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Polarization Lidar Detection of Agricultural Aerosol Emissions by Gregorio, Eduard, Gene, Jordi, Sanz, Ricardo, Rocadenbosch, Francesc, Chueca, Patricia, Arnó, Jaume, Solanelles, Francesc, Rosell-Polo, Joan R.

“…Agricultural aerosol emissions can significantly impact human and animal health as well as the environment. …”
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El nematodo quiste de la papa. by Hernández Castillo, E.

“…Incluye una descripción ilustrada del ciclo biológico del nemátodo quiste. Trata los 2 factores que influyen sobre la población de nemátodos, a saber: hospedero, ambiente del suelo y grado de reproducción y supervivencia en el suelo. …”
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Power-to-Gas and zero-emission buses in Uppsala by Rosell, Mårten

“…It showed that fuel cell electric buses with the existing capital cost, and the projected cost of fuel, is close to competitive with compressed biogas buses on price. …”
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The effect of the EU ETS on emissions of Swedish industries by Åberg, Stina

“…The EU ETS policy covers the most emission intensive industries, whereas it is imperative to repeatedly evaluate the policy efficiency. …”
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Methane emissions from Swedish sheep production by Allard, Helena

“…The quantity of methane emissions from sheep depend on several factors, for example, the composition of the diet, feed quality, the age of the animals, time of the day and maybe also breed and sex. …”

Internalisation of emissions costs from Swedish aviation by Leander, Helena

“…This thesis examines the emissions costs of Swedish aviation and their degree of internalisation under current economic instruments. …”

Strategies for sustainable exploitation of the moist savanna zone of West Africa by Carsky, R.J., Tian, G., Manyong, Victor

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One Health Units for Humans, Environment, Animals and Livelihoods (HEAL) by Vétérinaires sans Frontières Suisse, Comitato Collaborazione Medica, International Livestock Research Institute

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Scarcity amidst abundance? Reassessing the potential for cropland expansion in Africa by Chamberlin, Jordan, Jayne, Thomas S., Headey, Derek D.

“…In the short to medium term, however, the potential for profitable smallholder-based cropland expansion in most African countries is likely to be much more limited than it is typically perceived to be.…”
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Fertilizer policy reforms in the midst of crisis: Evidence from Rwanda by Spielman, David J., Mugabo, Serge, Rosenbach, Gracie, Ndikumana, Sosthene, Benimana, Gilberthe Uwera, Ingabire, Chantal

“…It then explores the policy outcomes that followed, emphasizing the scope for subsidy reductions even in the midst of crisis, the critical importance of strengthening agricultural data systems, and lessons for countries facing similar challenges.…”
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What future for the tropical moist forest 25 years hence? by Byron, R.N., Ruíz Pérez, M.

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Regional guidelines for identifying genetic conservation units and seed sources by Bioversity International And International Center For Tropical Agriculture, Asia Pacific Forest Genetic Resources Programme

“…The objectives of this guideline are to: • enable a regional assessment of the conservation status of native Asian tree species and their genetic resources using readily available information • enable the identification and recognition of sites that already serve, or have the potential to serve, as genetic conservation units and seed sources for native tree species, so that relevant measures can be taken to safeguard them • support the identification of priorities and collaboration opportunities for ecological and genetic research on native Asian tree species across country borders • raise forest managers’ and conservation practitioners’ awareness about the importance of conserving genetic diversity, by highlighting related gaps and priorities that may differ from gaps and priorities identified solely at species or ecosystem level.…”
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Modelling feed resources budgets in the moist savannahs of West Africa by Naazie, A., Smith, Jimmy W.

“…A deterministic model was developed to evaluate the adequacy and utilization of ruminant livestock feed resources in the moist savannahs of W. Africa. Changes in land cropped and available as range, were used to project changes in feed resources over time and to evalaute whether these feed resources were adequate for the expected numbers of livestock in the region. …”
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Game changers for irrigated agriculture—do the right incentives exist? by Bird, Jeremy

“…There is, however, still a long way to go to replicate, adapt and develop approaches to take such ideas to scale and increase productivity within existing agricultural water management contexts. Recognizing this, the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) seeks to achieve sustainable intensification through productive and efficient use of resources, restoring the productive capacity of degraded agricultural landscapes and reducing risk and uncertainty through the sustainable management of land and water resources. …”
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Game changers for irrigated agriculture - do the right incentives exist? by Bird, Jeremy

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Soybean phosphorus-use efficiency in the moist Savanna of West Africa by Ogoke, I., Togun, A., Dashiell, Kenton E.

“…Merr.) varieties cultivated in the moist savanna zone of West Africa should use P as efficiently as possible. …”
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Responding to banana xanthomonas wilt amidst multiple pathogens and pests by Mwangi, M.

“…Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is the most serious threat to sustainable banana production in East and Central Africa. …”
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Indonesia's Forest Management Units: Effective intermediaries in REDD + implementation? by Kim, Y.S., Bae, J.S., Fisher, L.A., Latifah, S., Afifi, M., Lee, S.M., Kim, I.A.

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Inhibition of Enterobacteriaceae by Pichia anomala during moist grain storage by Furman , Grzegorz

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Biodiversity: Survival of the most adaptable by Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

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