INFLUENCE OF SOWING TIME AND WEATHER FACTORS ON SEASONAL DYNAMICS OF APHIDS IN THREE WHEAT GROWING ZONES OF INDIA

Influence of sowing time and weather factors on seasonal dynamics of aphids in three wheat growing zones of India

A study was conducted to evaluate the relative population abundance of foliar aphid on wheat at three locations (Karnal, Niphad and Kharibari) sown on three different dates during rabi season of 2013-14 and 2014-15.The highest seasonal average population of aphids of 44.5 and 61.5 luau thank you cards aphids per tiller at Karnal and Niphad, respect

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in captive giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

IntroductionToxoplasma gondii, a globally zoonotic protozoan parasite, infects most warm-blooded animals including the giant panda, and poses a serious threat to the giant panda conservation.However, the seroprevalence and the risk factors for toxoplasmosis in giant pandas are unknown.Here we aimed to determine the seroprevalence of T.gondii in the

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Comparison of Soil Biology Quality in Organically and Conventionally Managed Agro-Ecosystems Using Microarthropods

duospiritalis.com Since management practices profoundly influence soil characteristics, the adoption of sustainable agro-ecological practices is essential for soil health conservation.We compared soil health in organic and conventional fields in the Abruzzi region (central Italy) by using (1) the soil biology quality (QBS) index (which expresses th

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