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Response of mirid predators to synthetic herbivore-induced plant volatiles by Silva, Diego B., Urbaneja, Alberto, Pérez-Hedo, Mertixell

“…These compounds could repel herbivores and attract parasitoids and predators, and synthetic versions could potentially be used in biological control. Nevertheless, little is known about the influence of synthetic volatiles on mirid attraction. …”
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Activating tomato plant defenses reduces the damage caused by the zoophytophagous mirid Nesidiocoris tenuis by Depalo, Laura, Gallego, Carolina, Ortells-Fabra, Raúl, salas, Carlos, Urbaneja, Alberto, Pérez-Hedo, Mertixell

“…Despite the high efficacy of the zoophytophagous Nesidiocoris tenuis as a biological control agent, one of its drawbacks is its ability to cause damage to tomato plants. …”
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Leptospirosis in the department of Córdoba, Colombia by Ottle, Ewald

“…Serological investigations have shown leptcspiral. infections to be widely spread in cattle populations mantained in. tropical environments. The biological and economic significance of these infections, however, has yet to be ascertained and estimates of economic imoacts made so far should he regarded with some caution.…”
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Threats to sustainable forestry development in Oyo State, Nigeria by Ezebilo, Eugene Ejike

“…These factors have led to some impacts such as loss of revenue, economic insecurity and instability, loss of biological diversity, depletion of the forest resource and disempowerment of the rural communities. …”

Produktsäkerhet i livsmedelsindustrin : HACCP inom bageri och konditori by Jonsson, Caroline

“…The study results in two hazard analyses that identify biological, chemical and physical agents in the production with potential to cause an adverse health effect. …”

Plats för vattnet! by Belwin, Viktoria

“…I have based on the potential of the site, designed a stormwater pond with focus on experiences and biological diversity. The place I have designed is located in Linköping, in the southern entrance area of Linköpings Trädgårdsförening. …”
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γ-aminobutyric acid Rich Foods : methods for production and the effects of intake by Sjöblom, Agnes

“…Multiple studies have shown a biologic response in humans after GABA administration including relaxation, inhibition of neuronal damage, prevention of neurological disorder, enhancement of sleep time, anti-hypertensive effect, antioxidant property and more. …”

Effects on natural seed regenerated Silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) and Downey birch (Betula pubescens Ehrh) by mechanical soil scarification and environmental factors by Karlsson, Oskar

“…On all sites, a selection of biological, edaphic, and geographical factors along with naturally seed regenerated birch seedlings and saplings present were inventoried using a quadratic systematic grid of plots. …”
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Importance of temperature for the willow bodyguard Perilitus brevicollis by Baffoe, Kwabena

“…These results from the two experiments underlie the importance of temperature in rearing the parasitoid for biological control program as well as predicting the performance of the parasitoid in future climates. …”
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Inventory and evaluation of Nairobi Animal Orphanage by Lindmark, Marion

“…The aim of the inventory and BSc theses is to evaluate the management of black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas), lion (Panthera leo) and patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) regarding their biological needs. The general enclosures, routines and feeding at the AO are also evaluated since they have a great influence on the management of captive animals. …”
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En jämförelse mellan linjära och traditionella bedömningssystem hos hästar by Hedlund, Susanna

“…The linear scoring system evaluates the horse on a scale between two, for the breed, biological extremes which makes the evaluation more objective since the judges personal values does not influence as much. …”

Factors for success in Swedish biogas : a study based on the Swedish agricultural sector by Bergh, Arne

“…As an effect, biogas would enable renewable energy production in combination with biological waste treatment and thus there are several environmental benefits with using this method. …”

Stump treatment with the root rot antagonist phlebiopsis gigantea by Pettersson, Martin

“…Jül. suspension used as a biological control agent to prevent Heterobasidion annosum (Fr.) …”
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Vegetationens roll i erosiva vattendrag by Leth, Malin

“…I have therefore studied 17 articles concerning vegetation and erosion control, which were found in different databases such as: Web of Knowledge, Biological Sciences, Academic Search Elite and Google Scholar. …”
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Utilization of space by dholes (Cuon alpinus) in captivity and its implications for animal welfare by Palmér, Trine Ravn

“…Understanding animals’ utilization of space allows the design of captive environments to match the biological requirements of the animals, as well as maximize their welfare. …”
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Finns det daglig variation i resistans i de nedre luftvägarna hos häst? by Kuusela, Jari

“…Among researchers it has been established since decades that humans and animals have an internal biological clock that controls certain physiological mechanisms. …”

Technical Advisory Committee Forty-Fourth Meeting, 19-24 October 1987: Report of the Meeting by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…TAC provided advice arising from the IFAD sponsored review of IITA's biological control program. There was a preliminary review of the medium term plans of CIP and IBPGR.Under the heading of new initiatives, TAC discussed proposals for vegetable research, which it hoped to make final at TAC 45. …”
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External Program Review of IITA, 1984 by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee

“…TAC joined the panel in citing research progress on breeding cassava varieties resistant to diseases, biological control of cassava pests, weevil resistant sweet potatoes, improved methods for propagating yams, short duration varieties of cowpea, and genetic resistance to maize streak virus. …”
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First External Program and Management Review of CIFOR, 1998 by CGIAR Technical Advisory Committee, CGIAR Secretariat

“…The suggested framework entails explicit criteria for priority setting among projects and among activities within projects; ensuring the quality of research done by CIFOR partner institutions and the uniformity of CIFOR's own data; determining which projects should be global and which should use an ecoregional approach; assuring the quality of interdisciplinary work and the integration of biological and social sciences; CIFOR's relations with other IARCs (ICRAF in particular) international programs, and the private sector; CIFOR governance, management, and Board expertise during this, the young center's period of expanding activities.…”
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Phosphorus use effiiency and productivity of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (l.) millsp.) and soybean (glycine max (l.) merrill) on smallholder farms in different agro-ecological zones o... by Mzumara, Edward

“…The objectives of the study were to evaluate the grain yields and biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) of the sole and intercropped pigeonpea and soybean under two levels of inorganic P fertilizer (0 and 14 kg P ha-1) and to determine the Phosphorus use efficiency (PUE). …”
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