Is dry soil planting an adaptation strategy for maize cultivation in semi-arid Tanzania?
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DOI: 10.1007/s12571-017-0742-7
Abstract: Agriculture has the greatest potential to lift the African continent out of poverty and alleviate hunger. Among the countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania has an abundance of natural resources and major agricultural potential. However, one… read more here.
Keywords: semi arid; soil planting; tanzania; dry soil ... See more keywords
Eprinomectin antiparasitic affects survival, reproduction and behavior of Folsomia candida biomarker, and its toxicity depends on the type of soil.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2019.103262
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of the antiparasitic agent eprinomectin in two subtropical soils, using ecotoxicological lethality, reproduction and avoidance behavior tests with springtails (Folsomia candida). Eprinomectin concentrations were 0… read more here.
Keywords: folsomia candida; reproduction; dry soil; soil ... See more keywords
Influence of Soil Moisture on Bioaccumulation, Growth, and Recruitment of Folsomia candida Exposed to Phenanthrene-Polluted Soil.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c07497
Abstract: Climate change has resulted in an increased occurrence of summer droughts in large parts of the world. Low soil moisture has marked impacts on the physiology of soil invertebrates and lowers degradation rates of organic… read more here.
Keywords: water content; soil water; recruitment; dry soil ... See more keywords