Competition effects and economic scenarios in an agroforestry system with cereal crops and wood plantations: a case study in the Po Valley (Italy)

Abstract. Daryono BS, Ramlah, Pabendon MB. 2020. Local food diversification of foxtail millet (Setaria italica) cultivars in West Sulawesi, Indonesia: A case study of diversity and local culture. Biodiversitas 21: 67-73. Foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P.Beauv.) is one of the non-rice cereal crops that has long been domesticated in the world, including West Sulawesi-Indonesia as an alternative food crop instead of rice on local culture. Traditional millet cultivars may become an indispensable part of the local culture and traditions of millet-growing people across Asia over many generations. The existence of this germplasm in West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia has been observed morphologically and showed a close relationship with local culture. A total of six traditional millet cultivars (Tarreang) with different morphological characteristics have been found in this region and still preserved sustainably by the local farmers along with their local culture and traditions. The tradition of Sayyang pattu’duq may become a good example of this relationship. In this tradition, some traditional food is made by the local people like porridge tarreang, jelly tarreang, buras tarreang, jepa golla mamea, jepa anjoroi, dodol tarreang, also widely presented and used as a symbol in important ceremonies, such as celebrations in the month of Muharram, completed Al-Qur'an for children, weddings, births or show the baby's. This information may be useful as guidance for conservation and millet breeding programs in the future.

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Impact of Pesticide and Fertilizer on Human Health: A Case Study in Godawari Area, Lalitpur, Nepal

The Geographic Base ◽

10.3126/tgb.v6i0.26168 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 65-76

Author(s):

Nirmala Basnet ◽

Chabbi Lal Chidi

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Scientific Study ◽

Protection System ◽

Cereal Crops ◽

Chemical Fertilizers ◽

Level Data ◽

Different Types ◽

Vegetable Farming ◽

Local Farmers

Different types of pesticides and chemical fertilizers are in use in Nepal which is harmful for human health. These chemical fertilizers and pesticides are beyond the limitation and restriction. However, scientific study is very limited in Nepal. So, this study aims to assess the situation of use and protection system of pesticides users. This study is based on field level data of Godawari area of Lalitpur district. In Godawari area, Urea and DAP are mostly used for cereal crops and potash is mostly for vegetables. Pesticides and fertilizers are mostly used in vegetable farming but protection system during the use of pesticides and fertilizer is not satisfactory. So, these chemicals have been negatively affecting on the health of the local farmers.

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Asymmetric effects of cereal crops on agricultural economic growth: a case study of India

SN Business & Economics ◽

10.1007/s43546-021-00166-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (12) ◽

Author(s):

Surbhi Bansal ◽

Pushp Kumar ◽

Shan Mohammad ◽

Nazim Ali ◽

Mohd Arshad Ansari

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Agricultural Economic ◽

Cereal Crops ◽

Asymmetric Effects

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Eulerian and Lagrangian perspectives on a Foehn event in the Alpine region

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-4713 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Lukas Jansing ◽

Michael Sprenger

Keyword(s):

Cross Sections ◽

Synoptic Situation ◽

Wind Fields ◽

Mountain Meteorology ◽

Time Step ◽

Po Valley ◽

Long Duration ◽

First Results ◽

Diabatic Processes

Foehn-related research has a long-standing tradition in mountain meteorology. In this context, the reason for Foehn air warming and the factors determining the descent of the air into the valleys have gained particular interest. Here, we readdress those research questions by combining a COSMO model hindcast at 1 km horizontal and 10 min temporal resolution with air parcel trajectories for a South Foehn case study in November 2016. The sub-synoptic situation in the model is studied using horizonal cross sections at different levels. Vertical cross sections in the Po valley and along the axes of major Foehn valleys complement the Eulerian analysis.The selected event is characterized by its long duration, a far northern extent and exceptionally strong gusts. A low-level jet is discernible west of the Alps and a pronounced north-south pressure gradient develops. A striking feature is the strong tilt of the isentropes downstream of the Alpine crest. Trajectories reveal the versatile pathways of air parcels over major Alpine passes before they descend into the Foehn valleys. Differences with respect to upstream ascent and descent are observed for the different valleys. By tracing meteorological variables along the trajectories, the relative importance of adiabatic and diabatic processes for the Foehn air warming is quantified. The properties of air parcels that descend into the valleys or stay at higher levels are contrasted in order to identify factors that determine the descent.The case study will set the scene for a forthcoming detailed analysis of Foehn flows based on online trajectories that make use of the wind fields at every model time step. The analysis will be extended to a number of cases representing the different South Foehn varieties. We will trace the temperature tendencies due to all diabatic processes (cloud processes, radiation, turbulence) along the trajectories in order to quantify their respective importance for Foehn air warming. First results in this extended framework will be presented.

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Seasonal variations in the chemical composition of particulate matter: a case study in the Po Valley. Part I: macro-components and mass closure

Environmental Science and Pollution Research ◽

10.1007/s11356-013-2067-1 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 3999-4009 ◽

Cited By ~ 65

Author(s):

C. Perrino ◽

M. Catrambone ◽

S. Dalla Torre ◽

E. Rantica ◽

T. Sargolini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Particulate Matter ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Seasonal Variations ◽

Mass Closure ◽

Po Valley

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Stonemeal of amazon soils with sediments from reservoirs: a case study of remineralization of the tucuruí degraded land for agroforest reclamation

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências ◽

10.1590/s0001-37652013000100003 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 85 (1) ◽

pp. 23-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

SUZI H. THEODORO ◽

OTHON H. LEONARDOS ◽

EDUARDO ROCHA ◽

IRIS MACEDO ◽

KLEYSSON G. REGO

Keyword(s):

Agroforestry System ◽

Geochemical Data ◽

Crushed Rock ◽

Degraded Land ◽

Family Farmers ◽

Order Of Magnitude ◽

Agricultural Use ◽

Fertility Potential ◽

Area Of Influence

This study suggests the employment of accumulated sediments in the reservoir of Tucuruí (Pará /Brazil) to remineralize the surrounding degraded soils. The approach was based on the principles of stonemeal technology. It suggests that the soil can be rejuvenated by crushed rocks rich in macro and micronutrients. Removal of the sediments for agricultural use will bring benefits to family farmers and increase the life cycle of the reservoir and, therefore, energy generation. Geochemical data on retained sediments, soils and rocks in the area of influence of the reservoir were evaluated regarding nutrient transport mechanisms and soil-fertility potential. Results show that sediments from the reservoir contain nutrients levels at least one order of magnitude greater than average Amazon region soils. Our data on soil use and occupation in the region show the degradation areas which could be recovered by stonemeal techniques. Thence, an Agroforestry System was installed, with 12 plots where different mixtures of sediments removed from the reservoir were used, along with crushed rock with or without the addition of NPK and manure. The experiments showed that maximum crop yield and plant growth were attained in the plots where a mixture of sediments, crushed rocks and manure were added.

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