Research and development of genetically engineered (GE) crops in Uganda was initiated in 2003 with the launch of a national agricultural biotechnology center at Kawanda in central Uganda.The country has now approved 17 field experiments for GE plants, which were first established in 2006 with the planting of a banana confined field trial that evalu
Identifying erosive periods by using RUSLE factors in mountain fields of the Central Spanish Pyrenees
The Mediterranean environment is characterized by strong temporal variations in rainfall volume and intensity, soil moisture and vegetation cover along the year.These factors play a key role on soil erosion.The aim of this work is to identify different erosive periods in function of the temporal changes in rainfall and runoff characteristics (erosi
Cooling temperature humidity index-days as a heat load indicator for milk production traits
Well-defined and accurate climatic indicators are important for evaluating heat stress in dairy cattle.This is imperative for sound management decisions for mitigating production losses.The most popular indicator for heat stress is the temperature humidity index (THI).Other heat stress indicators have been developed but remain largely unexploited.T
Enzyme engineering for functional lipids synthesis: recent advance and perspective
Abstract Functional lipids, primarily derived through the modification of natural lipids by various processes, are widely acknowledged for their potential to impart health benefits.In contrast to chemical methods for lipid modification, enzymatic catalysis offers distinct Nebraska advantages, including high selectivity, mild operating conditions, a