Thomas Döring

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How can agricultural field stations respond to increasingly variable weather?

In the past, agricultural field stations (AFS) have provided important insights into cropping systems, and research conducted there has greatly helped to optimize these systems. However, with...

11 August 2021 4,992 7 View

What is the current distribution of the weed Filago arvensis in Germany and neighbouring countries?

Recently we found the weed species Filago arvensis on a fallowed sandy field in Thyrow, East Germany; the field is part of a long-term trial on cropping systems, with the fallow being one of the...

25 June 2016 4,483 4 View

How can we reconcile the competing demands for organic carbon in agriculture, i.e. C for biofuels (e.g. from maize) vs. C for soil fertility?

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is an essential component of soil fertility, but to maintain SOC levels, the soil depends on crop residue input. On the other hand, biofuel production, e.g. CH4 from...

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How can Paubrasilia echinata best be protected - and what is the role of instrument bow makers?

The wood of the endangered tree species Paubrasilia echinata (previously Caesalpinia echinata), has traditionally been used for making string instrument bows. Currently, there is a discussion...

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