Just Preservation,
2019
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Just Preservation, Adrian Treves, Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila, William S. Lynn
Animal Sentience
We are failing to protect the biosphere. Novel views of conservation, preservation, and sustainability are surfacing in the wake of consensus about our failures to prevent extinction or slow climate change. We argue that the interests and well-being of non-humans, youth, and future generations of both human and non-human beings (futurity) have too long been ignored in consensus-based, anthropocentric conservation. Consensus-based stakeholder-driven processes disadvantage those absent or without a voice and allow current adult humans and narrow, exploitative interests to dominate decisions about the use of nature over its preservation for futurity of all life. We propose that authentically non-anthropocentric …
Following The Seed: Investigating Seed Saving And Network Creation In The Appalachian Region Of Southeastern Ohio,
2019
Antioch New England Graduate School
Following The Seed: Investigating Seed Saving And Network Creation In The Appalachian Region Of Southeastern Ohio, Molly Hicks
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
Since the beginning of agriculture, seeds have been cultivated, saved, and exchanged by farmers each year to ensure the success of future crops adapted to local environments. Yet, over ninety percent of our diverse vegetable and fruit crop varieties have been lost due to the industrialization and commercialization of seeds. Industrial agriculture has caused a great homogenization of crop varieties, but locally adapted seeds and their seed savers do still exist on the fringe, and across the world. There is a small but growing body of research on agri-food networks in Western and developing countries where advocates are working to …
Why Csas Matter: (Re)Localizing For People-Based Food Networks,
2019
Claremont Colleges
Why Csas Matter: (Re)Localizing For People-Based Food Networks, Gretchen Alexander
Scripps Senior Theses
This thesis details the history of Claremont Market Shares, a Community Sourced Agriculture (CSA) project based out of Claremont, California. By using this project as a jumping off point for discussing local food networks, buzzwords such as "organic" and "local" are analyzed and re-defined. I argue for a people-based food network model over the currently popular 'place-based' that prioritizes producer-consumer relationships. The CSA functions as a sustainable model of this ideology.
Shizen Nōhō: Restoring The Relationship Between Food, Nature, And People In Japan,
2019
Claremont Colleges
Shizen Nōhō: Restoring The Relationship Between Food, Nature, And People In Japan, Katharine Graham
Scripps Senior Theses
In Japan’s postwar era, agriculture has become highly industrialized, involving heavy machinery, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides, all in the name of “progress.” Through employing such practices, humans have attempted to improve upon nature’s way of doing things, and in turn have degraded the soil’s fertility, natural ecosystems, and human health. In response to this, Shizen Nōhō has emerged in Japan as an alternative way of cultivating food. Shizen Nōhō practitioners challenge the notion that we need chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery to farm successfully. Rather, they advocate for a way of growing food that functions seamlessly with natural ecosystems. This …
Landscaping For Season Long Color,
2019
Utah State University
Landscaping For Season Long Color, Jaydee Gunnell, Sheriden M. Hansen, Linden Greenhalgh, Holly Christley
All Current Publications
This fact sheet describes plants that can give landscapes color all season long with blooms in spring, summer, fall and winter interests. It includes a listing of trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, ground covers, bulbs, and ornamental grasses.
Spotted Lanternfly [Lycorma Delicatula (White)],
2019
Utah State University
Spotted Lanternfly [Lycorma Delicatula (White)], Lori R. Spears, Ann Mull
All Current Publications
This fact sheet describes spotted lanternfly, an invasive planthopper that is native to China and first detected in the U.S. in 2014. It includes information on plant hosts, damage symptoms, life history, monitoring, and management,
Minimizing Regrowth When Removing Russia Olive = Points To Consider,
2019
Utah State University
Minimizing Regrowth When Removing Russia Olive = Points To Consider, Dennis Worwood, Ron Patterson, Steve Price
All Current Publications
This fact sheet provides the results of a variety of trials conducted to gain a greater understanding of the patterns of Russian olive regrowth and determine management practices that reduce the regrowth potential of mechanically-removed Russian olive.
A Guide To Municipal Water Conservation Pricing In Utah,
2019
North Carolina State University
A Guide To Municipal Water Conservation Pricing In Utah, Eric C. Edwards, Sara A. Sutherland
All Current Publications
This fact sheet provides information on the use of price to encourage water conservation in Utah.
Vegetable Irrigation: Leafy Greens,
2019
Utah State University
Vegetable Irrigation: Leafy Greens, Dan Drost, Tiffany Maughan
All Current Publications
Different irrigation methods are commonly used to irrigate leafy greens, each with different management considerations. Furrow irrigation is quite common but many growers are converting to use drip irrigation to save water, improve plant growth, and optimize productivity. Regardless of the irrigation system used, there are some basic principles to understand that will help ensure proper irrigation. This fact sheet discusses these basic principles.
Strawberry Cultivars For The Intermountain West - Research Report,
2019
Utah State University
Strawberry Cultivars For The Intermountain West - Research Report, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black, Shengrui Yao, Robert Flynn
All Current Publications
This fact sheet reports on a strawberry cultivar trial conducted at New Mexico State University’s Alcalade facility.
Leadership Keys: Unlocking Doors To Success,
2019
Utah State University
Leadership Keys: Unlocking Doors To Success, Cindy Nelson
All Current Publications
This leadership curriculum is designed to teach leadership skills to adolescents using the leadership keys theme and fun, hands-on activities. The five lessons are intended to be used in a series, but lessons and activities may be successfully used individually.
Greater Sage-Grouse Translocations: The Science Behind Utah's Conservation Policy,
2019
Utah State University
Greater Sage-Grouse Translocations: The Science Behind Utah's Conservation Policy, Michel Kohl, Melissa Chelak, Terry Messmer
All Current Publications
This fact sheet discusses the history of translocating greater sage-grouse in Utah. This includes information on protocols, success rates, and genetic implications.
Identifying And Preventing Porcupine Damage To Trees,
2019
Utah State University
Identifying And Preventing Porcupine Damage To Trees, Michael R. Kuhns, Megan Dettenmaier, Jessica Tegt
All Current Publications
This fact sheet describes the basic ecology and behavior of the porcupine and identifies ways to determine if porcupines are damaging trees on your property. We explain specific techniques for protecting trees and property from porcupine damage.
Effective Plant Discrimination Based On The Combination Of Local Binary Pattern Operators And Multiclass Support Vector Machine Methods,
2019
Edith Cowan University
Effective Plant Discrimination Based On The Combination Of Local Binary Pattern Operators And Multiclass Support Vector Machine Methods, Vi N T Le, Beniamin Apopei, Kamal Alameh
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Accurate crop and weed discrimination plays a critical role in addressing the challenges of weed management in agriculture. The use of herbicides is currently the most common approach to weed control. However, herbicide resistant plants have long been recognised as a major concern due to the excessive use of herbicides. Effective weed detection techniques can reduce the cost of weed management and improve crop quality and yield. A computationally efficient and robust plant classification algorithm is developed and applied to the classification of three crops: Brassica napus (canola), Zea mays (maize/corn), and radish. The developed algorithm is based on the …
Stimulation Of Western Australian Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum) Oil Production Using Multiple Treatments [Thesis],
2019
Edith Cowan University
Stimulation Of Western Australian Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum) Oil Production Using Multiple Treatments [Thesis], Peta-Anne Smith
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
Sandalwood is an important international commodity, recognised for its aromatic oil which is a key ingredient in many fragrances and cosmetics. Western Australian (WA) sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is known to be a cheaper alternative for the superior Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) as it has a lower oil content and lower quality oil. The natural stocks of S. album have declined due to illegal poaching, mismanagement, and disease. WA sandalwood’s natural stands have also reduced due to historical mismanagement. As a result, WA sandalwood (S. spicatum) has been established in plantations in the southern half of WA to attempt to meet …
Research Output Of Icar-Indian Institute Of Horticultural Research: A Scientometric Study,
2019
Alagappa University
Research Output Of Icar-Indian Institute Of Horticultural Research: A Scientometric Study, Suresh N, Thanuskodi S Dr
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper deals with the analysis of research output of ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticulture, Bangalore (ICAR-IIHR) during 1989 to 2018 appeared in web of science database. It attempts to analyze the growth and development of research activity of ICAR-IIHR as reflected in publications output in web of science database. Data for a study is total of 1095 have been downloaded and analyzed according to objectives. The study reveals that the growth of literature follows the exponential growth pattern, journal articles are the most published form of literature (90.13%), Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences followed by Current Science are top …
Drought And Coyotes Mediate The Relationship Between Mesopredators And Human Disturbance In California,
2019
Cal Poly Humboldt
Drought And Coyotes Mediate The Relationship Between Mesopredators And Human Disturbance In California, Molly K. Parren
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
Mesopredators in California are facing two major changes to their ecosystem: drought and the expansion of human disturbance. As a result, mesopredators are likely shifting their habitat use as well as their interspecies interactions to balance resource needs and risk-taking on the landscape. In response to severe drought, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife deployed 585 camera traps throughout the Mojave Desert and Central Valley documenting mammalian mesopredator presence in a drought year (2016) and a post-drought year (2017). The objectives of this study were to examine spatial patterns of mesopredator occurrence and co-occurrence with a dominant predator, the …
Reflection On The Alienation Of Modern Food Packaging Design,
2018
School of Architecture and Art, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
Reflection On The Alienation Of Modern Food Packaging Design, Xu Jiao, Sun Xiangming
Food and Machinery
In the contemporary social, food packaging design is no longer simply used to protect food and facilitate transportation, but also carries the use of brand image and product marketing promotions. However, when the commerciality of food packaging is overstated, food packaging becomes a commercial tool, triggering a series of food packaging design. The problem of alienation is that food packaging originally serves people, which in turn restricts and affects their own development. Through the analysis of alienation phenomenon in food packaging design, this study intends to warn people to predict the possible consequences of design in time and objectively in …
Intelligent Design And Intelligent Manufacturing Of Ceramic Packaging Containers In The Era Of Iot,
2018
China Cultural And Creative Research Center of Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410004, China
Intelligent Design And Intelligent Manufacturing Of Ceramic Packaging Containers In The Era Of Iot, Zhang Yushan, Wen Weiming
Food and Machinery
Through the analysis of European and American fashion products the intelligentization and the latest achievements in the design and manufacture of the Internet of Things (LOT) intelligently infer and predict the application and future development of the intelligent design and manufacturing of the ceramic packaging container industry. The combination of traditional handicrafts and contemporary technology has transformed the traditional one-way production into the benign cycle of design, production, warehousing, sales, logistics, service artificial intelligence and IoT systems, greatly improving the efficiency and accuracy of operations, and making them personal and Limited customization has become an important development direction in the …
Design Of Intelligent Milk Machine Based On User Behavior Contact,
2018
Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xian, Shaanxi 710021, China
Design Of Intelligent Milk Machine Based On User Behavior Contact, Wang Weiwei, Wang Wei, Li Huanni
Food and Machinery
In order to optimize and upgrade the intelligent milk machine, solve the problems encountered during the operation, a intelligent milk machine that improves the user's operating experience was designed by analyzing the users' behavioral contacts. The users’ behavior were observed to identify the touch points of using process and sort the contact priorities. Moreover, intelligent milk machine was designed by analytic hierarchy process. According to the design method, the demand point was transformed into a design opportunity to construct a intelligent milk machine design framework. Based on user behavior, intelligent milk machine was produced for the users to operate it …
