Search Results - "Climatic Change"

Ett grönt möte mellan eklandskapet och en ny stadsdel i Linköping by Zenkert, Linnéa

“…The focus of the work is to define characteristics of the landscape, qualities that could be valuable in a city. Climate changes and increased frequency of natural disasters shows the importance of our respect and adjustment to the nature. …”
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The intraspecific drought tolerance of Betula pendula Roth. by Hannus, Simon

“…However, current trends of urban development presents challenges of how to preserve urban greenery ecosystem functioning, particularly in light of the ongoing climate change; which also has brought forth the importance of taxonomically diverse urban forests, to mitigate risks of catastrophic tree loss associated with these conditions. …”
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Carbon sequestration in topsoil for forage-based cropping systems : an analysis of Swedish long-term experiments and SOC modelling by Wu, Lina

“…C sequestration in soils is a potential way to mitigate climate change and increase the fertility of arable soils. …”

Microbial Carbonisation and its potential for on-farm composting by Stephan, Ludwig Peter

“…The search for agronomic solutions to the decline of soil health, open-ended nutrient cycles and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture, against the background of impending climate change, were motivations for this thesis. A composting trial on a Swedish farm was designed to find answers to the overarching research question of how feasible and climate-friendly on-farm composting using Microbial Carbonisation (MC) is, compared to conventional windrow composting (CC). …”
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Water balance and nitrate leaching from arable land in a changed climate by Nanos, Therése

“…This thesis aims to present the essential background on how to perform climate change impact assessments, and to present the results from a climate impact assessment on water balance and nitrate leaching for an arable Swedish soil. …”
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Impact of Eucalyptus plantations on pasture land on soil properties and carbon sequestration in Brazil by Ravina da Silva, Manuela

“…The aim of the study was to investigate whether reforestation of Eucalyptus plantations under former pasture areas will help mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration. Field measurements were made on the total SOC and nitrogen amount, along with soil physical and chemical attributes, between different land use systems , also to analyze if there will be any positive effect on soil chemical and physical properties with the reforestation. …”
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IPGRI in sub-Saharan Africa: Regional report - SSA 1999-2000 by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…The genetic base of these crops is, however, being seriously eroded, largely as a result of their replacement in the farming systems, climate change, socio-economic factors, natural disasters and armed conflict. …”
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Community disaster exposure and first onset of depression: A panel analysis of nationally representative South African data, 2008–2017 by Tomita, A., Ncama, B. P., Moodley, Y., Davids, R., Burns, J. K., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe, Modi, Albert Thembinkosi, Slotow, R.

“…Sub-Saharan Africa faces unprecedented disasters, with climate change expected to exacerbate the frequency and severity of unpredictable and stressful catastrophic events. …”
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Annual report 2021: CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets by CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets

“…PIM findings and engagement contributed to Myanmar’s response to COVID-19, South Africa’s policies on resilience to climate change, Tunisia's policies for pastoral development, a reform of Nigeria’s national agricultural research system, Ghana’s fish seed and farm certification system, gender strategies for three agricultural value chains in Honduras, and genome editing guidelines for the agricultural sector in four African countries. …”
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CSA-CIS MSD workshop report focusing on aquaculture by Kakwasha, Keagan, Lundeba, Mary, Kanyembo, Henry, Kagabo, Desire, Mudege, Netsayi N.

“…This particular MSD workshop focused on aquaculture, especially issues related to (i) financing for smallholder farmers and small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the face of climate change, (ii) benchmarking and credit worthiness of a smallholder fish farmers, and (iii) sharing practical experiences from integrated fish farms, the Aquaculture Development Association of Zambia (ADAZ) and banks. …”
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Can agroecological transition of intensive cereal system of Indo-Gangetic plains deliver sustainable and nutritious food? by Gora, M.K., Kumar, Satish, Jat, Hanuman Sahay, Kakraliya, S., Choudhary, Madhu, Dhaka, A.K., Jat, Raj Kumar, Kakraliya, Manish, Sharma, Parbodh Chander, Jat, Mangi Lal

“…However, this cereal-system-dominated region still suffers with challenges of malnourishment, declining total factor productivity and natural resource degradation with potential threats of climate change. Addressing these challenges would require a transition towards agroecological cropping systems. …”
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Silage maize as a potent candidate for sustainable animal husbandry development—perspectives and strategies for genetic enhancement by Karnatam, Krishna Sai, Mythri, Bikkasani, Wajhat Un Nisa, Sharma, Heena, Kumar, Tarun, Rana, Prabhat, Vikal, Yogesh, Gowda, Manje, Dhillon, Baldev Singh, Sandhu, Surinder

“…Under contemporary conditions of global climate change, C4 maize crops offer resilience and sustainability to ensure food, nutritional security, and farmer livelihood. …”
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Willingness to pay for quality traits and implications for sweetpotato variety breeding: case of Mozambique by Mulwa, C.K., Tomo, A., Mudema, J., Makunde, G.S., Andrade, M.I., Ssali, R.T., Abdul, N., Campos, Hugo

“…This is despite demonstrated impacts of such technologies in combating food and nutrition insecurity, amidst global challenges like climate change. Growing evidence show that end-user acceptance of improved varieties is critical in the widespread adoption of such varieties, and inclusion of the heterogenous preferences of diverse sets of end-users in the variety development process is therefore critical. …”
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Artificial intelligence and agricultural management: Opportunities and risks by Jimenez, Daniel, Muller, Anna, Rhys, Manners, Mariangel, Garcia

“… • Emphasize the need for education on ICT tools, data analytics, climate change, and more. 9. Co-Creating Curricula: • Highlight the importance of co-creating curricula with educational institutions…”
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The SDGs and food system challenges: Global trends and scenarios toward 2030 by Martin, Will, Vos, Rob

“…In fact, hunger is on the rise again, driven by slowing economic growth and protracted conflict, intensified by the impacts of climate change and economic shocks in many low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Inclusive landscape management plan for the transformation of the agrifood system in Ahafo Ano Southwest District of Ghana by Atampugre, Gerald, Tilahun, Seifu A., Owireko, I. O., Owusu-Amofah, Saadia Bobtoya, Amponsah, Andoh Kweku, Cofie, Olufunke O., Adusei-Gyamfi, J., Boateng, E.

“…The ILMP is designed to address the increasing pressure on landscapes in West and Central Africa under TAFS-WCA initiative (from deforestation, land degradation, poor water management, unsustainable mining, wildlife poaching, and climate change). The ILMP emphasizes the integration of social and ecological systems, local participation, and sustainable resource use and management within landscapes. …”
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Agricultural extension services in Bangladesh: experiences of vulnerability, access, and benefits by Joshi, Deepa, Panagiotou, A., Rahman, M. W.

“…Long-term, programmatic interventions are needed to build a more resilient and inclusive agricultural system capable of addressing the evolving challenges posed by climate change and socio-economic inequality in Bangladesh.…”
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Scaling climate resilience in Ghana's savannah maize belt: Leveraging smart production, soil technologies, and capacity strengthening by Amankwaa-Yeboah, Patricia, Ofosu-ampong, Kingsley, Masoud, Jalaludeen, Akpatsu, Isaac Boatey, Yeboah, Stephen, Jizorkuwie, Abdul-latif Baamonyor, Kyerematen, A.A, Abera, Wuletawu

“…Such factors collectively hinder efficient land preparation, planting, and harvesting, leading to increased labor costs, reduced productivity, and decreased resilience to climate change. In response to these challenges, AICCRA, as part of its drive to promote climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and one health, rolled out improved soil and production technologies. …”
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Marker-assisted selection strategy to pyramid two or more QTLs for quantitative trait-grain yield under drought by Kumar, Arvind, Sandhu, Nitika, Dixit, Shalabh, Yadav, Shailesh, Swamy, B. P. M., Shamsudin, Noraziyah Abd Aziz

“…Marker-assisted breeding will move forward from introgressing single/multiple genes governing a single trait to multiple genes governing multiple traits to combat emerging biotic and abiotic stresses related to climate change and to enhance rice productivity. MAS will need to address concerns about the population size needed to introgress together more than two genes/QTLs. …”
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Enhancing Forecasting Capacities and Crop Capability Prediction Model/ Tool by Garanganga, Bradwell, Nyakutambwa, Trymore, Magagula, Futhi, Amha, Yosef, Bekele, Tamirat, Rutabingwa, Frank, Recha, John W.M.

“…The current national workshop was held in Lilongwe, Malawi, from 9-13 December 2024 and attended by over 20 professionals from the LUANAR (Lilongwe University of Agricultural Research), Ministry of Agriculture Department of Land Resources Conservation, the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) and other relevant departments. …”
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