Article
Fisheries
Bereket Haji, Kassaye Balkew Workagegn
Summary: Ethiopia has great potential for small scale aquaculture, but is hindered by constraints such as lack of technology and sustainable quality fish seed and feed supply. Collaborative efforts are needed to address these issues and promote the development of the aquaculture industry.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Bryony Armson, Abel B. Ekiri, Ruth Alafiatayo, Alasdair J. Cook
Summary: Sheep and goats play a crucial role for smallholder farmers in East Africa, but face challenges such as diseases and limited access to veterinary services. Solutions include improving veterinary services, enhancing record keeping, and increasing education.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Muhammad Ameen Jamal, Samiullah Khan, Yanhua Su, Chang Yang, Heng Zhao, Kaixiang Xu, Deling Jiao, Wenmin Cheng, Abdul Rauf, Mahboob Ali, Sohail Ahmad, Yubo Qing, Hong-Jiang Wei
Summary: The sheep farming industry in the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) of Punjab-Pakistan faces challenges due to traditional production systems, poor management, lack of vaccination and modern technology knowledge. These issues have led to high mortality rates in sheep, limited improvement in livelihood, and low growth in sheep rearing. However, developing model livestock farms, conducting farmer training, establishing a viable market for dairy products, and introducing subsidy policies can help improve the sheep farming industry in these areas.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Priadi Setyawan, Imron Imron, Bambang Gunadi, Sander van den Burg, Hans Komen, Mark Camara
Summary: Aquaculture is crucial for seafood production and food security in Indonesia. In order to supplement their income, many shrimp farmers have turned to tilapia farming. The study shows that a rotational farming system with shrimp and tilapia yields the highest farm gross profit.
Article
Agronomy
Mariana Pereira Barsotti, Roberto Giolo de Almeida, Manuel C. M. Macedo, Valdemir A. Laura, Fabiana Alves, Jessica Werner, Uta Dickhoefer
Summary: Beef production is a major water consumer, but there are knowledge gaps regarding the measurement and interpretation of its freshwater consumption. This study quantified the freshwater fluxes related to beef cattle in different production systems in Brazil, and found that water intake and evapotranspiration varied between seasons and systems. Integrated crop-livestock and croplivestock-forestry systems have the potential to reduce freshwater consumption in beef production.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Desalegn Dosa, Nejib Mohammed, Mesfin Mathewos
Summary: This study investigated the seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in small ruminants in Kolme and Abala Abaya districts, and found that the disease is widely spread in these areas and poses a substantial public health danger. Strict vaccination and personal hygiene measures are crucial to reduce the spread of the disease and mitigate economic losses.
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Natei Ermias Benti, Gamachis Sakata Gurmesa, Tegenu Argaw, Abreham Berta Aneseyee, Solomon Gunta, Gashaw Beyene Kassahun, Genene Shiferaw Aga, Ashenafi Abebe Asfaw
Summary: Despite having vast biomass resources potential, Ethiopia's current use of modern energy from biomass is limited. This study supports the use of biomass-based alternative energy sources without negative impact on the socioeconomic system, jeopardizing food security or the environment. The findings provide insights into the challenges, opportunities, and possible solutions for expanding alternative energy sources, as well as exploring effective techniques for producing and utilizing alternate energy sources to shed light on the future prospects of biomass energy deployment in Ethiopia and other developing countries.
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Bayesa Tolasa Itafa, Eyob Onto
Summary: This study categorized smallholder dairy farming systems through multivariate analysis and found four different categories. It was discovered that farms in peri-urban areas faced more challenges than those in urban and rural areas. The formation of farmer cooperatives was suggested to address these issues. Additionally, the classification system developed in this study provided a more accurate assessment of the contributions of each component to dairy farming.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bekele Lemma, Kassahun Ararso, Paul H. Evangelista
Summary: This study investigated the use, management, and attitudes towards biogas technology in rural communities in Ethiopia, revealing its potential in reducing biomass fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Biogas energy has the ability to significantly decrease emissions and contribute to forest preservation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shiferaw Mebrat, Alemu Degwale, Temesgen Mekonen, Amare Mebrat
Summary: This study examines the sustainability challenges in the floriculture industry in Ethiopia and its impact on the environment and society. Through a systematic review of 80 articles, the paper analyzes the effects of unsustainable cultivation on social well-being, soil, and water resources, and identifies the underlying factors contributing to sustainability problems.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kuo Zhao, Heng Tang, Bo Zhang, Shuping Zou, Zhiqiang Liu, Yuguo Zheng
Summary: Vitamin B5, also known as D-pantothenic acid (D-PA), is a vital micronutrient with significant physiological functions. It is widely used in various fields such as food, medicine, feed, and cosmetics. This review provides an introduction to the role and applications of D-PA, summarizes its biosynthesis pathways and enzymes, analyzes strategies for excessive D-PA production through cell factory development, and discusses the prospects of microbial production of D-PA.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
Kunyin Jiang, Chen Chen, Gaowei Jiang, Yong Chi, Chengxun Xu, Lingfeng Kong, Hong Yu, Shikai Liu, Qi Li
Summary: Oysters are an important shellfish species that have been cultured for thousands of years. The oyster aquaculture industry has rapidly developed over the past few decades, with researchers making efforts to improve commercially important traits through selective breeding and other techniques. Advances in oyster breeding have resulted in the development of strains with desirable characteristics, such as fast growth and disease resistance, and have contributed to the sustainability and economic benefits of oyster production. However, challenges such as infectious diseases, environmental concerns, and climate change remain.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Endrias Markos Woldesemayat, Natalie St Clair-Sullivan, Andargachew Kassa, Taye Gari, Keneni Gutema, Nana Chea, Kindie Woubshet, Netsanet Bogale, Amare Assefa, Jaime Vera
Summary: The prevalence of frailty and associated factors among older people living with HIV attending a large Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in southern Ethiopia was estimated. HIV diagnosis, age, educational attainment, occupation, and body mass index were found to be associated with frailty. Future research should focus on interventions targeting factors associated with frailty.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Alherbawi, Gordon McKay, Hamish R. Mackey, Tareq Al-Ansari
Summary: Carbon emissions from the aviation sector are projected to double in the next three decades, while fluctuating conventional fuel prices continue to hinder stable commercial strategies for airlines. Jet Biofuel (JBF), particularly from Jatropha oil, is seen as a promising alternative with potential for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Despite limited in-depth reviews on Jatropha JBF, there is increasing recognition of the need to evaluate Jatropha as a feedstock for JBF production after over a decade of intensive research.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Horticulture
Ecaterina-Daniela Baciu, Gabriela-Maria Baci, Adela Ramona Moise, Daniel Severus Dezmirean
Summary: One of the major challenges for global society today is finding sustainable and safe methods for crop growth and development, with a focus on exploiting polyvalent plants. Mulberry, with its undeniable properties, is not only suitable for use in the sericulture industry but also in the food chain, pharma industry, and environmental safety. Vertical farming methods such as hydroponic, aeroponic, or aquaponic systems can easily overcome the space availability and watering requirements associated with this plant. This paper aims to evaluate the applicability of vertical farming techniques for mulberry propagation in a controlled environment and their potential for a more sustainable and safer agricultural practice.
Article
Ecology
Johannes Foerster, Jan Barkmann, Roman Fricke, Stefan Hotes, Michael Kleyer, Susanne Kobbe, Daniel Kuebler, Christian Rumbaur, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Ralf Seppelt, Josef Settele, Joachim H. Spangenberg, Vera Tekken, Tomas Vaclavik, Heidi Wittmer
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Christian Albert, Christoph Schroeter-Schlaack, Bernd Hansjuergens, Alexandra Dehnhardt, Ralf Doering, Hubert Job, Johann Koeppel, Sebastian Kraetzig, Bettina Matzdorf, Michaela Reutter, Stefan Schaltegger, Mathias Scholz, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Hubert Wiggering, Manuel Woltering, Christina von Haaren
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gersica Moraes Nogueira da Silva, Renata Maria C. M. de Oliveira Carvalho, Ana Carla Asfora El-Deir, Maria do Carmo Martins Sobral, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Johann Koeppel, Maria do Carmo Sobral
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Verena Rodorff, Liron Steinmetz, Jan Mertens, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Johann Koeppel
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Hagen Koch, Florian Selge, Jose Roberto G. de Azevedo, Gerald N. Souza da Silva, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Fred F. Hattermann
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Maria do Carmo Sobral, Marcia M. G. Alcoforado de Moraes, Jarcilene S. Almeida-Cortez, J. Roberto G. Azevedo, Ana Lucia Candeias, Arne Cierjacks, Edvania T. A. Gomes, Guenter Gunkel, Volkmar Hartje, Fred F. Hattermann, Martin Kaupenjohann, Hagen Koch, Johann Koeppel
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2018)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kebede Amenu, Andre Markemann, Regina Roessler, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Girma Abebe, Anne Valle Zarate
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2013)
Article
Ecology
Thomas Falk, Joachim H. Spangenberg, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Susanne Kobbe, Til Feike, Daniel Kuebler, Josef Settele, Tobias Vorlaufer
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2018)
Article
Forestry
Alvaro Canadas-Lopez, Diana Rade-Loor, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Geovanny Moreira-Munoz, J. Jesus Vargas-Hernandez, Christian Wehenkel
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Verena Rodorff, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Maike Guschal, Sonja Hoelz, Johann Koeppel
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marianna Siegmund-Schultze
Summary: Semiarid regions like the Caatinga in Brazil often lack attention on the national to global agenda, leading to uncoordinated land use change and biodiversity decline. Current governance practices show substantial weaknesses, requiring a more focused and coordinated approach that integrates socioeconomic and ecological concerns, values, and partnerships for sustainable land management.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ayodeji O. Deolu-Ajayi, Adolfo Alvarez Aranguiz, Carlos Francisco Brazao Vieira Alho, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Asaah Ndambi, Yihenew G. Selassie, Yenesew Abebe, Jeroen C. J. Groot, Hanneke Heesmans, Huib Hengsdijk, Jan van der Lee
Summary: This study provides insights into improving farm household living income in Amhara, Ethiopia. The findings suggest that increasing land area, expanding poultry and livestock farming, and cultivating high value crops can help achieve a sustainable living income solely from agricultural activities.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Marianna Siegmund-Schultze
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Verena Rodorff, Johann Koeppel, Maria do Carmo Sobral