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Nutrient distributions in the Ria de Aveiro, Portugal : preliminary results

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Chemistry and biochemistry of food
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ISBN: 9783111108346 9783111111872 9783111113302 Year: 2024 Publisher: Berlin : De Gruyter,

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This book provides an excellent platform for understanding the chemical processes involved in food transformation. Starting with the examination of major food components, such as water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and minerals, the author further introduces the biochemistry of digestion and energy metabolism of food ingredients. The last section of the book is devoted to modern food technologies and their future perspectives.


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Climate change and coastal ecosystems : long-term effects of climate and nutrient loading on trophic organization
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ISBN: 9781466568426 9780367656393 Year: 2020 Publisher: Boca Raton : CRC Press,

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A narrative account of how estuaries around the world are being altered by human forces and human-induced global climate changes, Climate Change and Coastal Ecosystems: Long-Term Effects of Climate and Nutrient Loading on Trophic Organization chronicles a more than 40-year-old research effort conducted by Dr. Robert J. Livingston and his research team at Florida State University. Designed to evaluate system-level responses to natural and anthropogenic nutrient loading and long-term climate changes, the study focused on the northeast Gulf of Mexico river-bay systems, and concentrated on phytoplankton/benthic macrophyte productivity and associated food web organization. It addressed the changes of food web structure relative to long-term trends of climatological conditions, and was carried out using a combination of field-descriptive and experimental approaches.


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Food composition and nutrition tables 1986/87
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ISBN: 3804708331 Year: 1986 Publisher: Stuttgart Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft

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Small animal microbiomes and nutrition
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ISBN: 9781119862604 Year: 2024 Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell,

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Comprehensive resource providing holistic coverage of the effect of body microbiomes on the health of dogs and catsVeterinary Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition offers new perspective on the prevention and treatment of common health conditions in dogs and cats that arise from or result in dysbiosis of the body's microbiomes, along with providing alternative first-line solutions of utilizing nutrients--less invasive procedures in comparison to prescription drugs to treat dysbiosis in the body's microbiomes. This practical manual guides the reader through body systems that are commonly influenced by the microbiota in the microbiomes as well as accompanying dietary recommendations.Initially, an overview of the body's microbiome including common terminology and functions of microbiomes precede the chapters on development of the body's microbiomes and factors influencing their diversity and density. The following three sections provide readers with a different perspective of commonly observed health conditions by focusing on the state of the microbiome and how the condition may be prevented and/or treated with the use of nutrients.Written by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, Veterinary Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition includes information on sample topics such as:* Results of research on alternative diets and emerging ingredients' effect on the microbiomes and how to have the discussions with pet parents* Nutrition focused calculations, feeding directions, and templates for history, and recommendation for follow-up conversations with pet parents* Factors affecting the diversity and density of the microbiomes, such as genetics, age, sex, environment, stress, antibiotic therapy, and nutrition* Integumentary microbiomes, covering the skin's microbiome, dysfunctional barrier syndrome, atopy (atopic dermatitis), and key nutritional factorsVeterinary Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition is an essential resource for students completing companion animal health courses in two- and four-year programs, particularly those in veterinary technology, veterinary technician, and animal health technology diplomas and degrees, and it is also highly useful for students in other veterinary and animal science focused programs. Additionally, this book is essential in the library of veterinary practices as they introduce microbiome medicine into their practices.


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Comparative study of biochar amendment effects on nutrient cycling in contrasting pedological context of Koumbia, Burkina Faso
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Year: 2019 Publisher: Liège Université de Liège (ULiège)

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L’intérêt pour le biochar dans la communauté scientifique est croissant, à la fois pour son
potentiel d’atténuation du changement climatique et pour ses propriétés agronomiques. Cependant,
peu d’études se sont concentrées sur ses impacts sur les cycles des nutriments en fonction de la
pédodiversité.
Dans cette études, trois types de sols contrastés (FLIPP : Plinthosol épipétrique, FLC : Lixisol
ferrique, HPGS : Gleysol eutrique) de la région de Koumbia au Burkina Faso ont été utilisés afin de
mener une expérience en pot visant à déterminer les effets d’un amendement en biochar activé à
l’urine (2,5 t ha-1) sur les cycles des nutriments N, P et K et leurs impacts sur la production de biomasse
d’une culture de maïs (Zea mays L.). Trois différentes modalités d’amendement en biochar (biochar de
tiges de coton : C, de balles de riz : R, et témoin : T) et deux taux de fertilisation en NPK (100 et 150
kg ha-1) ont été considérées. Les quantités de nutriments apportées par le biochar, contenues dans le
sol, perdues par lixiviation et absorbées par les plantes ont été déterminées afin d’évaluer l’impact des
différents traitements sur les cycles des éléments N, P et K au sein d’un agroécosystème tropical.
Les résultats ont montré des réponses variables à l’amendement en biochar selon les types de
sols. Le biochar a eu un impact plus faible sur les sols FLIPP, mais a tout de même augmenté la biomasse
aérienne jusqu’à 43% avec le traitement R-150. Le traitement C-150 a amélioré la production de
biomasse de 85% dans les sols FLC, et R-150 de 65% pour les sols HPGS, par rapport aux pots de
référence amendés selon les pratiques agricoles conventionnelles (T-150). Ces résultats sont expliqués
par un changement de dynamiques des nutriments engendré par l’amendement en biochar, ce qui
montre qu’un apport raisonné en biochar peut avoir un impact important sur le rendement et sur
l’efficacité de l’utilisation des nutriments. Interest in biochar in the scientific community is rising, both for its potential to mitigate climate
change and for its agronomic properties. However, few studies focused on its impacts on nutrient
cycling as a function of pedodiversity.
In this study, three contrasted soil types (FLIP: epipetric Plinthosol, FLC: ferric Lixisol, HPGS:
eutric Gleysol) from the region of Koumbia in Burkina Faso were selected to conduct a pot experiment
to determine the effects of a of urine-enhanced biochar amendment (2.5 t ha-1) on N, P and K nutrient
dynamics and their impact on biomass production in a maize crop (Zea mays L.). Three different
biochar amendment modalities (cotton stalks biochar: C, rice husks: R, and control: T) and two NPK
fertilization rates (100 and 150 kg ha-1) were considered. The amounts of nutrients supplied by biochar,
contained in soils, lost by leaching and uptaken by plants were assessed in order to determine the
impacts of the different treatments on the N, P and K cycles in a tropical agroecosystem.
Results showed variable responses to the biochar amendment depending on the soil type.
Biochar had the smallest effect on FLIPP soils, but still increased above-ground biomass up to 43% with
treatment R-150. Treatment C-150 improved biomass production by 85% in FLC soil, and R-150 by 63%
in HPGS soils, all compared to the reference pots with conventional farming practices (T-150). These
findings were explained by the changing nutrient dynamics caused by biochar amendment, which
shows that a moderate supply of biochar can lead to a substantial impact on yield and to an improved
nutrient use efficiency


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Source apportionment of nitrogen and phosphorus inputs into the aquatic environment
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ISBN: 9291677779 Year: 2005 Volume: 2005/7 Publisher: Luxemburg Publicatiebureau


Dissertation
Biochar effects on soil physicochemical properties and on maize yields (Zea mays L.) in tropical soils of Burkina Faso
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Year: 2017 Publisher: Liège Université de Liège (ULiège)

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Biochar is a recalcitrant carbon rich product obtained through the pyrolysis of biomass and used in soils as an amendment. It is commonly known that tropical soils are highly weathered soils and thus where biochar influence on the fertility of agricultural systems can be the most substantial. Herein we aim at filling the missing data for the application of biochar in in situ experiments. To do so we study the effects of biochar, produced from cotton branch residues, on maize biomass production (Zea mays L.) in a field trial in Koumbia, province of Tuy, Burkina Faso. The effect of biochar application rate (0 t.ha-1, 10 t.ha-1, 30 t.ha-1) and its combination with conventional fertilizer quantities (0 kg.ha-1, 100 kg.ha-1, 150 kg.ha-1) have been investigated. Soil physico-chemical characteristics and plant tissue nutrient concentrations were analyzed. The content of bioavailable phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), pH values and organic carbon concentration increased with biochar application in soil. In parallel, we observed a significant growth of P content in plant tissue. Our results show an increase in total aboveground biomass but no significant variation of yield in response to biochar. We conclude that higher concentrations of bioavailable nutrients could lead to a reduced fertilizer use and reduced production costs for farmers. Le biochar est un produit riche en carbone obtenu lors de la pyrolyse de biomasse végétale et utilisé dans les sols comme amendement. Les sols tropicaux étant connus pour être hautement altérés, l’utilisation de biochar y a le plus haut potentiel d’amélioration de leur fertilité. Dans cette étude nous visons à combler le manque de données sur l'application du biochar in situ. Pour ce faire, nous mettons en œuvre des essais sur un champ de maïs (Zea mays L.) à Koumbia dans la province de Tuy, Burkina Faso et étudions les effets du biochar fait à partir de résidus de coton. La quantité de biochar appliquée (0 t.ha-1, 10 t.ha-1, 30 t.ha-1) et sa combinaison avec différentes quantités conventionnelles de fertilisants (0 kg.ha-1, 100 kg.ha-1, 150 kg.ha-1) ont été étudiées. On observe que, suite à l’application de biochar, la quantité de phosphore (P) et de potassium (K) biodisponibles, les valeurs de pH et la concentration en carbone organique du sol augmentent. En parallèle, on remarque un accroissement significatif de la concentration en P dans les tissus végétaux. Les résultats montrent également une augmentation en biomasse aérienne, mais aucune variation significative en termes de rendement en grains. On peut donc en conclure que le biochar pourrait permettre une diminution des besoins en fertilisants ce qui impliquerait alors des moindres coûts pour l'agriculteur.


Dissertation
Comparison of four chicken manure based bioponic solutions with conventional hydroponics in terms of lettuce quality and quantity produced, and the loss of nitrogen in bioponic systems
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Year: 2022 Publisher: Liège Université de Liège (ULiège)

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Following the decrease in fundings for the Sahrawi refugees crisis, the average food basket has shrinked in terms of quantity and diversity, especially with fresh vegetables. With hopes of promoting local agriculture, chicken droppings underwent anaerobic digestion then aerobic digestion to create four bioponic solutions with different initial concentrations in minerals based on nitrogen (N) (65mgN/L, 90mgN/L, 115mgN/L and 140mgN/L) for lettuce culture. The nitrification efficiencies were calculated, the causes of the loss of nitrogen were discussed, several physical parameters were monitored and bioponics was compared to conventional hydroponics. 
Bioponics and conventional hydroponics were equal in terms of the quantity produced. However the former led to lettuce richer in calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese and sodium based on fresh weight. Conversely, those cultivated in hydroponics were richer in nitrogen.
In addition, it would be best to create bioponic nutrient solutions with initial nitrogen concentrations between 65mgN/L and 90mgN/L, then to add organic matter by fractions during culture. In fact, all the different concentrations led to similar productivity. However higher initial concentrations led to greater mineral losses, and lower nitrification efficiencies. 
Moreover, it was speculated that most nitrogen losses were linked to the incorporation of this element into bacterial biomass, the sedimentation of solid residues on the NFT systems and plant roots, and ammonia volatilization. The latter could have been responsible for up to 30% of the losses. Suite à la diminution des financements alloués à la crise des réfugiés Sahraouis, le panier alimentaire moyen fut réduit en termes de quantité et de diversité, surtout en matière de fruits et légumes. Avec l’intention de promouvoir l’agriculture locale, des fientes de poules ont subi une digestion anaérobie, suivie d’une digestion aérobie pour créer quatre solutions bioponiques avec différentes concentrations initiales en minéraux, basées sur l’azote (N) (65mgN/L, 90mgN/L, 115mgN/L and 140mgN/L) pour la culture de laitues. Les efficiences de nitrification furent calculées, les causes de perte en azote furent discutées, plusieurs paramètres physiques furent suivis et la bioponie fut comparée à l’hydroponie conventionnelle. 
La bioponie et l’hydroponie conventionnelle étaient égales en termes de quantité produite. Cependant, la bioponie a abouti à des laitues plus riches en calcium, magnésium, zinc, manganèse et sodium sur poids frais. Mais, celles produites en hydroponie étaient plus riches en azote. 
De plus, il serait préférable de créer des solutions nutritives bioponiques avec des concentrations initiales en azote entre 65mgN/L et 90mgN/L, puis de fractionner les ajouts de la matière organique durant la culture. Effectivement, toutes les différentes concentrations ont abouti à des productivités similaires. Néanmoins, des concentrations initiales plus élevées ont conduit à des pertes de minéraux plus importantes et des efficiences de nitrification plus faibles. 
Enfin, la perte d’azote est probablement liée à l'incorporation de cet élément dans la biomasse bactérienne, la sédimentation des résidus solides sur les systèmes NFT et les racines des plantes, et à la volatilisation de l’ammonium. Cette dernière pourrait être responsable de jusqu’à 30% des pertes en azote.

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