Chitosan and its oligosaccharides, a promising option for sustainable crop production- a review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115331
Abstract: Chitosan in both native and degraded form (oligosaccharides) acts as a growth promoter and generate responses associated with both primary and secondary metabolism in plants. Chitosan and its oligosaccharides enhance photosynthesis by amplifying the activities… read more here.
Keywords: oligosaccharides promising; chitosan oligosaccharides; option sustainable; sustainable crop ... See more keywords
Policy support for sustainable crop intensification in Eastern Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2017.08.012
Abstract: Abstract Sustainable Crop Intensification (SCI) has been recognized as a means to increase crop productivity and improve rural livelihoods by governments and development partners in Sub Saharan Africa. Designing and implementing policies that address the… read more here.
Keywords: policy; eastern africa; policy support; crop intensification ... See more keywords
Environmental and Health Impacts of Crop Residue Burning: Scope of Sustainable Crop Residue Management Practices
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084753
Abstract: The burning of crop residue in the open field has become a significant concern for climate change mitigation efforts worldwide. This practice has led to air quality impairment, smog, haze, heat waves, and different health… read more here.
Keywords: crop; health; crop residue; sustainable crop ... See more keywords