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What are the effects of transgenic DNA in the soil food web? What consequences, if any will these have on soil health?
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Estrus detection is very important to enhance fertility in livestock. I am interested in learning new technologies/approaches that maximize the conception and fertility of bovine species.
01 January 2019 8,481 15 View
I am interested in learning more about the abundance and diversity of soil invertebrates. As tropical zones show high diversity above ground, I wonder whether the same is reflected by the...
12 December 2018 7,577 3 View
Meliponiculture is the cultivation/raising of stingless bees species. These are native to central and south America and in many indigenous communities they have been kept/managed for millennia. I...
08 August 2018 4,848 4 View
Too often the discussion around the concept of sustainability is linked to the environment, the economy and the social issues however achieving a sustainable development must be supported by...
04 April 2018 7,872 7 View
Food production out-puts from cities can be significant and since urbanization is on the rise worldwide I would like to learn more specifically what is/are the impact/s of growing food in cities.
04 April 2018 3,476 4 View
Inevitably any farming activity disturbs the soil and with it, soil organic matter (SOM) will decrease, or even be lost completely (e.g.: desertification). How long will it take to restore a soil...
03 March 2018 745 19 View
What are the best indicators of soil health and how can these be measured? Also, can soil health test results be employed reliably to determine fertilizer needs?
03 March 2018 1,313 26 View
How can soil fungi and ectomycorrhyzae be detected in the soil? Is there a simple method that can be used to demonstrate their presence when you are in the field with farmers?
03 March 2018 8,721 6 View
In other words, what is the difference between having livestock in a pasture with trees, versus a state of the art silvopasture? Also, are there any different approaches that should be considered...
03 March 2018 1,457 4 View
What can be suggested to design farms so that mutualism between animals and their plant partners may increase efficacy to enhance the sustainability of food production systems?
03 March 2018 8,921 3 View
Is fire use a viable tool to manage agricultural land? What knowledge and information is needed to make this approach to land management most sustainable?
03 March 2018 6,550 4 View
Agroecology is emerging quickly as the alternative paradigm for sustainable food production. However, How can agroecology allow the integration of the three components of the classic...
03 March 2018 5,571 6 View
What fruit and vegetables plant species respond best to the application of biofertilizers like compost tea?
03 March 2018 6,565 25 View
How is plant nutrition being affected since the widespread use of highly soluble synthetic fertilizers to more complex, organic soil amendments, that are typically applied on organic farms?
03 March 2018 697 14 View
Is hydrogen peroxide use a reliable method to test qualitatively, the microbial abundance on a soil sample? Can anyone explain the chemistry of the process? What strains of aerobic bacteria are...
02 February 2018 5,972 4 View
If the charm of academic life focuses on inspiring others to learn, sharing new knowledge, spark imagination to solve problems and keep on learning it would be absurd to think about retiring....
01 January 1970 9,025 3 View
As the human population continues to grow and as cities around the world continue to expand with inevitable consequences on the environment and more associated issues (water quality, waste...
01 January 1970 8,326 9 View
I find that inequalities are increasing in the dissemination of knowledge due to the publication costs, despite the opportunities given by the plethora of journals. More specifically, what is the...
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