Land use intensity differently influences soil communities across a range of arable fields and grasslands by Chenguang Gao, Johanna E.M. Schild, Gabriel Y.K. Moinet, T. Martijn Bezemer, Franciska T. de Vries, Jan Hassink, Nick van Eekeren, Kevin Beentjes, Peter M. van Bodegom

“…Specifically, irrigation and pest control were the main practices shaping soil communities in arable fields, while phosphorus and nitrogen fertilization were the main practices structuring soil communities in grasslands. …”
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Pollen contamination and mating structure in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Ait.) clonal seed orchards revealed by SNP markers by Bouffier, Laurent, Debille, Sandrine, Alazard, Pierre, Raffin, Annie, Pastuszka, Patrick, Trontin, Jean-François

“…Finally, the overall self-fertilization rate was estimated at 5.4%, with considerable variability between genotypes (from 0% to 26%). …”
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Current state of INRA research on olive trees in Morocco by Faouzi Bekkaoui, Lhassane Sikaoui, Abdelaziz Bouizgaren, Abderraouf El Antari, Ahmed El Bakkali, Yamna Ouguas, Hayat Zaher, Ahmed Ait Hmida

“…This olive research program is carried out at INRA Marrakech and INRA Meknes and includes five main topics: (i) Conservation and valorization of genetic resources; (ii) Irrigation and fertilization management; (iii) Integrated pest management; (iv) Olive oil quality and valorization; and (v) Olive value chain analysis. …”
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Mapping of Minimal Motifs of B-Cell Epitopes on Human Zona Pellucida Glycoprotein-3 by Wan-Xiang Xu, Ya-Ping He, Jian Wang, Hai-Ping Tang, Hui-Juan Shi, Xiao-Xi Sun, Chao-Neng Ji, Shao-Hua Gu, Yi Xie

“…The human zona pellucida glycoprotein-3 (hZP3) by virtue of its critical role during fertilization has been proposed as a promising candidate antigen to develop a contraceptive vaccine. …”
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Endometrial factors in the implantation failure spectrum: protocol of a MUltidisciplinary observational cohort study in women with Repeated Implantation failure and recurrent Misca... by Servaas Morré, Ron van Golde, Andrea Romano, Linda Stevens Brentjens, Denise Habets, Janneke Den Hartog, Salwan Al-Nasiry, Lotte Wieten, Aafke Van Montfoort

“…Our objective is to elucidate whether there is a difference in endometrial receptivity parameters (ie, steroid metabolism, uNK cells and the microbiome) between women aged 18–38 years with reproductive failure (RIF and RM), and fertile controls.Methods and analysis Single-centre, observational cohort study. …”
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Enhancing growth, yield, essential oil content, and composition of holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) using red algae-based bio-stimulant under acidic conditions of the Western Him... by Saizal Jamwal, Avnesh Kumari, Veeraprakasam Veeragurunathan, Kamalesh Prasad, Arup Ghosh, Rakesh Kumar

“…Abstract Background The rising costs of synthetic fertilizers highlight the need for eco-friendly alternatives to enhance essential oil production in aromatic plants. …”
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Migrated intra-uterine device to infra-umbilical skin: a rare case report by Nigat Amsalu Addis, Yared Alem Sibhat, Yohannis Derbew Molla, Wasihun Nigdu Mengestu, Abebe Sinknew Seid, Michael Argaw Damite, Misganaw Abere Worku

“…The mechanism of action of IUDs as a group is inducing endometrial atrophy, apoptosis, altering tubal motility; preventing sperm permeability, fertilization, and implantation. Complications of IUD include menstrual disturbance, pelvic pain, and increased risk of ectopic pregnancy with contraceptive failure, device expulsion, uterine perforation or transmural migration with misplacement of the device. …”
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Long-term effects of maternal exposure to surgical stress at the earliest stage of pregnancy on blood pressure and behavior in offspring of OXYS rats by I. N. Rozhkova, T. N. Igonina, D. S. Ragaeva, O. M.  Petrova, E. Yu. Brusentsev, V. A. Naprimerov, S. Ya. Amstislavsky

“…OXYS females were mated in estrus with fertile males of the same strain. 96 hours after spermatozoa were found in vaginal smears the surgery (sham operation, imitating embryo transfer) was performed. …”
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EFFECTS OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ON SHOOT MULTIPLICATION AND ROOT INDUCTION OF CASSAVA VARIETIES CULTURE IN VITRO by DEDEN SUKMADJAJA, HERNI WIDHIASTUTI

“…The resulting plantlets were transplanted into plastic polybags containing soil mixed with organic fertilizer (1:1) covered with plastic sheets and transferred to a greenhouse. …”
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Impact of Poultry Litter Cake, Cleanout, and Bedding following Chemical Amendments on Soil C and N Mineralization by Dexter B. Watts, Katy E. Smith, H. A. Torbert

“…This short-term study (35-day incubation) indicates that N availability to crops may be different depending on the poultry litter component used for fertilization and chemical amendment use which could decrease N mineralization.…”
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Effects of Film-Bottomed Treatment on Absorbability and Translocation of Nitrogen in Spring Wheat in Arid Area by Zizhen Li, Xiaolei Zhou, Qing Tian, Low Pak Sum, Yuee Yan, Xujiao Zhou

“…At the flowering stage, nitrogen derived from fertilizer (NDF) and soil nitrogen (NDS) were significantly higher at the 80 cm depth (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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常规IVF不受精周期行补救卵母细胞单精子注射 by 李晓虹, 于丛一, 麦美琪, 李予, 苏宁, 魏春霞, 陈静华, 杨冬梓, 张清学

“…【目的】探讨常规体外受精胚胎移植（in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer,IVF-ET）不受精时,应用卵母细胞单精子显微注射（intracytoplasmic sperm injection,ICSI）技术进行补救授精的临床意义。…”
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Relationship of smokeless tobacco uses in the perspective of oral cancer: A global burden by Ashek Elahi Noor, Boyapati Ramanarayana

“…The mechanical trauma caused by chewing or holding smokeless tobacco products can lead to the formation of pre-cancerous lesions, providing a fertile ground for malignant transformation over time. …”
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Assessing microbial population dynamics, enzyme activities and phosphorus availability indices during phospho-compost production by F. R. Kutu, T. J. Mokase, O. A. Dada, O. H. J. Rhode

“…Conclusions Co-composting of P-rich non-reactive GPR with organic wastes containing variable chemical composition promotes microbial diversity during composting and increases plant available P content and compost fertilizer value.…”
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Cutting-edge: bionanomaterial solutions in the battle against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 by U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. H. Najmi, I. Fazal, A. A. Khan, Z. Z. Piracha, M. R. Uppal, H. N. Ijaz, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…Nanochemistry, an artful fusion of chemistry and nanoscience, provides a fertile landscape for researchers to craft innovative shields against infection. …”
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Predicting Exposure to Dust Particles Using Spirometric Index and Perception Studies among Farmers in Selected Farm Settlements in Ogun State, Nigeria by Funmilola Felicia Oyebanji, Godson Rowland E. E. Ana, Yahaya Mijinyawa, Olusola Olabisi Ogunseye

“…The collected data were evaluated through descriptive and inferential statistics and indicated that the majority of the farmers (51.8%) applied manure, fertilizer and chemical sprays without using personal protective equipment (PPE), although a large percentage of both the farmers (74.9%) and the non-farmers (82.1%) understood that poor air quality could cause respiratory disease. …”
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Employing ICTS: Teaching & Learning through Literature Digital Reading (LDR) by Aba-Carina Pârlog

“…The current version aims to show that the use of technology in a friendly virtual environment is nowadays crucial in order to create a fertile atmosphere for planned teaching/ learning and that Literature Digital Reading (LDR) tools contribute to the development of the modern class substantially and encourage students to become autonomous users of foreign languages. …”
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A New Approach to Determine the Total Airborne N Input into the Soil/Plant System Using 15N Isotope Dilution (ITNI): Results for Agricultural Areas in Central Germany by Rolf W.B. Russow, Frank Bahme, Heinz-Ulrich Neue

“…Such high atmospheric N deposition could be confirmed by N balances from long-term field experiments in Central Germany (e.g., the Static Fertilization Experiment in Bad Lauchstädt). By contrast, estimates by standard methods indicate a deposition of only about 30 kg N/ha x year. …”
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Farmers’ desire to make changes in their agricultural branches in the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions: The example of Türkiye by Yener Ataseven, Şule Coşkun Cevher, Celal Cevher

“…Approximately half of the farmers interviewed reported difficulties obtaining seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals and providing sufficient labor. …”
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Estimation of Non-Marine Fractions of Ions in Rainwater at Three Sites of Different Characteristics in Haryana State (India) by Yogender Singh, Ankita Katoch, Sudesh Yadav, Saurabh Dhakad, Umesh Chandra Kulshrestha

“…Source apportionment was carried out using principal component analysis (PCA) which indicated that anthropogenic activities such as coal combustion or industrial emissions were the key sources at the industrial and urban sites. Fertilizer application and its volatilization was observed as a potential source of NH3 at the semi-urban site which is expected due to prominent agricultural activities. …”
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