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Evidence synthesis on the impact of genome editing on plant breeding
(2020-11-27)Genome editing techniques such as CRISPR/Cas, TALENs, Zinc-Finger Nucleases, Meganucleases, Oligonucleotide-Directed Mutagenesis and Base editing enable a targeted modification of DNA sequences in a site-directed manner. ... -
Experiments to improve the quality of sex-sorted fresh and frozen porcine spermatozoa
(2007-07-10)Experiments to improve the quality of sex-sorted fresh and frozen porcine spermatozoaFor several reasons the demand for sex sorted porcine spermatozoa has been expressed. This includes ... -
Exploitation of synergistic effects between semiochemicals and Metarhizium brunneum against soil pests
(2016-08-23)Root-feeding insects, such as the larvae of the western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and wireworms Agriotes spp. Eschscholtz (Coleoptera: Elateridae), the larvae ... -
Exploring the interactions of bacterial secondary symbionts (BSS) in wheat aphids, Sitobion avenae F. with parasitoids
(2015-11-20)Bacterial secondary symbionts (BSS) are renowned for their capacity to protect their hosts against natural enemies. Sitobion avenae (F.) is recently reported for Hamiltonella defensa and Regiella insecticola infections. ... -
Exploring the Potential of Deep Learning for Precision Livestock Farming of Pigs
(2023-06-16)With increasing occupancy densities, larger group sizes and intense farming conditions of pigs, the monitoring process of these animals takes on an important and pro-active role in the farm management system. At the same ... -
Export potential for pork produced under higher animal welfare standards: A comparative study of market trends and consumer preferences
(2024-05-08)Pork production has developed steadily in Germany over the past 30 years. The increasing demand from the exporting slaughter companies and increasing producer prices have led pig farmers to invest in their production. As ... -
Export vegetable supply chains, household labour allocation and poverty effects among small producers – Evidence from Northern Tanzania
(2018-08-13)Throughout the past years, global agri-food systems have been deeply evolving with the rise and consolidation of modern supply chains. The emergence and increasing role played by these modern supply chains have been prompted ... -
Expression and Function of Mouse Pelota Gene
(2002-02-14)Expression and function of the pelota gene has originally been characterized in Drosophila. A loss-of-function mutation in Drosophila pelota was found to result in male infertility. ... -
Expression and functional analysis of murine Brunol1 and Brunol4, members of Elav/Bruno family
(2007-01-08)In the present study, Expression and functional analysis of murine Brunol1 and Brunol4, were performedMurine Brunol1 is a novel mouse gene related to elav/Bruno family of genes ... -
Factors determining success and failure of development projects in Lesotho
(2007-06-11)Natural deterioration is visible everywhere throughout Lesotho. This study aims to provide insights into factors favouring the outcomes of development projects in the natural resource sector. ... -
Factors regulating the population dynamics and damage potential of pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus F.) on crops of oilseed rape
(2014-05-15)The pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus (Fabricius) (Col.: Nitidulidae) is one of the most important pests of oilseed brassicas in Europe. Due to extensive use of pyrethroids and the limited supply of registered insecticide ... -
Factors stimulating germination of Plasmodiophora brassicae resting spores
(2022-12-07)Cruciferous crops have significant economic value as vegetables, edible and industrial oil sources, animal feeds, manure and biofuel. Clubroot caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, a worldwide spread soil-borne disease ... -
Failures and Interventions on Agricultural Markets at the International, National and Regional Scale
(2015-05-19)This dissertation discusses market distortions on several scales. According to the overarching theoretical framework, distortions arise either from malfunctions in one market, or are introduced by policymakers. The ... -
Farm Production Diversity and Dietary Quality in Smallholder Farm Households
(2017-01-13)Investments in agricultural modernization have resulted in remarkable progress in food production over the last century. As a consequence, the global number and the proportion of undernourished people has fallen significantly. ... -
Farmers, Peers, and Traders. Application of social networks in modern agricultural systems
(2020-04-30)Social networks can serve as an instrument to link agents with each other over space and time. The emerging pattern can display the flow of information, the diffusion of technology or the trade flow of products between all ... -
Farming systems and landscape context: effects on biodiversity and biocontrol
(2005-05-27)The intensification of agricultural practices and the increase of area under agricultural production, which was accompanied by a destruction of perennial habitats, made agriculture to one ... -
Farmland biodiversity and associated ecosystem services across tropical rural- urban landscapes
(2022-07-20)Driven by the unprecedented growth of human populations, cities all over the globe are expanding. Especially Asia and Africa are hotspots of current and future urbanization. As cities grow, they extend in area, sprawling ... -
Feldfrüchte für die Biogaserzeugung – Index der relativen Anbauwürdigkeit (IrA)
(2020-12-18)Biogas plants that are mainly fed with maize, often show a lack of trace elements, especially of cobalt and nickel. The reason for this is the low absorption capacity of maize of these process-relevant trace elements. To ... -
Festigkeit von Zuckerrüben – Ursachen für Sortenunterschiede und die Auswirkungen auf Beschädigung und Lagerungsverluste
(2022-11-16)Extending the processing campaign can increase efficiency in sugar production by reducing sugar factories' fixed costs. However, this requires an extended storage period for the sugar beet between harvest and processing, ...