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Potential Economic Benefits from Plantain Integrated Pest Management Adoption: The Case of Coastal Rural Households in Ecuador
… Pest Management (IPM) technologies for plantain to benefit the poor in Ecuador. First, a socioeconomic analysis of plantain producers in the Ecuadorian coast is presented. Second, adoption rates for different size farms are estimated for use of various improved management practices. …
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Influence of Isoxaben Application Timing on Dissipation and Broadleaf Weed Control in Turf
… 0.008, and 0.007 ppm for dandelion, buckhorn plantain, white clover, black medic, and common lespedeza, respectively. In greenhouse experiments, isoxaben applied POST at 2.24 kg ai/ha suppressed the growth of Florida betony, black medic and white clover by 45, 65, and 66%, respectively, and …
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The release of nitrogen and carbohydrate from herbage during comminution
… sativa L.), chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), and plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.), collected in February, May, August, and November of 2015. The amount of N (as crude protein, CP) released during maceration of herbage varied 15-fold, with lucerne releasing the most (11.5 g/100 g DM) and plantain …
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Effects of photoperiod, temperature, and diet on the development of the banded woollybear, Pyrrharctia (Isia) isabella (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae).
… and were fed one of 6 artificial diets and fresh plantain. The times of moulting, head capsule widths, larval and pupal weights, and adult characteristics (fertility, sex) were recorded. Larvae were easily reared on bean, wheat germ, casein-wheat germ and fresh plantain, while casein, alfalfa, and …
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SEED DISPERSAL ROLE AND NUTRITIONAL STUDIES OF TWO SERRASALMID FRUGIVORE AMAZON FISH, BLACK PACU AND RED PACU
… feedstuffs (yuca or cassava, plátano or plantain, and pijuayo or peach palm) in black and red Pacu; 4) to examine the feasibility of incorporating cassava, plantain, and peach palm meal in formulated diets for black pacu; and 5) to evaluate and compare black pacu fingerling growth, feed …
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Grazing management strategies of diverse pastures on irrigated dairy farm systems : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
… (red clover and lucerne) and herbs (chicory and plantain). This thesis examined the effect of grazing management strategies in spring and autumn on herbage DM production, botanical composition, herbage quality, and milk production of lactating dairy cows grazing diverse pastures. Four field …
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Economic Impacts of Integrated Pest Management in Developing Countries: Evidence from the IPM CRSP
… The tomato IPM program in Albania, the plantain IPM program in Ecuador, and the tomato IPM program in Uganda resulted in net present values of approximately $8 million, $7 million and $1 million, respectively. Sensitivity analyses for each case were also conducted, and net benefits …
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Plant diversity and its effects on populations of cucumber beetles and their natural enemies in a cucurbit agroecosystem
… with goldenrod (<i>Solidago</i> spp.), English plantain (<i>Plantago lanceolata</i>), and marjoram (<i>Origanum</i> spp.) in 1996. This study demonstrated the potential value of increasing the diversity of a cucumber field to control insect pests (and thus reduce pesticide useage) as well as …
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Comparative assessment of the nutritional status of Haitian children during the transitional period in two Haitian communities
… available in the community, e.g., cassava, plantain and legumes. It is suggested that future research concentrate on the age composition of the family; specifically, are families composed of several children in the nutritionally vulnerable age category more prone to lower nutritional status …
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Landscape of the Past: The 1815 Log House at Western Kentucky University
… foot violet {Violapedala), and rattlesnake plantain {Goodyera pubescens), and should increase visitors' enjoyment of the entire display. A path connects the native garden to the house exhibit.
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Evaluation of herbicides for no-till corn establishment
… horseweed (Conyza canadensis), buckhorn plantain (Plantago lanceolata), field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), curly dock (Rumex crispus) and wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis). All four non-selective herbicides provided good overall weed control. The addition of 2,4-D or dicamba generally …
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Apple orchards feed and contaminate bees during, but even more so after bloom
… 21.4% foraging) on the understory of clover and plantain. This post bloom foraging also exposes honey bees to the highest concentration of pesticides across the entire foraging season (2322.89 ppb pesticides versus 181.8 during bloom, 569.84 in late summer, and 246.24 in fall). Therefore, post …
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Phosphorus Losses From Simulated Dairy Land Uses of Management Intensive Grazing and Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
… glomerata) and broad-leafed forage (buckhorn plantain [Plantago lanceolata], red clover [Trifolium pretense], and alfalfa [Medicago sativa]). The four land use treatments and two forage treatments had four replications for a total of 32 (4 land use treatments e n2 forage treatments e n ¤ …
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Biodiversity of phytoparasitic nematodes associated with Musaceae and fruit crops in Colombia
… and Radopholus have been recorded in plantain and fruit crops in Colombia. Despite of significant economic losses, taxonomic research on these taxa in Colombia is limited. This thesis focuses mainly on two composition components of biodiversity (species and genes) as a contribution to …
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Phosphorus Losses from Simulated Dairy Mangement Intensive Grazing Forage System
… forage treatment consisting of buckhorn plantain (Plantago lanceolata), red clover (Trifolium pratense), and alfalfa (Medicago sativa) were planted on the runoff release plots in early spring. Manure densities with no manure (control), a density simulating a low stocking density (low), …
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Factors associated with dietary diversity among women of reproductive age in Chongwe district, Zambia.
… from the grains, white roots and tubers and plantain food group. Socioeconomic factors (owning a TV and a cellphone), being trained in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) were seen to be associated with dietary diversity in this study. It was observed …
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Factors associated with dietary diversity among women of reproductive age in Chongwe district, Zambia.
… from the grains, white roots and tubers and plantain food group. Socioeconomic factors (owning a TV and a cellphone), being trained in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) were seen to be associated with dietary diversity in this study. It was observed …
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Evaluation of florpyrauxifen-benzyl for use in pastures and hayfields
… bulbous buttercup, Canada thistle, broadleaf plantain, plumeless thistle, and common ragweed. However, florpyrauxifen-benzyl + 2,4-D was less effective than other herbicides for controlling certain weeds, such as horsenettle. White clover was injured from florpyrauxifen-benzyl + 2,4-D, but was …
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Quantitative analysis and metabonomic study of phytoestrogens in Africans
… in six African staple foods: beans, cassava, plantain, pumpkin leaves 'ugu', rice and yam. The results showed that pumpkin leaves contained the highest amount of phytoestrogens analysed (5.66 - 12.68 ptg/g) whilst rice contaned the least amount of phytoestrogens (0.58 - 1.17 4g/g). In …
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