Resultados de búsqueda - "Minimalism"

Availability and use of CDROM products in Nigerian libraries and information centers por Adeniran, O.R., Adigun, T.A., Okoh, M.I., Eyitayo, O.T.

“…In general, CD use was minimal in most libraries as opposed to information centres where CD applications were well used by patrons, especially where the mass media was employed to advertise them. …”
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Tillage systems for the West African semiarid tropics por Hulugalle, N.R., Maurya, P.R.

“…The accelerated soil degradation which is a feature of mechanized-tillage systems under rainfed agriculture can be minimized with no tillage. However, lower yield have been reported to occur with no tillage. …”
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Managing biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems por Jarvis, Devra I., Padoch, Christine, Cooper, H.D.

“…Chapters cover the assessment and farmer management practices for crop, livestock, aquatic, and associated diversity (such as pollinators and soil microorganisms) in agricultural ecosystems; examine the potential role of diversity in minimizing pest and disease pressures; and present studies that exemplify the potential nutritional, ecosystem-service, and financial values of this diversity under changing economic and environmental conditions. …”
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Regional trade integration in eastern and southern Africa por Makochekanwa, A., Matchaya, Greenwell C.

“…Regional integration is often seen as a powerful development strategy that provides a large parallel market for the development of new industries and minimizes external shocks through increased national income and bargaining power (Balassa 1961). …”
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Ecosystem-Based Approaches to Bioenergy and the Need for Regenerative Supply Options for Africa por Duguma, L., Kamwilu, E., Minang, Peter A., Nzyoka, J., Muthee, K.

“…An ecosystem-based approach to bioenergy is an energy supply and utilization mechanism aimed at enhancing sustainable management of the sources of ecosystems with minimal trade-offs on/from other sectors directly linked to energy issues. …”
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Climate-Smart Agriculture Prioritization Framework (CSA-PF) Report for Guyana. por Lizarazo, Miguel, Sandoval, Danny, Eitzinger, Anton, Lopera, Diana Carolina

“…The CSA investment portfolios are context-specific selection of priority agricultural practices and technologies that seek to maximize investment yield, explore possible synergies and avoid trade-offs, minimize income risk, and address priorities of various agricultural stakeholders harmonizing socio-cultural, politicalinstitutional, environmental, economic, and educational considerations in the territory.…”
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Cassava Frogskin Disease: Current knowledge on a re-emerging disease in the Americas por Pardo, Juan Manuel, Álvarez, Elizabeth, Becerra López Lavelle, Luis Augusto, Olaya, Cristian A., Leiva Sandoval, Ana Maria, Cuéllar, Wilmer Jose

“…We expect this work will contribute to a better understanding of the disease, which will reflect on lowering its impact in the Americas and minimize the risk of its spread elsewhere.…”
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Sustainable intensification in jeopardy: Transdisciplinary evidence from Malawi por Burke, William J., Snapp, Sieglinde S., Peter, Brad G., Jayne, Thom S.

“…These trends are consistent with soil degradation, the disappearance of fallow land and minimal investment in rehabilitation practices in densely populated areas, putting agricultural productivity in jeopardy. …”
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Report on Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Dry Areas: Morocco case study por Moussadek, Rachid, Iaaich, Hamza

“…Sustainable soil management practices can minimize the negative effect of climate change. Depending on soil types, cropping practices and the climate, soil can contribute to or slow down climate change. …”
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Estimating the potential to close yield gaps through increased efficiency of chickpea production in Ethiopia por Kumar, Shalander, Das, Abhishek, Hauser, Michael, Muricho, Geoffrey, Degefu, Tulu, Fikre, Asnake, Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng, Ferede, Setotaw, Varshney, Rajeev K.

“…We examined the drivers of these different production levels and identified ways to increase chickpea production while minimizing yield gaps. Improving technical efficiency through improving farmers’ access to improved seed, offering farmers need-based and gender-responsive extension support, encouraging their participation in technology development programs, and appropriate rainwater management would all contribute to harnessing the full potential of improved chickpea cultivars in Ethiopia.…”
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Forest landscape restoration: A comparison of two participatory approaches por Colfer, C.J.P., Prabhu, R.

“…This comparison – which argues that ACM can also contribute to restoration efforts – briefly alludes to the changes that have accrued in the tropics: from the rich, minimally-disturbed forests selected for study in the late 1990s when ACM began, to the current situation where the same landscapes are marked by land-use changes to huge expanses of oil palm and other commodities. …”
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Limiting the spillover of zoonotic pathogens from traditional food markets in developing countries and a new market design for risk-proofing por Ghatak, S., Srinivas, K., Milton, A.A.P., Priya, G.B., Das, S., Lindahl, Johanna F.

“…Traditional food markets are age-old systems that primarily serve the food supply needs of society's less affluent sectors, often operating with minimal infrastructure. These markets are prevalent in low and middle-income countries. …”
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Cactus Pear: A Multipurpose Crop and Resilient Feed Source in Dry Environments por Hassan, Sawsan, Louhaichi, Mounir

“…Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) emerges as a resilient and multipurpose crop, thriving in harsh environments with minimal inputs and poor-quality soils. This plant, with its adaptability and high water content, offers valuable products for both livestock fodder and human food, contributing to water-scarce regions. …”
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Self-selection versus population-based sampling for evaluation of an agronomy training program in Uganda por Hoffmann, Vivian, Doan, Miki Khanh, Harigaya, Tomoko

“…The screening activity was designed to appeal to the same group of farmers targeted by a coffee agronomy training program, while having minimal impact on the program’s goal of increasing coffee yields. …”
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A systematic mapping review of links between handling wild meat and zoonotic diseases por Tumelty, L., Fa, J.E., Coad, L.M., Friant, S., Mbane, J., Kamogne, C.T., Tata, C.Y., Ickowitz, A.

“…To inform policy and practical actions effectively, it is imperative to broaden our understanding of how various mitigation behaviours can be employed to minimize the risk of transmission.…”
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Do farmers pay for climate-resilient technology? Evidence from bidding experiments in eastern India por Varkey, Lisa Mariam, Chellattan Veettil, Prakashan, Patil, Vikram

“…The experiment involves a series of farmers’ decision-makings in the context of STRV seed purchase, set in an environment with minimal social frictions and improved information availability. …”
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Self-selection versus population-based sampling for evaluation of an agronomy training program in Uganda por Hoffmann, Vivian, Doan, Miki Khanh, Harigaya, Tomoko

“…The screening activity was designed to appeal to the same farmers targeted by the agronomy program, while having minimal impact on that program’s goal of increasing coffee yields. …”
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Alternative pathways for sustainable energy development and implications for water and food security in the Philippines por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The government’s energy reform agenda highlights the importance of access to more reliable energy using indigenous energy resources while minimizing imported fossil-fuel use in an optimal and cost-effective way. …”
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Spatio-Temporal Trends in Precipitation, Temperature, and Extremes: A Study of Malawi and Zambia (1981–2021) por Demissie, Teferi, Gebrechorkos, Solomon H

“…The change in December–April precipitation significantly correlates with El Niño–Southern Oscillation (Indian Ocean Dipole) in Southern (Northern) Zambia and Malawi. To minimize the impact of the observed changes, it is imperative to develop adaptation measures to foster sustainability in the region.…”
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Techniques of Survey of Vegetation Cover and Determination of Carrying Capacity por Ouled Belgacem, Azaiez, Neffati, Mohamed

“…The incorporation of the minimal area concept within the quadrat method underscored the training's commitment to obtaining accurate estimates of species richness, plant density, and biomass production, which are particularly vital in arid and desert environments. …”
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