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A Comprehensive Overview of Economic Zoology: Implications for Agriculture, Medicine, and Conservation| Book Publisher International

  "A Comprehensive Overview of Economic Zoology: Implications for Agriculture, Medicine, and Conservation " offers a comprehensive examination of the intricate relationship between zoological sciences and key sectors like agriculture, medicine, and conservation. This interdisciplinary exploration delves into the diverse roles of animals in these fields, from their impact on agricultural productivity to their significance in medical research and conservation efforts. Through a systematic analysis, the book elucidates the interconnections between ecological dynamics, animal biology, and human activities, emphasizing the crucial implications for sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. Key themes include the utilization of animals in pest management strategies, the discovery of medicinal compounds derived from diverse fauna, and the conservation challenges posed by human-animal interactions. By synthesizing research from various disciplines, this book serves as a v...

Using GIS to Assess the Contribution of Farming Activities towards Climate Change in the State of Mississippi | Chapter 10 | Current Perspectives to Environment and Climate Change Vol. 3

The study uses primary data, descriptive statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and correlation analysis to analyze the contributions of farming activities to climate change in Mississippi between 1992 through 2002. This involved the assessment of methane emissions from rice cultivation in the state of Mississippi as well as the relationship between the levels of methane gas concentration and other variables associated with rice production. In highlighting the extent to which rice production activities fuel climate change, the results of the study not only showed greenhouse gas emission related rice production activities to be on the rise, but there is a relationship between methane emissions and rice farming. The GIS analysis also points to a visible concentration of rice production activities associated with methane emissions in the major counties of Bolivia, Sunflower and Washington along the Northwest portion of the state. While this raises the threats of climate chang...

Integrated Management of Pests and Diseases of Vegetable Crops Grown in Zoba-Anseba, Eritrea | Book Publisher International

Eritrea is located in the northeastern part of Africa along the Red sea to the east, Sudan to the west north, Ethiopia to the south and Djibouti at the extreme south-eastern tip. The overall size of the country is about 125,000 square km and the coastline is around 1,000km. Eritrea is a country with a complex series of landscape and climatic features, which give to a wide variety of agro-ecological zones. Climate in Eritrea range: Eritrea is a country with a complex series of landscape and climatic features, which give to a wide variety of agro-ecological zones. Land use about 3.6 percent of the total land area in Eritrea is presently cultivated. Most of this is found in the highlands where population density per cultivated area is very high and localized scarcity of arable land occurs. Meanwhile large tracts of land, mostly in the lowland areas remain under utilized, which is a natural resource base for agricultural development. According to the Government of Eritrea 1996,...

Reviewing the Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture and Farm Households through Gender Lens | Chapter 09 | Current Perspective to Economics and Management Vol. 3

Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges of our time. Impact of climate change can be felt in many areas including agriculture. Agriculture is primary occupation of a human being. Among all the human activities, agriculture being the mostly weather dependent is physically and economically more vulnerable to climate change. With climate change looming in the scene, agriculture and livelihoods of the farm-households are also affected. Vulnerability to climate change is determined by many factors of which gender and poverty are important ones. The contribution and significance of women in agriculture and livelihood cannot be undermined. What impact climate change has, how much vulnerable people are and what adaptation and mitigation strategies they adopt varies with gender. The present paper is based on reviews from different journals, papers and secondary data. It reviews the relationship between climate change, agriculture and gender roles & relations. Climate chan...

Analysis on Local Food and Agrochemical Concept | Chapter 02 | Recent Advances in Biological Research Vol. 4

Aims: To distinguish between the defining attributes of local food and agrochemical concept as well as its irrelevant structure. Study Design: Wilson concept analysis consists of comparison of data units abstracted through selective literature and website review. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: articles and website available on the internet, from 2016 until 2017. Methodology: Sample: We included 14 sources, including articles and website. Analysis employed in this research consists of determine differences of attributes and internal structure; contrary cases is an instance that is absolutely sure not an example; a related case is close to model case; an invented case is if concept is rare or is very familiar; social context that is related to culture; and a practical result that is implications to make a difference in live. Results: Local food idea contrast from halal food idea. Meanwhile, agrochemical refers to monoculture present in...