September 2013
Isolation, identification and screening of xylanase and glucanase-producing microfungi from degrading wood in Nigeria
The objective of this present study was to isolate, identify and screen for potential fungal isolates from local degrading wood chips with respect to glucanase and xylanase production. The fungal strains were isolated from degrading wood chips over a period of six months. Five hundred and twenty six isolates were obtained from the different degrading wood chips with different frequencies of occurrence. Using cultural...
September 2013
Crop yield bienniality in groups of genotypes of conilon coffee
]Programa de Pós-Graduação em Produção Vegetal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, CCA-UFES, Alto Universitário, Cx. P. 16, CEP: 29500-000, Alegre, Espírito Santo, Brazil. 2Departamento de Produção Vegetal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias da Universidade Federal do Espírito...
September 2013
Analysis of three techniques for controlling invasive Lantana camara in Swaziland
In this study, we investigated three different treatment options for controlling infestations of the aggressive Invasive Alien Plant Species (IAPS) Lantana camara at the Emantini Game Reserve in Swaziland. Treatment options included cut stump treatment, foliar spraying with herbicide and hand pulling using a manual plant puller. Results from this study indicated that foliar spraying significantly reduces new...
September 2013
The growth characteristics of Liza (Mugil) abu (Heckel, 1843) in Atatürk Dam Lake
In this study, the population features of Liza abu in the Atatürk Dam Lake were examined. During the month of March 2004 and February 2005 period, 821 fish samples were collected by gillnets with mesh sizes of 18, 22, 26, 30, 34 and 38 mm. The total length differed between 11.10 and 22.20 cm. The total weights were 16.20 to 136.60 g, and the age distribution was between 1 and 5. 50.99% of the caught...
September 2013
Small-scale irrigation and household income linkage: Evidence from Deder district, Ethiopia
Investment in irrigation development is an important strategy in reducing risks associated with rainfall variability and achieving food security. This study examines the link between small-scale irrigation and household income. It also presents inherent institutional challenges in water allocation and the unintended outcomes. It used cross-sectional data obtained using a sample of 150 respondents selected through...
September 2013
Effects of wind erosion on soil organic carbon dynamics and other soil properties: Dejgah catchment, Farashband County, Shiraz Province, Iran
Wind erosion effecting on soil carbon losses, should be considered from the standpoints of sustaining farmland productivity and producing accurate national carbon accounts.The worldwide spread of arid and semiarid areas with extensive damage to these areas gives them potential for carbon sequestration. Considering that a large portion of soil carbon is concentrated in 0 to 20 cm soil...
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