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Influence of aldicarb pesticides
Aldicarb is the active substance of carbamate insecticides including Temik. It is effective against thrips, aphids, spider mites, leafminers fleahoppers and lygus.Progress in science of chemical usage of tara extracts
Tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) is a small leguminous tree native to Peru. It is one of the main plant resources for extraction of tannins.Trace element nutrition in developing countries
In many areas within developing countries essential trace element deficiencies and toxicities from toxic metals are common.Comparative study of bird populations in hilly forest environments
Botanical and ecological factors determine the abundance of bird populations in forest ecozones.Cell biology protein
Cell biology protein powders are supplements that contain either coconut milk, soya protein isolates or whey protein isolates to help the body form better looking muscles.A Shocking Idea: Nerves Might Run on Sound, Not Electricity
"...you might be surprised to learn that no one knows exactly how anesthetics stop nerves from carrying pain signals. That's why two scientists believe that we really don’t know how nerves work aImpact of the Green Revolution on the development of agriculture in India
The farmers in a majority of districts in India benefited from the technologies introduced by the Green Revolution whereas those in other districts did not benefit.Strategies for sucessful rural development
A combination of technically advanced yet labour-intensive agriculture, based upon organized farmers-groups is the backbone for self-sustaining rural development.Adaptation of cattle to tropical environments
Indigenous tropical cattle is usually better adapted to heat. In contrast, imported breeds require more shade, thus jeopardizing grazing time.Agrarian development in Africa
The problems of 'development' techniques in agricultural production are apparent in many agriecological regions of Africa. Some develop small-scale systems whereas others promote large-scale farms.Alternative development strategy: the Mekong River Project in South-East Asia
The Mekong project is affecting the welfare of millions of people. Besides its technical implementation, the development strategies are based upon balancing industrial and agricultural development.Survival of extremely poor rural households through wild foods in Congo
The poorest households in the Congo survive on wild foods, including bushmeat, fish and wild plants.Analysis of the agrarian reform in Venezuela
Venezuela's economy is characterized by a low person-per-area ratio, presence of extensive public lands with agricultural potential, and large financing potential.Cocoa wine
Cocoa wine is produced from powdered cocoa and sucrose. It contains 10-13% ethanol, almost null methanol, some higher alcohols, other volatile acids and a very high concentration of acetic acid.Farm mechanization and employment in developing countries
Given the dramatic increase in demand for food, mechanization can become employment-generating and income-increasing, and possibly reversing the trend of urbanization.Nigeria's troubled food economy
Traditionally self-sufficient in food production, Nigeria has recently experienced problems with food production.Water management in arid areas of the developing world
Managing water resources in arid areas of the developing world has been a challenge for thousands of years.Wind system and sand dunes in the Taklimakan Desert/China
The Taklamakan Desert is a desert in Central Asia. It is known as one of the largest sandy deserts in the world, covering an area of 337,600 sq. km., 1000 km long and 400 km wide.Biological pest control
Biological pest control is controlling particular pests by living organism. These organism can be predators, parasites, or diseases which attack the harmful insect pest.Health analysis survey of morbidity in rural Nigeria
A health analysis for describing the morbidity pattern of the rural population in Nigeria revealed that the diseases most frequently encountered were fevers, gastro-enteritis and chest infections.TropHort - Biology, Agriculture and Geography
Bookmarks websites and science articles in the many disciplines of biology, in the applied life sciences agriculture, horticulture and forestry, and the earth sciences.Analgesics: What are these?
Analgesics are "painkillers" or any member of the diverse drugs used to relieve pain.
