This study investigates how environmental regulations and social norms affect farmers’ chemical fertilizer reduction behaviors (CFRBs) the mediating role played by moderating networks. As analysis tool, a structural equation model is employed to analyze data collected from questionnaire survey with 402 valid samples of Chinese citrus growers. reveals that (1) have significant effect on CFRBs; (...

Abstract The General Beale Pilot Project serves as a case study for the use of areawide monitoring and treatment programs glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), Homalodisca vitripennis (Germar), roguing grapevines infected with Xylella fastidiosa, to achieve regional management Pierce’s disease. is located in southeast Kern County, CA, contains ~2,800 ha citrus grown within approximately 50 km2. Fo...

The present research is conducted to find out the services and facilities of tobacco companies in promotion of tobacco crop in Malakand division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A multi-stage sampling technique applied for selection sample size. In this method, 135 tobacco growers were selected from fifteen villages of tobacco growers. The principle researcher interviewed selected respondents f...

Pigs that grow slower than their contemporaries can cause complications for animal welfare and profitability. This study was conducted to investigate factors that may contribute to slow growth of pigs. Pigs ( = 440) farrowed by 65 sows were monitored from birth to market. Pigs were categorized as slow, average, and fast growers based on market weight adjusted to 170 d of age (slow growers were ...

Abstract The use of rootstocks provides choices to growers increase fruit quality and yield, obtain high-density planting, avoid juvenility, control tree size. choice rootstock for a citrus orchard was an important consideration. aim the study evaluate effects on leaf mineral composition physiology commercial cultivars (‘ Pontianak ’ tangerine, ‘ Pamindo pamelo Montaji lemon). For this purpose,...

Phytophthora root rot causes extensive damage to feeder roots of avocado. If uncontrolled, it results in a progressive decline in tree health and the eventual death of the tree (12, 14, 15). Phytophthora root rot is a major factor limiting avocado production world wide. Effective control of Phytophthora root rot of avocado has been achieved with fosetyl-al (Aliette® Rhone-Poulenc, aluminum tris...

The Southeastern United States is facing agriculture crises, such as the ongoing epidemic of citrus greening disease that has forced region to begin looking into alternative crops. Some these belong Rosaceae genus Prunus, which encompasses many economically important species peaches, almonds, cherries, plums, and more. Peach production in Florida become a very promising citrus; however, there a...

Although local eradication is routinely attempted following introduction of disease into a new region, failure is commonplace. Epidemiological principles governing the design of successful control are not well-understood. We analyse factors underlying the effectiveness of reactive eradication of localised outbreaks of invading plant disease, using citrus canker in Florida as a case study, altho...