Functions and applications of RNA interference and small regulatory RNAs by Feng Xuezhu, Guang Shouhong

“…In this review, we focus on the current understanding of the biological roles of the RNAi pathway in transposon silencing, fertility, developmental regulation, immunity, stress responses, and acquired transgenerational inheritance. …”
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EVOLUTION OF STATE FAMILY POLICY IN RUSSIA FROM SOVIET TIMES TO THE PRESENT by A. V. Noskova

“…On the one hand, the family policies were a reaction to new social requirements and demographic changes (decline of fertility, for example). On the other hand, the state activity concerning a family itself caused transitions in the family institute. …”
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Exploring the maternal inheritance transmitted by the oocyte to its progeny by Verlhac, Marie-Hélène

“…Fertility is declining worldwide and many couples are turning towards assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to conceive babies. …”
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DESERTIFICATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF DESERTIFICATION ON YOBE STATE by FAITH NKECHI EBORKA

“…The paper suggests that the government and people of Yobe State should embrace safer agricultural practices that can preserve the fertility of the soil, and also pursue an aggressive policy of water management and preservation in the state. …”
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Nutrition and Reproductive Health: Sperm versus Erythrocyte Lipidomic Profile and ω-3 Intake by Gabriela Ruth Mendeluk, Mariano Isaac Cohen, Carla Ferreri, Chryssostomos Chatgilialoglu

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Drinking Water Treatment Residuals to Control Phosphorus in Soils by Jonathan D. Judy, Maria L. Silveira, Sampson Agyin-Birikorang, George O'Connor, Thomas A. Obreza

“… Soils in Florida may contain excess soil phosphorus (P) resulting from fertilizer, manure or biosolids applications. Excess P in soil does not damage soil fertility but can be transported from agricultural and urban areas either dissolved in water that drains away or as particulate matter (attached to soil particles) that travels with eroding soil.  …”
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Landschaftsgedächtnis und Geschlechterdiskurse in ausgewählten Werken von Elsa Bernstein und Maria Waser by Monika Mańczyk-Krygiel

“…However, its subversive aspect should be emphasized because, in the cult of the Mother of God, one can find strong reminiscences of the cult of the Great Goddess and other ancient fertility deities. Therefore, old beliefs are not lost forever; they remain part of the cultural heritage and are waiting to be rediscovered. …”
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RYE CHROMATIN INTROGRESSION IN THE BREAD WHEAT GENOME: CYTOGENETIC ASPECTS by O. G. Silkova, D. B. Loginova, Yu. N. Ivanova (Kabanenko), E. B. Bondarevich, L. A. Solovei, T. I. Shtyk, N. I. Dubovets

“…The combination of the two cereal genomes in a single nucleus results in imbalance in all genetic systems. Fertility restoration in amphihaploids is the first step in the formation of introgression accessions. …”
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Biological Evaluation of Garcinia kola Heckel by Abdulrahman Mahmoud Dogara, Saber W. Hamad, Harmand A. Hama, Sarwan W. Bradosty, Soran Kayfi, Sawsan S. Al-Rawi, Abubakar Abdullahi Lema

“…The study also found that too much consumption of the seeds caused low fertility and toxicity. However, the safety and efficacy of G. kola have not been wholly assessed in humans, and further well-designed clinical trials are needed to corroborate preclinical findings. …”
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Chemotherapy as a Remedy to Gynaecological Cancers: Challenges and Coping Patterns Among Young Women by Titilayo Omolekan, Gbemisola Bolanle Ogbeye, Risikat Idowu Fadare

“…Efforts must be increased to conduct research on the preservation of fertility and sexuality in young women living with gynaecological cancers while receiving chemotherapy.…”
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Impact of Brick Kilns’ Emission on Soil Quality of Agriculture Fields in the Vicinity of Selected Bhaktapur Area of Nepal by Gunjan Bisht, Sanjila Neupane

“…The study was carried out by determining the physicochemical characteristics of soil, soil fertility, and heavy metal contamination of soil. During the entire study period, water absorptivity of soil ranged from 2.4 to 3.3 mg/L, pH varies from 5.885 to 7.64, and organic carbon content and organic matter varied from 0.277 to 0.93%, from 0.477% to 1.603%, respectively. …”
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Plasma vitamin a and β-carotene levels in pregnant and non-pregnant holstein cows by Seyfullah Haliloğlu, Ahmet Semacan, Nuri Başpınar, Gökhan Doğruer

“…As a result, we have concluded that the rich feeding in regard to β-carotene is useful for the increase of the fertility rate in cows exposed to close shed rearing.…”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Natural sciences by O.N. Kurdyukova, Yu.G. Zarutskaya

“…All taxon Populus L. can withstand the conditions of an urban and industrial environment well, are characterized by intensive growth, relatively low demands on soil fertility, sufficient drought resistance, winter hardiness, are highly decorative and rightfully occupy a leading place in the green spaces of the city.…”

Bioremediation of Soil Contamination with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons—A Review by Carmen Otilia Rusănescu, Irina Aura Istrate, Andrei Marian Rusănescu, Gabriel Alexandru Constantin

“…Phytoremediation is a sustainable and ecological method of PAH depollution. It improves soil fertility by releasing different organic matter in the soil, and it can be applied on a large scale.…”
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Manurial value of khat waste vermicompost from Awday, Harar town, Ethiopia by Hiranmai Yadav Rameshwar, Anteneh Argaw

“…This can be an effective technology to reduce the solid waste and the resultant product can be used for improving soil fertility and crop production by the farmers.…”
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Differential Sensitivity of Nitrogen-Fixing, <i>Azolla Microphylla</i> to Organochlorine and Organophosphate Insecticide by W Raja, P Rathaur, R Ashiq

“…Using chemical products as nutrients, fertilizers and pesticides, we believe that we attack our safety and we must know the effects of pesticides from these compounds. …”
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The Value of Hysterosalpingography following Medical Treatment with Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy by Emma Garcia Grau, Miguel Ángel Checa Vizcaíno, Mário Oliveira, Judith Lleberia Juanós, Ramon Carreras Collado, Yolanda Canet Estevez

“…After an ectopic pregnancy (EP) fertility decreases, mostly due to tubal factor. Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is the most cost-effective tool for tubal patency assessment. …”
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MORE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE TIME OF APPEARANCE OF VIET BELIEFS IN THE MOTHER GODDESSES OF THREE REALMS by Cao Thế Trình

“…On the basis of the analysis of myths, old royal decrees (sắc phong) and historical texts, the author argues that the worship of the Mother Goddesses could have appeared as early as associated beliefs in fertility by agricultural residents. It is thought that the belief in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms is a custom linked to the worship of the God of Wealth by the small business class, associated with the need for an assistant goddess to give fortune to those who work as business people. …”
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Eco-toxicological effects of pesticide residues on soil biological sentinels by E.I. Atuanya, T Onuoha, E Morka

“…More so, the result obtained from this study suggest that autotrophic transformation by nitrifying bacteria and earthworm which enhances soil fertility (hence significant in crop production) may be hindered in an ecosystem polluted with these pesticide formulations, as nitrification processes will be reduced. …”
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The Roles of PPARs in the Fetal Origins of Metabolic Health and Disease by William D. Rees, Christopher J. McNeil, Christopher A. Maloney

“…Beyond the short-term effects on fertility, there is increasing evidence that obesity or the consumption of an inappropriate diet by the mother during pregnancy adversely affects the long-term health of her offspring. …”
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