic matter content/biological activity are associated with a lower risk of <i>Fusarium</i> mycotoxin contamination, whereas (i) high mineral nitrogen fertiliser inputs, (ii) some fungicides and herbicides, and (iii) minimum or no tillage may increase the risks of <i>Fusarium</i> mycotoxin contamination in cereals. …”
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Water environment quality of Dongyu River and estuary area of Nansi lake (Shandong Province, China) based on the characteristics of diatom community by Shuyu Tong, Liwei Yang, Liyuan Wang, Ran Yang, Shiyue Chen

“…In general, the middle and lower reaches of Dongyu River are severely polluted by agricultural non-point sources and controlling the use of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisers and the emission of nitrogen-containing organic matter can preserve the aquatic water quality of Dongyu River and the water safety of the East Route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project.…”
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ROOTS - Circular policies for changing the biowaste system [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Miguel Ángel Suárez, Giulio Poggiaroni, Gemma Castejón, James Ling, José M. Soriano Disla, Elisa Gambuzzi

“…and CITYLOOPS are piloting new solutions to transform urban biowaste (food waste and green waste) and wastewater into valuable products like feed, fertilisers, bioplastics, biopesticides, proteins and bioethanol. …”
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Investigation of the Effect of Slurry, Combined with Inorganic N Rate and Timing, on the Yield of Spring Barley Post Cover Crop of Stubble Turnips by Paul Cottney, Paul N. Williams, Ethel White, Lisa Black

“…In this experiment, the cover crop of stubble turnips was over-sown with spring barley and supplemented with different rates of organic manures (either applied at 50 m³/ha of pig slurry or not applied), and inorganic N fertiliser (0, 70 and 140 kg N/ha), at two different timings (early or late). …”
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Memory of social experience affects female fecundity via perception of fly deposits by E. K. Fowler, S. Leigh, W. G. Rostant, A. Thomas, A. Bretman, T. Chapman

“…Results The results showed that females maintained in social isolation prior to mating were significantly more likely to retain unfertilised eggs before mating, but to show the opposite and lay significantly more fertilised eggs in the 24h after mating. More than 48h of exposure to other females was necessary for this social memory response to be expressed. …”
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Une opération agri-environnementale au secours des paysages de la vallée de l'Adour by M.C. MOULIS

“…Elle intéresse des terrains communaux comme privés pour lesquels elle préconise la signature de contrats de gestion volontaire s'engageant, moyennant indemnisation, à respecter des contraintes environnementales : conservation et entretien des canaux existants et des haies, pas d'usage d'herbicides, de pesticides ou de fertilisants, retenir suffisamment les eaux des crues d'hiver pour favoriser l'hivernage des oiseaux et conserver en état des espaces prairiaux pour des poneys de race barthe, bien adaptée, ou pour des oies.…”
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Drivers of agricultural productivity: Evidence from transforming economies by Osinowo Olatokunbo Hammed, Tolorunju Esther Toluwatope, Osinowo Iyabosola Mary

“…Data used for the study include Agricultural Productivity (AP), Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Government Agricultural Expenditure (EXP), Agricultural Trade Barrier (ATB), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Farm Machinery (MACH), Fertiliser (FERT), Human Capital (HCAP) and Irrigation (IRRG). …”
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Integration of algae treatment with hydroponic crop waste to reduce impact of nutrient waste streams by Nicholas Cowan, Stella White, Justyna Olszewska, Anne Dobel, Gavin Sim, Lorna J. Eades, Ute Skiba

“…It was found that the crops consumed large quantities of Ca, Cu, Fe and Zn from the rooting sponges used in this experiment, which may have become available due to mineralization and the presence of slightly acidic fertiliser solution. The overall waste produced by the rooting sponge is of concern regarding the full NUE of the system, accounting for approximately 53% and 6% of the total N and P input into the system. …”
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A Preliminary Study on “Personalised Treatment” against <i>Varroa destructor</i> Infestations in Honey Bee (<i>Apis mellifera</i>) Colonies by Rajmund Sokół, Maria Michalczyk

“…For this purpose, we created a bee colony with a mother-of-one breeding line and fertilised drones from one colony. Infection with <i>V. destructor</i> occurred naturally and uncontrollably. …”
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Indigenous knowledge and innovative practices to cope with impacts of climate change on small-scale farming in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Sejabaledi Agnes Rankoana

“…The farmers also adopted innovative adaptation practices such as the use of fertilisers, growing of exotic crops and use of extension officers’ guidance and skills to minimise the risks and maximise the chances of resilient crop production. …”
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