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Monitoring Drought Tolerance Mechanisms of Sorghum and Maize Under Unevenly Distributed Precipitation
(Springer Switzerland, 2024)The study examines the morpho-physiological differences in leaf characteristics between two species of C4 plants: sorghum and maize. The research was conducted in field conditions where plants were rainfed. Both species ... -
Monitoring of aquatic biota in intensive fish farming system
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2017)The aim of the study was to conduct a detailed research of aquatic invertebrates in the intensive breeding system of salmonid fish in order to determine the taxonomic composition of the community and its seasonal dynamics, ... -
Monitoring of taurine dietary supplementation effect on parameters of Duroc boar ejaculate in summer season
(Public Library of Science, 2024)The aim of this experiment was to find out whether the taurine supplementation in daily ration had an effect on quantity or quality of Duroc boar ejaculate. The experiment duration was from June to August, when it could ... -
Mortality reduces overyielding in mixed Scots pine and European beech stands along a precipitation gradient in Europe
(Elsevier Science BV, 2023)Many studies show that mixed species stands can have higher gross growth, or so-called overyielding, compared with monocultures. However, much less is known about mortality in mixed stands. Knowledge is lacking, for example, ... -
Mottainai in Civil Engineering - A Message from Japan
(Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, 2023)This article examines the impact of Japan's mottainai concept on civil engineering practices, focusing on the waste of materials, financial resources, and harmonisation of structures with the environment. The authors ... -
Multi-perspective quality of life index for urban development analysis, example of the city of Brno, Czech Republic
(Elsevier Science Ltd., 2023)Urban system present dynamic systems, where many interactions take place and revealing deeper spatial relations of the urban system and the quality of life is a necessary part of decision-making process in sustainable urban ... -
Multi-seasonal systematic camera-trapping reveals fluctuating densities and high turnover rates of Carpathian lynx on the western edge of its native range
(Nature Publishing Group, 2021)Camera-trapping and capture-recapture models are the most widely used tools for estimating densities of wild felids that have unique coat patterns, such as Eurasian lynx. However, studies dealing with this species are ... -
Multilocus Sequence Genotype Heterogeneity in Streptococcus uberis Isolated from Bovine Mastitis in the Czech Republic
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)The ubiquitous occurrence and high heterogeneity of Streptococcus uberis strains cause difficulties in the development and implementation of effective control strategies in dairy herds. In this study, S. uberis strains ... -
Mycorrhizal associations modify tree diversity-productivity relationships across experimental tree plantations
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2024)Decades of studies have demonstrated links between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, yet the generality of the relationships and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, especially for forest ecosystems. Using 11 ... -
Nano/microparticles in conjunction with microalgae extract as novel insecticides against Mealworm beetles, Tenebrio molitor
(Nature Publishing Group, 2021)The intensive use of insecticides in global agricultural production has attracted much attention due to its many adverse effects on human health and the environment. In recent years, the utilization of nanotechnology has ... -
Nanoparticles as a solution for eliminating the risk of mycotoxins
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2018)Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain filamentous fungi. The occurrence of mycotoxins in food and feed causes negative health impacts on both humans and animals. Clay binders, yeast cell walls, or ... -
Nature-Based Management of Lawns-Enhancing Biodiversity in Urban Green Infrastructure
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2024)Urban green areas have multifunctional benefits that may mitigate unfavorable health and ecological effects. Green areas represent important biodiversity hideouts in anthropogenic regions. Lawns are the most common elements ... -
Nephrocalcinosis in farmed salmonids: diagnostic challenges associated with low performance and sporadic mortality
(Frontiers Media SA, 2023)Disease conditions that involve multiple predisposing or contributing factors, or manifest as low performance and/or low-level mortality, can pose a diagnostic challenge that requires an interdisciplinary approach. Reaching ... -
New Approach to Sustainability in Rural Areas Comprising Agriculture Practices-Analysis of Demonstration Farms in the Czech Republic
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)The research was aimed at an overview and analysis of the demonstration activities in the Czech Republic dealing with the transfer of innovations for agricultural practice. Several methods were used to compile the national ... -
Nitrates directive restriction: To change or not to change in terms of climate change, that is the question
(Elsevier Science BV, 2024)The positive effect of nitrogen fertilization in agriculture inevitably increases residual nitrogen losses. Water pollution led to legal restrictions of some farm practices within the framework of the Nitrates Directive ... -
Non-Indigenous Cladocera (Crustacea: Branchiopoda): From a Few Notorious Cases to a Potential Global Faunal Mixing in Aquatic Ecosystems
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)Non-indigenous species may pose a threat to native ecosystems worldwide. In aquatic environments, invasives may have a negative impact on human food security and livelihoods. Several water fleas (Crustacea: Branchiopoda: ... -
Non-vertebrates in regional development in Nicaragua: Region Carazo
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2023)In addition to social and economic factors, environmental factors play an important role in the development of regions, especially in developing countries. The environment is often used extensively by the local population, ... -
A note on relationship between economic activity and stock market development: A case of euro area countries
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2017)The aim of the paper is to empirically examine if the causal relationship between economic activity and stock market development exists in the selected 11 EA countries. The existence of relationship is investigated with ... -
Nová technologie pro těžbu pařezů s využitím pro energetické účely
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)Pařezy, které zůstaly po kácení stromů, představují významný zdroj obnovitelné energie, který by mohl být využit pro palivové směsi jako udržitelné řešení. Předmětem tohoto výzkumu bylo zjistit vliv druhu stromu, velikosti ... -
Nutrient Balance from Agricultural Pollution Sources on Selected Tributaries to the Švihov Reservoir
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2022)Agriculture is the leading source of non-point sources of water pollution, especially in terms of the runoff process. Agricultural management promotes extensive water contamination, soil erosion and sedimentation in streams ...