ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABLE EFFICIENCY ON POTATO FARMS AT BAGHDAD GOVERNORATE by A. H. Alzubaidi, E. H. Ali

“…This includes committing to specific dates and quantities when adding fertilizers and pesticides, as their impact on the environment is direct. …”
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FOXA3, a Negative Regulator of Nur77 Expression and Activity in Testicular Steroidogenesis by Hansle Kim, Sudeep Kumar, Keesook Lee

“…FOXA3, a transcription factor that is crucial for male fertility, is also expressed in Leydig cells. Here, we sought to elucidate the role of FOXA3 in testicular steroidogenesis by focusing on its interaction with Nur77. …”
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Architectural Laboratories by Derya Uzal, Aslıhan Şenel

“…Ultimately, this paper reveals how the laboratory in architecture is not merely a space for the application of scientific methods but a fertile ground for speculative practices and experimental methodologies that challenge established epistemological frameworks. …”
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Role of Phosphorus and Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium in Enhancing Soybean Production by Akello Mirriam, Jayne Mugwe, Jamal Nasar, Oscar Kisaka, Shivani Ranjan, Harun Gitari

“…The major bottleneck to the crop’s production is the decreasing soil fertility, mainly caused by low nitrogen (N) but also phosphorus (P) levels in the soil. …”
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Fluctuations in Seminal Quality throughout the Year: How do Temperature, Humidity and Atmospheric Pressure Impact on Human Sperm Quality? by Nicolás David Ramírez, Andrea Tissera, Rosa Molina, Jose Olmedo, Héctor Guillermo Molina, Arnaldo Mangeaud, Ana Carolina Martini

“…Materials and Methods: Patients (n: 15665) were categorised into four groups (summer, winter, spring and autumn) according to the date of assistance at the fertility centre. Daily values of temperature, apparent temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure were provided by the National Weather System and were calculated as the average of the 74 days previous to semen collection (spermatogenic cycle). …”
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Assessment of COVID-19 Vaccine Impact on Women’s Menstrual Health within an 18-Month Follow-Up by Mona Sadat Larijani, Sana Eybpoosh, Delaram Doroud, Anahita Bavand, Ladan Moradi, Fatemeh Ashrafian, Parinaz Tajmehrabi Namini, Mahsan Zali, Amitis Ramezani

“…Considering menstruation as a crucial factor in females’ health and fertility, any factor that could change its cycle is important. …”
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Short-Term Effect of Vermicompost Application on Biological Properties of an Alkaline Soil with High Lime Content from Mediterranean Region of Turkey by Ilker Uz, Ismail Emrah Tavali

“…For this purpose, mixtures of soil and organic fertilizers in different doses were incubated under greenhouse condition. …”
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Properties of Arboreal Ant and Ground-Termite Nests in relation to Their Nesting Sites and Location in a Tropical-Derived Savanna by B. C. Echezona, C. A. Igwe, L. A. Attama

“…Ecosystem engineers such as ants and termites play an important role in the fertility of tropical soils. Physicochemical analyses were thus carried out on some arboreal ant nests collected from mango (Mangifera indica), bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis), kola (Cola nitida), newbouldia plant (Newbouldia laevis), and oil bean plant (Pentaclethra macrophylla) and on ground nest of termite, Odontotermes sudanensis Sjost. …”
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Family Green Financial Education Based on Local Wisdom: Exploring the Values of Coastal Communities’ Local Wisdom in Promoting Green Financial Literacy by Kurniadi Romi, Dwijayanti Novia Sri, Sari Nurmala

“…They view saving and asset ownership as essential for future stability and employ eco-friendly practices such as using durable goods, organic fertilizers, and sustainable fishing methods. This commitment extends to natural resource management, where they follow ecological principles, passing down sustainable practices like responsible agricultural methods and careful use of materials in the rattan handicraft industry. …”
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Effect of age of Awassi ewes crossed with Naimi rams on some growth characteristics and litter size by Dalaf Ali Hussein

“…Ewes weight and age were closely related to their productivity, especially on female reproductive performance, therefore this research studied the effect of ewes age to their weight, as well as the effect of the ewes age on the weight of their lambs at birth, at one month, 4 month and to their sex and fertility. In the Awassi ewes used in this study, mature body size was attained at the age of 4 then it started to decline. …”
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Effect of compost and compost-derived biochar on the growth of lettuce irrigated with water and treated wastewater by Panagiotis Regkouzas, Nancy Katie, Konstantinos Bontiotis, Alexandros Stefanakis

“…Such valuable organic materials produced from previously considered waste products are increasingly viewed as attractive nature-positive solutions to improve soil quality and fertility that could help in climate change mitigation and address sustainable development goals. …”
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Soil erosion by assessing hydrothermal conditions of its formation by A.B. Achasov, A.A. Achasova, A.V. Titenko

“…<span lang="RU">Soil erosion is one of the vital factors contributing to the loss of fertility and environmental degradation. Generally accepted diagnostics of eroded soils is based on comparison of the sloping soils profile depth with the watershed soils. …”
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Stem Cells: A Historical Review about Biological, Religious, and Ethical Issues by Ioannis Alexandros Charitos, Andrea Ballini, Stefania Cantore, Mariarosaria Boccellino, Marina Di Domenico, Elisa Borsani, Riccardo Nocini, Michele Di Cosola, Luigi Santacroce, Lucrezia Bottalico

“…Hence, their biological hypostasis regarding the concepts of “conception” and “fertilization” and their development and therapeutic use compared to those of the main theological doctrines.…”
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Peptide hormones in plants by Zhenbiao Zhang, Huibin Han, Junxiang Zhao, Zhiwen Liu, Lei Deng, Liuji Wu, Junpeng Niu, Yongfeng Guo, Guodong Wang, Xiaoping Gou, Chao Li, Chuanyou Li, Chun-Ming Liu

“…The roles of peptide hormones are implicated in, but not limited to, processes such as self-incompatibility, pollination, fertilization, embryogenesis, endosperm development, stem cell regulation, plant architecture, tissue differentiation, organogenesis, dehiscence, senescence, plant-pathogen and plant-insect interactions, and stress responses. …”
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Application of reproductive technologies to the improvement of dairy cattle genomic selection by N. S. Yudin, K. I. Lukyanov, M. I. Voevoda, N. A. Kolchanov

“…Genomic selection can be even more profitable in combination with up-to-date reproductive biotechnologies: semen sexing, multiple ovulation and embryo transfer, ovum pick-up followed by in vitro fertilization, embryo genotyping, cloning of best breeders, etc. …”
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Disruption of Energy Metabolism and Reactive Oxygen Species Homeostasis in Honglian Type-Cytoplasmic Male Sterility (HL-CMS) Rice Pollen by Wang Mingyue, Zhao Weibo, Feng Xiaoya, Chen Yi, Li Junhao, Fu Jinmei, Yan Yingchun, Chu Zhaohui, Huang Wenchao

“…Therefore, we propose a model in which rice fertility is modulated by the levels of pollen carbohydrates and flavonoid metabolites, with impaired mitochondrial energy production and reduced flavonoid biosynthesis as the main causes of ROS accumulation and pollen abortion in rice.…”
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Recent Advances in Fiber-Optic Sensors for the Detection of Inorganic Acidic Gases by Lingnan Kong, Yuanke Gong, Xiaoyu Zhong, Yang Liu, Bo Wan, Quanhua Xie, Yuanyuan He, Xiaoling Peng, Haixing Chang, Dengjie Zhong, Huiling Liu, Nianbing Zhong

“…Abstract An acidic gas is an important basic chemical raw material used for synthesizing fertilizers, insecticides, explosives, dyes, and salts. …”
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The effectiveness of different bio preparations on the seed and market quality of organic produced soybean by Dimitrijević Snežana, Filipović Vladimir, Buntić Aneta, Milić Marija, Ugrenović Vladan, Popović Vera, Perić Vesna

“…For that purpose, mixtures of microbiological strains (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus simplex, Bacillus amiloliquefaciens, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus megatherium, Bradyrhizobium japonicum and Azotobacter chroococum) were used, with the addition of liquid fertilizers of plant origin enriched with K, Ca and Mg. …”
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Effects of Irrigation with Treated Slaughterhouse Effluent and <i>Bradyrhizobium</i> spp. Inoculation on Soybean Development and Productivity: Strategies for Sustainable Management by Ana Carolina Murad Lima, Lisiane Brichi, Lucas Renato Trevisan, André Leão de Souza Dominguez, Gustavo Nocera Santiago, Tamara Maria Gomes, Fabrício Rossi

“…In conclusion, treated effluent irrigation represents a sustainable strategy for soybean production, optimizing water and nutrient use while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.…”
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Potential of Cyanobacteria as biological agents to improve sweet corn (Zea mays saccharate) germination and growth by Sulistyowati Dwiwanti, Hartono Rudi, Tasrif Arifin, Purwani Jati, Wati Cheppy, Kasno Antonius

“…These microorganisms improve soil fertility by fixing nitrogen and producing bioactive compounds that enhance plant growth. …”
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