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View article: Characterization of cactus pear ( <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> ) production systems and analysis of the adoption and economic viability of spineless cactus for animal feed in four continents
Characterization of cactus pear ( <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> ) production systems and analysis of the adoption and economic viability of spineless cactus for animal feed in four continents Open
With rapid climate change, identifying resilient crops and livestock is urgent. Cactus pear is one such crop, providing both food and feed under harsh conditions. Using data from 736 farmers, this study characterizes cactus pear production…
View article: Prospects of the sugarcane industry in Fiji for carbon sequestration and environmental sustainability amidst changing climate: a critical overview
Prospects of the sugarcane industry in Fiji for carbon sequestration and environmental sustainability amidst changing climate: a critical overview Open
Fiji, a South Pacific island nation relies on its longstanding sugarcane industry for economic growth. However, this industry is threatened by climate change (CC), endangering lives and the economy. Sugarcane production has been declining …
View article: Global research landscape of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in agricultural science
Global research landscape of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) in agricultural science Open
The cultivation of unconventional or underutilized crops, such as Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI), under a climate change scenario is an important subject and has been increasingly studied in agricultural research. Therefore, a scientometric st…
View article: Chemodiversity and antimicrobial activities of <i>Eucalyptus</i> spp. essential oils
Chemodiversity and antimicrobial activities of <i>Eucalyptus</i> spp. essential oils Open
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View article: Assessing the proximate compositions of indigenous forage species in Yemen’s pastoral rangelands
Assessing the proximate compositions of indigenous forage species in Yemen’s pastoral rangelands Open
Plant diversity in southern Yemen is crucial for maintaining rangeland ecosystem functions. This diversity contributes to the resilience of local pastoral communities, by providing essential forage and resources. However, high stocking den…
View article: Evaluation of selected fodder species for alley cropping systems
Evaluation of selected fodder species for alley cropping systems Open
This study examined various shrub species integrated into field crops (wheat, vetch, barley), including leguminous varieties (), species (Medicago arborea, Colutea istria, Coronilla glauca AtriplexA. canescens, A. nummularia, A. undulataOp…
View article: Chemodiversity and Antimicrobial Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils
Chemodiversity and Antimicrobial Activities of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils Open
The leaf essential oils from five Eucalyptus spp.: E. astringens, E. camaldulensis, E. lehmanii, E. leucoxylon and E. sideroxylon growing in the same plantation area and conditions (plants with the same age and subjected to the same agrono…
View article: Genetic variability, characters association and principal component study for morphological and fodder quality of Opuntia and Nopalea sp. in India
Genetic variability, characters association and principal component study for morphological and fodder quality of Opuntia and Nopalea sp. in India Open
A morphological and quality analysis of 64 global core collections of cactus genotypes was conducted using 30 growth and fodder quality traits. Results indicated a high coefficient of variation for primary cladode perimeter (91.0%), root f…
View article: Effect of using trailing perforated pipe on irrigation efficiency for maize production
Effect of using trailing perforated pipe on irrigation efficiency for maize production Open
The present study aimed to evaluate the trailing perforated pipe effect on irrigation efficiency and maize production using UPVC pipe with 200 mm inside diameter. The orifices were located at 75 cm spacing (the same spacing between furrows…
View article: Estimation of Genetic Variance Components by Using Triple Test Cross in Cotton (Gosssypium barbadense L.)
Estimation of Genetic Variance Components by Using Triple Test Cross in Cotton (Gosssypium barbadense L.) Open
T HIS STUDY was done at Sakha Experimental Station, ARC, Egypt, during three seasons (2020-2022).Triple test cross manner was employed to disclose epistasis, additive, and dominance components of genetic variability for cotton yield, its c…
View article: Does Maturity Change the Chemical-Bromatological Makeup of Cladodes in Spineless Forage Cactus?
Does Maturity Change the Chemical-Bromatological Makeup of Cladodes in Spineless Forage Cactus? Open
In Kutch (Gujarat District, India), there is a growing concern about the lack of good quality forage owing to the arid climate and poor soil health. Opuntia ficus-indica has been increasingly recognized as a drought-resilient forage in ari…
View article: Nutritive Value of Ajuga iva as a Pastoral Plant for Ruminants: Plant Phytochemicals and In Vitro Gas Production and Digestibility
Nutritive Value of Ajuga iva as a Pastoral Plant for Ruminants: Plant Phytochemicals and In Vitro Gas Production and Digestibility Open
This study aims to evaluate the nutritive value of Ajuga iva (A. iva) harvested from three distinct altitude regions in Tunisia (Dougga, Mograne, and Nabeul). The chemical composition, phenolic concentration, gas production, and in vitro d…
View article: Evaluation of rainwater harvesting and shrub establishment methods for sustainable watershed management in northern Afghanistan
Evaluation of rainwater harvesting and shrub establishment methods for sustainable watershed management in northern Afghanistan Open
Watershed rangelands in Northern Afghanistan provide various ecosystem services that support the local people’s livelihoods, but they are now highly degraded essentially due to the continuous high grazing pressure and recurrent droughts. E…
View article: Erratum to: Impact of rangeland enclosure and seasonal grazing on protected and unprotected rangelands in Chakwal region, Pakistan
Erratum to: Impact of rangeland enclosure and seasonal grazing on protected and unprotected rangelands in Chakwal region, Pakistan Open
The article “Impact of rangeland enclosure and seasonal grazing on protected and unprotected rangelands in Chakwal region, Pakistan”, written by ISLAM Muhammad, RAZZAQ Abdul, ZUBAIR Muhammad, HASSAN Sawsan, AHMAD Sarfraz, GUL Shamim, RISCH…
View article: Survival, morphological variability, and performance of<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>in a semi-arid region of India
Survival, morphological variability, and performance of<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>in a semi-arid region of India Open
Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) can survive extreme environmental condition and is known for its fodder potential in many parts of the world. The morphological diversity of 15 introduced accessions was evaluated at Jhansi, Ut…
View article: Impact of rangeland enclosure and seasonal grazing on protected and unprotected rangelands in Chakwal region, Pakistan
Impact of rangeland enclosure and seasonal grazing on protected and unprotected rangelands in Chakwal region, Pakistan Open
Scrub rangelands support livestock grazing and provide ecosystem services to their inhabitants. The present study was conducted in Chakwal, an important tract of the Pothwar Plateau, which sustains herds of small domestic and nomadic rumin…
View article: Tapping Into the Environmental Co-benefits of Improved Tropical Forages for an Agroecological Transformation of Livestock Production Systems
Tapping Into the Environmental Co-benefits of Improved Tropical Forages for an Agroecological Transformation of Livestock Production Systems Open
Livestock are critical for incomes, livelihoods, nutrition and ecosystems management throughout the global South. Livestock production and the consumption of livestock-based foods such as meat, cheese, and milk is, however, under global sc…
View article: Characterizing Biomass Yield and Nutritional Value of Selected Indigenous Range Species from Arid Tunisia
Characterizing Biomass Yield and Nutritional Value of Selected Indigenous Range Species from Arid Tunisia Open
Rangelands of Tunisia show a great indigenous species diversity with considerable potential as forage for livestock. However, information on their fodder yield and quality is scanty and restricted to few species. The objective of the study…
View article: Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) Productivity, Proximal Composition and Soil Parameters as Affected by Planting Time and Agronomic Management in a Semi-Arid Region of India
Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) Productivity, Proximal Composition and Soil Parameters as Affected by Planting Time and Agronomic Management in a Semi-Arid Region of India Open
Study of appropriate planting time and response to agronomic management practices is imperative for the newly introduced cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.) into a semi-arid region of India. Responses of cactus pear to agronomic …
View article: Assessment of soil surface scarification and reseeding with sulla (<i>Hedysarum coronarium</i> L.) of degraded Mediterranean semi-arid rangelands
Assessment of soil surface scarification and reseeding with sulla (<i>Hedysarum coronarium</i> L.) of degraded Mediterranean semi-arid rangelands Open
Climate change and degradation of natural resources pose daunting challenges in arid and semi-arid rangelands of southern Mediterranean region. Overcoming these challenges requires considerable management actions efforts. In this context, …
View article: Seed Oil Content, Yield and Fiber Quality Traits in Some Egyptian Cotton Genotypes
Seed Oil Content, Yield and Fiber Quality Traits in Some Egyptian Cotton Genotypes Open
This work was done at Sakha Agricultural Research Station,during 2018 and 2019 seasons.The aim was evaluating cottonseed oil content,yield and its components and fiber traits of some Egyptian genotypes to improve seed oil content with the …
View article: Capacity strengthening of different stakeholders to prompt cactus pear plantation and use
Capacity strengthening of different stakeholders to prompt cactus pear plantation and use Open
Report about a series of field days and on job training to prompt cactus pear plantation and use
View article: The Effect of Soil Volume Availability on Opuntia ficus-indica Canopy and Root Growth
The Effect of Soil Volume Availability on Opuntia ficus-indica Canopy and Root Growth Open
The study investigated the effect of soil volume restriction on the below- and above-ground growth of Opuntia ficus-indica through understanding the limit imposed by root confinement via different soil volumes on root and canopy architectu…
View article: Promoting the Use of Cactus Pear to Enhance Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-arid Areas of India
Promoting the Use of Cactus Pear to Enhance Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-arid Areas of India Open
Small holder farmers in semi-arid environments have limited resources to improve the supply of animal feeds. Cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is an ideal candidate that can grow in degraded land with minimum inputs. However, proven agron…
View article: Effect of sowing techniques on yield and rainfall productivity of pearl millet in gardud soil of north Kordofan state
Effect of sowing techniques on yield and rainfall productivity of pearl millet in gardud soil of north Kordofan state Open
Pearl millet is grown in environments that are drought-prone areas. The climate change is expected to increase vulnerability in all agro-ecological zones through rising temperature and more erratic rainfall, which will have drastic consequ…
View article: Finding a Suitable Niche for Cultivating Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) as an Integrated Crop in Resilient Dryland Agroecosystems of India
Finding a Suitable Niche for Cultivating Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) as an Integrated Crop in Resilient Dryland Agroecosystems of India Open
Climate change poses a significant threat to agroecosystems, especially in the dry areas, characterized by abrupt precipitation pattern and frequent drought events. Ideal crops, tolerant to these events, such as cactus, can perform well un…
View article: The effect of soil volume on the growth of roots and canopy of <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>
The effect of soil volume on the growth of roots and canopy of <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> Open
The influence of soil volume on root development and canopy growth rates of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) was studied at Palermo University, Italy, in 20142016. In November 2014, 60 1-year-old O. ficus-indica cladodes were planted in …
View article: Effects of climate change and grazing pressure on shrub communities of West Asian rangelands
Effects of climate change and grazing pressure on shrub communities of West Asian rangelands Open
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the vulnerability of the important rangeland shrub, Atriplex leucoclada (Boiss) to both climate change and livestock grazing, within the Syrian rangelands as a representative landscape type …