Evaluating the Protective Effects of MitoQ and Antifreeze Protein III on Cryopreserved Canine Sperm by Abbas Farshad, Emilia Diel, Axel Wehrend

“…Cryopreservation can adversely affect sperm motility, structural integrity, and fertilization ability. This study investigated the effects of MitoQ and antifreeze protein III (AFP III) on frozen–thawed semen from eight adult dogs using a Tris–fructose extender. …”
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Design of a Solar Powered Precision Irrigation System. by Othieno John Wangara

“…Agriculture requires sunlight, fertile soil and water for high quantity and quality produce. …”
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Analyses of Bioretention Systems for Removal of Stormwater Pollutants by Sholagberu, Abdulkadir T., Nuwagaba, Emmanuel, Tibenderana, Philip, Terseer, Ako, Bainomugisha, Jonan, Twesigye-omwe, Moses N., Agwe, M. Tobby, Oluwatosin, Olofintoye O.

“…Stormwater transports directly into rivers eroded soil, animal wastes, pesticides, fertilizers and other potential pollutants. Bioretention is often designed to capture and treat it using the natural properties of soil and plants. …”
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Two new species of Plagiostomum (Prolecithophora, Plagiostomidae) from China with its morphology, phylogeny, and reproductive strategy by Leyuan Feng, Shiyan Zhang, Ming Tao, Ting Sun, Antai Wang

“…The reproductive studies indicate that in natural environments or larger mating groups, these two new species tend to invest resources in male reproductive functions to enhance fertilization success, while in smaller or single-individual cultures, they shift resources toward complete female reproductive functions. …”
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Fermented soil amendments made from stabilized biosolids and fly ash improve maize (Zea mays L.) nutrition and growth by Karla E. Cortés-Tello, Pablo F Jaramillo-López

“…The maize plants were grown in four treatments: Bokashi with biosolids and fly ash, Bokashi with cow manure, chemical fertilizer and an unamended control.<br /> <strong>Results</strong> The plants grown in the Bokashi with biosolids and fly ash (BBFA) treatment had the highest aerial biomass (49.71 g), total biomass (69.82 g), N concentration (242 % higher than the control) and P concentration (94% higher than the control). …”
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Spatial-temporal characteristics and influencing factors of farmland carbon emissions in Guangdong Province, China by Zihao Chao, Zihao Chao, Zihao Chao, Ziyang Zhu, Ziyang Zhu, Ziyang Zhu, Yuchen Li

“…The results indicate that: 1) Farmland carbon emissions in Guangdong decreased by 13.21% from 2011 to 2021, with pesticide reductions contributing the most to emission decreases. Chemical fertilizers were the largest contributor to farmland carbon emissions, accounting for approximately 61.78% of the total. 2) The spatial distribution of farmland carbon emissions followed the pattern of “Western Guangdong &gt; Northern Guangdong &gt; Eastern Guangdong &gt; Pearl River Delta”. …”
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Combination of Nitrogen-Enriched Zeolite and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis to Improve Growth of Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) by Luis G. Sarmiento-López, Arny Matos-Alegria, Mariana E. Cesario-Solis, Daniel Tapia-Maruri, Paul H. Goodwin, Carmen Quinto, Olivia Santana, Luis Cardenas

“…The combination of N released from N-enriched zeolite and AM symbiosis offers a promising alternative to chemical fertilizers to improve maize growth.…”
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Concept of producing of the Russian national system of functional food by Yu. V. Fotev, V. F. Pivovarov, A. M. Artemyeva, I. M. Kulikov, Y. K. Goncharova, А. I. Syso, N. P. Goncharov

“…The solution of this multifaceted problem lies in changing the consumption structure of foods and their chemical composition conditioned by both the assortment of grown plant species and cultivars of food plants, as well as the composition and quality of soils, fertilizers and the conditions for crop cultivation. …”
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Impact of Long-term Polyvinylpyrrolidone Exposure on Gene Expression, Chromatin Structure, and Malondialdehyde Levels in Human Sperm by Mojdeh Sabour, Mahmood Dehghani Ashkezari, Azam Agharahimi, Seyed Morteza Seifati, Seyed Mehdi Kalantar

“…Based on many studies, fertilization rates may be reduced by incubation of sperm in PVP as it changes sperm mitochondria, nucleus, and membrane structures. …”
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Growth, yield and nutrient uptake of two tomato varieties using some agricultural wastes as nutrient sources on an Alfisol of derived savanna by Christopher Aboyeji, Gbadamosi Abiodun, Temidayo Olofintoye, Adeniyi Helen, Afolayan John, Bambgose Oluwasola, Adebukola Adewumi

“…Results also showed that combined application of the amendments compete favourably with the application of inorganic fertilizer. Higher values for all the parameters were observed when 5 t PP ha-1 + 5 t PF ha-1 was applied though similar values were found on the vegetative parameters with the applications of 2 t PP ha-1 + 8 t PF ha-1, 10 t PP ha-1, and 10 t PF ha-1. …”
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Chlorophyll performances as an indicator of compost quality: Effectiveness of liquid humic substances and compost tea by Bouchra El Hayany, Khaoula En-Nejmy, Ghizlen El Mezouari El Glaoui, Mohamed Hafidi, Loubna El Fels

“…Purpose: This study was carried out with the aim of improving the use of compost products as compost tea and humic substances fertilizers, to study the evolution and the degree of compost maturity, and to use the chlorophyll as an indicator of compost quality.Method: The compost tea and humic substances were prepared from different stages of a windrow compost (1/2 dewatered lagooning sludge + 1/2 green waste), the mineral content was investigated using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) analysis. …”
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Gonadal aspects, testosterone and estradiol profiles of the Lebranche mullet Mugil liza subjected to different temperatures during the larviculture phase by Marco Shizuo Owatari, Vanessa Martins da Rocha, Cleize Sales da Silva, Marina Cesconeto dos Santos, Mariana Rangel Pilotto, Fabiola Santiago Pedrotti, Caio Magnotti, Maurício Laterça Martins, Vinicius Ronzani Cerqueira

“…The present study evaluated the influence of different temperatures during Mugil liza larviculture and their late effects on gonadal development and hormonal quantification after 24 months. The fertilized eggs (45 eggs L-1) were initially kept in a 60 L circular tank until hatching. …”
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The Kerbernez long-term experiment: A dataset on crop yield and soil organic matter evolution in forage crop rotations and permanent grasslands in a temperate oceanic climateData G... by Anne-Isabelle Graux, Alice Cadéro, Fabien Ferchaud, Françoise Vertès

“…This experiment compared the effect of different forage crop rotations fertilized with ammonium nitrate and/or slurry, with or without grassland, on forage production (quantity, quality) and changes in soil physio-chemical characteristics. …”
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Intra-Amnionic Threonine Administered to Chicken Embryos Reduces Salmonella Enteritidis Cecal Counts and Improves Posthatch Intestinal Development by Alexandre L. de B. Moreira Filho, Celso J. B. Oliveira, Oliveiro C. Freitas Neto, Candice M. C. G. de Leon, Mauro M. S. Saraiva, Maria F. S. Andrade, Bryan White, Patrícia E. N. Givisiez

“…This study assessed the effect of in ovo threonine supplementation on the response of broiler chicks challenged with Salmonella Enteritidis, considering bacterial counts in cecal contents, intestinal morphology, body weight, and weight gain. Fertilized eggs were inoculated in the amniotic fluid with saline (NT) or 3.5% threonine (T) solution at day 17.5 of incubation. …”
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The effect of resveratrol on the cryopreservation of Mongolian horse semen by M. Du, M. Du, M. Du, Y. Liu, Y. Liu, Y. Liu, L. Zhang, L. Zhang, L. Zhang, X. Li, X. Li, X. Li, N. Wang, N. Wang, N. Wang, Q. He, Q. He, Q. He, J. Cao, J. Cao, J. Cao, B. Zhao, B. Zhao, B. Zhao, Y. Shi, Y. Shi, Y. Shi, B. Li, B. Li, B. Li, G. Bou, G. Bou, G. Bou, M. Dugarjaviin, M. Dugarjaviin, M. Dugarjaviin

“…<p>Cryopreservation of semen has advanced significantly with the development of artificial insemination techniques, but post-thawed sperm often exhibit reduced viability, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity compared to fresh sperm, leading to decreased fertilization capacity. Oxidative stress is a major concern during cryopreservation. …”
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Unelongated Stems are an Active Nitrogen-Fixing Site in Rice Stems Supported by Both Sugar and Methane Under Low Nitrogen Conditions by Takanori Okamoto, Yukina Hotta, Rina Shinjo, Yoko Masuda, Arisa Nishihara, Ryosuke Sasaki, Masami Yokota Hirai, Reo Nishiwaki, Sota Miyado, Daisuke Sugiura, Motohiko Kondo

“…Abstract Enhancing nitrogen (N) fixation in rice plants can reduce N fertilizer application and contribute to sustainable rice production, particularly under low-N conditions. …”
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Ovum Pick-Up and Ovaries Characterization of Black Bengal Goat from Slaughterhouse by Shobhana Nourin, Md. Muktafi bin Mohit, Begum Fatema Zohara, Md. Faruk Islam

“…In conclusion, the findings from this study may be useful for assessing the quality of oocytes to preserve the germ cells and utilize them for in vitro fertilization for conserving Black Bengal goat.…”
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Crispant analysis in zebrafish as a tool for rapid functional screening of disease-causing genes for bone fragility by Sophie Debaenst, Tamara Jarayseh, Hanna De Saffel, Jan Willem Bek, Matthieu Boone, Ivan Josipovic, Pierre Kibleur, Ronald Y Kwon, Paul J Coucke, Andy Willaert

“…Skeletal phenotyping at 7, 14, and 90 days post-fertilization (dpf) using microscopy, Alizarin Red S staining, and microCT was performed. …”
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Swine manure management by bokashi fermentation and composting with biological activators in a Colombian High Mountain Region by Patricia Martinez-Nieto, Carlos Abaunza, Gustavo Garcia

“…Conclusion: Bokashi technology complies with Colombia’s environmental regulations for eco-friendly fertilizer production, which allows the sustainable management by-products from swine activities in critical ecological areas such as Forestry Protection Reserves in High Andean ecosystems. …”
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Flowering characteristics and breeding system of Deutzia parviflora by WANG Qi, LI Jinyu, WANG Xinyi, WANG Yixuan, GUO Wei, YUAN Tao

“…[Conclusion] There is no apomixis in D . parviflora and the breeding system is a mixed mating system, dominanted by outcrossing mechanism, requiring pollinators, and it is more fertile and can be used as a parent for hybrid breeding in the genus Deutzia. …”
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