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Day of the Dead celebrations are becoming more and more popular outside of Mexico, where they first began. What does this holiday celebrate, and what are some of its most important traditions? Readers discover the meanings behind the skull decorations, special foods, and offerings that make this holiday unique. Clear text is presented alongside bright photographs of people celebrating what's also known as Día de los Muertos. Charming illustrations and fun fact boxes also guide readers on their journey to learn more about this holiday, and a quiz at the end allows them to test their knowledge.

Festivals. --- Mourning customs.

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Chinese New Year is an important holiday not just in China but also in many other places around the world, including the United States. Readers discover the bright and beautiful ways this celebration of new beginnings is honored with the help of clear, concise main text and fun fact boxes. They can then see for themselves how much they've learned by taking an achievable quiz. Colorful photographs of Chinese New Year celebrations are paired with charming illustrations to create a captivating design that is sure to inspire even reluctant readers to take a greater interest in understanding different cultures.

Chinese New Year. --- Festivals.

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This collection features five peer-reviewed reviews on biostimulant applications in agriculture. The first chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the optimal design and formulation of microbial and non-microbial biostimulants. The chapter presents two case studies to demonstrate the successful commercialisation of microbial and non-microbial biostimulant products. The second chapter considers the utilisation of humic substances (HS) as plant biostimulants in agriculture and their impact on the physical and chemical properties of soil. The chapter also discusses the production of HS. The third chapter reviews the wealth of research on the mechanism of action, applications and efficacy of key biostimulants such as Bacillus species, Pseudomonas species, Trichoderma species and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The fourth chapter assesses recent advances in the use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as a means of enhancing crop root function and nutrient use. The chapter also considers the challenge of practical adoption and use of PGPR in commercial agricultural settings. The final chapter reviews the utilisation of biostimulants as an integrated pest management tool in horticulture. The chapter considers their role in promoting plant growth, building soil structure, as well as pest and disease suppression.