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Linking in situ vegetation data to the EUNIS habitat classification: results for forest habitats
The EUNIS habitat classification provides the context for a number of policy-related ecosystem and habitat assessments, and is a European reference to which other national or regional classifications can be cross‑referenced when sharing geospatial data. Since 1995, it has been developed and managed by the European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity (ETC/BD), formerly known as the European ...
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Irrigation of eucalyptus plantation using treated bleached kraft pulp mill effluent
The use of treated pulp mill effluent on eucalyptus plantation appears to be an attractive option for plant nutrition and water supply. It also constitutes a supplementary treatment process and a final disposal option for the mill effluent. This study aimed at the investigation and evaluation of the effects of bleached kraft pulp mill treated effluent on three typical Brazilian soils used for ...
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Irrigation of eucalyptus plantation using treated bleached kraft pulp mill effluent
The use of treated pulp mill effluent on eucalyptus plantation appears to be an attractive option for plant nutrition and water supply. It also constitutes a supplementary treatment process and a final disposal option for the mill effluent. This study aimed at the investigation and evaluation of the effects of bleached kraft pulp mill treated effluent on three typical Brazilian soils used for ...
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Study of agglomeration in 3.5 MW AFBC using rice husk particles
The combustion of rice husk in fluidised bed combustors seems to be an attractive possibility for power generation in the future, keeping in view the waste disposal problems and the reduction of greenhouse gases. In commercial installations, the occurrence of agglomeration is still one of the main reasons for unscheduled outrages. In this paper, a review of agglomeration mechanism and its ...
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Calendar reports from growers and distributors for A100 case study
Reports 6th July Des Boxall - Queensland Reports that a baby squash grower noted increased growth rates 3 days after inoculation and, after 7 days, an increase in the number of flowers obtained. 29th July Wonder Gardens Pty - Fiji One week after dosing Lettuce section No.3 doing exceptionally well (1 week transplanted) 7th August Booyong Hydroponics - Fiji Did not reintroduce Amnite A100 to ...
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Stud case study
A major vegetable grower in Lantokia, Fiji, using soilless culture systems began to trial Amnite A-100. His crops consisted principally of lettuce, tomatoes, capsicums, cucumbers, zucchinis and melons. Before the trials they had been plagued with root diseases, mosaic virus and insect attack, control of which required constant use of pesticides and ultraviolet lighting. The first trials ...
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Getting kids to eat green
Kids love food, but it's not always the tasty treats that are good for them or the earth. Fatty, sugary, salty and processed foods generally have more of an environmental impact than eats of the fresh, locally produced variety. It is therefore important to teach them what is healthy to eat, and how and where their food comes from. This will help them to understand the impact of the food they eat, ...
By green24
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Use of nuclear techniques in the study of the behaviour of rare earth elements on the use of phosphogypsum in Cerrado agriculture
Phosphogypsum (PG) is a by-product of phosphoric acid industry. In Brazil, this material has been used as a conditioner for soils with high levels of aluminium. Taking into account the presence of radionuclides and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in this material, a research project has been conducted in order to investigate the impact of using PG in crops cultivated in Cerrado soils. For this purpose ...
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Crops flourish with Scalewatcher
Water is an essential component of horticulture and agriculture whether it is used for irrigating field-scale vegetables, nursery stock, flowers or fruit. Where water contains high degrees of calcium, magnesium and sodium, it can cause nutrient deficiency in plants and crops resulting in stunted growth and poor yields. Calcium also blocks irrigation systems and boilers in heated greenhouses, ...
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Pacific fisheries need tech to track climate impact
Climate change could benefit some Pacific fisheries, but tracking the success of adaptation needs effective monitoring, says Johann Bell. Climate change could derail plans by Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) to use fisheries and aquaculture to foster economic development and food security. Bottom-dwelling coastal fish are expected to be hardest hit. Under continued high ...
By SciDev.Net
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Indonesia`s moratorium on new forest concessions: Key findings and next steps
The Indonesian moratorium on the award of new licenses in primary natural forests and peat lands, announced in May 2011, is an important step for improving management of forest resources by “pausing” business-as-usual and allowing time to implement reforms. To quantify the moratorium’s coverage, exemptions, encroachments, and additionality (i.e., whether the moratorium extends ...
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Scalewatcher Banishes Limescale In Gardens And Greenhouses
In hard water areas, automated watering systems, sprinkler irrigation systems and greenhouse-misting systems clog with limescale, plant leaves develop white scale deposits and over-spray causes limescale build-up on greenhouse windows. Scalewatcher North America, manufacturers of the original, patented and award-winning computerized electronic water-conditioner, Scalewatcher®, has a range of ...
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Quantifying vapor drift of dicamba herbicides applied to soybean
Recent advances in biotechnology have produced cultivars of corn, soybean, and cotton resistant to the synthetic‐auxin herbicide dicamba. This technology will allow dicamba herbicides to be applied in new crops, at new periods in the growing season, and over greatly expanded areas, including postemergence applications in soybean. From past and current use in corn and small grains, dicamba vapor ...
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Toxicity and bioaccumulation of biosolids‐borne triclosan in food crops
Triclosan (TCS) is an antimicrobial compound commonly found in biosolids. Thus, plants grown in biosolids‐amended soil may be exposed to TCS. The authors evaluated the plant toxicity and accumulation potential of biosolids‐borne TCS in two vegetables (lettuce and radish) and a pasture grass (bahia grass). Vegetables were grown in growth chambers and grass in a greenhouse. Biosolids‐amended soil ...
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Indigenous biodiversity `crucial` to forest futures
Forestry experts are calling for an increase in the use of native tree species in reforestation projects, arguing that they are better for biodiversity and can slow the pace of global warming. The recommendation appears in a report published by the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) that was presented during the UN climate change conference in Doha, Qatar, earlier this ...
By SciDev.Net
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CG Coir pots – An environmentally friendly alternative to plastic pots
From cell phones and computers to water bottles and bags, plastic has moulded society in many ways that make life both easier and safer. However, this ease of living has come at a huge environmental cost. Since mass production of plastic began in the 1940’s it has grown to become an essential item in the society. More than 280 million tons of plastic were manufactured in 2012. In fact, ...
By CoirGreen
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A new tool to measure and reduce emissions from agriculture
Agriculture is a major actor in spurring global climate change. The sector is already responsible for at least 10-12 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and agricultural emissions are expected to increase by more than 50 percent by 2030. Mitigating agricultural emissions, then, could go a long way toward mitigating global climate change. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is currently ...
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From Landfill to the Tomato Plant -- Purified Biogas Powers Greenhouse Operation
In 2009, the Board of Waste Management for the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada (RGMRM) found a biogas purification solution through an Eco-Tec Inc. system known as BgPur, which uses a patented, high efficiency gas-liquid contacting process, allowing H2S to be absorbed and the gas purified for reuse in power generation, cogeneration and heating applications. The aim was to purify the landfill ...
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Using Technology to cut carbon emissions and improve agriculture
Greenhouse gases from agriculture account for more than 10% of total emissions globally, roughly equivalent to the entire global transport sector. Meanwhile, it is estimated that agricultural production will need to increase by about 70% by 2050 to keep pace with global population growth. What’s more, the real impacts of climate change on the agricultural ...
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CoirGreen™ Growbags combine the benefits of coir and growbags
The global gardening culture is changing. In the days gone by, people had to till the soil, get dirty and possibly sweat after a gardening workout. However, now, gardening has become easier and we have a variety of tools that do the work for us. One such tool is the CoirGreen™ Growbag, a 100% biodegradable product. A combination of the benefits of coir and grow bags Combining the ...
By CoirGreen
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