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Goats are more susceptible to Haemonchus contortus infection than sheep under similar experimental settings
Due to differences in their feeding behavior, sheep and goats are often assumed to respond differently to helminth infections. The …
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Exploring sustainable food supply chain management practices to enhance food security
Background: The food industry faces longstanding challenges in meeting sustainability practices within its supply chain, often prioritising commercial obligations and …
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Locally led adaptation metrics for Africa: a framework for building resilience in smallholder farming sectors
Kenya is one of several Sub-Saharan African countries vulnerable to climate change, which severely impacts their small-holder farming (SHF) sectors. …
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Transcriptomic insights into mycorrhizal interactions with tomato root: a comparative study of short- and long-term post-inoculation responses
Background Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) refers to a symbiotic association between plant roots and fungi that enhances the uptake of mineral …
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Local sediment amendment can potentially increase barley yield and reduce the need for phosphorus fertilizer on acidic soils in Kenya
Soil acidification and low nutrient availability are two major challenges facing agriculture in most regions of East Africa, resulting in …
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Smallholder Farmers' Choice of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the uMkhanyakude District in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Climate change poses a considerable risk to sustaining smallholder farming in developing countries and hinders efforts to reduce poverty and …
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Unveiling the mycobiome of ecological importance from termitarium soils
Abstract Background Termitarium is an intricate biological home with exceptional physicochemical soil properties and numerous beneficial microbiomes. The termitarium microbiome …
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Enhancing Ras cheese safety: antifungal effects of nisin and its nanoparticles against Aspergillus flavus
Abstract Background Due to the adverse effects of industrial chemicals and their carcinogenicity and toxicity for humans, the debates have …
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The impact of access to climate services on smallholder farmers' cropping decisions and household food security in Elundini municipality, Eastern Cape province
The study assesses how access to climate services influences cropping decisions and, subsequently, household food security. Employing a cross-sectional research …
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The impact of the herd health interventions in small ruminants in low input production systems in Ethiopia
Introduction Diseases have a negative impact on production and profitability of small ruminants. A good herd health program can decrease …
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Physico-mechanical measurements, functional properties, proximate composition of newly developed climate-resilient cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) varieties and their classification with near-infrared spectroscopy
Abstract Cowpea is an important staple in Ghana and many tropical and subtropicalregions. Improving food security and agricultural sustainability for …
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Institutional Factors Affecting Smallholder Farmers' Decision to Adopt Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: Evidence from Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality Eastern Cape, South Africa
In recent years, adaptation to climate change has become a global focus; therefore, the present study was conducted in Raymond …
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Identification of Bioactive and Anticancer Properties of Bidens Pilosa in-vitro Evidence
OBJECTIVES: Bidens pilosa and Trianthema portulacastrum are noteworthy weeds with a series of bioactive flavonoid constituents, hence, they can be …
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Comparison between bacterial bio-formulations and gibberellic acid effects on Stevia rebaudiana growth and production of steviol glycosides through regulating their encoding genes
Abstract Stevia rebaudiana is associated with the production of calorie-free steviol glycosides (SGs) sweetener, receiving worldwide interest as a sugar …
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Current knowledge and breeding strategies for management of aphid-transmitted viruses of pepper (Capsicum spp.) in Africa
Aphid-transmitted viruses cause significant losses in pepper production worldwide, negatively affecting yield and quality. The emergence of new aphid-transmitted viruses …
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Evaluating the efficacy of probiotics and ascorbic acid as anti-stress agents against heat stress in broiler chickens
Heat stress poses a substantial challenge to poultry production worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for effective management strategies. This study …
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Impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles on the behavior and stress indicators of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) exposed to heat stress
This study was designed to assess the role of nano-zinc oxide in mitigating the deleterious effects of heat stress in …
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The role of salicylic acid in modulating phenotyping in spring wheat varieties for mitigating drought stress
Climate change-related droughts that recur frequently are one of the biggest obstacles to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity. Worldwide, attempts …
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Productivity of sorghum and millets under different in-field rainwater management options on soils of varying fertility status in Zimbabwe
Traditional cereal crops are important for food and nutrition security in rural communities of southern Africa, but their productivity is …
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Elevated concentrations of soil carbon dioxide with partial root-zone drying enhance drought tolerance and agro-physiological characteristics by regulating the expression of genes related to aquaporin and stress response in cucumber plants
Abstract Water scarcity and soil carbon dioxide elevation in arid regions are considered the most serious factors affecting crop growth …