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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.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.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 aTropHort - 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.Changes in the vegetation of the Sudan
Global environmental change has put enormous pressure on the savannah woodlands in the Sudano-Sahelian zone. Before the recent hydroclimatic changes, monsoonal weather influenced this part of Africa.Aspects of agricultural employment and productivity in Asia
Since populations of many developing Asian countries increase at alarming rates, they will not be able to find productive employment within their economies.Agricultural practices for increasing resistance of forest crops to pathogens
In contrast to agricultural crops, pest and pathogen management in forestry has to deal with a large number of crops which are frequently located on sub-optimal or marginal land.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.Vegetable Growing: Organic and Traditional Methods
Olericulture specialists address organic and sustainable production of specific vegetable crops.A technical analysis of high yields of rice in Mandya, India
Located in the southern part of Mysore at 700 m above sea level, the high rice yields of Mandya are due to its climate with large diurnal temperature variations and high solar radiation.Biology-blog.com : animals
There are unknown creatures lurking under the windswept islands of the Aleutians, as per a team of scientific divers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.The conservation of native species in Latin America
Many of Latin America's native species are medicinal plants. Traditional knowledge of such plants is currently threatened in rural communities.Forecasting regional development of agricultural structure
Possible development of farm structure in particular regions depends on many factors including agricultural policy, structure of the agricultural enterprises and the interdependences between farms.Biomass production of forests in tropical Africa
Annual litterfall is about 10 t dry matter/ha/year and total biomass production 20-25 t dry matter/ha/yr.Adequate least-cost diets for third-world country populations
The diet of large sectors of the population of third-world countries is insufficient. Such diets are frequently deficient in high-quality protein, vitamins A and B2.Agriculture's place in commercial diplomacy
Shortages of food supply cannot be eliminated by greater self-sufficiency of third-world countries. International agreements should secure the access of less priviliged countries to supplies.History of the "food problem"
The history of "food problems" in many third-world countries can be traced to political and administrative errors which exaggerated the effects of natural disasters.Alternative land-use planning
Alternatives to 'traditional' land-use include horticulture, arable crops, non-food crops, biofuel crops, and alternative livestock.Ancient boomerangs of South Australia
Besides other wooden tools, complete boomerangs were excavated in a South Australian peat quarry formed 10000 years ago.
