PHENOTYPIC DIMENSIONS OF SPIRITUALITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN CHINA, INDIA, AND THE UNITED STATES


Effect of continuous v. daytime grazing on feed intake and growth of sheep grazing in a semi-arid grassland steppe

In the Inner Mongolian steppe, China, sheep generally graze during daytime and are kept in yards overnight.Hence, nutrients are not returned to the grassland, which might reduce its long-term productivity.Furthermore, the restricted grazing time may limit forage intake and thus the performance of sheep.The aim of this study was therefore to evaluat

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Evaluation of Soil Conservation Structures in Sloppy Lands of Sohawa Area for Soil Moisture and Fertility Conservation

Pothohar region of the Punjab, Pakistan is rain-fed with undulating topography.Soils of the area are predominantly loose with low water retention capacity and are vulnerable to erosion.Erratic and high intensity rainfall causes land erosion in the area producing gullies and gorges.Therefore, agriculture in the area faces twin menace of soil erosion

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The effects of detergent, sodium tripoly-phosphate and ethoxyled oleyl-cetyl alcohol on metabolic parameters of the fungus Trichothecium roseum link

The degradation of detergents that are dispersed in water and soil partially depends on the metabolic activities of fungi.Among the fungi that have this ability, Deuteromycetes are particularly noted for their biochemical characteristics.Taking this into account, it was of interest to analyze the influence Long-sleeve of detergent and its main comp

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